W. Paul Otten - Burnsville, MN
Attorney at Otten Law Offices
Personal Injury Lawyers in Burnsville, MN
12400 Portland Avenue Suite 175 Burnsville, MN 55337
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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38
Years
Experience
Burnsville Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 04/23/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Automobile Accidents and Injuries
- Medical Malpractice
- Slip and Fall
- Dog attacks
Attorney Information
Overview
A trial attorney for more than 35 years, W. Paul Otten represents individuals and families who have suffered a significant personal injury or the loss of a loved one; including those involved in automobile collisions, medical malpractice claims, slip and fall cases and dog attacks. Paul Otten has achieved major awards for his personal injury clients, both through negotiated settlements and jury trials.
Education
A native of northern Minnesota, Paul Otten received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minn. Earlier he received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota, Duluth.
Service, Recognition
Paul Otten speaks regularly at professional seminars and continuing legal education programs for attorneys. He has gained considerable professional recognition, including his selection by his peers as a Leading American Attorney. He has been named an Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and an Arbitrator approved by the Minnesota Supreme Court. Martindale-Hubbell awarded Paul Otten its highest rating.
Additionally, he serves as a Conciliation Court Referee, assists others as a North Star Lawyer and is a frequent volunteer for Legal Assistance of Dakota County. Paul Otten’s firm is rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau and received the Readers Choice Award from Sun Newspapers.
Bar Admission
Active in professional associations, Paul Otten is a member of the Minnesota Association for Justice, the Minnesota State Bar Association, the First Judicial District Bar Association and the Dakota County Bar Association. He also serves on the Ethics Committee for the First Judicial District (Dakota and Goodhue Counties).
Paul Otten is involved in numerous community activities and has served on the board of directors of several nonprofit organizations.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Leading American Attorney
- Martindale-Hubbell highest rating
- Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau
- Readers Choice Award from Sun Newspapers
Other Sources of Feedback About W. Paul Otten
Included on the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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William Mitchell College of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Doctor of Jurisprudence
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William Mitchell College of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota
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Non Legal Education
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University of Minnesota, Duluth
B.S., Bachelor of Science
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University of Minnesota, Duluth
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Pro Bono Activities
- Frequent volunteer for Legal Assistance of Dakota County
- Conciliation Court Referee
- North Star Lawyer
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 1988
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1990
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1990
Other Affiliations
- American Arbitration Association (Arbitrator)
- Minnesota Supreme Court (Arbitrator)
- Minnesota Association for Justice (Member)
- Minnesota State Bar Association (Member)
- First Judicial District Bar Association (Member)
- Dakota County Bar Association (Member)
- First Judicial District (Dakota and Goodhue Counties) (Ethics Committee)
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Contact
12400 Portland Avenue
Suite 175
Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: 952-303-0702
Fax: 952-736-3400
Email: Send a message
Hours: Available 24/7
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