Christensen Sampsel PLLCFounder

Carl Eric Christensen

About Carl Eric Christensen

Carl Eric Christensen is a lawyer practicing consumer litigation, banking litigation, intellectual property litigation and 40 other areas of law. Carl received a B.A. degree from Washington University in St Louis in 1993, and has been licensed for 21 years. Carl practices at Christensen Sampsel PLLC in Minneapolis, MN.

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Posted by anonymous
June 06, 2019
Hired Attorney

NOT as most people say: "I hate Lawyers" COMPLETE OPPOSITE!!!!! Carl and his associates are some of the most professional people we have ever dealt with. From first phone call till last, they were top of the line in every aspect. We will use Mr. Christensen again without hesitation and definitely recommend his firm.

General Practice
Posted by anonymous
April 24, 2018
Hired Attorney

Carl is friendly, easy to work with, and is very helpful. His skills were very much appreciated in our situation and we owe him a huge "thank you!!"

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
February 19, 2018
Hired Attorney

I had a very complicated issue associated with a title transfer on a property that had happened years ago and Carl Christensen at Christensen Law Office PLLC. Worked with all parties and walked us thru the process. I had already gone through several lawyers and only Carl knew how to address the issue and get a resolution.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
January 11, 2018
Hired Attorney

I utilized the services of Carl Christensen. I was extremely pleased by the professional way he handled my case. Carl and his staff were available to answer my questions at any time. I always felt that my case was a priority to his firm and I was treated with the utmost respect. Carl worked hard to get the most positive outcome to my case that was possible. I would recommend Christensen Law Office to anyone needing legal help

 
Consumer Banking
Posted by anonymous
December 12, 2017
Hired Attorney

When other attorneys said I had no case, Carl took it on and won. I can't thank him enough!

Debtor and Creditor
Posted by anonymous
June 15, 2010
Hired Attorney

Carl is hard working, incredibly smart and empathetic; a great combo in a representative in difficult matters.

Services

Areas of Law

  • Real Estate 1
    • Commercial Leasing
  • Intellectual Property 4
    • Trademarks
    • Copyrights
    • Trade Secrets
    • Patents
  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Foreclosures
  • Business Law 3
    • Business Enterprises
    • Business Planning
    • Business Formation
  • Corporate Law
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Collections
  • Construction Law
  • Entertainment Law
  • General Practice
  • Consumer Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Eminent Domain
  • Contracts
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Internet Law
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Discrimination
  • Criminal Law
  • Other 17
    • Consumer Litigation
    • Banking Litigation
    • Intellectual Property Litigation
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Closely Held Business
    • Limited Liability Companies
    • Partnerships
    • Small Business
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Buying and Selling Business
    • Commercial
    • Debtor and Creditors
    • Lawsuits
    • Zoning and Land Use
    • Buying and Selling a Home
    • Human and Civil Rights
    • Banking

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates: $200 - $375/hr
    Fixed fees available
    Contingency Fee: 33% - 45%
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Founder
    Firm Name
    Christensen Sampsel PLLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases

    Langer v. JP Morgan Chase, et al., 27-CV-15-21901 (Minn. Dist. Ct. Oct. 3, 2017) denying Defendants’ motions for summary judgment, in part,
    allowing Plaintiffs’ claims for declaratory judgment
    quiet title to proceed to trial.

    Nutraceutical Corp. v. Affordable Naturals, LLC., 2:14-cv-00907-JNP-PMW, 2017 WL 4564739 (D. Utah Sept. 9, 2017) granting summary judgment in favor of Defendant on Plaintiff’s claims for trademark infringement, false advertising, declaratory relief,
    trademark cancellation.

    JAGER OUTDOORS, Reg. No. 5,225,730 (Jun. 20, 2017) successfully overcame Section 2(e) descriptiveness refusal
    USPTO request to disclaim the word “JAGER.”

    Bajwa v. Chateau Edina Condo. Ass'n, 27-CV-17-2573 (Minn. Dist. Ct. May 2, 2017) denying Defendant condominum association's motion to dismiss claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference with contract,
    malicious prosecution all related to assessment of association fees
    also granting Plaintiff’s motion to amend the pleadings to include claims under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act against association counsel. Further, granting temporary injunction enjoining association from conducting a foreclosure sale. (Minn. Dist. Ct. May 8, 2017).

    TCI Business Capital, Inc., v. Five Star American Die Casting, LLC, 890 N.W.2d 423 (Minn. Ct. App. 2017) affirming district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Defendant related to Plaintiff’s claims of civil theft
    conversion.

    Foreman & Airhart, Ltd. v. Haenke, et al., 27-CV-16-14183 (Minn. Dist. Ct. Dec. 19, 2016) obtaining dismissal of tortious interference
    breach of fiduciary duty claims in the absence of independently tortious conduct
    in the absence of a fiduciary duty.

    Bridgewater Bank v. Hessburg, et al., 27-CV-11-6954 (Minn. Dist. Ct. Nov. 3, 2016), at a bench trial, finding that Defendant agreed to indemnify Co-Defendant against any loss incurred by Defendant’s failure to convey title in real property free
    clear of all liens, mortgages,
    other encumbrances,
    granting $350,000 judgment plus attorney fees.

    Stubby Strip, LLC v. Food Market Merch
    ising, Inc., et al.
    , 5:15-CV-1410-GLS-ATB (N.D.N.Y. Sept. 26, 2016) granting Defendant’s motion, dismissing all claims, including copyright infringement claims where Plaintiff merely held a non-exclusive copyright license
    , therefore, lacked st
    ing to assert a copyright infringement claim.

    Food Market Merch
    ising, Inc. v. Stubby Strip, LLC
    , 27-CV-15-11442 (Minn. Dist. Ct. Sept. 7, 2016) granting partial summary judgment
    dismissing all ten of Defendant’s counterclaims, including breach of contract, common law unfair competition, federal trademark infringement (15 U.S.C. § 1114), federal unfair competition (15 U.S.C. § 1125(a)), dilution (NY Gen. Bus. Law § 360), deceptive trade practices (NY Gen. Bus. Law § 360), deceptive trade practices (Minn. Stat. § 325D.44), statutory consumer fraud (Minn. Stat. § 325F.69), conversion,
    veil piercing.

    TCI Business Capital, Inc. v. Five Star American Die Casting, LLC, et al.,19HA-CV-14-2708 (Minn. Dist. Ct. Aug. 19, 2015) granting sua sponte summary judgment, holding that Plaintiff’s claims of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, civil theft,
    conversion all failed.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2018, New York
    2017, United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
    2008, United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
    2008, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
    2005, Minnesota
    Memberships

    Federal Bar Association, Minnesota Chapter

    National Association of Consumer Advocates

    Minnesota State Bar Association

    MSBA Consumer Litigation Section, Council Member

    Hennepin County Bar Association
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    William Mitchell College of Law
    Class of 2005
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Washington University in St Louis
    Class of 1993
    B.A.
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