Michelle K. Kuhl
Areas of Practice: Appeals, Litigation, Insurance Defense Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Professional Liability
Office Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota / Hudson, Wisconsin
Direct: 612.336.9328 / Email: mkuhl@lommen.com
Michelle K. Kuhl / Biography
Michelle is a litigation attorney with a practice focusing on appeals. She has experience handling all aspects of appeals including briefing, oral arguments, appellate motions, and petitions for review. Before joining Lommen Abdo, Michelle clerked at the Minnesota Supreme Court where she gained valuable insight into the process by which appellate courts decide cases. Michelle also handles complex motions in a variety of other litigation areas, including professional liability, commercial litigation, insurance defense, insurance coverage and subrogation.
She is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© Ones to Watch for her work in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Legal Malpractice Law and is listed as a Rising Star by Minnesota Super Lawyers since 2021.
Leadership + Activities
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Appellate Practice Section Council
- Professional Liability Defense Federation
Presentations
- Adjunct Professor at University of St. Thomas School of Law – Lawyering Skills III, 2020 to present
- “The Odds and Ends for Experienced Practitioners – Motion Practice, Special Requests, PFRs, Stays, Discretionary Review and More!”, The Appellate Practice Institute, February 2025
- “How to Appeal to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, 2024 Solo & Small Firm Conference, Minnesota CLE, September 2024
- “Key Appellate Issues in Probate Law,” Appellate Practice for the Non-Specialist, Minnesota CLE, August 2024
- “Introduction to Commercial Insurance for the Business Lawyer – Primary Coverage, Subordination, Claims-Made, Prior Acts, Tail Coverage and More,” Business Law Institute, Minnesota CLE, June 2023
- “Extraordinary Writs, Interlocutory Appeals, Emergency Proceedings: What Every Appellate Practitioner Should Know,” Eighth Circuit Bar Association, May 2022
- “Demystifying Extraordinary Writs,” Appellate Practice Institute, Minnesota CLE, 2022
- “Making Post-Trial Motions and Initiating Appeals,” Civil Litigation A to Z, Minnesota CLE, September 2021
- “When CAN You Speak to a Represented Party?” HCBA, June 2020
Published Articles
- “Chapter 19: Post-Trial Motion Procedures and Appeals,” Update to Fourth Edition of the Minnesota State District Court Civil Practice Deskbook, February 2025
- “Chapter 14: Select Commercial General Liability Policy Exclusions,” Update to Fifth Edition of the Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook, Minnesota CLE, June 2025
- “Chapter 14: Select Commercial General Liability Policy Exclusions,” Update to Fifth Edition of the Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook, Minnesota CLE, April 2023
- “Chapter 14: Select Commercial General Liability Policy Exclusions,” Update to Fifth Edition of the Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook, Minnesota CLE, July 2021
- “Appellate Arguments by Zoom,” The View, Minnesota Lawyers Mutual, November 2020
- “Review by Extraordinary Writ in Civil Cases,” Chapter 20, 2020 Eighth Circuit Appellate Practice Deskbook
- “Minnesota Amends its Rule of Professional Conduct Authorizing a Lawyer Admitted in Another Jurisdiction to Provide Legal Services in Minnesota,” Minnesota Lawyer, June 2019
Education
- University of Minnesota, B.A., with high distinction, 2013
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2015
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 2016
- Wisconsin, 2023
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 2017
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 2022
Awards
News + Articles
2025 Appellate Year in Review
Lommen Abdo’s appellate team is continuing our annual tradition of recapping some of the most interesting cases we’ve handled this year. This year took us to the Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota appellate courts and we obtained favorable results in...
Michelle Kuhl Appointed to Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules
Lommen Abdo is proud to announce that attorney Michelle Kuhl has been appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure. Her three-year term began on October 1, 2025. The Advisory Committee plays a key role in...
Minnesota Supreme Court Issues an Interesting Case about Prejudgment Interest
The Importance of Prejudgment Interest Prejudgment interest is an important issue that can dramatically affect the amount a party is obligated to pay on a judgment. I have previously discussed some of the issues surrounding how to calculate prejudgment interest here....
9 Lommen Abdo Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
We’re proud to share that nine attorneys from Lommen Abdo have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This annual publication highlights the top legal talent in the country, as determined by peer review—and we’re honored to have so many...
Understanding Missed Appeal Deadlines in Minnesota
The Hail Mary of Inherent Authority: Understanding Missed Appeal Deadlines in Minnesota The first and most important part of an appeal is making sure it is filed before the deadline. In federal courts, if you miss the appeal deadline, it is possible to make a motion...
16 Lommen Abdo Attorneys Named to 2025 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Lommen Abdo is proud to announce the inclusion of 16 of our attorneys on the 2025 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. This recognition highlights their exceptional legal skill, client-focused service, and dedication to excellence in the practice of law. ...