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Melissa R. Stull 
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Associate
phone 612.672.3257
fax 612.672.3200
email melissa.stull@bowmanandbrooke.com

Melissa Stull practices in the area of product liability defense, with a special focus on the representation of medical device and agricultural and environmental equipment manufacturers.  In addition, she has significant experience in the areas of mass asbestos litigation and motor vehicle warranty claims.  Melissa advocates for her clients in all phases of litigation, including taking depositions, preparing and arguing motions in state and federal courts, negotiating settlement agreements and preparing appellate briefs.  Additionally, she has served as second-chair counsel in jury trials and has won summary judgment dismissals.

 

Melissa graduated from the University of Iowa with distinction, where she served roles as a managing editor and staff writer for The Journal of Corporation Law.  She was also a board member for the Organization of Women Law Students and Staff.

Areas of Practice:
Product Liability
Asbestos Litigation
Motor Vehicle Warranty Claims
Bar Admissions:
Minnesota, 2006
U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2006
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2008
Education:
University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa City, Iowa, 2006
J.D.
Honors: With Distinction
Law Journal: The Journal of Corporation Law, Staff Writer and Managing Editor


Luther College, 2003
B.A.
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Honors: Two Time National Mock Trial qualifier
Honors: IIAC All-Conference Golf honors
Honors: Three-time NCAA Division III Golf Academic All-American
Major:  Political Science and Communications


Representative Cases:
Sipe v Fleetwood Motor Homes of Pennsylvania, Inc. and Workhorse Custom Chassis, LLC, 574, F. Supp.2d 1019 (D. Minnesota 2008)
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Minnesota State Bar Association


Minnesota Women Lawyers



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