I see the possibilities that the law offers to make life better for the people and communities I serve - and refuse to let limited perspectives dictate the solutions that we can achieve.

Managing partner Gordon Rudd brings a deep commitment to the legal traditions of zealous advocacy and civility to his practice and to his leadership within the firm.  Gordon represents clients in the areas of consumer fraud, mass tort, and employment law and has been appointed lead counsel in cases brought in state and federal courts across the country. A respected advocate, Gordon brings an innovative perspective to opportunities the law offers to address the challenging problems of our changing world. Better, he understands how to transform those possibilities into real legal solutions. No matter the complexity, Gordon’s experience and perspective create a strategic advantage in advancing innovative case arguments and successful resolution strategies. The result is legal service and firm leadership grounded in excellence, collegiality, and authenticity—and dedicated to a core belief that the law exists to better lives, especially for those who would otherwise lack protection.

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Minnesota

COURT ADMISSIONS

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

EDUCATION

  • JD, University of Cincinnati College of Law (recipient of American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Research & Writing)
  • BA, English Literature & Government, Connecticut College
  • Bowdoin College

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Hennepin County Bar Association
  • Represents hundreds of retired NFL players suffering from concussive head injuries that occurred while playing in the league.
  • Achieved a $50 million settlement in the complicated court fight over publicity rights for retired NFL players.
  • Represented thousands of residents of Minot, North Dakota who were injured by the largest release of anhydrous ammonia in U.S. history. Two of those individuals were awarded $1.2 million by a jury. Eventually, these trials led to a settlement on behalf of other residents injured by the derailment.
  • Represented nursing home residents sickened by the second-largest Hepatitis C outbreak in U.S History.
  • Lead counsel team representing banks and other financial institutions seeking recovery of losses from the 2013 Target data breach.
  • Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee In re H&R Block IRS Form 8863 Litigation, MDL 2474
  • Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee In re Life Time Fitness, Inc., Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) Litigation, MDL 2564
  • Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee In re FedEx Ground Package System, Inc., MDL 1700
  • Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee In re Building Materials Corp. of America Asphalt Roofing Shingle Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2283.
  • Minnesota Super Lawyers: 2006-2024
  • Best Lawyers in America (Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions) 2018-2024

CREDENTIALS

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Minnesota

COURT ADMISSIONS

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

EDUCATION

  • JD, University of Cincinnati College of Law (recipient of American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Research & Writing)
  • BA, English Literature & Government, Connecticut College
  • Bowdoin College

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Hennepin County Bar Association

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE 

  • Represents hundreds of retired NFL players suffering from concussive head injuries that occurred while playing in the league.
  • Achieved a $50 million settlement in the complicated court fight over publicity rights for retired NFL players.
  • Represented thousands of residents of Minot, North Dakota who were injured by the largest release of anhydrous ammonia in U.S. history. Two of those individuals were awarded $1.2 million by a jury. Eventually, these trials led to a settlement on behalf of other residents injured by the derailment.
  • Represented nursing home residents sickened by the second-largest Hepatitis C outbreak in U.S History.
  • Lead counsel team representing banks and other financial institutions seeking recovery of losses from the 2013 Target data breach.
  • Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee In re H&R Block IRS Form 8863 Litigation, MDL 2474
  • Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee In re Life Time Fitness, Inc., Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) Litigation, MDL 2564
  • Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee In re FedEx Ground Package System, Inc., MDL 1700
  • Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee In re Building Materials Corp. of America Asphalt Roofing Shingle Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2283.

RECOGNITION

  • Minnesota Super Lawyers: 2006-2024
  • Best Lawyers in America (Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions) 2018-2024