Top best Labor Lawyers in Minneapolis near me

Todd Sorensen is a Senior Associate in the Seattle office, where his practice focuses on commercial litigation, employment, insurance and education law.  Mr. Sorensen has experience representing national and international corporations in a wide variety of complex contract, intellectual property, and business tort litigation.  As an employment attorney, he advises and represents cities, schools and private entities on issues ranging from discrimination and retaliation to employee manuals, contracts, and trade secrets litigation.  Mr. Sorensen also represents both insureds and insurers in coverage litigation.. As the Ninth Circuit Chair for the ABA Business Torts Committee, Mr. Sorensen regularly publishes updates on developments in business torts litigation.  In addition, Mr. Sorensen is a regular contributor to the Northwest Education Law Blog and the Northwest Insurance Law Blog.. In his spare time, Mr. Sorensen volunteers in the community as a King County Bar Association Future of the Law Institute Mentor, meeting with high school students from diverse backgrounds and encouraging them to explore the legal profession.  Mr. Sorensen also acts as a Commissioner on the City of Bellevue Civil Service Commission.. An avid sports fan, Mr. Sorensen serves as a T-Ball coach for the Bellevue East Little League.  He also plays for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the Puget Sound Senior Baseball League and serves as the captain for Williams Kastner’s firm softball and flag football teams.

Tim's employment law practice focuses on representation of individual employees in civil state and federal court litigation, and Tim has handled cases involving issues of disability discrimination, Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") violations, Occupational Safety and Health Act ("OSHA") violations, age discrimination, race discrimination, wage and hour issues, defamation, contract disputes, non-compete issues, and severance agreement negotiation. Aside from his work in the courtroom, Tim regularly represents clients in forums such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC"), the Minnesota Department of Human Rights ("MDHR"), and the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings.Tim also represents labor organizations throughout Minnesota in state and federal court litigation, arbitration of all types of labor/management disputes, contract negotiations, and administrative proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") and the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services ("BMS").

Susan Coler litigates class and collective actions on behalf of consumers and employees, individual employment discrimination cases, and False Claims Act or Qui Tam cases prosecuting entities that defraud the government. “I am most energized by the courage and perseverance of our clients. They make corporations accountable for fraud against the government, for allowing discriminatory and harassing workplaces, for deceptive advertising, and for treating consumers unfairly. It is a privilege to bring these cases on behalf of our clients, get them relief and create systemic change.”. Susan represented one of the relators in a qui tam case alleging illegal sales of the anti-seizure drug Depakote by Abbott Laboratories. This case settled in 2012 for $1.5 billion, the second largest payment by a drug company in the history of the False Claims Act. A separate Louisiana False Claims Act case against Abbott continues to be litigated. She was one of the primary attorneys at her prior firm who litigated a class action age discrimination case, Whitaker v. 3M Co., which was finally approved in December 2012. That multi-million dollar settlement includes company-wide programmatic relief designed to level the playing field for older employees at the company.

Shaun represents individuals in all aspects of employment law, workers compensation, and general litigation.. In his practice, Shaun focuses on the specific needs of each individual client and tailors his approach to a resolution based on their unique goals. Shaun works alongside his clients to resolve issues quickly and efficiently outside of the courtroom or serve as their zealous advocate in the courtroom.  Shaun has experience litigating a wide range of matters in state and federal court.  He has represented clients in matters regarding breach of contract, non-compete agreements, wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblowing, failure to pay wages and commissions, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, and drug testing. Shaun also regularly negotiates severance and employment contracts.. Shaun lives in West Bloomington with his husband and their Belgian Malinois, Isla, and enjoy spending time with family and friends. Shaun is an avid reader, Ultimate Frisbee player, and an dabbles in metal working and blacksmithing.

Peter Christian is an employment litigator providing high-quality legal representation to individuals in the workplace.  As an advocate who takes pride in representing a wide range of clients - from top level executives to blue collar employees - Peter has secured significant victories for his clients in all areas of employment related litigation, and against some of the biggest corporations in the world.  He is an aggressive and fearless litigator committed to protecting the basic rights of employees.

Not accepting new clients at this time.. Pragmatic, Prescient, Purposeful and Powerful,. Pragmatic:  Your goal is my goal.  I want to get you there in the way that will most effectively allow you to direct your attention to your business goals, your family life or your future.  Sometimes, this means taking out all the stops and litigating every little issue, but more often, it means resolving issues early on, in a way that preserves the dignity of all parties and prevents further problems in the future.  For businesses, it can mean building systems to ensure compliance with laws, contracts and policies.. Prescient:  I can see trends and how they will affect my clients.  Together, clients and I have affected the laws that were made, the regulations that were implemented and the trends in litigation.  As in-house counsel for a national, highly-regulated company, I was able to develop systems and an environment that caught problems in their early stages.  Despite significant company growth, I managed never to add attorneys to staff.. Purposeful:  Raised in a family of engineers, I am always looking for ways to make things work better.   This includes societal issues like working for justice for our children- freeing future generations from emotional or physical abuse, ensuring basics of food, housing, medicine and education and not saddling them with staggering debt.  It also includes making the legal system work better for my individual clients.. Powerful:  I've earned and made good use of leadership positions in a corporation, trade and professional associations and community organizations.

Nick represents unions and employees in federal and state labor and employment law matters. He has worked with unions and their members in the processing of grievances, arbitrations, contract negotiations, unfair labor practice charges, union duty of fair representation disputes, and other contract issues. Nick counsels employees on a variety of employment law issues including employment discrimination, wage and hour issues, family medical leave, and employee benefits. Nick also has experience with assisting clients in reviewing, negotiating, or litigating issues related to, employment agreements and noncompetition agreements. Nick maintains an active pro bono practice, assisting individual clients in housing and creditor collections matters.

Nathan (Nate) is an attorney at Chestnut Cambronne. Nate concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law, business litigation, real estate litigation, and online defamation law. Nate represents employers and employees with claims arising under such statutes as Title VII, the MHRA, the ADEA, the FMLA, and the ADA. He also assist clients with claims for breaches of non-compete agreements, tortious interference with contract and prospective business advantage, and misappropriation of trade secrets. Nate analyzes his clients' business practices and procedures in order to identify and remedy deficient policies, contracts, and relationships, thereby avoiding future legal disputes. In addition, Nate represents homeowner associations, commercial and residential property owners, and lenders on matters involving real property including violations of homeowner association governing documents, breaches of warranties, construction defects, and foreclosures. Additionally, Nate also has significant experience advocating for individuals who have been defamed online. Nate not only helps these individuals utilize the relief available through the legal system, but he also advises clients on how to repair their online reputation. The individuals who work with Nate appreciate his guidance and counseling during litigation.. In addition to practicing law, Nate serves on the board of directors for the Academy of Whole Learning, a non-profit school that provides personalized academic learning paths for students with autism or intellectual disability. Nate also serves on CIC Midwest's Publication Committee and helps publish the organization's quarterly magazine.

Mr. Linsk is an experienced second-career lawyer devoted to rigorous attention to detail and zealous representation of his clients. He works primarily in the firm’s health care, insurance, employment, and products liability litigation practices. He frequently represents medical practitioners in regulatory and litigation matters. He has particular experience with insurance bad-faith claims and employee benefit litigation brought under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). He was an award-winning investigative newspaper journalist before becoming a lawyer.. Full profile:

Labor & Employment Law Specialist, certified by the Minnesota State Bar AssociationLeonard Segal is all about getting ahead of business problems and getting squarely behind his clients at SchindelSegal, PLLC. Whether your business employs six people or six hundred, and whether you are a for-profit company or a non-profit entity, Lenny has it all covered. With 29 years of experience, Lenny will help with all of your employment and labor law needs (including those you don’t know you need—aka, “prevention”).. Whether you need help navigating a tricky employment situation, need training for your employees, have alleged employee misconduct that needs to be investigated, or simply want a handbook or contract drafted, Lenny brings an unwavering determination to help you improve your employee relations and prevent problems. Employment laws and regulations are numerous and confusing. Lenny brings clarity to the law and to the morass of regulations.. While Lenny enjoys helping clients do things correctly from the beginning, sometimes disputes do arise. Whether it be a state or federal lawsuit, an unemployment insurance appeal, or a discrimination claim brought before the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, or a local community’s human rights commission, Lenny has extensive experience representing clients before various governmental agencies.

Katy Rollins is passionate about the protection of our civil rights and advocates on behalf of employees who’ve faced unlawful discrimination, retaliation, or harassment. Katy began working at Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta LLP in 2019 as a Law Clerk, before joining the team as an Associate Attorney after her admission to the bar in the fall of 2021. While in law school, Katy honed her legal skills working in various clinic programs, including the Health Law Clinic and with the Office of the Minnesota Appellate Public Defender. She also worked as an Articles Editor for the Mitchell Hamline Law Review. Katy graduated summa cum laude from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

Kaarin Nelson Schaffer is the founding partner at Nelson Schaffer and a fierce advocate for her clients. Driven by a desire for fairness and justice, Kaarin litigates on behalf of employees across a range of employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims, including gender and pregnancy discrimination, whistleblower retaliation and other forms of unlawful workplace conduct by employers.. Kaarin has been named to the list of Minnesota Rising Stars and Super Lawyer in employment litigation every year since 2014, and she regularly presents at conferences on employment law. Kaarin was named Attorney of the Year for the work she did in the George Floyd case. She is a cum laude graduate of the University of St. Thomas School of Law.

Joseph J. LeBlanc is a Minneapolis labor and employment law attorney, licensed to practice in both state and federal court, who provides personalized, attentive service to employers and employees throughout Minnesota.. In addition to being a Rule 114 qualified civil mediator and a Rule 114 qualified family mediator, Joseph is a mediator with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and has also mediated for the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.. Joseph is a graduate of Hamline University School of Law, where he earned certificates in Business Law, Advocacy and Problem Solving, and Global Arbitration Law and Practice. He served as the student director of Hamline’s Employment Discrimination Mediation Representation Clinic, and was a recipient of the Clinical Legal Education Association’s Outstanding Clinical Student Award for his work with the clinic. He was also a national finalist in the ABA Mediation Representation Competition.. In addition to his J.D., Joseph has a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Human Resource Management. Before returning to school to study law, he worked as human resources executive for a national corporation.

Joni M. Thome has over twenty-five years of experience and is widely known for her trial and appellate work on behalf of employees who have been wrongfully terminated from their jobs due to discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation. A founding partner of Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta, she has obtained millions of dollars for her clients in awards and settlements including many multiple party, collective action, and class action employment lawsuits.. Joni is a certified Employment Law Specialist and has been named a Super Lawyer by her peers regularly since 2003. She has been recognized as one of Minnesota’s Top 50 Women Super Lawyers every year since 2012 and has repeatedly been named to the lists of Minnesota’s Top 100 Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America. Joni has received several awards for her work, including the 2012 Karla Wahl Dedicated Advocacy Award by the Minnesota Chapter of the National Employment Lawyer Association. The award honors one Minnesota attorney each year for his or her “ceaseless and courageous efforts to better the rights of Minnesota employees.”

John is the founder of the Minneapolis employment and civil rights litigation firm of John A. Klassen, P.A.  He received law degrees from the University of British Columbia (1992) and Seattle University (1993).  John represents clients throughout the United States in harassment and discrimination, False Claims Act/Qui Tam, whistleblower, and employment contract claims.  John also consults with employees regarding severance and non-competition agreements.  His cases have received local, national and international press coverage, including stories by The New York Times, The Washington Post and the International Herald Tribune.  Past victories include million dollar range results for clients in harassment and age discrimination cases.  John is an active member of the National Employment Lawyers Association.. Recently, John was a featured guest on CBS WCCO Radio, speaking about sexual harassment in the workplace.. John lives and works in MInneapolis.  He is married with two children and two outstanding Labrador Retrievers.

I represent individuals regarding all aspects of the employment relationship: providing advice to current employees, prosecuting claims for victims of discrimination, and counseling and advocating for individuals with severance issues or non-compete obligations.

I represent employees in trial and litigation of discrimination, wrongful termination, whistleblower, retaliation and all types of employment law claims, as well as advise and negotiate employment contracts and severance agreements for employees.

I represent clients in a wide variety of labor & employment law, civil rights, and nonprofit law matters in Minnesota and across the Midwest.  My work includes litigating client cases involving:* Contract claims* Whistleblower or other retaliation claims* Pay claims* Harassment claims* False Claims Act or other fraud claims* Leave claims* Non-compete claims* Fiduciary duty claims* Mass layoff claims* Unfair business practice claims* Discrimination claims* Benefits claims* Constitutional claimsIn addition to providing responsive, principled, and effective representation to clients regarding their claims, I develop the law in the public interest as amicus curiae counsel in high-profile cases.

I practice exclusively in Plaintiff's Employment Litigation. Whether the case involves retaliation, discrimination, whistleblowing or sexual harassment, I have extensive litigation experience and alternative dispute resolution (mediation) skills, which makes me a strong advocate for my clients.

I grew up in the Twin Cities, attended the University of Minnesota Law School and graduated magna cum laude in 1994.  Since then, I began practicing law in Minneapolis.. I began my career at Popham Haik Schnobrich & Kaufman Ltd. and later joined Hinshaw & Culbertson, both national law firms.. In December 2001, I formed my own law firm, Trepanier Law Office, in St. Paul, Minnesota. In October 2003, I formed Trepanier & MacGillis P.A. with Jim MacGillis and moved the office to Minneapolis. In November 2013 Jim and I welcomed Bryan R. Battina as a new shareholder and renamed the firm Trepanier MacGillis Battina P.A.. My partners and I are proud of the law firm we have built and welcome the opportunity to discuss your legal situation, whether you are corporate in-house counsel, a business owner, within the management group of your company, the HR Director, or a business executive looking for legal advice regarding a business or employment law situation.. We handle all aspects of corporate law, business law, incorporating in Minnesota, LLCs, commercial litigation, business litigation, employment law, employment litigation, shareholder rights litigation, non-compete agreements, trade secrets law, and sales rep law.. Our firm is conveniently located in downtown Minneapolis in the historic Flour Exchange Building adjacent to the federal courthouse, two blocks from the Hennepin County Government Center, and close to many government agencies.. Several parking ramps are within one block and our office has easy access to most freeways (35W, 94, 394).. We serve as local litigation counsel to attorneys outside of the State of Minnesota.. For new clients, we offer an initial two (2) hour consultation for the flat fee of $500.  We welcome the opportunity to discuss your legal issue.. Sincerely, Craig W. Trepanier. Minnesota Corporate Attorney. Minnesota Business Attorney. Minnesota Commercial Litigation Attorney. Minnesota Business Litigation Attorney. Minnesota Shareholder Rights Attorney. Minnesota Employment Attorney. Minnesota Non-compete Attorney. Minnesota Trade Secrets Attorney. Minnesota Sales Representative Lawyer. Minnesota FMLA Attorney. Minnesota Drug Testing Attorney. Minnesota Discrimination Attorney. Minnesota Wrongful Termination Attorney. Minnesota Separation Agreement Attorney. Minnesota Severance Agreement Attorney

I focus my practice on employment litigation and represent clients in both state and federal courts, as well as before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, the United States Department of Labor and other federal, state and local agencies.  I have successfully defended employers against wage and hour claims as well as claims involving workplace discrimination; harassment; retaliation; drug and alcohol testing; and breach of contract, including claims involving non-compete and non-solicitation agreements and other common law tort claims.  In addition, I was selected to the 2015 Minnesota Rising Stars list, a designation received by no more than 2.5% of attorneys within the state. I grew up in North Dakota and while attending college worked with my father in the construction trade to help pay for tuition, primarily performing roofing and siding work.  I earned his Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Hamline University School of Law, where I was both an associate editor of the Hamline Law Review and participant in the American Bar Association Mediation Moot Court. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Cloud State University.After graduating law school, and prior to joining Wessels Sherman, I gained valuable experience working for the Saint Paul City Attorney's Office by successfully representing clients in over 200 administrative proceedings as well as in state court. I also try to  maintain a network of referral relationships with other attorneys, accountants and business professionals in order to act either as local counsel, or to provide valuable resources for clients.

I am a partner in Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Minneapolis office and a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment Law Department. As a former HR director and in-house counsel for a technology company, I use my experience to counsel clients on a variety of labor and employment-related issues with a business focus. I regularly advise, train, and litigate on behalf of employers on federal/state employment law compliance, including allegations of wrongful termination, harassment, and discrimination. In addition, I have experience preparing employers for audits by the Department of Labor (DoL) on wage and hour matters and by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs in Affirmative Action programs. I have extensive experience in drafting and negotiating executive compensation agreements for publicly traded and private companies. I regularly advise compensation committees concerning both executive and Board compensation. Additionally, I work with public companies on preparing whistleblower policies and enforcement of the same in conformity with Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank. In addition to my experience in advising on and litigating non-compete agreements and trade secret matters, I work with employers on the impact of social media in protecting its interests and assets. I am an author for the BT Currents, the Labor and Employment Department's Employment blog, which can be found at . I also frequently speak on employment-defense matters both locally and nationally. For my work, I have been selected for inclusion in the 2013 and 2014 editions of Chambers USA: A Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers in Business as well as the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 editions of Minnesota Super Lawyers®. I am admitted to practice in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin, and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota.Specialties:Employment Defense Litigation Executive Compensation Agreements and Advice Human Resource Audits Layoffs and Plant Closings - WARN Act Mergers and Acquisitions - Employment Due Diligence Trade Secrets and Noncompete Litigation Whistleblower Compliance and Defense for Public Companies

I advise and tenaciously advocate for clients in all types of employment-related matters, assisting them in navigating the choppy waters of employee rights.  I work to prevent disputes before they arise, but am also experienced with all aspects of litigation, from pre-litigation settlement negotiations through trial and beyond.  I have represented clients before pension and licensing boards and state and federal agencies, argued on behalf of my clients in both state and federal courts, tried cases before juries, argued in state and federal appeals courts, and represented clients in alternative dispute resolution proceedings such as arbitrations and mediations.  I have deep experience in numerous areas of employment law, including anti-discrimination and retaliation, disability and medical leave, wage and hour violations, HIPAA issues, whistleblowers, and contracts, as well as restrictive covenants such as non-competition and non-solicitation agreements.  I also represent individuals in unemployment appeals.  A Phoenix transplant, I can honestly say I came to Minnesota for law school, but I stayed for Minnesota people.

Frank Aba-Onu graduated cum laude from the University of St. Thomas School of Law.  He participated in the Jessup International Moot Court, receiving a top oralist and best brief award.  He was also a 2010 scholarly engagement and societal reform award recipient.  Frank received his B.A. from DePauw University.  Currently, he is an adjunct professor at William Mitchell College of Law and is a former adjunct professor at Hamline University.. Prior to joining Bassford Remele, Frank practiced in the areas of insurance defense, subrogation, and appellate law.  He also served as an Assistant Attorney General in both the public safety and human services divisions, where he gained extensive knowledge on constitutional and administrative law, practicing on issues regarding the Minnesota Implied Consent Law, mental health, licensing, and health and child care matters, as well as consumer fraud issues.. Frank practices in all areas of civil litigation, with a focus in general liability, products liability, professional liability and employment law.

Emma is an experienced and tough litigator who specializes in representing employees in employment disputes. She has successfully litigated cases in both state and federal court, in addition to negotiating favorable resolutions for her clients in all types of employment matters, including discrimination, whistleblower, harassment, FMLA, ERISA, disability and religious accommodation, wage and hour, retaliation, contract and non-compete agreements, and minority shareholder disputes. She is a dedicated advocate for her clients, working closely with them at all stages of a legal proceeding to obtain a favorable outcome.. Emma was selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine for 2016-17, a distinction given to less than 2.5% of attorneys in Minnesota to recognize their excellence in the practice of law. Emma has also been recognized by Super Lawyers as one of the Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota. Emma currently serves on the governing council of the Minnesota State Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law. She also volunteers for the Tubman Pro Bono Safety Project as a volunteer lawyer representing low income victims of domestic violence in legal proceedings against their abusers.. Emma obtained her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. While in law school, she served as a staff member on Law and Inequality: A Journal of Theory and Practice, as well as the President of New Orleans Legal Assistance. She also held a variety of internships, including semesters as a law clerk at the Florida Attorney General’s Office, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota, the Washington County Attorney’s Office, and as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Mary R. Vasaly in Hennepin County District Court.. Prior to her legal career, Emma worked in public education in New Orleans.. Education. J.D., University of Minnesota Law School, cum laude.. B.A. 2007, Tulane University, cum laude, Economics, History.. Admissions. Minnesota Supreme Court. U.S. District Court for Minnesota. Memberships. Minnesota State Bar Association. Hennepin County Bar Association. Minnesota chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association (MN-NELA). Minnesota Women Lawyers. Honors and Awards. Super Lawyers – Rising Star (2016–17). Super Lawyers – Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota (2017). Publications. Mo’ Claims Mo’ Problems: How Courts Ignore Multiple Claimants in Employment Discrimination Litigation, 30 Law & Ineq. 339 (2012), ?article=1184&context=lawineq. Not There Yet: Sexism Facing Young Women Attorneys in the Legal Profession Today, With Equal Right (2017), ?page=WERWinter17Feature5.. Minnesota State Employment Law Update, MSBA Labor & Employment Law Section Publication (2017), ?sfvrsn=0