Top best Labor Lawyers in Minneapolis near me

David Schlesinger, a partner at Nichols Kaster, PLLP, is an experienced and skilled advocate for employees. With more than fifteen years of experience, David is an MSBA Certified Employment Law Specialist. For the last decade, he has been named a “Super Lawyer.” He has also been named a “Best Lawyer in America,” a “Best Lawyer in Minnesota,” and to the “Minnesota Power 30” list, among other accolades. For David, there is nothing more professionally meaningful than when he is able to substantially improve his clients’ lives through his advocacy.. David serves as the chair of the Legal Advisory Committee and on the board of directors of Gender Justice. He also taught Law in Practice at the University of Minnesota Law School, is the former president of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association and serves as Vice President of the Labor and Employment Council of the Minnesota State Bar Association.. David has successfully litigated a wide variety of employment claims, including several significant cases involving gender, race and disability discrimination. His practice includes an emphasis on the intersection of employment and business disputes, including litigation of breach of fiduciary duty and minority shareholder claims. He has effectively defended employees from non-compete and trade secret claims brought by their former employers.. David is frequently asked to deliver presentations on employment law matters to groups of fellow attorneys. Topics have included employment agreements, equal pay rights, religious discrimination, hostile work environments, and wage and hour violations.

Curtis joined Nichols Kaster in January 2013, working primarily on the National Wage and Hour Team, advocating for the rights of employees that are being infringed upon by their employers. His years of legal experience make him a great asset to the Nichols Kaster litigation team.. After he graduated from law school cum laude, Curtis clerked for Judge Kalitowski on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Following this clerkship, he returned to the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, where he had clerked during law school, to become an Assistant Attorney General.  At the Attorney General’s Office, Curtis spent most of his time enforcing health and safety laws.  Curtis then spent over a decade working for Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC), where he was Senior Counsel. In this position, Curtis was responsible for litigation and ECMC’s compliance with state and federal laws.  In addition to managing hundreds of cases, Curtis litigated numerous cases himself at both the trial and appellate levels.  He also spoke on student loans issues at the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Annual Convention, the Minnesota Bar Association’s monthly Bankruptcy Section Meeting and various other events.  Curtis also managed litigation and handled compliance issues for several years for one of ECMC’s affiliates, Premiere Credit of North America, a collection agency. In April 2011, he left ECMC to start a consumer rights practice at Champion Law, LLC.  At this firm, Curtis focused primarily on consumer rights issues, including, abusive debt collection, inaccurate credit reporting, unfair and deceptive trade practices and student loans.

Cristina is dedicated to representing employees in a variety of disputes. Her practice focuses on employment disputes, including discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation. In addition, she represents individuals before licensing boards. She also negotiates employment contracts, severance agreements and non-compete agreements.. Before joining Nichols Kaster, she represented labor unions and employees in state and federal court, arbitrations, and administrative hearings.. Cristina is a qualified neutral under Minnesota Rule of Practice 114, eligible to provide Alternative Dispute Resolution services. In 2011, she was selected as an A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. Fellow of the American Arbitration Association.. Cristina is fluent in Spanish.

Chris D. Jozwiak is a skilled litigator who has won striking victories on behalf of his clients in a diverse range of employment issues. He is a founding partner of Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta LLP and has been recognized as a Rising Star since 2011 and a Super Lawyer since 2014 and has been named to the lists of Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America. Chris works tirelessly for his clients in cases involving whistleblower retaliation, sexual harassment, wage and hour violations, reprisal, discrimination and wrongful termination. He also reprents employees and consumers in national class actions.. Chris is a certified employment law specialist and Chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association's Labor & Employment Law Specialist Certification Board.

Charlie's employment law expertise is broad, as he has successfully represented clients in matters involving trade secrets, non-competes, shareholder disputes, federal and state Fair Labor Standards Act wage and hour collective and class actions, sexual harassment, gender, race, disability and sexual orientation discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, workers' compensation retaliation, and FMLA retaliation.  Notably, Charlie has fought for his clients' rights in high-profile cases of a national scope, including being appointed as class co-counsel in Dukes, et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., a national gender discrimination class action, working to recover over $300 million from the oil industry in a Federal False Claims Act case, U.S. ex rel. Johnson v. Shell Oil Co., and bringing cases that resulted in the recovery of more than $30 million under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.  Charlie is also Of Counsel with Kenney & McCafferty, P.C., a law firm nationally recognized for its False Claims Act (qui tam) practice.. Charlie's international legal experience includes directly advising the Cambodian government, non-governmental organizations and private sector clients in efforts to strengthen the rule of law, assist in rebuilding Cambodia's judicial system and prepare legislation relating to the management of the country's natural heritage, including its national parks and other protected areas.  In particular, Charlie advised and counseled multinational corporations on their compliance with Cambodian and international law with regard to labor, employment, commercial, corporate and contract matters.. In December, 2011, Charlie achieved a strong trial result in Broten v. Boston Health Care Systems, Inc., where he represented the plaintiff who won on her claims of disability discrimination, failure to accommodate disability and retaliation/reprisal pursuant to the Minnesota Human Rights Act, including double damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees and costs.

Cassie Navarro protects employee rights by exclusively representing indivdiuals who have faced discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, and wage and hour violations.  She also serves on our class action and consumer litigation teams, specializing in consumer reporting and wage and hour violations. Cassie joined Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta LLP in June of 2013 as a Law Clerk and began as an Associate Attorney after her admission to the bar.. Cassie graduated summa cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law, where she gained practical litigation experience as a student attorney representing clients in district court and arguing in front of the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

Brock is an experienced litigator dedicated to representing plaintiffs in a variety of disputes. His practice is focused on representing individual employees in a wide range of employment-related matters, including cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, unpaid wages, and whistleblower claims.. Before joining Nichols Kaster, Brock practiced with a major Twin Cities law firm litigating complex multimillion-dollar lawsuits in numerous federal courts across the country, including appearances in the District of Delaware, the Eastern District of Texas, the District of Minnesota, and the Western District of Wisconsin, and before administrative agencies including the International Trade Commission.. Brock’s pro bono practice includes appointments as a Special Assistant State Public Defender representing clients before the Minnesota Court of Appeals.. Before entering private practice, Brock clerked for Judges Christopher J. Dietzen and Bruce D. Willis at the Minnesota Court of Appeals. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, teaching courses in appellate brief writing and coaching several successful moot court teams.

Brendan leads the firm’s labor law practice. He has handled numerous judicial, administative, and arbitration proceedings, including many high-profile appellate cases. Brendan also has drafted legislation and policies adopted by State and Local governments, and he routinely develops cutting-edge organizing strategies for the firm’s union clients.

Beth E. Bertelson is the founder of Bertelson Law Offices, P.A., located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Focusing her practice on labor and employment law, she represents employees in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and throughout Minnesota in litigation and pre-litigation negotiations in matters involving severance, employment and noncompete agreements, and related issues. Certified as a specialist in labor and employment law by the Minnesota State Bar Association, Ms. Bertelson also mediates employment disputes and has been designated as a "qualified neutral" under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice for the District Courts. She also assists clients in a variety of employment law issues, including auditing company policies and procedures for legal compliance, discrimination and harassment training, and job coaching.. A 1984 graduate of St. Olaf College, where she received a Bachelor of Arts, Ms. Bertelson then attended William Mitchell College of Law and was awarded her Juris Doctor in 1987. Admitted to practice in Minnesota, she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. Highly regarded by her peers, Ms. Bertelson has received a 10.0 "Superb" rating from Avvo.. Ms. Bertelson stays abreast of current developments in her field through her active participation in the Minnesota State and Hennepin County bar associations, the National Employment Lawyers Association and Minnesota Women Lawyers. She has written several articles on employment matters and is frequently asked to speak before groups of fellow professionals. Active in her community, Ms. Bertelson has served on the boards of Youthworks and the Linden Hills Neighborhood Council, and has provided pro bono services to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.

Attorney Amanda Crain’s determined pursuit of justice is a perfect fit with HKM Employment Attorneys LLP, a firm committed to fighting for employee rights. Amanda has an astute understanding of client emotional trauma, conflict, and complex legal matters. Amanda holds a deep commitment to do what is right for employees facing wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, or other illegal workplace practices. Amanda’s perceptive approach, proven record, and steadfast dedication serve her clients well.. Amanda has been selected into Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars, an elite group of only 2.5% of Minnesota attorneys under the age of 40, consistently since 2014. In addition to presenting at seminars and publishing articles, Amanda mentors young law students, and participates in several professional organizations and boards.. Amanda believes that being a good lawyer requires more than an understanding of legal issues. A good lawyer is a zealous advocate, possesses good instincts, has empathy for clients, and can analyze legal issues intelligently and effectively inside and outside of a courtroom. Amanda’s approach will guide your case efficiently through the process so that you can achieve the results you deserve.. Areas of Practice:. •Employment Law – Employee•Wrongful Termination•Sexual Harassment•Civil Rights•Litigation•Whistleblower•Labor and Employment•Severance•Discrimination•Labor and Employment•Hostile Work Environment•Wage and Hour Violations•Employment Agreements and Contracts

As a member of the Nichols Kaster's individual rights litigation team, Laura is dedicated to protecting the rights of current and former employees who face a wide-range of employment-related issues, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, minority shareholder, and contract disputes. She works hard to advocate for her clients and to deliver in-depth, efficient representation that enables clients to obtain the best possible resolutions in their cases.

Amanda Jean LeBlanc is a Minneapolis labor and employment law attorney and a Rule 114 qualified family and civil mediator. She is passionate about helping clients find justice and providing families with a better way to navigate legal issues.. Amanda attended Hamline University School of Law on a full Presidential Scholarship, and was awarded a Bakken Fellowship to perform scholarly research.  She graduated with a certificate in Advocacy and Problem Solving, as well as a certificate in Global Arbitration Law & Practice, completed at Queens Mary University in London, England. In addition, she was a national finalist in the ABA Mediation Representation Competition.. Before attending law school, Amanda earned degrees in Psychology and Human Development & Families Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She has experience working with children and families in a variety of educational, community and research settings.

Alexander M. Baggio fights for employees’ rights to hard-earned wages as part of Nichols Kaster’s National Wage and Hour Litigation Team. Focusing on class and collective actions, Alex represents workers seeking recovery of commission payments, minimum wage, overtime, and improper meal and break deductions. He stridently advocates for his clients and for their just claims to unpaid wages.. Before joining Nichols Kaster, Alex worked in the Minnesota District Courts as a law clerk for the Honorable Gary Larson and then the Honorable Janet N. Poston. While in law school, Alex participated in the Philip M. Jessup International Moot Court, winning awards for legal writing and oral advocacy; was on the Dean’s List; and received Honors recognition in legal writing. He also volunteered with the Asylum Law Project, providing legal advice on federal immigration issues to individuals in Miami, FL.

Adrianna Haugen Shannon is a diligent, thorough, results-oriented attorney, and a dedicated advocate for her individual and business clients.. She has successfully represented thousands of individual and corporate clients in state and federal courts, appeals, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings. She has handled cases in all areas of employment law, including discrimination and harassment claims, disability, gender, race, pregnancy, age, national origin, religion, familial status, marital status, and sexual orientation claims, FMLA matters, severance negotiations, just cause, wrongful discharge, wage and hour matters, and retaliation claims.  She has also handled a number of business litigation disputes, including shareholder and partnership disputes, breach of contract cases, fraud claims, and trade secret disputes.  She has tried several cases to verdict, and prevailed before the courts of appeals and the United States Supreme Court.. Adrianna also provides valuable legal advice to her business and nonprofit clients regarding organizational and operational matters.  Her legal services are designed to prevent legal violations and disputes before they start whenever possible.. Adrianna is a frequent speaker at trade and continuing legal education seminars on a variety of employment topics, and regularly authors training materials, handbooks, articles, and book chapters on various employment and business matters.

Adam’s work focuses on representation of labor organizations in Federal and State court, in administrative proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board, and in arbitrations of labor disputes. He also provides strategic advice to labor organizations in various non-litigation matters. In addition, Adam handles employment discrimination and wage issues. Before coming to the firm, Adam interned at the Regional Office of the National Labor Relations Board.