Julia joined Meagher + Geer in March 2014. She is an attorney in our Appellate group, where she employs her research and writing skills to draft motions, handle appeals, and consult on litigation issues. She works with attorneys in practice groups throughout the firm, particularly in the areas of commercial litigation, products liability, construction, professional liability, and insurance coverage. Prior to joining the firm, Julia clerked for the Honorable Terri J. Stoneburner at the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Clerkships
•Honorable Terri Stoneburner, Minnesota Court of Appeals
Accolades
•Selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the areas of Appellate Practice and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2024, 2025
•Selected for inclusion in the Minnesota Rising Stars list in the area of Appellate, Thomson Reuters, (Only 2.5 percent of the Minnesota attorneys are given this honor), 2019-2023
Speaking Engagements and Publications
•Co-author, Redefining hospital malpractice: Expanded liability for independent contractors, Minnesota Physician (September 2020)
News
•May 21, 2025
Meagher + Geer partner Julia Nierengarten prevails at Minnesota Supreme Court
•Aug 15, 2024
Meagher + Geer congratulates its 25 attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
•Aug 17, 2023
Meagher + Geer congratulates its 26 attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers