About
Thomas F. Hutchinson is an attorney at Eastlund Hutchinson Ltd. in Savage, Minnesota. His practice includes employment law, general civil litigation, higher education law, personal injury, general business matters, and estate planning. He represents both employers and employees in workplace disputes involving discrimination, contracts, severance issues, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage and hour claims, and other employment concerns. Thomas helps clients evaluate legal risks, understand their options, and pursue practical solutions in contested matters.
Thomas earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1977. He also received a B.A. from St. John’s University in 1974 and studied at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. His academic background provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and problem solving. This training supports his work in litigation, employment disputes, business matters, and client counseling across a range of civil legal issues.
Thomas devotes a substantial part of his practice to litigation and has represented clients in significant civil matters. His representative cases include Benda v. Girard and Scherger v. Northern Natural Gas Co. He has also represented clients such as Bethel University, North Central University, Lakeshirts, Inc., and Anderson Trucking Service. Through these matters, Thomas assists businesses, institutions, and individuals with disputes that require careful preparation, negotiation, and courtroom experience.
Thomas F. Hutchinson is admitted to practice in Minnesota, the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. He has been a member of the Minnesota Association for Justice since 1979. His practice reflects decades of experience, steady judgment, and a commitment to helping clients throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs address complex legal challenges.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Eastlund Hutchinson Ltd.
- Member, Minnesota Association for Justice
Licensed State
- Minnesota
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School
Juris Doctor (JD) - St. John’s University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

- Business Litigation
- Corporate & Incorporation
- Discrimination
- Employment Litigation
- Sexual Harassment
- Wage & Hour Laws
- Whistleblower
- Workers' Compensation
- Wrongful Termination
- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills & Living Wills
- Car Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Trucking Accidents




