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  • Lawsuit Jump Starts Stalled Negotiations Over Vikings Stadium Development
    Client Challenge

    Our client owned property adjacent to the Metrodome, and it had a contract with the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority that granted the Minnesota Vikings the right to use the plaza on game days. The MSFA needed our client's property to develop the new Vikings stadium, but it was unclear whether the MSFA would purchase the property or take it through eminent domain. The MSFA stalled negotiations because it did not want to pay our client fair value.

    Our Solution

    We filed a lawsuit seeking clarification of the MSFA’s intent to purchase the property and to settle the dispute over the Vikings’ right to use the plaza for events. Filing suit forced the MSFA to address the situation directly and mediate a fair settlement. Our client ultimately sold the property for $17.1 million, well above the estimated market value of $4.5 million. Read more

  • Success Through Mediated Resolution Saves UHS Millions
    Client Challenge

    Our client UHS was sued for $100 million in Texas federal court along with several other defendants for allegedly violating federal antitrust laws. The suit asserted that defendants monopolized the $450 million medical equipment rental market by unfairly controlling the market through contracts with group purchasing organizations. UHS wanted to manage its legal costs, move toward resolution, and obtain a favorable outcome. 

    Our Solution

    We took over for the client's prior counsel, one of the largest firms in America, and staffed this complex case with 6 lawyers instead of 17 to avoid unnecessary and duplicate billing. The plaintiff demanded tens of millions of dollars and the client’s insurers refused to pay anything toward settlement. We advised our client to confront its insurers and continue defending the litigation. We brought aggressive counterclaims and did the discovery necessary to bring a motion to dismiss the case. Read more

  • Successful Jury Trial Saves Dental Practices
    Client Challenge

    Our client, Park Dental, believed its administrative services provider, ADPI, was paying itself grossly excessive fees and interfering with the dental care of its patients. Our client wanted out of its contract with ADPI and it wanted to regain control of its dental practices with minimal disruption to the business.

    Our Solution

    We initiated a lawsuit that included claims for violation of the Minnesota Dental Practices Act, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and other claims. At the conclusion of trial, the jury delivered a $130 million verdict for our client – the largest ever awarded in Hennepin County. Ultimately, the dental practices were returned to the dentists and our clients were able to sever their relationship with ADPI. Read more 


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"We litigate with a purpose. We earn our clients' trust by focusing on their needs and finding creative ways to achieve their goals."

Phil Kaplan

"To us, success means providing thoughtful, focused advice to help our clients get the results they deserve."

Brooke Anthony

"At Anthony Ostlund, we try complex business-litigation cases in court. Outside of the courtroom, we solve your business problem by delivering pragmatic solutions and decisive legal advice."

Cory Olson

"We are decisive business-minded attorneys who are willing to go the distance with our clients. We consider our clients’ successes to be our successes."

Vince Louwagie

“In today’s fast paced, global business environment, Anthony Ostlund brings a decisive, strategic approach with a business perspective that makes efficiently managed litigation a means to a business goal, not the goal itself.”

Rich Ostlund

"Many law firms appear to have lost their way, placing their own financial interests ahead of their clients. What sets us apart is that we are driven to do what is best for our clients. That is our focus and it doesn’t change."

Joe Anthony

"We provide assertive, ethical, and insightful advice on complicated legal problems so that our clients can focus on operating their businesses.  Our clients’ successes are our successes."

Shannon Awsumb

"We are determined to provide a qualitatively different experience to our clients by delivering advice that is uniquely-tailored to our client’s business needs."

Mary Knoblauch

"We care about you and your business litigation problem.  We are determined to provide you with quality legal representation and sound business advice."

Kristin Rowell

"A common thread among our lawyers is that we are determined to succeed. Our track record of success proves that we are passionate about our clients’ legal rights."

Steve Phillips

"As insightful and decisive litigators, we out-think our opponent and focus on results for our client."

Randy Gullickson

 

"Because complex business litigation can be distressing, having prepared and decisive trial lawyers on your side is critical. We help our clients solve their legal problems so they can focus on their business."

Janel Dressen

"In every matter, we are determined to provide our clients with the best possible service, creativity, and results."

Art Boylan

"We are a litigation firm, not a litigation department.  We are driven to achieve success for our clients."

Courtland Merrill

"We are driven by a passion for justice. Our smart, tough, creative, and strategic approach allows us to help clients reach their business goals in all varieties of business litigation disputes."

Steve Pincus