About Brendan
Brendan Flaherty is a dedicated personal injury attorney at OFT Food Safety & Injury Lawyers, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Licensed to practice law in Minnesota since 2003, he is known for his expertise in personal injury, consumer law, and products liability cases. The firm, situated at 800 LaSalle Avenue, Suite 2260, serves clients throughout the state, ensuring that those affected by negligence receive the representation they deserve. Flaherty earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School in the same year he was licensed, demonstrating a strong foundation in legal principles. His academic journey began at Grinnell College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History in 1999. During his time in law school, he met Sandra Yue, who would later become his wife.
Sandra faced a rare blood cancer, a struggle that profoundly impacted Flaherty's perspective on client representation. This personal experience has instilled in him a compassionate approach, emphasizing empathy and understanding in his interactions with clients facing their own challenges. Flaherty's practice is primarily focused on personal injury and food safety matters. He has successfully represented clients in cases involving foodborne illnesses, such as botulism, E. coli, and Salmonella. His notable achievements include securing a $6.5 million verdict in a Salmonella case against Foster Poultry Farms and a $7.55 million verdict in an E.
coli case against Dehn's Pumpkins, LLC. These accomplishments underscore his commitment to holding responsible parties accountable and advocating for those who have suffered due to negligence. In addition to his legal practice, Flaherty contributes to the academic community as an adjunct professor at both Mitchell Hamline School of Law and the University of Minnesota Law School. He teaches courses related to foodborne illness litigation, sharing his expertise with the next generation of legal professionals. His dedication to advocacy was recognized in 2014 when he was named "Attorney of the Year" by Minnesota Lawyer magazine for his work with families affected by defective infant food products. Furthermore, he has been recognized as a Super Lawyer from 2010 to 2025 and is listed in the 2020 edition of "The Best Lawyers in America." Before joining OFT Food Safety & Injury Lawyers, Flaherty began his career as part of a trial team representing individuals affected by contaminated deli meat.
This early experience solidified his focus on food poisoning cases and shaped his approach to client advocacy. Fluent in English and possessing a working knowledge of Mandarin Chinese, he is committed to forging meaningful relationships with clients and earning their trust. Flaherty's dedication to client representation and his experience in personal injury law make him a respected figure in the legal community.
