Welcome to Pritzker | Ruohonen
Who We Are
We represent injured people in claims involving foodborne illness, wrongful death, product liability, medical malpractice, transportation negligence (cars, trucks and motorcycles) and fires and explosions. Our experience (with thousands of clients and decades of experience) and reputation for success (involving some of the largest recoveries including many in excess of $1 million) establish us as one of the very best injury law firms. Our attorneys are recognized by their peers as Top Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America; certified as Civil Trial Specialists by the National Board of Trial Advocacy; elected to the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocacy; and elected as officers and directors of national and state trial bar associations.
What We Believe
Our professional lives are dedicated to upholding the constitutional rights of our clients including the Seventh Amendment right to trial by jury. We believe that wrongdoers should be held accountable for the harms and losses they cause and injury victims should be fairly compensated for the damages they sustain. The firm motto summarizes our commitment, Justice for Injured People.
What We Can Do for You
We give you confidence and peace of mind. Once we accept responsibility for your case, you don’t have to worry about what to do, what to say and who to say it to. We lift the burden off your shoulders. We protect your rights, answer your questions, and provide you with a road map for what you can expect in the future. Breathe deep. We’re with you every step of the way.
About Fred Pritzker
Fred H. Pritzker is the founding partner and president of Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates, P.A. and is a nationally recognized lawyer with over thirty years of experience representing individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death claims. His personal injury practice focuses on cases involving foodborne illness, product liability, transportation negligence, traumatic brain injury, defective medical products, medical malpractice, and fire/explosion injuries. On behalf of his clients, he has obtained numerous million-and multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts.
Mr. Pritzker obtained his B.A. with honors from Northwestern University in 1972 and his J.D. cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1976.
He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has also achieved status as a Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and by the Minnesota State Bar Association. He has been selected by his peers as a "Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyer" and "Top 40 Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyer." He has also been selected for inclusion in the 2007 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
He is also a former President of the Minnesota Association for Justice and a former Governor of the American Association for Justice.
Mr. Pritzker is a sought-after speaker on personal injury matters and has conducted numerous seminars and presentations on such matters as top verdicts and settlements, foodborne illness, premises liability, products liability, car insurance, trial tactics, use of expert witnesses, and traumatic brain injury.
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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.