Atty. Dillon Ellis
Dillon is a litigation associate in the firm’s insurance group. His practice involves advising clients on complex insurance coverage questions and resolving insurance disputes in state and federal courts across the country.
Insurance & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN · 5+ Years Experience
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About Dillon Ellis at a Glance
Dillon Ellis is an Associate based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Meagher + Geer, P.L.L.P.. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2021), Nebraska (2024), Minnesota (2024), and United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2024). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 2021) and University of Nebraska-Lincoln (M.A. University, 2017). Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Dillon Ellis
- Dillon is a litigation associate in the firm’s insurance group
- His practice involves advising clients on complex insurance coverage questions and resolving insurance disputes in state and federal courts across the country
- Additionally, Dillon has served as the firm’s captain for the Associates’ Campaign for Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, reflecting his commitment to promoting access to justice and supporting important community initiatives
- Dillon earned his J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law, in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, and is admitted to practice in Illinois, Minnesota, and Nebraska
- He grew up in Nebraska and completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees through the University of Nebraska system
- Prior to relocating with his family to Minneapolis and joining Meagher + Geer, Dillon practiced with firms in Chicago, Illinois and Omaha, Nebraska, litigating matters across a variety of practice areas, including insurance coverage, property damage/subrogation, premises liability, products liability, and commercial disputes
- Outside of work, Dillon enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors, whether running, biking, hiking, or strolling through the city to find new parks, playgrounds, and ice cream shops to keep his daughter entertained
- News •Oct 17, 2024 Meagher + Geer attorney Dillon Ellis admitted to the Minnesota State Bar •Aug 19, 2024 Meagher + Geer welcomes attorney Dillon Ellis to its Minneapolis office
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Dillon Ellis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dillon Ellis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Minneapolis.
Insurance Law in Minneapolis
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Minneapolis
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 venue, 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.
Minneapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Minneapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Minneapolis Choose Dillon Ellis
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Dillon Ellis's practice in the field of insurance.
5+ Years of Legal Practice
With 5 years in the profession, Dillon Ellis has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, Nebraska, and Minnesota, Dillon Ellis can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Insurance Practice
Concentrating on insurance means Dillon Ellis's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means Dillon Ellis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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