Thomas E. McEllistrem

Tom McEllistrem has a broad-based and dynamic practice, which involves all aspects of civil litigation, including lawsuits and appeals in both state and federal court. Tom also serves as corporate counsel for many business entities, and has become one of Minnesota’s leading authorities on corporate advisory boards. Tom has considerable expertise in corporate law, personal injury (including sexual abuse litigation), probate, corporate and real estate litigation. His practice area is divided equally between plaintiffs and defendants in litigation matters. Areas of Practice include: • Representing business entities in formation, transactions and litigation matters • Representing plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury, business, probate and real estate litigation matters • Representing both victims and entities in sexual abuse claims • Briefing and arguing appeals in both state and federal courts • Creating and chairing advisory boards for new and existing companies • Application of multi-disciplinary paradigms to create transformational solutions for business entities Personal Bio Tom is involved with non-profit and NGOs serving critical needs in both The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nairobi, Kenya, and Cambodia. He previously served on the fund distribution committee of the St. Paul Area United Way, and subsequently, as a member of the Agency Services Committee for the Greater Twin Cities United Way. He has also served as a volunteer Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) for the Minnesota Pro Bono Challenge for Kids.

• Minnesota, 1992
• U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1992
• U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1992

• Ramsey County Bar Association
• Minnesota State Bar Association
• American Bar Association