Hagens Berman Opens New Bloomington Office
The law firm established its Minnesota presence on October 1 to focus on consumer protection litigation.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Law firm Hagens Berman opened a new office in Bloomington on October 1, 2026. The expansion marks the firm's entry into the Minneapolis metropolitan area to focus on consumer protection cases.
Why it matters
The firm selected the region due to its significance as a battleground for consumer protection litigation. This new office enables Hagens Berman to better manage local legal disputes and provide proximity to regional clients.
The firm now operates 11 total offices across the country following the Bloomington expansion. The move represents the company's first physical presence within the Minneapolis metro area.
The players
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro
This national law firm specializes in complex litigation, including consumer protection, class actions, and antitrust cases.
Rebecca Peterson
She is the senior counsel who joined the firm to lead consumer protection litigation efforts from the new Minnesota office.
The details
Rebecca Peterson, who previously worked in California, has joined the firm as senior counsel to oversee consumer protection matters. She will be based at the new facility as the firm scales its operations in Minnesota.
Timeline
Hagens Berman opened its Minnesota office on October 1, 2026.
Market Landscape
This move reflects the national law firm industry trend toward regional market decentralization. By establishing a physical footprint in the Minneapolis metro area, Hagens Berman positions itself to compete more effectively for localized consumer protection mandates against regional rivals.
Local residents seeking legal representation for consumer protection matters may now access the firm's services within the Minneapolis metro area. This expansion provides a direct point of contact for regional clients navigating complex litigation against large corporations.
The takeaway
The arrival of a national firm like Hagens Berman often signals a heightened focus on regional consumer advocacy. Local clients should monitor if this expansion leads to an increase in class action filings originating from the Minneapolis metropolitan area.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Minnesota Lawyer.
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