Cory P. Whalen

Cory P. Whalen is a partner and shareholder at Sieben Carey in Minneapolis who practices in all areas of personal injury litigation. He represents injured people and families in serious accident, wrongful death, product liability, and other negligence matters. He is a Certified Civil Trial Law Specialist and also serves as a qualified neutral, bringing both courtroom and alternative dispute resolution experience to complex injury claims.

Cory earned a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law after completing a B.A. at Winona State University in 1994. His legal training developed into a litigation practice focused on trial preparation, damages, liability, and case strategy. He later taught Litigation and Trial Practice at Mitchell Hamline and has also lectured and written for continuing legal education programs, extending his trial experience into legal education.

Cory has represented clients in matters involving semi-truck crashes, pedestrian injuries, motorcycle accidents, product defects, construction accidents, and wrongful death. His work has included significant jury verdicts and settlements in cases involving catastrophic injuries and fatal accidents. He is admitted to the Minnesota State Bar and the United States Federal District Bar and has handled cases requiring detailed factual, medical, and damages analysis.

Cory P. Whalen has received sustained professional recognition for personal injury and product liability litigation. He has been selected to Minnesota Super Lawyers since 2014, recognized by Best Lawyers, and named to Minnesota Lawyer’s Power 30 for personal injury in 2024 and 2025. His professional activities also include the American Board of Trial Advocates and leadership roles with the Minnesota Association for Justice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, SiebenCarey
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Board of Governors and Executive Committee, Minnesota Association for Justice
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member, American Association for Justice Leader’s Forum
• Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Volunteer Lawyers Network
• Coach, Eastview Athletic Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

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