Tessa McEllistrem and Jessica Schwie prevailed before the 8th Circuit in the matter of Pena v. Freeborn County, No. 16-2756. The 8th Circuit affirmed dismissal of a § 1983 procedural due process claim and a Peace Officer Disciplinary Act (PODPA) claim arising out of a job termination. The Court held that Pena, a former Jail Administrator for Freeborn County, was afforded all constitutional due process that was required because he was notified of the employment misconduct charges against him … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Joseph E. Flynn, Lawrence M. Rocheford, Leonard J. Schweich, Elisa M. Hatlevig, Vicki A. Hruby and Tessa M. McEllistrem who were named to the 2017 list of Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Super Lawyers is a Thomson Reuters business that provides a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas, who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent … [Read more...]