About Blake Bauer

Blake Bauer started his legal career while still in law school as the Judicial Law Clerk for Judge Joanne Smith in Ramsey County Minnesota. While working as a law clerk, Blake handled thousands of cases and several jury trials, providing him with courtroom and trial skills. After several years of working for the government, Blake joined Marso and Michelson, P.A. and quickly became the managing partner of the firm.

At Marso and Michelson, Blake represented consumers who had trouble paying their bills, typically their medical and credit card debts. He defended hundreds of state court lawsuits for consumers and brought Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) claims on behalf of clients in Federal Court against harassing third-party debt collectors. Blake has always enjoyed practicing law in this area because he can make a real difference in his clients’ lives, and helps them in their time of need.

In 2017 Blake joined Fields Law Firm, bringing the Marso and Michaelson Consumer Law clients with him. This move was a perfect fit because the two firms focus on areas of law that are dedicated to helping people in need. In fact, Blake has dedicated his entire career to helping individuals who are dealing with life’s unanticipated circumstances. Blake understands and appreciates the struggles people experience when they are unable to work, and knows how crippling it can be emotionally, financially, and physically to not be able to support your family.

At Fields Law Firm, Blake focuses his practice on representing individuals with work injuries, disability claims, and credit reporting inaccuracies nationwide. He has achieved great success for his clients fighting against both the biggest insurance companies and the major credit reporting agencies. Blake has proven to be a fierce litigator that gets results for his clients. Blake’s goal is to help his clients get back to as close to 100% as possible while pursuing the maximum recovery for his clients' claims.

Blake was selected as a Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Blake has lived in the Twin Cities area his entire life. He played basketball at Saint John’s University and graduated cum laude with a double major in political science and psychology. Blake went on to study law at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. Blake excelled at William Mitchell, academically ranking in the top tier of his class, he was on the William Mitchell Law Review as both a Staff Member and as an Editor, and obtained a full time law clerk position for a Judge in Ramsey County, Minnesota while completing his Juris Doctorate.

Mr. Bauer is admitted to practice in the Minnesota state courts, United States Bankruptcy Court of Minnesota, and the United States District Court of Minnesota, the Northern District of Texas, the Eastern District of Michigan, and the Eastern District of Tennessee.

In his free time, Blake enjoys spending time with his wife and two young boys, fishing, playing golf, going to the Minnesota’s Brainerd Lakes Area, and coaching youth basketball teams.

 

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Workers Compensation
Posted by M. Joshua
March 19, 2024
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Blake picked up my case halfway through and without any delay was able to keep my case moving forward right it to a win. Even the smallest of questions was answered promptly and with excellent explanations. He didn't polish up the possible end result, he gave me straight forward answers with multiple ways we go move forward and always had my best interest in mind. Having Blake take over my case was like trading the mascot and getting Wayne Gretzky in return!

 
Long Term Disability
Posted by Jeremiah
March 18, 2024
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Blake Bauer with Fields law firm, helped guide me through a successful case in which the long term disability transition from short term had been denied. Over the course of the case he explained all the legal information in a way that was understandable for me, he spelled out what to expect, what options we had and helped me fully understand the consequences of each choice. We successfully navigated the case and I would recommend Fields law to anyone needing a starting point even if its just to ask. They helped me from start to finish and they deserve all the recommendations even if we had not won. They made me feel like I mattered regardless of the potential outcome and that was worth more than the outcome in my opinion.

 
Workers Compensation
Posted by Jane
March 04, 2024
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Fields Law Firm was suggested to me from a good friend for my Workers Comp case. It was a very successful experience for me. I found Blake very professional and attentive to my case. Blake's experience made me feel confident that I made the right choice. He responded to my emails, phone calls and text messages very promptly. The firm is very successful Law firm and I would highly recommend them. A 5+ star rating!!!

 
Workers Compensation
Posted by anonymous
March 01, 2024
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First of all I’d like to say at a professional manner Blake Bauer handled my case. I have many words to describe Blake. Good at explaining if I didn’t understand a certain thing in my settlement he took time to explain in layman’s terms not the Philadelphia lawyer explanation either. Responsive every time I called or left a message he returned my call immediately.Determined to get the best possible solution to my settlement for my family and myself not to settle for something less than expected or settle just to settle and go on to the next case. Again I can’t say enough good words about Blake and the Fields law firm. Stacey my paralegal was outstanding as she helped me out a lot with understanding the whole process.The whole team of Fields law firm was great and to the point. I would truly recommend Fields law firm and especially my lawyer Blake Bauer to anyone who would ask me if I know a good lawyer!! Peter M Lars

 
Long Term Disability
Posted by Tom
February 23, 2024
Hired Attorney

Blake, Is extremely knowledgeable and supportive to my claim. We had a favorable decision on my disability, due to Blake’s experience and persuasiveness towards noncompliance to disability care. It was a pleasure working with his firm and highly recommended those who are needing assistance with their disability.

Long Term Disability
Posted by Kelly
August 15, 2023
Hired Attorney

Blake represented me in my disability claim against my long-term insurance carrier. He was always kind and patient, even when I asked the same question multiple times, or didn't quite understand some things.He was able to explain complicated legal terms and processes in a way I could comprehend. He explained every step in detail and got a pretty good result for me. He always responded very quickly and made me feel like I was his most important client.

 
Insurance
Posted by Jody
August 26, 2025
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No one else would take my disability benefits case because I was able to find a much lower functioning job that did NOT meet my minimum income needs. Years later, I'm still struggling with after effects on my cognition and earning ability artery covid. Blake was willing to try, he was very patient with my chairs with communication and retention, and ultimately negotiated a small settlement which helped with my recently accumulated debt. He was respectful, clear, resourceful, and forthright throughout and I am grateful to him and his team.

 
Employee Benefits
Posted by Anna
October 27, 2025
Hired Attorney

I wouldn't give this man one star. He did nothing for my case. NOTHING! He kept saying during mediation I had the "burden of proof ". While he failed to collect anything to provide the proof. And there was a ton of proof to collect. I had many procedures including two brain surgeries, decompression of nerves near my brain stem and to implant a nerve stimulator on my brain. Trigeminal neuralgia, called the suicide disease due to the excruciating pain. One surgery had a rare side effect, anesthesia dolorosa, an intense burning, there aren't any effective pain relief medications, opiods did nothing, and there is no cure. Blake had informed me prior to mediation I'd be lucky to get $42,000. I wasn't going to work again ever. My job was getting from one day to the next. That didn't sound right. Day of mediation it got down to $42,500. Blake called that lucky. I was a wreck, it should have been stopped. Per their contract I had to pay all of the taxes, $8000, out of the $24,500 I received.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Employee Benefits 1
    • ERISA
  • Other 1
    • Long Term Disability

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  • Firm Information
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    Principal | Attorney
    Firm Name
    Fields Disability

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2014, Minnesota
    U.S. Bankruptcy Court of Minnesota
    2023, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
    2024, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
    United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    William Mitchell College of Law
    J.D.
    Other Education
    St. John's University
    B.S.
    Double Major in Political Science and Psychology, cum laude

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200 West MLK BLVD., Suite 1035BChattanooga, TN 37402U.S.A.

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701 Commerce Street, Suite 602Dallas, TX 75202U.S.A.

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200 West MLK BLVD., Suite 1035BChattanooga, TN 37402U.S.A.

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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Blake Bauer was admitted in 2014 to the State of Minnesota.
  • Does this attorney maintain a practice in more than one location?
    Yes, Blake Bauer has a presence in Chattanooga, TN; Dallas, TX; Minnetonka, MN and Philadelphia, PA.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Blake Bauer attended William Mitchell College of Law.
  • Does this attorney maintain a presence in more than one law firm?
    Blake Bauer is affiliated with Fields Law Firm - Social Security Disability; Fields Disability and Fields Law Firm.