Overview
Bradley Prowant represents an array of clients in all aspects of complex commercial litigation and appellate advocacy in state and federal jurisdictions throughout the United States.
Bradley’s practice covers a broad range of industries including energy, food and beverage, medical devices, real estate, and technology. In particular, Bradley has extensive experience representing sophisticated business clients facing claims of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, defamation, fraud, and tortious interference. Additionally, Bradley has capacious commercial litigation experience with product liability and insurance disputes. Bradley is also developing a practice in the beverage industry and looks forward to providing sensible counsel for future clients facing tied-house, trade practice, advertising, sponsorship, or other industry-related issues.
Prior to joining Stoel Rives, Bradley practiced law in Saint Paul, MN, and served as a judicial law clerk in the Second Judicial District of Minnesota.
Education
University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2013, cum laude
University of Iowa, B.A., History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, 2010
Admissions
Minnesota
Idaho
Colorado
United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
United States District Courts for the Districts of Idaho, New Mexico and North Dakota
United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Experience
- Represented owner of commercial enterprise in dispute with local regulators over use and operation of property.
- Defended an international medical device company from claims of defective design, defective manufacturing, and failure to warn.
- Assisted with insurance recovery efforts after client’s business suffered a total loss that exceeded amounts insurer was willing to cover.
- Represented prominent estate in dispute and appeal alleging breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty by former agents and attorneys.
- Represented franchisee in breach of contract dispute challenging commercial reasonableness of franchise agreement.
- Represented limited liability company and one of its members in dispute with another member involving claims of breach of contract, defamation, and tortious interference.
Insights
Insights & Presentations
- “Not For Your Well-Being: the Problems with Hedonic Damages Experts,” Minnesota Defense, February 2021
- “Emerging Risks in AI and Machine Learning,” Brokers and Reinsurance Markets Association Committee Rendezvous, April 2019
- “Legal and Evidentiary Issues with AI and Proprietary Algorithms,” Minnesota Association of Corporate Counsel, November 2018
- “The Sharing Economy, Autonomous Vehicles, and Drone Delivery: Insuring and Reinsuring Technology-Inspired Paradigm Shifts,” Brokers and Reinsurance Markets Association Committee Rendezvous, April 2017
Recognition
- Included in Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch in America (Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation), 2024–2025
- Pro Bono “Lawyer of the Year,” Minnesota Lawyer, 2023
- Named a Minnesota Lawyer “Up & Coming Attorney,” 2023
- Recipient, Stoel Rives LLP Andrew Guy Pro Bono Award, 2023
- North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association (recognition for donating 50+ annual pro bono hours), 2021–2022
Affiliations
Professional
- American Bar Association, Member
- Colorado State Bar Association, Member
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
- Warren E. Burger Inn of Court