Sheila K. Donnelly-Coyne

As a college student, Sheila did volunteer work with mentally and physically handicapped teens and was chairperson of a student run volunteer organization called "Volunteers In Action." She knew, even before graduation, that she wanted to find a job where she could help people. She decided on law school and says that as an attorney she feels "blessed" to have the opportunity to help those who do not have someone to fight for them.

Over the years she has won many cases in which large settlements and verdicts made headlines.

She has been recognized as a "Super Lawyer" by Minnesota Lawyer and as one of nine outstanding attorneys in the state. Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine has also dubbed Sheila a "Super Lawyer." She is a lecturer for the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) on various trial aspects and techniques and a member of the MTLA continuing education board. Sheila and her husband live in the twin cities with their daughter. She likes to spend her time off gardening, down hill skiing, golfing, biking, jogging, and most of all, playing with her daughter.

Education:

William Mitchell College of Law, JD, Magna Cum Laude, 1993
College of St. Thomas, BA, Marketing, 1990

Bar and Court Admissions:

State of Minnesota, 1993
United States District Court, District of Minnesota, 1993

Professional memberships and affilliations:

Million Dollar Advocate Society
Minnesota State Bar Association
Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association
American Trial Lawyers Association
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Ramsey County Bar Association
Dakota County Bar Association

Awards/Honors

Chosen by Minnesota Lawyer as one of 9 outstanding attorneys

Chosen by Minnesota Lawyer and Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine as a Super Lawyer.