Michelle D. Hurley
Partner
Phone: (612) 244-2926
Fax: (612) 344-1689
Email: mhurley@yostbaill.com
Michelle Hurley’s practice is dedicated in large
part to civil litigation of property subrogation
losses in the areas of products liability,
construction defects, workers’ compensation and
general torts. Michelle is widely regarded as a
leading authority in no-fault indemnification
claims in Minnesota and no-fault and med pay
subrogation across the United States. There are
few attorneys who are as familiar with
Arbitration Forums, Inc.’s rules and procedures
as Michelle. She also has the distinction of
having argued in front of the Minnesota Court of
Appeals and Minnesota Supreme Court.
Michelle has been a member of the National
Association of Subrogation Professionals
(NASP) since 2005. She has given a number of
presentations at national NASP conferences,
usually focused on national no-fault subrogation
and arbitration.
Education
J.D., University of Iowa, College of Law
A.B., University of Georgia, Athens
Admissions to Practice
Minnesota State Courts
Iowa State Courts
Nebraska State Courts
Wisconsin State Courts (pending)
United States District Court, District of
Minnesota
Honors & Awards
Named Rising Star Attorney by Minneapolis St.
Paul Magazine, Law & Politics Magazine and
Twin Cities Business, 2008 and 2010
Professional Associations & Memberships
National Association of Subrogation
Professionals
Presentations
2019
American Family Insurance Company – Eden
Prairie, MN. “Understanding No-Fault
Subrogation & Indemnity”
2018
Progressive Insurance Company – “No-Fault
and MedPay on the Road: How to Turn a ‘No’
Subro State into a ‘Yes’ Subro State”
Webinar Presentation – Progressive Insurance.
“Economic Loss Doctrine Nationwide”
2017
Webinar for Allianz. “Understanding No-Fault
Subrogation and Indemnity”
Western National – Edina, MN. “Minnesota No-
Fault Subrogation and Indemnity: Minnesotans
on Vacation”
2016
American Family Insurance – Eden Prairie, MN.
“No-Fault & MedPay Subrogation: How We Do
It in the Great Midwest”
2014
NASP Annual Conference – Orlando, FL.
“Cross Country Driving: How to Turn a ‘No’
Subro State Into a ‘Yes’ Subro State”
60
th
Annual CPCU All-Industry Day – St. Louis
Park, MN. “Auto Subrogation”
Iowa Symposium – West Des Moines, IA. “Med
Pay & Arbitration” and “Building Collapses
During Construction”
Western National - Edina, MN. “Understanding
No-Fault Subrogation and Indemnity”
2013
Farm Bureau - West Des Moines, IA. “Unique
Challenges Faced in the Word of No-Fault
Subrogation”
2012
NASP Webinar. “Tips for Winning at
Arbitration”
NASP Annual Conference - Las Vegas, NV.
“No-Fault Subrogation Across the United
States”
2011
NASP Annual Conference - Orlando, FL. “Auto
Meets Health: Panel Discussion Re:
Coordinating Health/PIPMedPay Claim”
NASP Annual Conference - Orlando, FL.
“Residential Window Installation: Elements of
Subrogation”
State Farm Insurance Company – Mendota
Heights, MN. “Understanding No-Fault
Subrogation & Indemnity”
American Family Insurance Company – Eden
Prairie, MN. “Understanding No-Fault
Subrogation & Indemnity”
2010
NASP Annual Conference - Dallas, TX. PIP
“Contentions and Arbitration: In It To Win It!”
2009
NASP Annual Conference - Colorado Springs,
Co. “Nightmare No-Fault Scenarios”
NASP Subrogation Litigation: Skills and
Management Conference - St. Petersburg, FL.
“Arbitration for Lawyers”
NASP Subrogation Litigation: Skills and
Management Conference - St. Petersburg, FL.
“Presenting Your Case to Arbitration Forums:
Avoiding Common Pitfalls”
Western National Mutual Insurance Company -
Edina, MN. “No-Fault Indemnity”
2008
NASP Annual Conference - Hollywood, FL.
“Unique Challenges Faced in the World of No-
Fault Subrogation”
NASP Annual Conference - New Orleans, LA.
“No-Fault Subrogation Across the United
States”
NASP Minnesota Chapter Meeting. “Identifying
& Preparing Your File for Recovery of No-Fault
Payments”
