Atty. Hal A. Shillingstad

Atty. Hal A. Shillingstad

Hal A. Shillingstad is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

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Profile Summary

About Hal A. Shillingstad at a glance

Hal A. Shillingstad is a employment and litigation attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Hal A. Shillingstad is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Hal A., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2021
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hal A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Hal A. Shillingstad's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Hal A. Shillingstad handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Hal A. Shillingstad is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Hal A. Shillingstad is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Hal A. Shillingstad

Where is Hal A. Shillingstad's law office located?
Hal A. Shillingstad's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Hal A. Shillingstad handle?
Hal A. Shillingstad focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
Where did Hal A. Shillingstad go to law school?
Hal A. Shillingstad earned their education at (J.D., 1988).
How can I contact Hal A. Shillingstad for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Hal A. Shillingstad received?
Hal A. Shillingstad's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1988

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026

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