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Scott A. Neilson

Attorney, Shareholder

“Clients count on me to resolve their toughest challenges. I bring relentless determination, creative problem-solving, and decades of experience to deliver practical solutions that make a difference.” 

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(612) 252-2879

Scott A. Neilson

Attorney, Shareholder

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Clients Say

“Scott is intelligent, intensely focused and practical. He is a great asset to any business as he combines strong advocacy with great business sense.” 

“He is incredibly responsive, very proactive and pragmatic, and incredibly effective at getting results.” 

“You can trust Scott 100 percent; he is very strategic, hardworking and committed.” 

“Scott is brilliant, and his intelligence helps me sleep at night; I know he has my back and is protecting my best interests.” 

“When I bring Scott into a matter, my blood pressure immediately lowers because I know he will have it under complete control and drive it to a good resolution.” 

“He is a fierce advocate and is not afraid to dig in on tough issues. I know that Scott can resolve any problem I give him.” 

“Scott always imparts a sense of calm to his clients. He is strategic in his thinking and intentional with his advice.”

With over 30 years of experience, I work tirelessly to help my clients navigate complex legal challenges and achieve their goals. My practice spans a wide range of litigation and advisory work, including contract disputes, business litigation, shareholder issues, real estate litigation, insurance issues, asbestos, and product liability litigation. As National Coordinating Counsel for a $3.5 billion publicly traded company, I provide strategic oversight on litigation matters nationwide, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and cost-effective solutions. 

Clients value my ability to analyze multifaceted problems, provide clear advice, and resolve disputes quickly and effectively. Whether handling high-stakes litigation, managing nationwide cases, or offering guidance on liability concerns, I take a pragmatic approach that minimizes risk and protects their interests. 

I’m known for my responsiveness, strategic thinking, and dedication to my clients’ success. From boardroom discussions to on-the-ground investigations, I dig deep to uncover the facts, craft solutions, and deliver results. My commitment is simple: to work as hard for my clients as I would for my own family.

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BUSINESS AND CONTRACT LITIGATION

  • Led Starkey Hearing Technologies’ high-profile internal investigation resulting in criminal convictions and multi-million-dollar recoveries. 
  • Obtained successful resolution of $25 million commercial dispute 
  • Achieved $10 million claim resolution while minimizing costs and securing future business opportunities. 
  • Secured $3.5 million recovery for a client in a warranty and contract dispute. 
  • Represented businesses and individuals in a variety of contract, fraud, and collection matters, including multi-million-dollar recoveries and favorable outcomes. 
  • National coordinating counsel for litigation involving a $3.5 billion public company. 
  • Represented clients in class action, ERISA, and Hatch-Waxman patent lawsuits. 
  • Exposed an anonymous competitor who posted defamatory statements online, securing damages and a public retraction. 

PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION

  • Successfully defended a pool products manufacturer in a $30 million high-profile case, pinpointing liability on another defendant through strategic depositions. 
  • National coordinating counsel for asbestos and product liability litigation. 
  • Resolved hundreds of consolidated claims for a manufacturer, minimizing risk and liability. 

REAL ESTATE LITIGATION

  • Achieved trial victories and favorable settlements in disputes involving title, easements, property lines, predatory lending, and special assessments. 
  • Preserved a client’s lakeshore property in a precedent-setting case involving statutes and arguments dating back to the 1860s. 
  • Secure access rights, favorable appraisals, and property titles for individual and business clients, including through the “Buy the Farm” statute. 
  • Represent contractors and homeowners in construction disputes and condemnation matters. 

INSURANCE COVERAGE

  • Secured multi-million-dollar recoveries for policyholders in insurance coverage disputes. 
  • Successfully litigated claims involving title insurance and other coverage matters. 

TRUST, ESTATE, AND LITIGATION

  • Obtained a multi-million-dollar recovery in estate litigation involving issues of first impression in Minnesota. 
  • Represented fiduciaries and individuals in trusts and estate disputes, as well as minority shareholder and buy-out litigation. 

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION

  • Represented employers and employees in cases involving non-competition agreements, non-solicitation agreements, trade secrets, discrimination, and FLSA and ADA claims. 
  • Resolved disputes related to compensation, commissions, and employee benefits. 

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION

  • Enforced trademark rights, successfully requiring competitors to change names that diluted client trademarks. 
  • Achieved favorable outcomes in intellectual property disputes, including misappropriation of blueprints and defense against IP claims. 

LEGAL MALPRACTICE

  • Secured multiple recoveries for clients harmed by previous attorneys, addressing claims involving real estate, estate planning, and tax issues. 

EDUCATION

  • J.D., magna cum laude (Top 3%), Order of The Coif, University of Minnesota Law School, 1993 
  • B.A., with high honors (Top 10%), University of Notre Dame, 1990 

 BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Minnesota
  • United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
  • Multiple state and federal court admissions, pro hac vice

 HONORS

  • Best Lawyers in America honoree, 2020-present 
  • Minnesota Super Lawyers honoree, 2004–present; Rising Star honoree, 2000-2004 
  • North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2012-2016, 2019-present 
  • BTI Client Service All-Star/AcriStar honoree, BTI Consulting Group, 2017-2024 
  • AV Preeminent peer review rated by Martindale-Hubbell 

PROFESSIONAL

  • Defense Research Institute
  • Hennepin County Bar Association
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Federal Bar Association

COMMUNITY

  • Youth Coach, Champlin Dayton Athletic Association
  • Lector and Commentator, St. Stephen’s Church

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CLIENTS SAY

“Scott is intelligent, intensely focused and practical. He is a great asset to any business as he combines strong advocacy with great business sense.” 

“He is incredibly responsive, very proactive and pragmatic, and incredibly effective at getting results.” 

“You can trust Scott 100 percent; he is very strategic, hardworking and committed.” 

“Scott is brilliant, and his intelligence helps me sleep at night; I know he has my back and is protecting my best interests.” 

“When I bring Scott into a matter, my blood pressure immediately lowers because I know he will have it under complete control and drive it to a good resolution.” 

“He is a fierce advocate and is not afraid to dig in on tough issues. I know that Scott can resolve any problem I give him.” 

“Scott always imparts a sense of calm to his clients. He is strategic in his thinking and intentional with his advice.”

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