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Mediation
A constructive, carefully prepared process that helps parties explore settlement while keeping decisions in their own hands.
Find common groundMinnesota dispute resolution
A clear path
through complex
disputes.
Experienced mediation and arbitration, grounded in decades of civil trial practice. Brett Olander brings careful preparation, practical perspective, and personal attention to every matter.
Serving attorneys, individuals, and businesses across Minnesota
Brett OlanderAttorney · Mediator · Arbitrator
Since 1985A foundation in civil trial law
6,000+Disputes mediated
MinnesotaLocal knowledge. Broad perspective.
Our practice
Different disputes.
A considered approach.
From helping parties reach common ground to evaluating the issues at the heart of a case, experience makes a difference.
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Arbitration
An impartial evaluation of the facts and law, with a structured process for resolving disputes outside the courtroom.
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Civil Litigation
Decades of trial and appellate experience inform a practical understanding of risk, evidence, and the realities of litigation.
Explore Brett’s experienceMeet Brett Olander
Prepared for the issues.
Attentive to the people.
Legal disputes are rarely just about the law. They also involve uncertainty, relationships, and important decisions. Brett’s approach starts with understanding the facts—and listening to the people behind them.
His background in civil trial law and corporate management brings a broad perspective to mediation and arbitration, from personal injury and insurance matters to complex commercial disputes.
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Thorough preparation
A careful review of the facts, the applicable law, and each party’s perspective.
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Practical judgment
Real-world insight into litigation risks, options, and opportunities for resolution.
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Personal attention
Direct communication and a process tailored to the needs of the matter.