dailyloe.com – On May 15, 2026, Hall Law Personal Injury Attorneys’ Michael Hall III, Kate Hockin, and David Pagel were honored as Attorneys of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer.
This recognition celebrates legal professionals who significantly impact the courtroom and the legal profession.
The attorneys were acknowledged for their work in the case Jane Doe v. Thomas Incantalupo, where a jury awarded $12.5 million for sexual abuse claims.
The Hennepin County jury’s verdict included compensation for emotional harm and punitive damages against the defendant.
Testimony revealed that the abuse started when the victim was 14 years old and lasted for about two years.
The abuse frequently occurred during training and competition trips, highlighting the case’s severity.
The verdict is now recognized as one of the notable personal injury verdicts in Minnesota.
Annually, Minnesota Lawyer awards Attorneys of the Year to lawyers with significant contributions through major case results or exceptional advocacy.
Hall III, Hockin, and Pagel collaborated on the case from the investigation stage to trial, leveraging their litigation experience.
Michael Hall III is a trial lawyer based in Minneapolis who has represented numerous injury victims and handled complex cases.
Kate Hockin joined Hall Law in 2019 after clerking for a district court judge and graduated cum laude from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
David Pagel joined Hall Law in 2021, also after a judicial clerkship, and graduated magna cum laude from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Hall Law Personal Injury Attorneys, located in Minneapolis, represents clients throughout Minnesota and has over 80 years of combined legal experience.
The firm has recovered more than $90 million for its clients, underscoring its commitment to injury victims.
