Minnesota Supreme Court Suspended Attorney Wassenberg
The state supreme court issued a 60-day suspension to attorney Jessica Wassenberg following disciplinary proceedings.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Criminal Justice
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The Minnesota Supreme Court has suspended attorney Jessica Wassenberg for 60 days. The decision follows a disciplinary petition filed by the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility regarding the management of her practice.
Why it matters
The suspension stems from allegations of inadequate client communication, missed court hearings, and failure to comply with legal deadlines and court orders. These professional conduct issues represent significant deviations from state practice standards.
The Minnesota Supreme Court mandated a 60-day suspension and two years of unsupervised probation. This disciplinary action follows the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility filing a formal petition in October 2025.
The players
Jessica Wassenberg
She is an attorney based in Minnesota who has practiced law since 2004 and operated under firm names including Wassenberg Law Group LLC.
Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility
This agency is responsible for investigating ethics complaints against Minnesota attorneys and pursuing disciplinary actions before the state supreme court.
The details
Wassenberg, who has been licensed to practice law since 2004, faced scrutiny for her conduct while operating Wassenberg Law Group LLC and later Wassenberg Legal Solutions. The proceedings included allegations that she failed to file a notice of withdrawal after representation of a client was terminated.
Timeline
Wassenberg was admitted to the practice of law in 2004.
Wassenberg operated under the Wassenberg Law Group LLC name from April 2014 through January 2023.
The Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility filed a disciplinary petition in October 2025.
Legal Context
This disciplinary action follows the standard enforcement of the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct regarding client communication and court compliance. Similar suspensions are frequently utilized by the court to address procedural neglect and maintain professional standards in the state bar.
Clients of Wassenberg should be aware of the 60-day suspension period and the subsequent two-year probation status. Those previously represented by the firm may need to verify the status of their legal filings and case communications.
The takeaway
Attorneys must maintain rigorous documentation and communication standards to ensure client protection and compliance with court deadlines. Failure to formally withdraw from representation or manage sensitive email communications can lead to significant career interruptions.
Further reading
For more information on legal standards, visit Criminal Justice.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Minnesota Lawyer.
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