Richard T. "Rich" Ostlund

Richard T. Ostlund is a senior business trial lawyer at Anthony Ostlund Louwagie Dressen & Boylan PA in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation, shareholder rights, corporate governance disputes, fiduciary duty claims, fraud matters, banking litigation, employment disputes, insurance coverage matters, and other complex business controversies. Over the course of more than three decades, Rich has represented companies, private equity firms, boards of directors, and individuals in state and federal courts and arbitrations throughout the United States.

Rich has served as lead counsel in complex litigation matters in more than 30 states. His experience includes high-stakes disputes involving governance and ownership issues, share buy-outs, ERISA claims, intellectual property disputes, and business tort litigation. He has handled matters resulting in significant verdicts, awards, settlements, and defense outcomes for clients across industries.

Rich represents clients in complex commercial litigation from pre-suit strategy through trial and appeal. His work includes advising businesses and executives facing significant financial exposure, governance disputes, partnership conflicts, and crisis-management issues. In recent years, he has handled matters involving recoveries and resolutions totaling millions of dollars in jurisdictions including Minnesota, California, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, and Hawaii.

In addition to plaintiff-side matters, Rich has obtained summary dismissals and defense resolutions in complex business disputes involving substantial claimed damages. His litigation practice is informed by extensive courtroom experience as well as years of service on corporate boards and in leadership positions with national and multi-national organizations.

Rich has been recognized by publications and organizations for his work in business litigation and trial practice. He has been named to the “Best Lawyers in America” listings and selected to the “Minnesota Super Lawyers” list for multiple years. Minnesota Lawyer named him “Minnesota Lawyer of the Year” in 2009 in connection with significant recoveries obtained for clients. In 2014, Corporate INTL Magazine recognized him as Business Litigation Attorney of the Year.

In addition to his litigation practice, Rich has served as a director for more than 15 national and multi-national companies. He has also served as a Trustee of the University of Minnesota Foundation, a Trustee of St. John’s University, Chair of the University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, and a Trustee of the Minnesota Medical Foundation. Rich additionally served for eight years on the Minnesota Governor’s Judicial Selection Committee, which screened and nominated judicial candidates for appointment.

Rich’s background in corporate leadership and governance provides clients with practical insight into business operations, board responsibilities, and strategic decision-making. His experience allows him to advise clients on both the legal and business considerations involved in complex disputes.

“I served as the chairman of the board of directors for three different companies that engaged the services of Rich Ostlund at Anthony Ostlund for six various litigation cases. Each matter was resolved through summary judgment, settlement, trial, or arbitration. Rich Ostlund’s preparation and strategic approach were instrumental throughout the process.”

— Mark W. Sheffert, Chairman and CEO, Manchester Companies, Inc.; Minnesota Corporate Director Hall of Fame

“As a former Delaware Superior Court judge and Attorney General, I have observed many litigators over the years. In a complex corporate matter involving stock options, Rich developed an effective motion strategy that resolved the litigation efficiently and successfully defended the result through appeal.”

— Honorable Richard Gebelein, former Delaware Judge and Attorney General of the State of Delaware

“Both public and private companies with which I have been involved have relied on Rich Ostlund in significant litigation matters over many years. His preparation, courtroom presentation, and strategic planning contributed to favorable outcomes for our businesses.”

— Kevin Roberg, CEO, Kelsey Capital Management

“Since 2001, Rich Ostlund has led three complex litigation matters for entities for which I serve as general counsel. From strategy through trial preparation and motion practice, I observed his commitment to the client and attention to detail throughout each case.”

— Richard M. Barney, Jr., General Counsel, West Coast Beauty Supply

For businesses and individuals seeking counsel in Commercial Litigation matters in Minneapolis and throughout the United States, Rich Ostlund provides decades of trial experience, corporate governance insight, and strategic legal representation through Anthony Ostlund Louwagie Dressen & Boylan PA.