Quinlivan & Hughes would like to extend congratulations to Dyan Ebert, Steven Schwegman, and Cally Kjellberg-Nelson who have been named 2024 Super Lawyers. All have once again been acknowledged by Super Lawyers as among the top attorneys in Minnesota. Ebert was also named in the Top 50 Women list.
Super Lawyers is 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 patented selection process includes peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations, ensuring only the most distinguished attorneys are honored.
Ebert is a distinguished attorney renowned for her proficiency in civil litigation with a focus on employment and government liability, professional liability, and general casualty law. With a legal career spanning 30 years, Ebert has tried cases and handled appeals at both the state and federal levels, showcasing her extensive courtroom experience. She is a past President of the Minnesota State Bar Association and currently serves as the President Elect of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys. Ebert has also held various leadership positions in local and state organizations, including the Stearns-Benton Bar Association, the Seventh District Bar Association, and the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association. Her dedication to the legal profession has earned her repeated recognition as a Super Lawyer, and she has also been named among the Top 50 Women in her field.
Schwegman is a prominent attorney at Quinlivan & Hughes, specializing in medical malpractice and professional liability. With a reputation as a sought-out speaker on topics such as general liability, medical negligence, and tort claims, he has gained recognition both in Minnesota and nationally. Schwegman was named a Minnesota Attorney of the Year in 2005, highlighting his exceptional legal skills. Over his extensive career, he has tried more than 140 jury trials involving a wide range of claims, including catastrophic personal injury, automobile, construction, hospital liability, and medical malpractice. Additionally, he has contributed to the legal community as a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy faculty at Stanford University School of Law.
Kjellberg-Nelson is a dedicated attorney focusing her practice on civil litigation with an emphasis on employment and governmental liability. Known for her insightful counsel, Kjellberg-Nelson advises clients on a range of employment matters including policy development, disciplinary actions, and termination procedures. She is also skilled in conducting workplace investigations for both private and public sector employers. With a strong courtroom presence, she has successfully litigated cases in state and federal courts and has handled appeals before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, Minnesota Supreme Court, and Minnesota Court of Appeals. Recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2020 and previously honored as a Rising Star from 2017 to 2019, Kjellberg-Nelson continues to uphold high standards of legal excellence and client advocacy in her practice.
The Super Lawyer selection team uses a patented multi-phase process to identify worthy candidates each year. This includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation, and peer reviews by practice area. Each year, no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in each state are selected as Super Lawyers, highlighting their exceptional legal capabilities.
Quinlivan & Hughes is a well-established law firm based in Minnesota, recognized for its comprehensive legal services spanning over a century. Specializing in diverse practice areas including employment law, business law, government law, insurance defense, trust and estate planning, and general litigation, the firm caters to a wide range of clients. Known for its commitment to professionalism and client satisfaction, Quinlivan & Hughes continues to uphold its legacy as one of the oldest and largest law practices in Central Minnesota. Learn more at Quinlivan.com.