Jr. Thomas A. Gilligan at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Minnesota · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Jr. Thomas A. Gilligan
Biography
Professional career
- Past Employment: Adjunct professor, University of St. Thomas Law School
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law — J.D.
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — B.A.
Additional information
- Elected in 2016 and 2022.
- Past Employment: Shareholder and trial lawyer, Murnane Brandt
- Before joining the bench, Gilligan was a shareholder and trial lawyer at Murnane Brandt for 24 years
- focusing on personal injury, toxic tort, and employment discrimination cases.
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed by Governor Mark Dayton on Sept.
- Current term expires Jan.
- Official site: Minnesota Judicial Branch — Judge Thomas A. Gilligan, Jr.
- He has also served on the Defense Research Institute board and the Second Judicial District Ethics Committee
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
Minnesota Judicial Branch remote-hearing guidance says recording or broadcasting a remote proceeding is not authorized except as provided by court rules.
No recording or broadcasting of any remote proceeding is authorized other than as provided by court rules.Remote Hearing Information ↗
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Minnesota court guidance cites Rule 4 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice and says pictures or voice recordings are not allowed except the official court record.
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Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Remote Hearing Information
Minnesota Second Judicial District Court
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Minnesota Second Judicial District Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked August 3, 2026.
Minnesota Judicial Branch official judicial roster
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