Railroad Law
William G. "Bill" Jungbauer
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
William Jungbauer is President and Chief Partner in the law firm of Yaeger & Jungbauer, Barristers, PLC, formerly Yaeger, Jungbauer & Barczak, PLC. Jungbauer has been with the firm for 40 years, starting in 1978. Yaeger & Jungbauer, Barristers, PLC have represented injured railroad workers and their families for over 80 years, since 1929. Jungbauer has served as President of the firm for over 25 years.
jungbauer has been selected by Best Lawyers Every year it has recognized lawyers in the field of Railroad law.
Overview
- Gender: Male
- University of Minnesota, J.D., graduated 1978
- Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association
- Colorado, Colorado Bar Association
- Montana, State Bar of Montana
- Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
- Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association
- Colorado, Colorado Bar Association
- Montana, State Bar of Montana
- Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
- University of Minnesota, J.D., graduated 1978
- Gender: Male
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Railroad Law, Minneapolis (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Railroad Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Appellate Practice
- Labor Law - Union
- Personal Injury Litigation
Special Focus:
- Plaintiffs
Awards:
- Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist-NBTA National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Board Certified Civil Pretrial Specialist
- Civil Trial Specialist, MN Bar Assoc
- Martindale-Hubbell 5.0 out of 5.0 rating
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Norfolk & Western v. Ayers
Represented Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLE) in U.S. Supreme Court Amicus Brief. This case decided on a national basis that Railroad workers could recover against RR employer for fear of cancer under the FELA even though they had not yet contracted the disease but had been diagnosed with asbestosis. The case also found that the RR was liable for 100 % of damages even though other parties also caused the damages.
- CSX v. McBride
Represented ARLA (Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys) before the U.S. Supreme Court in the historic case of CSX v. McBride. This case decided the causation standard in FELA Railroad cases and is considered the most important Railroad Law Case decided by the Supreme Court in the past half century. Justice Ginsberg, writing for the Majority cited this Brief twice in her opinion, a particular honor for an Amicus Brief.
Transactions
- Congressional Testimony on Harassment of RR Workers
Jungbauer was only lawyer invited by Full House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to testify about RR Carrier Harassment and Intimidation of Railroad workers on Oct. 25, 2007 in DC. This testimony was hotly contested by all Major Railroads and Industry groups. Congress passed and the President signed Historic changes to the FRSA, (Federal Rail Safety Act) section 20109 which provided causes of action for Railroad workers for harassment or intimidation by Railroads or their agents and protection from interference with medical treatment by RR officials against workers. Damages include not only compensatory but punitive damages. RR Workers across the country now use this law to protect their rights.
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