R. Stephen Tillitt

R. Stephen Tillitt
 

Steve was drawn to Gislason & Hunter because it combines large firm capabilities with small town friendships and values. Despite his easy-going demeanor, Steve is a fierce competitor and tireless champion for his clients. One of his satisfied clients has Steve's photograph hanging in his living room on a bronze plaque reading, First Class Lawyer.
 
Steve handles a broad range of civil matters, including personal injury, products liability, premises liability, commercial and business disputes and construction cases. Certified as a civil trial specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association, Steve typically tries several cases before juries every year and has taken over 70 jury trials to verdict.
 
 
COURT ADMISSIONS
State of Minnesota
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
 
 
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1983: William Mitchell College of Law
Bachelor of Arts, 1980: University of Minnesota
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Minnesota State Bar Association
Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
Hennepin County Bar Association
Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of Minnesota
American Board of Trial Advocates
American Arbitration Association
 
 
TRADE ORGANIZATIONS & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Appletree Dental, Board Member


RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & PUBLICATIONS

 
Law Clerk, 1984-85: Minnesota Court of Appeals
 
Law Clerk, 1983-84: Hennepin County District Court

 

 
 

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