Brad R. Kolling

Brad R. Kolling is an attorney at Felhaber Larson whose practice includes employment counseling, litigation, and workers’ compensation. His primary focus is workers’ compensation, where he handles claims and disputes from initial analysis through trial and appeal. He also advises clients on general employment matters with an emphasis on risk management and OSHA compliance. His work extends to intervention and subrogation matters for health and welfare fund clients.

Brad earned his J.D., with distinction, from the University of North Dakota School of Law. He also received a B.A. in History and a B.S. in Education, both cum laude, from the University of North Dakota. His academic background supports legal analysis, clear communication, and the structured preparation required for employment advice, administrative matters, workers’ compensation disputes, trials, and appeals.

Brad has represented clients on contested matters in trials, administrative hearings, and appellate proceedings. His workers’ compensation practice covers claim analysis, litigation strategy, mediation, and appellate work, while his employment counseling addresses workplace risk and OSHA-related concerns. He also serves as a mediator in workers’ compensation matters, helping parties assess disputes, identify obstacles, and pursue negotiated resolutions when appropriate.

Brad R. Kolling combines litigation experience with preventive workplace counseling. His practice gives him perspective on both contested claims and day-to-day employment risk, allowing him to advise clients before disputes arise and advocate when formal proceedings become necessary. He is admitted in Minnesota and before the US District Court for the District of Minnesota and is regularly involved in education on workers’ compensation dispute practices and developments.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Felhaber Larson
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• President, Butterfield Parent Organization (2010-2012)
• Treasurer, Fernbrook Elementary School PTO (2011-2012)

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• University of North Dakota School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Dakota
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History Cum Laude
• University of North Dakota
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Education Cum Laude

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