Atty. Ryan Osterholm
Ryan has dedicated his entire legal career to representing people injured by foodborne illness. His passion is holding food producers accountable when they poison their customers.
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN
Profile Summary
About Ryan Osterholm at a Glance
Ryan Osterholm is a personal injury attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at OFT Food Safety & Injury Lawyers. Admitted to practice in Minnesota, State and Federal Court. Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 2009) and University of Wisconsin–Madison (B.A., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — SuperLawyers, Rising Star, 2013 - 2019 (2026). Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Get Legal Help from Ryan Osterholm in Minneapolis
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About Ryan Osterholm
Ryan has dedicated his entire legal career to representing people injured by foodborne illness. His passion is holding food producers accountable when they poison their customers. His unending goal is to make the food we eat safer.
Ryan has a decade’s worth of experience in foodborne illness litigation. He has represented people in every major foodborne illness outbreak during that time.
Ryan gravitated to the science-driven foodborne illness practice in part because he comes from a medical family. His sister is a neonatologist at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital, his mother is a former nurse practitioner and his father is an infectious disease epidemiologist. He has been around foodborne illness outbreak investigations since before he could walk.
“You’ll get the experience you deserve. It is important to know the lawyer you hire to represent you in a foodborne illness case has done these cases before and knows what it takes to win. There isn’t a more experienced foodborne illness law firm in America than OFT. Experience counts, however, the most rewarding part of my job is connecting with my clients. When you hire OFT we will be working together to get the best possible outcome by any means necessary. Every case is personal to me. You are trusting me with your case, and I take that responsibility seriously. You will be able to contact me at all hours of the day via email, text, or phone with any questions or concerns you might have. We work for you, and will never forget that.”
Ryan has a baseball-obsessed four-year-old son named Ethan and a one-year-old daughter named Greta. He met his amazing wife Monica at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she was a soccer player for the Badgers. When Ryan is not working, you can often find him in his pumpkin patch growing giant pumpkins. He recently grew a nearly 1,000 pound pumpkin. You can read more about his hobby here.
At OFT Food Safety & Injury Lawyers, Ryan assists clients with the following legal issues:
Practice Areas Explained
Ryan Osterholm's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan Osterholm handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Minneapolis.
Personal Injury in Minneapolis
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Ryan Osterholm is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Minneapolis
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 Minneapolis 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 venue, 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.
Minneapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Minneapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
Looking for additional Minnesota attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Minneapolis or all attorneys in Minnesota.
Frequently Asked
Common Questions About Ryan Osterholm
Where is Ryan Osterholm's law office located?
What practice areas does Ryan Osterholm handle?
Where did Ryan Osterholm go to law school?
How can I contact Ryan Osterholm for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Ryan Osterholm received?
Professional Profile
Why Clients in Minneapolis Choose Ryan Osterholm
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ryan Osterholm's practice in the field of personal injury.
Focused Personal Injury Practice
Concentrating on personal injury means Ryan Osterholm's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means Ryan Osterholm attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Ryan Osterholm Handles in Minneapolis
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Ryan Osterholm has experience with under Minnesota law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Ryan Osterholm directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
Search Reference
How People Find Ryan Osterholm Online
Prospective clients searching for legal help in Minneapolis commonly use a combination of the attorney's name and their specific legal need. The following search terms frequently lead people to this profile and to attorneys like Ryan Osterholm.
If any of the above matches what you searched for, you've found the right profile. Use the contact options at the top of this page to get in touch with Ryan Osterholm directly.
Ryan Osterholm's Practice Areas & Specializations
Education & Law School Background
Awards & Professional Honors
Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions
Client Reviews & Ratings — Ryan Osterholm
No reviews yet.