Teresa Fariss McClain

Teresa grew up in northern Wisconsin on the south shore of Lake Superior, and returns whenever possible to visit family and friends. After graduation from Ondossagon High School, she attended nursing school and practiced as a registered nurse first as a labor and delivery nurse certified in high risk obstetrics, then as an adult critical care nurse in surgical intensive care. Her interest in advocacy for her patients led to a career in law. Teresa devotes her law practice to representing individuals who have been harmed by serious medical errors and medical negligence. She brings a unique blend of legal and medical experience to provide effective representation for her clients. Teresa is committed to helping her clients achieve justice. In addition to her trial practice, Teresa is a qualified civil neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. During law school Teresa served as an extern for the Honorable Paul A. Magnuson, (then) Chief, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, and clerked for the U.S. Attorney, District of Minnesota. Following graduation from law school, Teresa served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Donald P. Lay, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. After clerking with the Eighth Circuit, Teresa helped to found the law firm of Hallberg & McClain, PA, a St. Paul personal injury law firm. She has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, an honor bestowed to only 2.5% of Minnesota lawyers. She represents clients in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.

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Minnesota

Since 2001

8th Circuit

Since 2003

Trial Attorney

Hallberg & McClain, P.A.

2004 - Current

Adjunct Faculty, Legal Writing and Representation

William Mitchell College of Law

2008 - 2010

Judicial Law Clerk, Honorable Donald P. Lay

8th Circuit Court of Appeals

2002 - 2003

Associate Attorney

Mackenzie & Hallberg, P.A.

2001 - 2002

William Mitchell College of Law

J.D. (2001)

Honors: Graduated Cum Laude. Activities and Societies: First Place, Rosalie Wahl Moot Court Full Merit Scholarship CALI Award (top grade in class): Products Liability, Trial Advocacy, and Professional Responsibility.

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

2013 - Current

Minnesota Women Lawyers

President

2013 - Current

American Bar Foundation

Life Fellow

2012 - Current

Warren E. Burger Inn of Court

Master

2009 - Current

American Bar Association

Member

1997 - Current