Tim C. Selander

Tim C. Selander represents workers in disputes related to unpaid wages, overtime pay, commissions, and wrongful termination.  As a member of Nichols Kaster's Wage and Hour Litigation Team, Tim has helped thousands of workers in a wide range of industries recover minimum wages and overtime pay.  Regardless of whether Tim is representing white-collar employees like loan officers and mortgage underwriters or blue-collar employees like cable installers and construction workers, Tim vigorously advocates on their behalf to ensure that they receive “a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work” in accordance with the law. 

Tim has litigated claims in federal and state court, as well as in arbitration.  His work on behalf of employees has resulted in notable decisions involving class and conditional certification, FLSA classification, and employee rights in arbitration. 

Admissions

• Florida Supreme Court
• Minnesota Supreme Court
• 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
• U.S. District Court – District of Colorado
• U.S. District Court – Middle District of Florida
• U.S. District Court – Northern District of Florida
• U.S. District Court – Southern District of Florida
• U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Michigan
• U.S. District Court – Western District of Michigan
• U.S. District Court – District of Minnesota
• U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Wisconsin
• U.S. District Court – Western District of Wisconsin

Education

• J.D. William Mitchell College of Law, 2006
• B.A. University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2002

Publications / Speaking Engagements

• "Employee, Subcontractor, or Independent Contractor? Issues and Consequences Related to Worker Misclassification." William Mitchell College of Law, Alumni CLE Series, 2011.
• "Overlooked Overtime Provisions in the Fair Labor Standards Act." William Mitchell College of Law, Alumni CLE Series, 2011.
• "Fundamentals of Employment Law, Sterling Education Services." FLSA/Wage and Hour Critical Issues, 2011.
• Law360 Employment Editorial Advisory Board 2010, Panelist (2010).
• Interviewed by BulletproofBlog.com for Plaintiff’s Perspective feature regarding FLSA litigation and reclassification of workers, (2010).
• William Mitchell Employment & Labor Law Society, William Mitchell College of Law, Panelist, (2010).
• West Product Development Customer Panel, Panelist, (2008).

Titles / Awards / Memberships

• Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) - Civic Education Committee, Policy Sub-Committee, 2008, Co-Chair Minnesota We the People Program, 2008, 2009, Judge
• American Bar Association Member
• Federal Bar Association Member
• Florida State Bar Member
• Hennepin County Bar Association Member
• Minnesota Chapter of National Employment Lawyers Association Member
• National Employment Lawyers Association Member