D. Jeffrey Pricco is a shareholder and former board member at the firm of Aafedt, Forde, Gray, Monson & Hager, P.A. He received his J.D. from the William Mitchell College of Law, and his Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
Jeff was admitted to practice law in the State of Minnesota in 1995. While in school, he clerked for several workers' compensation judges at the Office of Administrative Hearings in Minneapolis. Following law school, he worked as a staff attorney for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for four years defending workers' compensation claims before joining the law firm of Aafedt, Forde, Gray, Monson & Hager, P.A. Jeff has over twenty-five years of experience representing employers and insurers in workers' compensation litigation and also offers mediation services when parties are ready to resolve workers' compensation disputes. His approach to mediations is to assist parties in resolving their disputes fairly, efficiently and cost effectively.
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1994
- University of Wisconsin - Madison, B.A., 1991
Admissions
- Minnesota
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Born
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Awards and Recognitions
- Best Lawyers in America® for Workers' Compensation Law - Employers, Best Lawyers® (2021 - current)
- Minnesota Rising Stars® list, Thomson Reuters Legal (2002, 2004 - 2006)
Certifications
- Qualified Neutral under Rule 114, Minnesota General Rules of Practice
Publications
- “Chapter 17: Settlement Agreement/Vacation of Awards,” Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Deskbook, 4th Edition (2008)
Speaking Engagements
- "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me... A Panel Discussion of MN Work Comp in 2023," AFGMH 2023 WorkComp WorkShop, September 29, 2023
- "Discontinue Benefits? Let Us Count the Ways!" AFGMH Virtual Coffee Talk, April 13, 2023
- "The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same: A Panel Discussion of Minnesota Work Comp in 2022," AFGMH 2022 WorkComp WorkShop, September 30, 2022
- "Pick Your Tough Claim Topic: Panel Discussions," AFGMH Virtual WorkComp WorkShop, October 15, 2021
- "Case Law Update," Minnesota Workers' Compensation Symposium, September 24, 2021
- "Navigating COVID-19 and Workers' Compensation: An Update," AFGMH Webinar, April 8, 2021
- “Exposing the Cost: A Game Plan on Evaluating Exposure and Assessing Settlement Values,” AFGMH WorkComp WorkShop, October 4, 2019
- “So What is an FCE and What Role Does It Play in a Workers’ Compensation Claim,” Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Symposium, May 16, 2019
- “Top Comp Quick Fire – A Panel Discussion,” AFGMH WorkComp WorkShop, October 5, 2018
- “Current Trends in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling – A Panel Discussion,” AFGMH WorkComp WorkShop, October 6, 2017
- “Panel Discussion: Current Trends in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling,” AFGMH WorkComp WorkShop, October 7, 2016
- “Game Plan: Learn What Attorneys Would Like to See Adjusters Do In Their Files,” Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Symposium, May 12, 2016
- “Panel Discussion: When the Quick Question Becomes the Quirky File II,” AFGMH WorkComp WorkShop, October 2, 2015
- “Panel Discussion: When the Quick Question Becomes the Quirky File,” AFGMH WorkComp WorkShop, September 12, 2014
- “Price is Right, or Wrong? Assessing Claims and Settlement Values,” AFGMH WorkComp WorkShop, September 27, 2013
- “Arising Out of and In the Course of Employment,” AFGMH WorkComp WorkShop, October 5, 2012
- “Settlement Agreements – What All Attorneys Need to Know,” Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Deskbook Seminar, December 13, 2007
Involvement
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Minnesota Employers Workers Compensation Alliance
- Twin Cities Claims Association