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Nathan J. Marcusen
Partner
Suite 600
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Nathan focuses his practice on products-liability and class-action defense and commercial litigation. He has litigation experience in more than 30 states, handling all aspects of a case — from discovery and Rule 702 hearings through to dispositive motions and trial.
With more than a decade of products-litigation experience, Nathan has represented manufacturers in industries including automobiles,...
Nathan focuses his practice on products-liability and class-action defense and commercial litigation. He has litigation experience in more than 30 states, handling all aspects of a case — from discovery and Rule 702 hearings through to dispositive motions and trial.
With more than a decade of products-litigation experience, Nathan has represented manufacturers in industries including automobiles, recreational and off-road vehicles, medical devices, commercial cleaners, pesticides, and consumer products such as power tools and sports equipment. Whether fending off a putative class action or defending against catastrophic personal-injury or property-damage claims, he aggressively defends the integrity, utility, and safety of his client’s product.
Outside the products context, Nathan represents clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and sole proprietorships in complex commercial matters. He has litigated and arbitrated claims for misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract and warranty, and breach of fiduciary duties.
Nathan also regularly consults with clients and colleagues on legal strategy and advanced motions, emphasizing the potential for judicious motions practice to narrow the issues, reduce exposure, and foster early resolution. In this role, he briefs and argues motions in complex, high-exposure cases and serves as in-court appellate-preservation counsel at trial.
recreational and off-road vehicles, medical devices, commercial cleaners, pesticides, and consumer products such as power tools and sports equipment. Whether fending off a putative class action or defending against catastrophic personal-injury or property-damage claims, he aggressively defends the integrity, utility, and safety of his client’s product.
Outside the products context, Nathan represents clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and sole proprietorships in complex commercial matters. He has litigated and arbitrated claims for misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract and warranty, and breach of fiduciary duties.
Nathan also regularly consults with clients and colleagues on legal strategy and advanced motions, emphasizing the potential for judicious motions practice to narrow the issues, reduce exposure, and foster early resolution. In this role, he briefs and argues motions in complex, high-exposure cases and serves as in-court appellate-preservation counsel at trial.
Education
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University of Minnesota School of Law,
JD,
magna cum laude
(2006)
- Order of the Coif
- Concordia College, BA, Economics, summa cum laude (2003)
Admissions
- Minnesota
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Practice Areas
Recognitions
- Minnesota Lawyer, Up & Coming Attorney (2011)
- Super Lawyers Magazine, Minnesota Rising Stars (2013–2020)
Professional Activities
- Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Legal Assistance to the Disadvantaged Committee Member
Nathan focuses his practice on products-liability and class-action defense and commercial litigation. He has litigation experience in more than 30 states, handling all aspects of a case — from discovery and Rule 702 hearings through to dispositive motions and trial.
With more than a decade of products-litigation experience, Nathan has represented manufacturers in industries including automobiles,... recreational and off-road vehicles, medical devices, commercial cleaners, pesticides, and consumer products such as power tools and sports equipment. Whether fending off a putative class action or defending against catastrophic personal-injury or property-damage claims, he aggressively defends the integrity, utility, and safety of his client’s product.
Outside the products context, Nathan represents clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and sole proprietorships in complex commercial matters. He has litigated and arbitrated claims for misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract and warranty, and breach of fiduciary duties.
Nathan also regularly consults with clients and colleagues on legal strategy and advanced motions, emphasizing the potential for judicious motions practice to narrow the issues, reduce exposure, and foster early resolution. In this role, he briefs and argues motions in complex, high-exposure cases and serves as in-court appellate-preservation counsel at trial.
Education
-
University of Minnesota School of Law,
JD,
magna cum laude
(2006)
- Order of the Coif
- Concordia College, BA, Economics, summa cum laude (2003)
Admissions
- Minnesota
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Products Liability - Consumer & Mechanical
- Products Liability - Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
- Toxic Torts/Asbestos
- Class Action & Multi-Claim Litigation
Industries
- Minnesota Lawyer, Up & Coming Attorney (2011)
- Super Lawyers Magazine, Minnesota Rising Stars (2013–2020)
- Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Legal Assistance to the Disadvantaged Committee Member
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