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Rachelle V. Anderson

Rachelle V. Anderson

Partner

1600 Utica Avenue South
Suite 600
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
T 612.464.7631
rachelle.anderson@nelsonmullins.com
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Rachelle is a products liability lawyer with a practice focused on defending medical device manufacturers in complex, high-profile litigation. Her trial experience involves plaintiff cross-examination as well as arguing Daubert and other trial motions.

With medical device experience that includes the defense of pain pumps, men’s health products, pelvic mesh, inferior vena cava filters, hip implants,...

Rachelle is a products liability lawyer with a practice focused on defending medical device manufacturers in complex, high-profile litigation. Her trial experience involves plaintiff cross-examination as well as arguing Daubert and other trial motions.

With medical device experience that includes the defense of pain pumps, men’s health products, pelvic mesh, inferior vena cava filters, hip implants, and spinal implants and devices, Rachelle has handled cases in some of the country’s toughest jurisdictions including California, Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, and Texas.

Rachelle is also skilled in client relations and has advised in-house counsel on case strategy to advance the desired litigation outcome. She is adept at developing the corporate story, and has worked with internal product teams, including engineers, designers, and other subject matter experts, to guide the legal aspects of the company and product story.

Rachelle has also defended corporations and long-term care facilities in contract disputes, software defects, wrongful death, and negligence lawsuits.

Rachelle V. Anderson

and spinal implants and devices, Rachelle has handled cases in some of the country’s toughest jurisdictions including California, Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, and Texas.

Rachelle is also skilled in client relations and has advised in-house counsel on case strategy to advance the desired litigation outcome. She is adept at developing the corporate story, and has worked with internal product teams, including engineers, designers, and other subject matter experts, to guide the legal aspects of the company and product story.

Rachelle has also defended corporations and long-term care facilities in contract disputes, software defects, wrongful death, and negligence lawsuits.

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Recognitions

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  • Minnesota Monthly, Top Lawyer (2024)
  • The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants (2023–2025), Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (2024-2025), Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2024-2025)
  • Minnesota Lawyer, Up & Coming Attorney (2020)
  • Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Personal Injury Products: Defense (2018–2020, 2022)
  • Federal Bar Association Minnesota Chapter Judge Earl R. Larson Award (2014)
  • American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy Competition, National Best Brief,  Regional Champion (2014)
  • The Legal 500 United States: Product liability and mass tort defense: pharmaceuticals and medical devices (2022)

Rachelle is a products liability lawyer with a practice focused on defending medical device manufacturers in complex, high-profile litigation. Her trial experience involves plaintiff cross-examination as well as arguing Daubert and other trial motions.

With medical device experience that includes the defense of pain pumps, men’s health products, pelvic mesh, inferior vena cava filters, hip implants,... and spinal implants and devices, Rachelle has handled cases in some of the country’s toughest jurisdictions including California, Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, and Texas.

Rachelle is also skilled in client relations and has advised in-house counsel on case strategy to advance the desired litigation outcome. She is adept at developing the corporate story, and has worked with internal product teams, including engineers, designers, and other subject matter experts, to guide the legal aspects of the company and product story.

Rachelle has also defended corporations and long-term care facilities in contract disputes, software defects, wrongful death, and negligence lawsuits.

Education

  • University of St. Thomas School of Law, JD, magna cum laude (2014)
    • Mission Award for Scholarly Engagement and Societal Reform
    • Dean’s Awards in Federal Jurisdiction, Negotiations, Client Interview and Counseling, Wrongful Convictions, Infamous Trials
    • Dean’s List
  • Calvin College, BA (2009)

Admissions

  • Minnesota
  • Montana
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Montana

Practice Areas

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • Minnesota Monthly, Top Lawyer (2024)
  • The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants (2023–2025), Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (2024-2025), Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2024-2025)
  • Minnesota Lawyer, Up & Coming Attorney (2020)
  • Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Personal Injury Products: Defense (2018–2020, 2022)
  • Federal Bar Association Minnesota Chapter Judge Earl R. Larson Award (2014)
  • American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy Competition, National Best Brief,  Regional Champion (2014)
  • The Legal 500 United States: Product liability and mass tort defense: pharmaceuticals and medical devices (2022)