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Firm: John A. Klassen, PA
310 Fourth Avenue South , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55415
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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.
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“d he was with me. He was honest and did not sugar coat the case in anyway. He fought hard for me aga”
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“I have worked with John on several cases. John's attention to detail is bar none. No matter how difficult the case; John's work ethic gets superior results.”
Firm: Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association
80 S Eighth St #2200 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402
Practice Areas: Business, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
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“I had the privilege to represent clients in a diversionary court along side Michael. He has sound judgement in the courtroom. He is able to think quick on his feet, which is invalu…”
Firm: Felhaber Larson
220 S 6th St Ste 2200 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
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Firm: Collins, Buckley, Sauntry & Haugh P.L.L.P.
332 Minnesota Street , Saint Paul , Minnesota 55101
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
I am engaged in the general practice of all aspects of civil litigation with a primary focus on employment law litigation in federal and state courts, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, vicarious liability, whistleblower claims, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference with business claims, and contractual disputes.I am admitted to practice in the State of Minnesota and am a Qualified Neutral in Civil Alternative Dispute Resolution. I am a member of the Warren E. Burger Inn of Court and an active member of the Minnesota State and Ramsey County Bar Associations. I am a Super Lawyer in Employment and Labor law. Prior to earning my law degree, I was a Buyer for Target Corporation responsible for the development, cost negotiations, and overall financial performance of my category assortments nationwide.
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“I felt she was knowledgeable, understanding and appeared to take me seriously. I don’t know if sh”
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“I met Sarah while I was still in law school. She was an excellent mentor to me throughout my education and I continue to turn to her for support and advice in my practice. She is a…”
Firm: Jackson Lewis, P.C.
225 South Sixth Street , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
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Firm: Schaefer Halleen, LLC
412 South Fourth Street, Suite 1050 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55415
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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.
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“out my options and gave me expert legal advise on how to move forward. Peter was sensitive to the re”
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“I personally worked with Peter at a prior law firm and I can say that he cares deeply about reaching the best possible outcome for each of his clients. Peter's extensive knowledge …”
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Firm: Zlimen & McGuiness, PLLC
1216 Selby Ave , Saint Paul , Minnesota 55104
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
As an attorney and small business owner, I strive to provide practical solutions to my clients problems. Specifically, I enjoy advising clients on employment law matters such as the Fair Labor Standards Act.. I am active in the community and volunteer for multiple organizations.. Hiway Federal Credit Union - Directore, Board of DirectorsCity of Saint Pau District 9 Council - First Vice PresidentCharter School Property, Inc. - President, Board of DirectorsMeals on Wheels Saint Paul - Weekly Volunteer Delivery DriverMinnesota Nursery & Landscape Association: -Organizational Assessment Team -Public Relations Committee -Stormwater Management Task Team -Permeable Paver Systems Subcommittee -Landscape Education Committee. I am always looking for new challenges and enjoy working with clients in all industries!
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“Responsive and Professional, Patrick performed all tasks requested by my business.”
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“Patrick is a terrific lawyer! He's very knowledgeable, as well as creative. He brings these and many other strengths to bear on his client's legal issues. I highly recommend him!”
Firm: Chestnut Cambronne PA
17 Washington Ave. N. , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55401
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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.
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“Nate is a very knowledgeable and professional attorney. And, more importantly, he's a trustworthy and honest individual.”
Firm: Unitedhealthcare
9800 Health Care Ln , Minnetonka , Minnesota 55343
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“I strongly recommend Nadia. She is an intelligent and well-respected attorney.”
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Firm: Neaton & Puklich PLLP
7975 Stone Creek Dr Ste 120 , Chanhassen , Minnesota 55317
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Mic Puklich is a trial lawyer practicing primarily in the areas of employment and business litigation. Mic has successfully represented numerous individuals and corporations in a wide variety of litigation in both Federal and State Courts. Mic has obtained millions of dollars for his clients in both verdicts and settlements. He obtained the largest recovery ever awarded against the Federal Aviation Administration in an employment matter and the largest award in the State of Minnesota for a workers’ compensation retaliation claim. Mic graduated magna cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law, graduating in the top 10% of his law school class. He has been named a “Super Lawyer” every year since 2003 and one of the Top 40 employment law attorneys in the State of Minnesota since 2004.
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“ncome in the only business I had known for the past decade. Mic took me on as a client even though”
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“Mic is a very knowledgeable attorney. I litigated against him on a matter and he knew which issues to litigate, which issues to attempt resolution on, and the area of law. I enjoye…”
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Firm: Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta LLP
100 South Fifth Street , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402
Practice Areas: Sexual Harassment, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
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.”
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“The intake process was smooth and efficient. My initial phone call was thorough and validating. I was so thankful when they agreed to take my case. Luke Molvarec has been an advoca…”
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Firm: Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association
80 S Eighth St #2200 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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Firm: Segal Duffek Moen, PLLC
1911 Ridgedale Drive , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55305
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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.
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“Mr. Segal has been assisting my husband and I with legal issues since our business was in its infanc”
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“Mr. Segal is intelligent, pragmatic, approachable, and understanding. I highly recommend him for any business that needs assistance with employment law matters.”
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Firm: Johnson, Killen & Seiler
230 W Superior St #800 , Duluth , Minnesota 55802
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“Ms. Weintraub handles herself with the utmost professionalism for human resources and technology law”
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Firm: Nichols Kaster
4600 IDS Center , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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.
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“Laura was very patient and worked hard to assure I understood process, terminology, and potential be”
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8400 Normandale Lake Blvd #920 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55437
Practice Areas: Employment, Business, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
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“Karen helped us with an employment matter for our small business. She was responsive and very helpfu”
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Firm: Nelson Schaffer PLLC
222 South 9th Street , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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.
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“ugh to retire. Like most everyone in the year long process for justice, I was under enormous emotio”
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“I refer my employment law cases to Kaarin with great confidence. Kaarin is one of the best lawyers I know. She is one of the few whose advice I trust, and I would hire her personal…”
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Firm: Cummins & Cummins, LLP
920 Second Avenue South , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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.
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“Exceptional support with prompt responses to my emails and phone calls. Justin provided insightful a”
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222 South Ninth Street, Suite 1600 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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.
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“I endorse this lawyer. Joseph is well-known in the mediation community. He is experienced and has a great skill to help lead parties in the right direction. I recommend his service…”
Firm: Parks Legal Services, PLLC
60 South 6th Street, Suite 2800 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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.
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“I attended college with Shaun, and had the pleasure of watching him become the intelligent and passionate attorney that he is today.”
