Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Minnesota
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Provided by Robins Kaplan LLP
We get the “business” in business litigation. No strangers to high-stakes, mission-critical litigation, our business litigation lawyers know how to litigate and efficiently resolve smaller cases with a view to the bottom line. Our clients include an enviable sampling of Fortune 500 regulars along with Midwest multi-nationals, technology superstars (and iconoclasts), and mom-and-pop success stories. Agile across a wide range of business sectors, we have developed particular depth serving entertainment, financial, food and beverage, insurance, manufacturing, and retail industry members as well as a nationally recognized government and internal investigations and patent litigation practices.
We know that all litigation comes with inherent risk and that our clients’ future often hinges on a case's outcome. That's why we partner with you to understand immediate and long-term business needs, then craft a combined litigation and business strategy designed to meet your company's best interests.
Chambers Review
Robins Kaplan has a prominent litigation group that handles high-profile cases in a wide range of areas, including healthcare, IP and financial services. It is also noted for its experience in appellate and class action litigation, including antitrust suits. Other noteworthy areas of expertise include breach of fiduciary duty, medical and entertainment-related litigation and employment law. The firm acts for both plaintiffs and defendants and is noted for its strong track record of major trial victories.
Work Highlights
- Robins Kaplan represented the Trustee of the BMO Litigation Trust to defend a $564 million verdict before the Eighth Circuit arising out of the Tom Petters Ponzi scheme.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Robins is a great firm that does a great job balancing the needs of the client. While important cases require time and effort, they did a good job not overstaffing cases and their technical skills on top, ahead and on point."
"Anybody who hires them knows they are getting top-notch legal advice. They all work very hard to protect your interests and make sure your cases are handled correctly."
"They have excellent level of engagement from the partners."
"Robins is a great firm that does a great job balancing the needs of the client. While important cases require time and effort, they did a good job not overstaffing cases and their technical skills on top, ahead and on point."
"Anybody who hires them knows they are getting top-notch legal advice. They all work very hard to protect your interests and make sure your cases are handled correctly."
"They have excellent level of engagement from the partners."
Notable Practitioners
Eric Magnuson has a fine record of appellate success, making him one of the standout names in the state. He frequently represents high-profile clients in the medical devices, insurance, financial and manufacturing sectors.
"Eric is an exceptional appellate counsel."
Jason Pfeiffer chairs the business litigation team. His trial experience includes cases relating to product liability and toxic torts.
"He is focused on delivering value every day, which means helping us getting out of complex issues early."