Education

  • University of Wisconsin Law School
    (
    J.D., cum laude, Dean's List, Moot Court, Associate Editor: Wisconsin Law Review, 2002)
  • University of Wisconsin
    (
    B.A., 1999)

Memberships

  • Federal Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • State Bar of Wisconsin

Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
  • Minnesota
  • Wisconsin

Meghan M. Elliott

Partner

4200 IDS Center
80 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
T (612) 371-3952
F (612) 371-3207

Meghan represents clients in all phases of litigation. As chair of Lindquist & Vennum’s Insurance Recovery practice group, she helps both corporate and individual policyholders in insurance recovery litigation. Her clients include financial institutions, industrial and medical device manufacturers, and construction companies.

Known for working closely with key stakeholders to develop common-sense litigation strategy, Meghan’s clients also appreciate her outstanding analytical skills, writing and oral advocacy.

Outside of the courtroom (and sometimes in it) Meghan has a deep commitment to pro bono work. She serves on Lindquist & Vennum’s Public Service Committee and the Lindquist Foundation. She is a past member of the Board of Advocates for Human Rights and serves on the Board of Sojourner Project, Inc. She also volunteers her time as a Conciliation Court Referee for the Dakota County District Courts.

Representative Insurance Coverage Cases
  • Representation of two medical device manufacturers in coverage actions involving primary and excess insurance coverage.
  • Representation of individuals in cases seeking first-party coverage for large-scale losses.
  • Representation of a financial institution seeking coverage for employee dishonesty.
  • Representation of industrial manufacturer in various matters involving insurance coverage related to environmental liabilities.

Representative Commercial Litigation Cases
  • Representation of manufacturer of industrial coatings in breach of warranty case.
  • Representation of manufacturer of industrial fans in breach of warranty case.
  • Representation of manufacturer of post-frame buildings and modular homes in multiple breach of warranty cases.
  • Representation of companies in shareholder and derivative actions.

Publications