Attorneys
We are a national law firm whose attorneys have appeared on CBS News, Fox-TV and other television stations throughout the United States. They have also been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Associated Press, CNN, Lawyers USA and others.
We recovered millions for truck accident victims and their families. Attorneys Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman have been named “Super Lawyers” by Law & Politics. Fred Pritzker is listed in the current issue of The Best Lawyers in America. Attorney Brendan Flaherty received “Super Lawyers Rising Star” honors.
Attorney Eric Hageman
Eric Hageman is lead attorney for our commercial truck accident cases. He practices in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, truck, auto and ATV accidents and product liability. He has significant litigation experience in state and federal courts. He has successfully tried numerous cases to juries in his career and has successfully argued appeals at both the state and federal level.
In recognition of his accomplishments, Mr. Hageman has again been named a “Super Lawyer” by Law & Politics, a publication dedicated to promoting excellence in the legal field, for five consecutive years, 2004 through 2011. He was named a “Rising Star” by Law & Politics every year from 1999 to 2004. He is also AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Hageman received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire and his law degree, cum laude (with honors), from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
Mr. Hageman’s trial experience also led him to author an article, “Winning the Credibility Battle in Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Cases.” The article provides practice pointers on dealing with the potential problem of juror bias.
Attorney Fred Pritzker
Fred H. Pritzker is a nationally recognized lawyer with over thirty years of experience representing individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death claims.
Mr. Pritzker 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 Advocate from the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has been selected by his peers as a ”Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyer” and “Top 40 Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyer” for the current year. Mr. Pritzker has also been selected for inclusion in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
He is a former governor of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
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, products liability, insurance, trial tactics, use of expert witnesses and traumatic brain injury.
Attorney Elliot Olsen
Elliot Olsen practices in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, auto and truck accidents and traumatic brain injury (TBI). 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, TBI, accident litigation 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.
Before joining Pritzker Olsen, P.A. & 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 Olsen, where he exclusively represents injury victims (plaintiffs).
Attorney Brendan Flaherty
Brendan Flaherty represents injured people and their families in truck and car accidents, product liability and wrongful death litigation. Brendan has represented many people who have been treated unfairly by insurance companies and is committed to changing the system one case at a time.
Mr. Flaherty graduated with a degree in history from Grinnell College and earned a law degree, cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School. Prior to joining Pritzker Olsen, Mr. Flaherty was an associate at the law firm of Campbell Knutson, P.A. where he specialized in civil litigation. Mr. Flaherty also spent two legislative sessions on staff at the Minnesota Senate where he drafted legislation and provided policy research for the Transportation, Environment & Natural Resources, Crime & Public Safety and Judiciary Committees.
Brendan is active in the community and regularly volunteers for youth organizations. He is a Bolder Options mentor and financially supports the YWCA. Every year he participates in a firm-sponsored bowling fundraiser for the Highland Park Friendship Club, an organization that provides teens and young adults with disabilities the opportunity to participate in social and recreational activities.
Truck Accident Lawyer
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