Otten Law Offices - Burnsville, MN

Otten Law Offices has provided vigorous personal injury representation in Minnesota for more than three decades. The firm, based in Burnsville, Minnesota, serves the south metro with a commitment to achieving meaningful results for individuals, families and organizations facing the aftermath of injury or loss. They handle a full range of personal injury matters, including car accidents, trucking and commercial vehicle crashes, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian and bicycle incidents, dog bites, burn injuries, head and brain trauma, catastrophic injuries and wrongful death cases.

Under the leadership of W. Paul Otten, who has represented injury victims and their families for over 35 years, the firm approaches each matter with thorough investigation and careful preparation. As a lifelong Minnesotan, Mr. Otten understands the practical and emotional impacts of serious injury on neighbors and community members. He has been recognized by his peers and the profession, with honors that include National Trial Lawyers Top 100, an AV* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, a “Readers’ Choice Award” from Sun Newspapers, selection as a Leading American Attorney and appointments as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and by the Minnesota Supreme Court.

The firm’s methodology emphasizes identifying fault, documenting losses and presenting clear, persuasive claims to insurance carriers or opposing counsel. When settlements are not achievable, the firm is prepared to present the case before arbitrators, judges and juries. With an accomplished attorney and a skilled support team, the firm combines compassionate client care with a results-driven approach.

Clients can expect attentive communication, thorough case review and practical guidance through each stage of the process – medical bill resolution, loss of income claims, pain and suffering assessments, and familial care considerations. Otten Law Offices balances vigorous advocacy against insurance companies with personal care for the people affected by injury and loss. For those seeking representation in the south metro area, the firm offers free initial consultations to discuss potential claims and next steps.

Top Settlements

*past results don't guarantee future outcomes*

• $990,000.00 settlement combined for a rear-end accident resulting in back injuries.
• $750,000.00 settlement for aggravation of low back injury
• $385,000.00 settlement for a stomach injury
• $450,000.00 settlement for aggravation of low back injury
• $600,000.00 settlement for a low impact neck injury
• $300,000.00 settlement for 2 RFN procedures
• $300,000.00 settlement for a slip and fall on ice
• $290,000.00 settlement for stomach hernia surgery
• $400,000.00 settlement for a trip and fall injury
• $650,000.00 settlement for fractures

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.