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Norman H. Pentelovitch

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Norm is a trial attorney with significant experience in all phases of litigation, from pre-suit settlement discussions through dispositive motions, trial, and appeals. His experience runs the gamut from contract disputes to banking litigation, from shareholder disputes to legal malpractice defense. He has tried cases in state and federal courts throughout the country, including in Minnesota, Washington, D.C., Delaware, and Nevada. Norm also provides pre-suit strategic guidance to businesses and individuals to help avoid litigation, or to be the best-positioned party when litigation begins.

 

Norm has a strong commitment to giving back to his community and has maintained an active pro bono practice throughout his career, representing refugees seeking political asylum, and survivors of domestic violence. During law school Norm lived and worked in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, assisting a non-profit organization in developing legal analysis for use by the international criminal tribunal prosecuting the crimes committed by the Khmer Rouge regime.

 

Norm began his career in the Washington, D.C. office of Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison, LLP. After six years, he left Paul Weiss to be a founding associate of a preeminent national trial boutique Wilkinson Walsh & Eskovitz LLP, also in Washington D.C., before moving to his hometown of Minneapolis and joining Anthony Ostlund.

 

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Representative experience

 

Resolution of complex securities litigation

Regional bank had a dispute with a borrower involving a complex set of loans with multiple forms of collateral. Norm determined through public filings that a third-party appeared to be interfering with the lending relationship and developed a lawsuit to hold the third-party accountable, which led to a favorable outcome for the client.

 

Represented financial institution in loan default litigation

Norm represented a regional financial institution regarding a complex loan default, bringing litigation that obtained a successful outcome for the client.

 

Lawsuit to protect rights of Minnesota property owners

Represented Minnesota Multi Housing Association and several local Minnesota property owners in federal court challenge to Governor’s Executive Order maintaining an eviction moratorium when nearly all other Executive Orders relating to the COVID crisis had been lifted.  The Governor ended his emergency powers shortly after the suit was filed.

 

Jury finds public institution breached contract with client

Following a two-week trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Norm’s client. The battle was over whether a public institution had violated its contract with a start-up company that specialized in the cellular technology space. The jury agreed that the contract was breached and awarded Norm’s client damages as a result.

 

Successful defense of $100 million+ legal malpractice matter

Client alleged to have breached fiduciary duties in complex set of transactions involving trans-national telecommunications entities.  The federal district court granted Norm’s client summary judgment, which ruling was upheld by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

 

Obtained permanent injunction against government official for unlawful conduct on behalf of class

As co-counsel with the ACLU of Minnesota, Norm obtained a temporary injunction against a county Sheriff’s illegal detention of immigrants.  The injunction was upheld by the Minnesota Court of Appeals following Norm’s oral argument for Respondents.  The Minnesota district court then granted Norm’s client’s a permanent injunction, and permitted claims for punitive damages.

 

Successful defense of three lawsuits against major national retailer for claims of more than $100 million

Successfully moved to dismiss complaints in three separate courts—two federal and one state—against a major national retail chain, asserting claims for fraud, aiding and abetting, civil conspiracy, and other claims.  Plaintiffs sought more than $100 million in damages across all the suits.  Each court granted the client’s motion to dismiss with prejudice.

 

Successful outcome in products liability trial

Participated in trial regarding national product liability litigation for a hormone therapy drug.

 

Trial and appellate success in Delaware Court of Chancery and Supreme Court

Represented leading private equity firm in defending a shareholder appraisal action in Delaware Chancery Court arising from the acquisition of a portfolio company.

 

Conducted investigation to provide guidance as to potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Conducted interviews and investigation related to potential violations of Foreign Corrupt Practice Act for company operating in multiple countries

 

Representation of major electronics manufacturer in antitrust litigation

 

Filed Amicus Curiae brief in support of rights of transgender Minnesota students

 

Obtained domestic violence protection orders for multiple survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence following trials in state court

 

Obtained asylum, and withholding of removal, for multiple individuals fleeing persecution

Education

Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude

Judicial Clerkships: Chief Judge of the U.S. District of Minnesota John R. Tunheim

The George Washington University, B.A., magna cum laude

 

Admissions

State of Minnesota

State of New York

Washington, D.C.

U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. District of Minnesota

U.S. Southern District of New York

U.S. Eastern District of New York

 

Professional Affiliations

  • Director, Hennepin County Bar Association
  • At-large Member, Hennepin County Bar Association Finance and Planning Committee
  • Chair, Federal Bar Association Access to Justice Task Force
  • Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
  • Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Member, Federal Bar Association

Awards & Honors

  • Selected to the “Minnesota Rising Stars” list by Super Lawyers, 2021
  • North Star Lawyer, 2019

 

Publications

  • 10/5/2020 Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce – Norm Pentelovitch was featured in article “Anthony Ostlund has a passion for pro bono work.”
  • Not Until When?! Managing Expectations in Uncertain Times, Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce - Partner Content, August 2020
  • 4/23/19 City Pages - Norm Pentelovitch was quoted in news article “Harassment: Woman suing Nobles County gets arrested on bad warrant”
  • 4/22/19 Norm Pentelovitch interviewed by KSTP regarding improper arrest surrounding immigration lawsuit.
  • What was that? Practical tips for interpreted depositions, Minnesota Lawyer – Partner Content, March 2019; Finance & Commerce Partner Content, March 2019
  • There Ain’t No Easy Way Out: Counsel’s Obligation to Oversee Discovery, Minnesota Lawyer – Partner Content, March 2018
  • Got Something To Sell (Or Say) During Super Bowl LII? Better Be Careful Where You Sell (Or Say It), Attorney At Law Magazine – Minnesota Edition, February 2018
  • Everyone’s Favorite Legal Issue: The Changing Jurisdictional Effect of State Business Registration Statutes, Minnesota Lawyer – Partner Content, July 2017
  • Seeing Justice Done: The Importance of Prioritizing Outreach Efforts at International Criminal Tribunals, 39 GEO. J. INT’L L. 445 (2008)
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Anthony Ostlund ACLU-MN Win $200K Settlement Payment and Permanent Injunction in Illegal Detention Class-Action Lawsuit

Anthony Ostlund attorneys Norman Pentelovitch and Brooke Anthony fully resolved a long-running class-action lawsuit, Esparza et al. v. Nobles County, et al., when the

IF EVERYTHING IS “OVERBROAD” AND “BURDENSOME,” NOTHING IS – Overcoming obstructive discovery tactics

Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce – Partner Content Author: Norman Pentelovitch   Stop me if this sounds familiar.  You craft careful discovery requests, asking for the

Anthony, Pentelovitch publish Star Tribune opinion regarding Ballot Question 2

Commentary is in regards to the "public safety" ballot question that was the subject of two recent lawsuits handled by the firm.
Commentary is in regards to the “public safety” ballot question that was the subject of two recent lawsuits handled by the firm.

Anthony Ostlund represents Minneapolis community members challenging unlawful public safety ballot question

On September 7, the Hennepin County District Court granted a petition brought by Anthony Ostlund attorneys Joe Anthony, Norm Pentelovitch, and Cory Olson on

Anthony Ostlund Obtains All Requested Relief in Public Safety Ballot Question Petition

Today the Hennepin County District Court granted a petition brought by Anthony Ostlund attorneys Joe Anthony, Norm Pentelovitch, and Cory Olson on behalf of

2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Anthony Ostlund is proud to announce that 80% of our attorneys were selected to the 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List.   Ten

Education

Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude

Judicial Clerkships: Chief Judge of the U.S. District of Minnesota John R. Tunheim

The George Washington University, B.A., magna cum laude

 

Admissions

State of Minnesota

State of New York

Washington, D.C.

U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. District of Minnesota

U.S. Southern District of New York

U.S. Eastern District of New York

 

Professional Affiliations

  • Director, Hennepin County Bar Association
  • At-large Member, Hennepin County Bar Association Finance and Planning Committee
  • Chair, Federal Bar Association Access to Justice Task Force
  • Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
  • Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Member, Federal Bar Association

Awards & Honors

  • Selected to the “Minnesota Rising Stars” list by Super Lawyers, 2021
  • North Star Lawyer, 2019

 

Publications

  • 10/5/2020 Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce – Norm Pentelovitch was featured in article “Anthony Ostlund has a passion for pro bono work.”
  • Not Until When?! Managing Expectations in Uncertain Times, Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce - Partner Content, August 2020
  • 4/23/19 City Pages - Norm Pentelovitch was quoted in news article “Harassment: Woman suing Nobles County gets arrested on bad warrant”
  • 4/22/19 Norm Pentelovitch interviewed by KSTP regarding improper arrest surrounding immigration lawsuit.
  • What was that? Practical tips for interpreted depositions, Minnesota Lawyer – Partner Content, March 2019; Finance & Commerce Partner Content, March 2019
  • There Ain’t No Easy Way Out: Counsel’s Obligation to Oversee Discovery, Minnesota Lawyer – Partner Content, March 2018
  • Got Something To Sell (Or Say) During Super Bowl LII? Better Be Careful Where You Sell (Or Say It), Attorney At Law Magazine – Minnesota Edition, February 2018
  • Everyone’s Favorite Legal Issue: The Changing Jurisdictional Effect of State Business Registration Statutes, Minnesota Lawyer – Partner Content, July 2017
  • Seeing Justice Done: The Importance of Prioritizing Outreach Efforts at International Criminal Tribunals, 39 GEO. J. INT’L L. 445 (2008)
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