Practice Areas
PERSONAL INJURY
Otten & Seymour is known for upholding the rights of its clients who have suffered injury by robustly and aggressively asserting their rights in the courtroom or in settlement discussions. The firm understands the personal impact of a major injury or loss of a loved one and gives ongoing support to clients throughout the process of gaining just resolutions.FELA INJURY
Both in the Upper Midwest and nationally, the firm is an experienced litigator of personal injury actions for employees under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act. Major awards have been attained in suits filed against the nation’s major railroads.
FAMILY LAW
Family law is an area that requires a compassionate heart, experience in problem solving, sound knowledge of the law and strong representation to be successful. Otten & Seymour has a record of achieving beneficial results in even the most complex and difficult cases, and welcomes a challenge.CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Clients who face misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony charges benefit from responsive vigorous defense when they come to Otten & Seymour. Experienced in representing clients in the Twin Cities area and in southern Minnesota courtrooms, those accused receive seasoned counsel and strong representation.SMALL BUSINESS LAW
Counseling for business owners, from a company's conception to its sale or possible dissolution, and through all the steps in between is provided to clients. Otten & Seymour attorneys help solve the business owner’s legal challenges, protecting one’s business with practical and cost efficient solutions.REAL ESTATE
Guiding clients through the intricate process of selling or buying real estate requires experience in structuring a deal, anticipating issues, completing diligence investigations, efficiently documenting transactions and leading effective closings.BANKING LAW
With the knowledge and understanding gained in serving financial institutions, big and small, Otten & Seymour attorneys offer counsel on banking and financial transactions, and work with institutional lenders, national and state banks, commercial property owners and commercial interests. Activity in the banking sector includes developing loan workouts and restructuring strategies.WORKERS COMPENSATION
Workers compensation cases stem from instances where people suffer injuries on the job, and covers claims for lost wages, disabilities, medical treatment and rehabilitation.ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Not all disputes are best resolved by trial. In many circumstances, alternative dispute resolution offers a more timely and less costly process for finding beneficial solutions.
