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Elliot Olsen
Elliot Olsen practices in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, automobile accidents, medical malpractice, and foodborne illness litigation. As a recognized leader in these areas, he has taught a number of continuing legal education courses on a broad range of topics, including insurance coverage, appellate advocacy, trial advocacy, various personal injury topics, and tort reform. He has frequently been named a “Super Lawyer” by Law and Politics, a publication dedicated to promoting excellence in the legal field.
Mr. Olsen received his undergraduate degree from Carleton College and his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Upon graduation from law school, he clerked for the Honorable Gary L. Crippen of the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Mr. Olsen is a Certified Civil Trial Specialist with the Minnesota State Bar Association and is a successful veteran of numerous jury trials. He has also argued a substantial number of appeals.
Before joining Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates, Mr. Olsen was a partner in the law firm of Gislason & Hunter where he practiced for 11 years. There he gained experience as a defense attorney, representing companies in personal injury lawsuits. This invaluable experience as a defense attorney benefits his clients at Pritzker | Ruohonen, where he exclusively represents injury victims (plaintiffs).
Mr. Olsen is licensed to practice law in Minnesota and Iowa. He represents clients in other states by retaining the services of a local attorney, who then moves to have him admitted pro hac vice, meaning "for this particular occasion."
Mr. Olsen is married to Lea B. Olsen, a broadcaster for the Minnesota Timberwolves. She does halftime features for over-the-air Timberwolves games and also sideline reporting for Minnesota high school basketball tournaments. Mr. Olsen and his wife have two young children.
When not practicing law, Mr. Olsen enjoys spending time with his family, trying new restaurants, running, and playing golf. He also enjoys traveling, and has been to Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia, and China.
If you have been injured and need to consult a personal injury attorney, contact Elliot Olsen at Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates about a free consultation. Put his experience to work for you.
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Sexual Assault at Casino Child Care Center
We are representing the family of a three-year-old boy that was sexually assaulted at a casino child care center. WCCO interviewed Rich Ruohonen regarding this case. Watch the January 29 video and the January 30 video.
Pain and Suffering
Rich Ruohonen recently chaired a legal seminar on obtaining compensation for pain and suffering in a personal injury case. Rich uses his knowledge, experience, and reputation to maximize recoveries for clients.
Pritzker a Super Lawyer
In recognition of his achievements, Fred Pritzker was selected as a "Top 40 Minnesota Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics magazine.
Fred Pritzker Listed in The Best Lawyers in America
Fred Pritzker is listed in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in personal injury and wrongful death litigation.
Attorney Rich Ruohonen Has Article Published
Rich Ruohonen has written a ground-breaking article on traumatic brain injury entitled "Debunking the Top 10 Myths of Traumatic Brain Injury: Effective Cross Examination of the Defense Neuropsychologist."
Traumatic Brain Injury
Pritzker | Ruohonen attorneys Fred Pritzker, Rich Ruohonen and Elliot Olsen spoke at the annual Minnesota Association for Justice Brain Injury Seminar. They represent brain injury survivors in personal injury cases throughout the nation.