team-member

David Schlesinger

Minneapolis, MN

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Employment & Labor

Language

English

About

 David Schlesinger is an experienced, effective attorney who has been recognized for the quality of his work on behalf of employees.  He is an MSBA Certified Labor and Employment Law Specialist, has been selected multiple times as a Super Lawyer, is President of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association and teaches Law in Practice at the University of Minnesota Law School.  David has successfully litigated a wide variety of employment claims, from discrimination, to wage and hour, to claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act. 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. 

Practices Areas

Sexual Harassment

Employment and labor

Language

English

Contact

Nichols Kaster, PLLP80 S. Eighth Sreet4600 IDS CenterMinneapolis, MN, 55402-224280 S. Eighth Sreet4600 IDS Center4600 IDS CenterMinneapolis, MN, 55402-2242

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
August 17, 2021

I am eternally grateful for meeting David and his representation. After a life of continuos abuse, David was the first person to defend me, successfully and made me feel safe throughout the entire process. As an immigrant I am so thankful for him and his work and I sincerely recommend him: he advocated for me, took care of my best interests and treated me with respect something that as a trauma survivor is of utmost importance. After working with him I feel that he finally prepares the ground for my healing and peace.

anonymous
January 11, 2021

David was phenomenal to work with. His diligence and support through a difficult process made things simple and easy to understand. His advocacy for me and my case position went second to none. I'll always be incredibly grateful for his grasp of the law, but even more importantly, his kindness during my work with him.

anonymous
October 22, 2018

Not everybody understands my disability. David took the time to understand my disability. David was a strong advocate for me when I felt deflated and defeated by the lack of choices I was facing. I knew that I could be successful on a professional test, and knew that the accommodations I sought were reasonable. When the testing entity refused my request for accommodations, I hired David. David's approach with the testing entity was helpful, reasonable and ultimately led to approval of the accommodations I had requested. David is a strong, and professional advocate who understands the need and the purpose for disability accommodations.

anonymous
July 17, 2018

Like many people, I never imagined I would be in need of the services of an employment attorney. And like many people who find themselves in that situation, I felt unsure of where to start my search for an attorney to help me navigate one of the most difficult times in my life. Thankfully, I was referred to David by a friend and I am eternally grateful for that recommendation. I truly cannot say enough good things about David and his team. When you go through a difficult experience at work it can feel like your world is shattered, making it hard to remember that attorneys typically handle multiple cases at the same time. However, during all of my communications with David, he always made me feel like a priority - taking the time to listen and understand what was important to me. He also was great about proactively communicating and ensuring that I always knew the status of my case. In addition to possessing great client relations skills, David is also a really skilled attorney. I never had a doubt that he thought about my case from every angle and I was continuously impressed by his knowledge on multiple areas of employment law. I truly could not imagine going through my experience being represented by anyone else. David is really one of the good guys. He is in this area of law because he is a believer in justice and helping people. If you are looking for a brilliant, sincere and ethical employment attorney I would strongly recommend giving David a call.

anonymous
January 12, 2018

David was professional, prompt, and provided helpful legal advice. I was looking to quickly speak with a lawyer who knows employment law. He listened to all of my questions the same day I contacted him, reviewed the information, and answered my questions the next day. I felt supported and confident about my situation after talking with David. I strongly recommend him to anyone who is seeking legal advice about an employment concern.

Kirsten
December 16, 2016

David brings impressive clarity and confidence to complicated circumstances with ease. He exhibits rich wisdom in the balance of logic and intuition. His sincere commitment and reliability are admirable. I am honored to have been represented by him and grateful for his tenacious perseverance for justice.

anonymous
October 29, 2016

David is an excellent attorney! I spoke with 6 attorneys before meeting David. All of previous were great attorneys I was absolutely pleased I selected David to represent me in my wrongful termination case. He was absolutely professional and client first the entire way. David is truly a class above the rest!!!!! We ended up settling before trial. I couldn't be more happy to have this behind me.

Anna
April 15, 2016

David took my case after being rejected by other lawyers, which allowed me to feel my career was just as important as anyone else's. After facing tough discrimination in my field, David was confident to stand up for me and push for my rights. After tough negotiations, both parties settled, admitting fault from my former employer, which is more satisfaction than I could have asked for.

Nicholas
February 15, 2016

David did an amazing job with my case, which was an employment dispute and involved aspects of complex banking rules and regulation. He was able to quickly analyze and understand subject matter that was much more complicated compared to a typical employment claim. I very much enjoyed working with him, and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Jim
December 22, 2015

I connected with David through a family member when I found myself facing a difficult employment-related situation. This was my first experience hiring a lawyer for personal reasons. Upfront, I did not know what to expect. But David took the time to carefully listen and ask probing questions; I believe he truly understood my circumstances and priorities. He then gave me an honest assessment, and laid out realistic options and a plan of action. Upon my approval, David confidently worked the plan, involving me as much as I desired in each step. His communication was direct and to the point -- there was no wasted time or effort, something I very much appreciated. He always responded promptly to my calls and e-mails, never leaving me sitting in the dark. David's connections, skill and persistence led to a very reasonable outcome in a timely fashion. I can not recommend David highly enough.

anonymous
August 17, 2021

I am eternally grateful for meeting David and his representation. After a life of continuos abuse, David was the first person to defend me, successfully and made me feel safe throughout the entire process. As an immigrant I am so thankful for him and his work and I sincerely recommend him: he advocated for me, took care of my best interests and treated me with respect something that as a trauma survivor is of utmost importance. After working with him I feel that he finally prepares the ground for my healing and peace.

anonymous
January 11, 2021

David was phenomenal to work with. His diligence and support through a difficult process made things simple and easy to understand. His advocacy for me and my case position went second to none. I'll always be incredibly grateful for his grasp of the law, but even more importantly, his kindness during my work with him.

anonymous
October 22, 2018

Not everybody understands my disability. David took the time to understand my disability. David was a strong advocate for me when I felt deflated and defeated by the lack of choices I was facing. I knew that I could be successful on a professional test, and knew that the accommodations I sought were reasonable. When the testing entity refused my request for accommodations, I hired David. David's approach with the testing entity was helpful, reasonable and ultimately led to approval of the accommodations I had requested. David is a strong, and professional advocate who understands the need and the purpose for disability accommodations.

anonymous
July 17, 2018

Like many people, I never imagined I would be in need of the services of an employment attorney. And like many people who find themselves in that situation, I felt unsure of where to start my search for an attorney to help me navigate one of the most difficult times in my life. Thankfully, I was referred to David by a friend and I am eternally grateful for that recommendation. I truly cannot say enough good things about David and his team. When you go through a difficult experience at work it can feel like your world is shattered, making it hard to remember that attorneys typically handle multiple cases at the same time. However, during all of my communications with David, he always made me feel like a priority - taking the time to listen and understand what was important to me. He also was great about proactively communicating and ensuring that I always knew the status of my case. In addition to possessing great client relations skills, David is also a really skilled attorney. I never had a doubt that he thought about my case from every angle and I was continuously impressed by his knowledge on multiple areas of employment law. I truly could not imagine going through my experience being represented by anyone else. David is really one of the good guys. He is in this area of law because he is a believer in justice and helping people. If you are looking for a brilliant, sincere and ethical employment attorney I would strongly recommend giving David a call.

anonymous
January 12, 2018

David was professional, prompt, and provided helpful legal advice. I was looking to quickly speak with a lawyer who knows employment law. He listened to all of my questions the same day I contacted him, reviewed the information, and answered my questions the next day. I felt supported and confident about my situation after talking with David. I strongly recommend him to anyone who is seeking legal advice about an employment concern.

Kirsten
December 16, 2016

David brings impressive clarity and confidence to complicated circumstances with ease. He exhibits rich wisdom in the balance of logic and intuition. His sincere commitment and reliability are admirable. I am honored to have been represented by him and grateful for his tenacious perseverance for justice.

anonymous
October 29, 2016

David is an excellent attorney! I spoke with 6 attorneys before meeting David. All of previous were great attorneys I was absolutely pleased I selected David to represent me in my wrongful termination case. He was absolutely professional and client first the entire way. David is truly a class above the rest!!!!! We ended up settling before trial. I couldn't be more happy to have this behind me.

Anna
April 15, 2016

David took my case after being rejected by other lawyers, which allowed me to feel my career was just as important as anyone else's. After facing tough discrimination in my field, David was confident to stand up for me and push for my rights. After tough negotiations, both parties settled, admitting fault from my former employer, which is more satisfaction than I could have asked for.

Nicholas
February 15, 2016

David did an amazing job with my case, which was an employment dispute and involved aspects of complex banking rules and regulation. He was able to quickly analyze and understand subject matter that was much more complicated compared to a typical employment claim. I very much enjoyed working with him, and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Jim
December 22, 2015

I connected with David through a family member when I found myself facing a difficult employment-related situation. This was my first experience hiring a lawyer for personal reasons. Upfront, I did not know what to expect. But David took the time to carefully listen and ask probing questions; I believe he truly understood my circumstances and priorities. He then gave me an honest assessment, and laid out realistic options and a plan of action. Upon my approval, David confidently worked the plan, involving me as much as I desired in each step. His communication was direct and to the point -- there was no wasted time or effort, something I very much appreciated. He always responded promptly to my calls and e-mails, never leaving me sitting in the dark. David's connections, skill and persistence led to a very reasonable outcome in a timely fashion. I can not recommend David highly enough.

anonymous
August 17, 2021

I am eternally grateful for meeting David and his representation. After a life of continuos abuse, David was the first person to defend me, successfully and made me feel safe throughout the entire process. As an immigrant I am so thankful for him and his work and I sincerely recommend him: he advocated for me, took care of my best interests and treated me with respect something that as a trauma survivor is of utmost importance. After working with him I feel that he finally prepares the ground for my healing and peace.

anonymous
January 11, 2021

David was phenomenal to work with. His diligence and support through a difficult process made things simple and easy to understand. His advocacy for me and my case position went second to none. I'll always be incredibly grateful for his grasp of the law, but even more importantly, his kindness during my work with him.

anonymous
October 22, 2018

Not everybody understands my disability. David took the time to understand my disability. David was a strong advocate for me when I felt deflated and defeated by the lack of choices I was facing. I knew that I could be successful on a professional test, and knew that the accommodations I sought were reasonable. When the testing entity refused my request for accommodations, I hired David. David's approach with the testing entity was helpful, reasonable and ultimately led to approval of the accommodations I had requested. David is a strong, and professional advocate who understands the need and the purpose for disability accommodations.

anonymous
July 17, 2018

Like many people, I never imagined I would be in need of the services of an employment attorney. And like many people who find themselves in that situation, I felt unsure of where to start my search for an attorney to help me navigate one of the most difficult times in my life. Thankfully, I was referred to David by a friend and I am eternally grateful for that recommendation. I truly cannot say enough good things about David and his team. When you go through a difficult experience at work it can feel like your world is shattered, making it hard to remember that attorneys typically handle multiple cases at the same time. However, during all of my communications with David, he always made me feel like a priority - taking the time to listen and understand what was important to me. He also was great about proactively communicating and ensuring that I always knew the status of my case. In addition to possessing great client relations skills, David is also a really skilled attorney. I never had a doubt that he thought about my case from every angle and I was continuously impressed by his knowledge on multiple areas of employment law. I truly could not imagine going through my experience being represented by anyone else. David is really one of the good guys. He is in this area of law because he is a believer in justice and helping people. If you are looking for a brilliant, sincere and ethical employment attorney I would strongly recommend giving David a call.

anonymous
January 12, 2018

David was professional, prompt, and provided helpful legal advice. I was looking to quickly speak with a lawyer who knows employment law. He listened to all of my questions the same day I contacted him, reviewed the information, and answered my questions the next day. I felt supported and confident about my situation after talking with David. I strongly recommend him to anyone who is seeking legal advice about an employment concern.

Kirsten
December 16, 2016

David brings impressive clarity and confidence to complicated circumstances with ease. He exhibits rich wisdom in the balance of logic and intuition. His sincere commitment and reliability are admirable. I am honored to have been represented by him and grateful for his tenacious perseverance for justice.

anonymous
October 29, 2016

David is an excellent attorney! I spoke with 6 attorneys before meeting David. All of previous were great attorneys I was absolutely pleased I selected David to represent me in my wrongful termination case. He was absolutely professional and client first the entire way. David is truly a class above the rest!!!!! We ended up settling before trial. I couldn't be more happy to have this behind me.

Anna
April 15, 2016

David took my case after being rejected by other lawyers, which allowed me to feel my career was just as important as anyone else's. After facing tough discrimination in my field, David was confident to stand up for me and push for my rights. After tough negotiations, both parties settled, admitting fault from my former employer, which is more satisfaction than I could have asked for.

Nicholas
February 15, 2016

David did an amazing job with my case, which was an employment dispute and involved aspects of complex banking rules and regulation. He was able to quickly analyze and understand subject matter that was much more complicated compared to a typical employment claim. I very much enjoyed working with him, and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Jim
December 22, 2015

I connected with David through a family member when I found myself facing a difficult employment-related situation. This was my first experience hiring a lawyer for personal reasons. Upfront, I did not know what to expect. But David took the time to carefully listen and ask probing questions; I believe he truly understood my circumstances and priorities. He then gave me an honest assessment, and laid out realistic options and a plan of action. Upon my approval, David confidently worked the plan, involving me as much as I desired in each step. His communication was direct and to the point -- there was no wasted time or effort, something I very much appreciated. He always responded promptly to my calls and e-mails, never leaving me sitting in the dark. David's connections, skill and persistence led to a very reasonable outcome in a timely fashion. I can not recommend David highly enough.