Alison Crawford Archer
Senior Counsel
Phone: 612.656.4001
Fax: 612.672.3200
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Alison Crawford Archer

Biography

Alison Archer's practice is comprised of defending manufacturers in product liability litigation matters. She has represented various state agencies at the Minnesota Court of Appeals and has extensive experience defending cases involving construction defect and recreational vehicles.

Prior to joining Bowman and Brooke, Alison practiced commercial and construction litigation, product liability and utilities regulation. Most recently she worked at the Minnesota Attorney General's Office in the civil litigation group where she spent significant time on all aspects of litigation from administrative proceedings to appellate practice.

Alison has years of experience in all phases of pre-trial work including fact investigation, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, witness and expert preparation, marshalling cross-examination on technical issues, and trial support.

Education

  • William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2002
    magna cum laude
    Dean's List
  • University of Iowa, B.B.A., 1993
    with honors

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota, 2002
  • Montana, 2003

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2002
  • U.S. District Court District of Montana, 2003
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2002

Memberships and Affiliations

Minnesota State Bar Association

Hennepin County Bar Association

Classes and Seminars Taught

WRAP, William Mitchell College of Law, 2005-Present