Attorney Fred Pritzker

Fred H. Pritzker has over thirty years of experience representing individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death claims. He practices extensively in the area of E. coli litigation and has represented victims of E. coli outbreaks linked to ground beef, spinach and lettuce. He also has represented the families of E. coli victims who died, including victims who died from hemolytic uremic syndrome, a complication of an E. coli infection that can cause renal failure (kidney failure). He has gained a national reputation in this area and has been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, television stations and others.

Mr. Pritzker obtained his B.A. with honors from Northwestern University in 1972 and his J.D. cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1976.

Mr. Pritzker is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has also achieved status as a Certified Civil Advocate from the National Board of Trial Advocacy and a Certified Trial Specialist from the Minnesota State Bar Association. He has been named a “Super Lawyer” by Law & Politics magazine and has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America.

Fred Pritzker is an avid bicyclist, runner and outdoorsman. He is also the president of the Angelman Syndrome Foundation.

• Experienced

  Our law firm has represented victims of E. coli outbreaks involving ground beef, spinach and lettuce. We have also handled cases involving restaurants, including cases where health officials could not pinpoint the food served at the restaurant that was responsible for the illnesses. We also have represented the families of people who died from the complications of an E. coli infection, including hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

• Respected

  Our lawyers have gained a national reputation in this area and have been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, TV stations and others. In recognition of their accomplishments, Pritzker | Ruohonen lawyers Fred Pritzker, Rich Ruohonen and Elliot Olsen have been named "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics.

• Advocates

  For most of our clients, the goal of an E. coli lawsuit is not only just compensation, but also to send a message to food manufacturers, food retailers, restaurants and others that food safety matters. We support our clients in this and take measures to advocate for needed changes on the federal and state levels.