Minneapolis personal injury lawyer Noah C. Lauricella is a Partner and Vice President of Goldenberg Lauricella, PLLC. Noah joined our firm in 2014. He previously worked at a large Chicago firm where he defended corporations from initiation of suit to trial in products liability matters involving over-the-counter and prescription pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and surgical implants. He also worked on a large number of asbestos cases. As such, Noah brings a diverse and valuable set of skills to the Goldenberg Lauricella team.
Why Is The Work At Goldenberg Lauricella Important To You?
The work we do is important to me because we give people a voice. We give them a voice in the world of litigation. A world that can be intimidating and stressful. A world that only affords a person whose life has been altered by injury and suffering one chance to seek justice. We fight on their behalf. We learn their story, we bring that story to life, we navigate the justice system, and we strive to achieve results that bring whatever measure of justice is possible. And we get to make our world safer by doing so. Being trusted to do that is truly an honor.
Leadership & Appointments
- Member of the Legal Technology Professionals Institute (LTPI)
- Worked on LTPI’s Meet and Confer Project focused on providing practical guidance regarding the Rule 26 meet and confer process
- Member of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) in MDL No. 2666, In re: Bair Hugger Forced Air Warming Products Liability Litigation
- Member of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) in MDL No. 2859, In re: Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis or M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinectiv Technology and Versys Femoral Head Products Liability Litigation
- Member of the Plaintiff’s Steering Committee (PSC) in MDL No. 3026, In re: Abbott Laboratories, et al,. Preterm Infant Nutrition Products Liability Litigation
- Member of the Discovery Committee and Science and Experts Committee in MDL No. 3081, In re: Bard Implanted Port Catheter Products Liability Litigation
- Co-Chair of Minnesota Association for Justice Education Committee
- Member of Minnesota Association for Justice Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
- Member of Minnesota Association for Justice Convention Planning Committee
- Member of Minnesota Association for Justice Board of Governors
Awards & Certifications
- Honors/Awards
- 2025 MAJ Trial Attorney of the Year
- Pro Bono Award Winner, Board Member, and Volunteer – Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
- 2013 Drinker Biddle & Reath James H. Douglas, Jr. Award Recipient for values and belief in the importance of service to the community and the nation through government service and participation in community, education, artistic, and charitable activities
- Board Member – Archi-treasures
- 2010, 2011 and 2012 Drinker Biddle & Reath Pro Bono Achievement Award Recipient
- Selected by Minnesota Super Lawyers – Rising Star 2018-2022; Super Lawyer 2023-2024
- Selected by The National Trial Lawyers – Top 40 Under 40 2018-2023; Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyer 2024-2025; Top 25 Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers; Top 25 Products Liability Trial Lawyers
Presentations & Publications
- Speaker at Mass Torts Made Perfect (MTMP) National Convention in October 2021 in Las Vegas, NV re: Xeljanz
- Speaker at Mass Torts Made Perfect (MTMP) National Convention in April 2017 in Las Vegas, NV re: bellwether process and screening criteria for cases against 3M involving the Bair Hugger
- Speaker at American Association for Justice (AAJ) National Convention in February 2016 in Boca Raton, FL re: screening criteria for talcum powder/ovarian cancer cases against Johnson & Johnson
- Co-presenter of a Minnesota Association for Justice (MAJ) webinar re: The Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer Trials – Why are juries punishing J&J?
- Speaker at Minnesota Association for Justice (MAJ) 2025 Summer Convention re: Jennings, et al v. Cox, et al (2021 CV 223 – St. Croix County, Wisconsin)
Pro Bono & Volunteer Activities
- Founder and Clinical Supervisor – pro bono legal clinic in partnership with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, Erie Neighborhood House, and Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- Volunteer Attorney – Domestic Violence Legal Clinic
- Volunteer Attorney – National Immigrant Justice Center
- Guest Teacher – Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago “Lawyers in the Classroom” program
- Judge – Project Soapbox Public Speaking Competition
- Reading Tutor and Mentor – Working in the Schools program
- Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for Haven Housing
- Board Member for the Minneapolis Youth Baseball Association (MYBA)
- Co-Commissioner of MYBA’s Mini-Millers Leagues
- Co-Chair of Community School Social & Emotional Wellness Committee
- Author of June 2018 Mitchell Hamline Law Review article entitled “The California Supreme Court Channels Spider-Man: Big Pharma’s Responsibility Begins to Match its Power”
- Co-presenter of a HarrisMartin webinar re: Surgical Stapler Failure & Resultant Injuries
- Volunteer contributing writer – Global Rights for Women: an organization working on a global scale to promote women’s human rights through legal reform and systems change
- The Darkness of Traumatic Brain Injuries: Not Just for Football Anymore
Experience
- Dangerous Medical Devices & Defective Drugs and Supplements including: Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft, ASR Hip Implants, Infant Tylenol, Risperdal, Topamax, Rolaids, Zimmer Persona Knee Implants, DePuy Attune Knee Implants, Smith & Nephew Genesis II Knee Implants, Smith & Nephew Journey Deuce Knee Implants, Arthrex iBalance Knee Implants, Exactech Optetrak Knee Implants, Surgical Staplers, Stockert 3T Heater Cooler Devices, Propecia, DePuy Synthes Elbow Implants, and Nugenix.
- Product Liability including: Talcum Powder, Asbestos-Containing Products, Lead Poisoning, Forklifts, Scissor Lifts, Garage Doors, Flooring, and Food Poisoning.
- Truck and Car accidents
- Construction Accidents including: Beams, Garage Doors, and OSHA Violations.
- Wrongful Death including: Ovarian Cancer, Drug Adverse Effects, and Medical Device Malfunctions.
Areas of Practice
Mass Tort Areas of Practice
- Bair Hugger
- Bard Powerport
- Granuflo & Naturalyte
- JUUL
- Knee Replacement Devices
- NEC/Baby Formula Injuries
- Roundup
- Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler Devices
- Stryker Hip Replacement Devices
- Surgical Staplers
- Talcum Powder
- Tasigna
- Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Replacement Devices
- Depo-Provera
- Ozempic
Personal Injury & Defective Products