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Roshan N. Rajkumar 
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Partner
phone 612.672.3216
fax 612.672.3200
email roshan.rajkumar@msp.bowmanandbrooke.com

Roshan concentrates his practice on defending manufacturers in state and federal courts nationally against product liability and warranty claims as well as mass tort litigation, including asbestos, silica, and benzene. In addition, he has been part of the national litigation team for a major chemical company addressing toxic tort claims and has grown his commercial litigation practice with effective handling of clients' creditor remedy, debt collection, and consumer fraud matters. Roshan has experience defending asbestos and phenylpropanolamine (PPA) matters, and the health issues related to these substances.

Although Roshan was born and raised in Minnesota, his family is originally from Sri Lanka. Prior to joining Bowman and Brooke, Roshan advised and represented organizations of all sizes in civil litigation matters regarding commercial and corporate issues, as well as debt collection.

Roshan's pro bono activities include obtaining a verdict for a non-English speaking tenant in a dispute with a slum lord, and serving as a HopeMaker at the Basilica of St. Mary, providing legal guidance to low income and homeless individuals. Other pro bono work includes serving as a director on three nonprofit boards and coaching free tennis lessons.

Areas of Practice:
Asbestos Litigation
Automotive
Motor Vehicle Warranty
Motorcycles, ATVs and Other Wheeled Vehicles
Product Liability
Toxic Torts
Litigation Percentage:
90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Minnesota, 2000
U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2001
Education:
University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2000
J.D.
Honors: Dean's List 1999-2000


Australian National University, Canberra, Australia, 1996
M.A.
Honors: With Honors
Major:  Political Science
Major:  International Affairs


Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 1995
B.A.
Honors: Dean's List 1992-1995
Honors: With Honors
Major:  Political Science
Major:  Theology


Honors and Awards:
ABA Leadership Academy, 2006 - 2007


Selected by Super Lawyers Magazine as a Rising Star(R), 2006-2009


2006 HCBA L.I.N.C. graduate, 1995 - 1996


2005 Up and Coming Lawyer by Minnesota Lawyer


Professional Associations and Memberships:
American Bar Association


Defense Research Institute


Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association


Minnesota State Bar Association
2007 State Convention Committee, Social Planning


Hennepin County Bar Association, 2002 - Present
Mentoring Program Chair, 2003-present; Membership Co-Chair, 2007-2008


Twin Cities Diversity in Practice, 2008 - 2010
Board of Directors


Minnesota Chapter, Boston College Alumni Association, 2000 - Present
President


Greater Twin Cities Tennis Association, 2003 - Present
President


USTA Northern Section, 2006 - Present
Board of Directors, Member; Diversity Council, Chair


Rotary International, 1995 - 1997
Ambassador Scholar


Past Employment Positions:
Hennepin County Attorney's Office, Law Clerk, 1998 - 2000


Pro Bono Activities:
Basilica of St. Mary's HopeMakers, legal referral work, 2004 - Present
University of Minnesota Law School Law Clinics, 1998 - 1999
Florida Immigration Advocacy Center, 1997 - 1998
Birth Information:
1973, Edina, Minnesota

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