Mr. Ostlund represents individuals, businesses and municipalities with their real estate, estate, corporate and litigation needs. He serves as the City Attorney for the cities of Glencoe and Gaylord. He takes great pride in being entrusted with your sensitive legal issues and is committed to providing clients with the highest level of counsel, preparation, and integrity. He is licensed in the State of Minnesota (since 2013) and is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and the 8th District Bar Association. He has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine every year since 2020, which is a distinction awarded to the top 5% of attorneys in the state.

He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Norbert College, in De Pere, Wisconsin and Juris Doctor degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. Mr. Ostlund joined the firm in February of 2019 and lives in Carver with his wife Abby and three sons. He enjoys playing golf, snow skiing, and cheering on Minnesota sports teams.

PRACTICE AREAS

• Municipal Law

• Estate Planning

• Real Estate: Transactions, Litigation, and Title Matters

• Business Law

• Civil Litigation

• Probate/Estate Administration

• Elder Assistance Law

• Agriculture Law

BAR ADMISSIONS

• Minnesota, 2013

EDUCATION

• University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota – J.D. - 2013

• St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wisconsin - B.A. - 2010

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

• Minnesota State Bar Association, Member

• Eighth District Bar Association, Member

• Mcleod County Bar Association, Member

PAST EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS

• Gavin, Donley & Ostlund, ltd.

• The Law Office of Mark W. Ostlund

• Thomson Reuters Corporation

• Cronan, Pearson, Quinlivan, Thompson

• Honorable Judge Lyonel Norris, 4th Judicial District, Intern

PRO BONO ACTIVITIES

• Volunteer Moot Court Judge- University of Minnesota Law School

• (former) Board of Directors, Member- Bridge For Youth (Minneapolis, MN)

• (former) Volunteer Mock Trial Coach – GSL High School

• (former) Board of Directors, Member – Habitat for Humanity, Crow River Chapter

• (former) President, Rotary International – Glencoe, MN Club