Nathaniel J. Ajouri
Associate
Overview
Nate Ajouri helps fiduciaries and individuals navigate often complex probate and estate litigation matters. He also works with a broad spectrum of organizations in business, commercial, and municipal litigation. Nate is dedicated to helping clients through all stages of the process, working closely with them to achieve their goals. He often draws upon his experiences living and studying internationally to offer a unique perspective on his clients' concerns.
Nate received his law degree summa cum laude from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology and music technology, dual honors, from Keele University in Staffordshire, U.K., and is a member of the British Psychological Society, as well as the Society’s Division of Clinical Psychology and the Division’s Faculty of the Psychology of Older People and Faculty of Forensic Clinical Psychology. Nate currently publishes articles and presents in the area of probate and estate litigation.
In his spare time, Nate enjoys volunteering in his communities. While in law school, he completed more than 150 volunteer hours with the Minnesota Justice Foundation and has been recognized as a North Star Lawyer for his pro bono legal work. While living in Dubai, U.A.E., Nate volunteered with United Service Organizations Inc. (USO) and assisted United States and United States ally military personnel during their rest and relaxation schedules.
Experience
- Exhibit Development Group (EDG), LLC, v. City of Rochester, Second Judicial District. Trial team member for plaintiff, the former owner of the Chateau Theatre, in successful breach of contract case in which the jury awarded EDG $335,000 in damages.
- Represented the trustees of a charitable trust in will and trust contest proceedings involving a $50 million estate and obtained a favorable judgment following a three-week bench trial.
- Seshadri Raju, M.D., P.A. v. Medtronic, Inc., Case No. 3:17-cv-357, 2021 WL 1232102 (S.D. Miss. March 31, 2021). Successfully obtained summary judgment dismissing plaintiff's trade secrets misappropriation claims and preventing plaintiff from seeking statutory damages or attorney's fees on copyright infringement claims. Also obtained a ruling striking plaintiff's expert witness reports, while denying plaintiff's request to strike defendant's expert report.
Honors
Selected for Spotlight on Talent Program, U.S. Bank Law Division, 2024
North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2020-2021 (North Star Lawyer is a designation that recognizes members who provide 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services in a calendar year.)