Teresa Fariss McClain
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Teresa Fariss McClain
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Adjunct Faculty, Legal Writing and Representation William Mitchell College of Law
Year: 2008 - 2010
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Trial Attorney Hallberg & McClain, P.A.
Year: 2004 - Current
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Judicial Law Clerk, Honorable Donald P. Lay 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
Year: 2002 - 2003
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Associate Attorney Mackenzie & Hallberg, P.A.
Year: 2001 - 2002
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Professional Associations
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)
Minnesota Bar Association Member (1997 - Current)
American Association for Justice Member (1997 - Current)
Minnesota Association for Justice Member (1997 - Current)
Ramsey County Bar Association Member (1997 - Current)
Education
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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.
Hallberg & McClain, PA, 380 St. Peter St., Suite 715, St. Paul, MN 55102