Robert K. Shelquist
Partner

Experience

Robert K. Shelquist, a partner in the firm, is a trial attorney who practices in the areas of product liability, business litigation, securities, environmental law and antitrust. Much of Mr. Shelquist's plaintiff practice consists of complex litigation, consumer fraud, and securities, and he has defended actions involving claims of product liability, toxic torts and contracts. A 1987 graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with a double major in legal studies and political science, with high honors, Mr. Shelquist was elected to the Golden Key Society. He received his J.D. degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, cum laude, in 1990.

Mr. Shelquist has represented farmers, small businesses and individuals in complex class actions on their behalf in both state and federal court. In Peterson v. BASF Corp., Mr. Shelquist was court-appointed class counsel and was one of the trial attorneys who secured a jury verdict for a nation-wide class seeking redress for defendant’s marketing of its herbicide products. After multiple state appellate opinions and two trips to the U.S. Supreme Court, a judgment in excess of $60,000,000 was paid.

Representative Cases

Peterson v. BASF Corp., Civil No. C2-97-295 (Norman County District Court, Minnesota).
In Re Air Transportation Excise Tax Litigation, Civil File No. 3-96-CV-453 (D. Minn.).
In Re Laminates, MDL File No. 1368, (S.D.N.Y.) (Counsel to Miami Sub-class).
In re CertainTeed Corp. Roofing Shingle Products Liability Litigation, MDL — 1817.
In Re Baycol Products Litigation, MDL No. 1431 (D. Minn.).

Presentations

Mr. Shelquist lectures on a variety of legal topics.

Professional Recognition

Mr. Shelquist has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by Minnesota Law and Politics and listed in the Guide to Leading American Attorneys.

Professional Associations

He is currently a member of AAJ, the Federal Bar Association, and the Minnesota Bar Association.

Community Organizations

Mr. Shelquist is involved with a number of community organizations as a volunteer.