Atty. Ned Evan Ostenso

Atty. Ned Evan Ostenso

Ned Evan Ostenso is a lawyer practicing business law, business formation, business litigation and 41 other areas of law. Ned received a M.B.A. degree from College of Saint Thomas in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Hopkins Hopkins 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Ned Evan Ostenso at a glance

Ned Evan Ostenso is a Managing Partner based in Hopkins, Minnesota, practicing at Merrigan Brandt & Ostenso, P.A.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on divorce, formation, residential, wills, and child custody. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1994), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1995), and Wisconsin (1995). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1994) and College of Saint Thomas (M.B.A. University, 1990). Active member of · Minnesota State Bar Association Hennepin County Bar Association Wisconsin State Bar Association Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Hopkins, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ned Evan Ostenso is a lawyer practicing business law, business formation, business litigation and 41 other areas of law
  • Ned received a M.B.A. degree from College of Saint Thomas in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Ned practices at Merrigan Brandt & Ostenso, P.A. in Hopkins, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Ned Evan Ostenso's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ned Evan Ostenso handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Business Formation

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Residential Real Estate

Ned Evan Ostenso is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Minnesota →

Wills

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Child Custody & Visitation

Ned Evan Ostenso is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hopkins are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ned Evan Ostenso

Where is Ned Evan Ostenso's law office located?
Ned Evan Ostenso's law practice is located in Hopkins, Minnesota. The firm is Merrigan Brandt & Ostenso, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ned Evan Ostenso handle?
Ned Evan Ostenso focuses on divorce, formation, residential, wills, child custody. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Ned Evan Ostenso practiced law?
Ned Evan Ostenso has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Ned Evan Ostenso go to law school?
Ned Evan Ostenso earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (M.B.A. University, 1990).
How can I contact Ned Evan Ostenso for a consultation?
You can contact Ned Evan Ostenso directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1994
M.B.A. University
College of Saint Thomas
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1995
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1995

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