Atty. W. Paul Otten
W. Paul Otten is a trial attorney with more than 35 years of experience representing individuals and families who have suffered serious personal injuries or the loss of a loved one, including automobile collisions, medical malpractice, slip-and-fall incidents, and dog attacks.
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W. Paul Otten is a Member based in Burnsville, Minnesota, practicing at Otten Law Offices. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, and pedestrian. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1988), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1990), and U.S. Federal Courts (1990). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of Minnesota (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Minnesota Association for Justice Minnesota State Bar Association First Judicial District Bar Association Dakota County Bar Association. Serands clients in Burnsville, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- W. Paul Otten is a trial attorney with more than 35 years of experience representing individuals and families who have suffered serious personal injuries or the loss of a loved one, including automobile collisions, medical malpractice, slip-and-fall incidents, and dog attacks
- He has achieved major awards for clients through negotiated settlements and jury trials
- A native of northern Minnesota, Mr. Otten earned a B.S. from the University of Minnesota Duluth and a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul
- He regularly speaks at professional seminars and CLE programs, has been selected by peers as a Leading American Attorney, and holds Martindale‑Hubbell’s highest rating
- He serves as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and is approved by the Minnesota Supreme Court, acts as a Conciliation Court Referee, volunteers with Legal Assistance of Dakota County as a North Star Lawyer, and has served on several nonprofit boards
- He is active in multiple bar associations, was a long term member of the First Districts Ethics Committee, for the First Judicial District and his firm holds an A+ BBB rating and a Readers’ Choice Award
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
W. Paul Otten is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Minnesota →
W. Paul Otten is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Minnesota →
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.
W. Paul Otten is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →
W. Paul Otten is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Minnesota →
W. Paul Otten is one of 4,194 pedestrian attorneys indexed nationally. Browse pedestrian 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 Burnsville 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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