612-746-6637
jskamser@fitchjohnson.com
Assistant
Amanda Swanson
612-746-3468
aswanson@fitchjohnson.com
Experience
Attorney: Fitch Johnson Larson, P.A.
(2025-Present)
- Employer and insurer defense in workers’ compensation matters from initiation of litigation through appellate work.
Judicial Law Clerk: St. Croix County Circuit Court (2024-2025)
- Drafts decisions and orders for judges and commissioners.
- Conducts extensive and complex legal research to draft memoranda.
- Collaborates directly with judges to provide oral briefings on relevant legal principles, delivering actionable recommendations for the practical application of the law.
- Actively participates in court proceedings, including trials and hearings, gaining firsthand experience in courtroom dynamics and legal processes.
Academic Excellence Fellow: Willamette University College of Law (2022-2023)
- Mentored law students by sharing institutional knowledge and providing constructive feedback on skills-oriented academic development in legal research and writing.
- Developed and delivered presentations on various academic topics, including effective studying strategies and exam preparation techniques, tailored to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Organized and led networking opportunities and advising sessions.
- Committed to continuous growth by actively participating in mentorship training and refining best practices
Education
- J.D., Willamette University College of Law, 2024
- Honors: Cum Laude, Dean’s Honors List, Dean’s Meritorious Scholarship Recipient
- Certifications: Health Law & Policy
- B. S., University of Minnesota, 2017
- Honors: Dean’s Honors List, A & A Berggren Scholarship Recipient
Admission to Practice
- State of Minnesota, admitted 2024
Professional Associations
- Minnesota State Bar Association