Attorney Rich Ruohonen

“People should be able to trust that the food they buy and consume is safe to eat.  If it isn’t and they are sickened as a result, the effects can be devastating.  When this happens, we will be here ready to help.”–Attorney Rich Ruohonen

Attorney Rich Ruohonen represents victims of E. coli outbreaks throughout the United States.

In recognition of Rich’s stellar reputation as a negotiator and trial advocate, he has been selected as a Minnesota “Super Lawyer” by Law & Politics magazine.

Brain Injury Article

Rich has written a ground-breaking article on traumatic brain injury entitled “Debunking the Top 10 Myths of Traumatic Brain Injury: Effective Cross Examination of the Defense Neuropsychologist.” The article was published in the Minnesota Association for Justice magazine, and Rich has rewritten the article for publication in the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association magazine. Read Attorney Rich Ruohonen’s traumatic brain injury article.

Brain injury issues can arise in E. coli cases when the client has developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a condition that can lead to kidney failure, seizures and brain injury.

Education and Experience

Rich earned his B.A. from Hamline University and his J.D. cum laude (with honors) from the Hamline University School of Law. He is a member of the Board of Governors of Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association and serves on a number of committees in that organization.

To contact attorney Rich Ruohonen:

• Call 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free)
• Email Rich
• Submit our E. coli case consultation form.

National Curling Champion

Rich is also an avid curler and has recently won the U.S. National Curling Championships. Read about Team Brown and the US National Curling Championships. Read Joe Kimball’s article about Rich on MinnPost.com.

• 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.