Who We Are

Our Mission Statement: To help injured people get on with the rest of their lives by obtaining justice, fair compensation, and holding accountable those who caused them harm.

We are a national law firm, and attorneys at our firm have been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, CNN, CBS News, Fox News and others.

We represent injured people in claims involving foodborne illness, wrongful death, product liability, medical malpractice, transportation negligence and fires and explosions. Attorneys Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman have been named "Super Lawyers" by Minnesota Law & Politics. Fred Pritzker is listed in the current issues of The Best Lawyers in America, is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, is a certified Civil Trial Specialists by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and has been elected to the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocacy.

	Attorney Fred Pritzker "I've represented thousands of people in injury and wrongful death cases. Clients want to be treated with dignity and respect. They want an experienced lawyer; someone to guide them through a difficult time. I think we do that about as well as it can be done."
	Attorney Elliot Olsen "For all of us, we think about our clients first. Most people aren't able to get good settlements on their own. When clients put their cases in our hands, we dig in, find out the full story and work to get them the compensation they deserve."
	Attorney Renee Pritzker "I used to practice in a huge law firm. What I like about this firm is that we're small enough to really get to know our clients. For some people, an injury is the worst thing they'll ever experience. We help people get on with their lives. That's a lawyer's highest calling."
	Attorney Eric Hageman I love the different sides of being a plaintiff’s lawyer; helping injured people obtain justice; and, also, forcing people or companies to be accountable for their actions. Helping people achieve justice is obviously the biggest motivator in this profession and it’s why I became a plaintiff’s lawyer in the first place.
	Attorney David Szerlag "Many of my cases are against manufacturers who sell unsafe products. I may be David taking on Goliath, but I have been doing this long enough that I cannot be intimidated. My years as a firefighter also prepared me to face challenges fearlessly."
	Attorney Brendan Flaherty “We know how to listen. That’s always the first step. Injured people know what they need. They might not know the law or the right term for it, but they have a real sense of what’s fair. Our job is to make sure our clients get the justice they deserve.”
	Attorney Ryan Osterholm “Foodborne illness cases can be devastating to victims and families. Someone needs to be there for those victims and their families, to make sure they’re fairly compensated for pain and suffering that is not their fault. Parents should not have to worry about whether their children’s food is safe.”

What We Believe

Our professional lives are dedicated to upholding the constitutional rights of our clients. 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 a nationally recognized personal injury 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 is also listed in the current 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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Pritzker Olsen once again sponsored the annual Lanes for Friendship bowling fundraiser in December, with special guest Joe Mauer hosting the event. The bowling event benefits the Highland Friendship Club, a St. Paul, Minn., organization which provides social activities for young adults with disabilities.

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We are Not Paid Unless You Win

Our attorneys work on a continguency fee basis, meaning you do not have to pay our law firm for representing you unless we win you money.

Firm News

AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell

Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Eric Hageman have been given the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell for an attorney, AV Preeminent. An AV® certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence.

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.

Adjunct Teaching Position At U of M Law School

Attorney Brendan Flaherty has accepted an adjunct teaching position at the University of Minnesota Law School. For the 2011 spring semester, Flaherty will teach a course entitled "Practice and Professionalism," which will introduce students to foundational lawyering skills and professional responsibility issues.

Named Super Lawyer

In recognition of their achievements, attorneys Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman were named "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine. According to Super Lawyers, "The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource to assist attorneys and consumers in the search for legal counsel."

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