andrew parker quoted in fortune magazine about madoff case; may seek claims on behalf of victims

January 16, 2009 — Parker Rosen attorney Andrew Parker was quoted about the local impacts of the Madoff investment fraud case in today's Fortune magazine: "As difficult as this tragedy is for some families, it's the loss to the poor and to the charitable programs in the Cities that is even worse."

Parker represents several individuals and businesses who were victimized in the scandal and is assisting them with investigating possible claims.

In the news:
Madoff does Minneapolis – Fortune/CNN Money

Daniel Rosen wins major verdict for large oil company

January 12, 2009 — Representing a global oil corporation at trial against the City of St. Paul, Daniel Rosen won an award of $7 million and a release from environmental clean-up liability for the taking of a large piece of vacant property owned by the company along the Mississippi River. The City wanted to pay $1 million, claimed that the cost of clean-up would be $2.8 million, and wanted the oil company to be liable for future, unknown clean-up costs. The trial award raised the land value to $9 million and lowered the deduction for clean-up to $2 million. The decision also held the city, not the company, responsible for any additional clean-up expenses. The city has appealed.

Daniel Rosen and Mark Kiperstin take over environmental case on appeal and win complete reversal

December 23, 2008 — In the first case to test a brand-new statute, Parker Rosen was hired to win a reversal on appeal after another major law firm lost the case in the trial court. Representing a large national industrial corporation, Daniel Rosen and Mark Kiperstin successfully argued to the Minnesota Court of Appeals that the district court’s order allowing the government onto the company’s property for environmental testing was unlawful. The case presented the difficult challenge of having to present new arguments to the appellate court that were not raised in the trial court. Having heard Parker Rosen’s procedural and constitutional arguments against the government’s proposed action, the court of appeals reversed the trial court, without remand, resulting in a complete judgment in favor of Parker Rosen’s client.

attorney david schachter joins parker rosen

November 3, 2008 — Parker Rosen welcomes its newest attorney, David I. Schachter. Mr. Schachter represents business owners in a range of commercial disputes including minority shareholder claims, partnership breakups, real estate and employment litigation. His practice ranges from eminent domain and land use to employment law, contract disputes and general business litigation.

DANiel rosen wins "highest and best use" condemnation case

June 27, 2008 —Daniel Rosen convinced a Hennepin County jury to award a North Minneapolis commercial-property owner 80 percent more than the owner paid for the property just 16 months before the government took the property for a road project.

Parker Rosen was hired late in the case, after another law firm failed to persuade an independent, judge-appointed commission to look past the property’s present conditions in a troubled neighborhood.

Rosen persuaded to the jury to reject the independent panel’s award and instead base its award on the property’s highest and best use. “Where a savvy real estate investor is able to buy a property for a bargain, the government is not permitted to take away the benefit of that bargain without paying for it,” Rosen said.

Andrew Parker: a measured stance with the media

June 13, 2008 — Minnesota Lawyer seeks out Andrew Parker for an article on media relations in high-profile cases.

How to face down the media spotlight — and survive – Minnesota Lawyer

TAMMY PUST AND UMN LAW '83

May 29, 2008 — Attorney Tammy Pust was part of a feature article by the alumni magazine of the University of Minnesota School of Law celebrating the lasting friendship of a group of lawyers from the class of 1983.

In the news:
The Women of Section E – Perspectives

Bottum case #9 biggest court judgment of 2007

May 9, 2008 — The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal has ranked Paul Bottum v. Jundt Associates, Inc., the ninth largest business-related court judgment of 2007.

The case was the largest judgment for an individual plaintiff in Minnesota in 2007.

In August, Parker Rosen client Paul Bottum was awarded more than $2 million in unpaid bonuses after his employer, a leading Twin Cities-based hedge fund, was found to have reneged on an oral contract. The judgment led to the dissolution of the hedge fund company, Jundt Associates, Inc.

forced to trial on property rights claim, Wayzata agrees to land development

May 6, 2008 — Facing trial against a land developer represented by Daniel Rosen, the Wayzata City Council voted today to approve plans it had originally denied. Retaining Parker Rosen, the developer sued the city, claiming a violation of his constitutional property rights. The district court denied the city’s motion for summary judgment and ordered that the case proceed to trial. Seeking to avoid a judgment against it, Wayzata has agreed to approve the developer’s plans. Construction will commence this summer.

andrew parker re-appointed to The Governor's Council on Faith and Community Service Initiatives

April 2, 2008 — Governor Tim Pawlenty has re-appointed Parker Rosen attorney Andrew Parker to the 15-member Governor's Council on Faith and Community Service Initiatives. This is Parker's second term serving on the council. He was co-founder of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. and currently serves on the board of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation.

Tammy Pust leads Roseville crackdown on supplying alcohol to minors at parties

March 23, 2008 — Paker Rosen attorney Tammy Pust is also a Roseville City Council Member and the mother of two teenagers. This month, the city enacted an ordinance she introduced that makes it a crime for adults to knowingly host a party or be present at a party where minors are obviously drinking. Such ordinances are being adopted throughout Minnesota.

In the news:
Teen drinking crackdown gains steam – Star Tribune

SETTLED: LARGEST PUNITIVE DAMAGE AWARD IN A POLICE CASE IN MINNESOTA HISTORY

Jan. 23, 2008 — Parker Rosen client Al Hixon has accepted a $1.1 million settlement with the City of Golden Valley after a jury found that Hixon was the victim of excessive force, brutality and assault during a mistaken arrest in 2005 and a federal judge subsequently refused the city a new trial.

Andrew Parker represented Hixon in his suit against the city. On September 13, 2007, a federal jury awarded Hixon $328,000 in compensatory damages and $450,000 in punitive damages. On November 27, U.S. District Judge Richard Kyle refused the city's request for a new trial and also refused to lower the jury award, which has been cited as the largest punitive damage award in a police case in Minnesota history.

In the news:
Lawsuit's settlement brings no joy to man beaten up by police
– Star Tribune
Golden Valley denied new trial in police case
– Star Tribune
Minn. Man's Pain Remains After Police Run-In
– Washington Post
Jurors: Officer was too rough – Star Tribune
Man: Golden Valley Police Used Excessive Force
– Associated Press

Jundt fund out of business?

Dec. 15, 2007 — Attorney Andrew Parker disputes claims by Jundt Associates, Inc. that the once-mighty hedge fund management company is out of business. Rather, says Parker, the company "decided to take all the money and get out of town" rather than pay restitution to Parker Rosen client Paul Bottum. In August, Parker succesfully argued that Jundt Associates was bound by an oral contract to Bottom and was entitled to receive millions of dollars in unpaid bonuses.

In the news:
Court order puts money manager out of business – Star Tribune

county pays $29 million to land owners for twns ballpark site

Dec. 12, 2007 — A group of landowners represented by Daniel Rosen were paid $29 million today for the seven acres of land on which the new Minnesota Twins ballpark will be built. The owners had rejected the county’s appraisal of $13.5 million and exercised their right to have the value determined by the court. The $29 million payment followed a trial at which the County’s appraisals, based on claims of poor soils and poor market conditions, were shown by the Parker Rosen-led team to lack credibility.

In the news:
Stadium land feud ends with cost stretching
to $29 million – Star Tribune


MUTUAL FUND COMPANY ORDERED TO PAY MILLIONS ON ORAL CONTRACT

Aug. 10, 2007 — A Hennepin County district judge ruled that Parker Rosen client Paul Bottum is entitled to receive nearly $2.4 million in unpaid bonuses from Jundt Associates, Inc., a mutual fund company started by Wall Street icon James Jundt. Bottum possessed no written documents and had no first-hand witnesses to prove his claim. Attorney Andrew Parker argued that the owners of the fund have a history of making only oral promises. After an eight-day trial, Judge Gary Larson accepted this argument and ruled that Bottum’s testimony was more credible than that of the company's principals, James and Marcus Jundt.

In the news:
Hedge fund ordered to pay bonuses – Star Tribune

Important Ruling in Disability Discrimination Case Leads to Settlement

July 19, 2007 — Last year, the Academy of Holy Angels High School rescinded its acceptance of a physically disabled student while continuing to offer admittance to his athletic twin brother. Representing the family, Parker Rosen attorney Tammy Pust brought a disability discrimination suit under the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Pretrial decisions subsequently established that private, religious schools are not exempt from Minnesota's legal standard. This very significant ruling represented a double victory: it led to a settlement of the case and set precedent that protects rights of disabled students statewide.

In the news:
A private school shows its sad colors colors – Star Tribune

State of Wisconsin Pays $11.7 Million for Home Improvement Store Land

July 18, 2007 — Rather than face a jury trial, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation paid $11.7 million today to a major home-improvement store chain represented by Daniel Rosen. The state used its power of eminent domain to take the store’s property for a highway improvement project. The state claimed to have an appraisal of $6.9 million, which Parker Rosen’s client rejected. The case was settled at a court-ordered mediation shortly before a jury trial had been scheduled.