team-member

Gerald Laurie

Saint Louis Park, MN

Licensed for 54 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Litigation

Language

English

About

Jerry was a founding member of Laurie & Laurie P.A. in 2001.  Coming from a very broad and general legal background, his practice now centers on employment and commericial litigation.  He is a Top 40 Employment Super Lawyer, as published by Minnesota Law and Politics.  A Civil Trial Specialist certified by the Civil Litigation Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association, he has had extensive trial experience since being admitted to the Minnesota Bar in 1967.  He was selected as a Leading Minnesota Attorney in Alternative Dispute Resolution for employment law, commercial litigation, and personal injury.  Jerry has also been recognized as a Super Lawyer by Minnesota Law and Politics magazine for many years.  Jerry has the highest rating, AV, by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. As a Special Assistant Attorney General, he litigated state tax cases in 1968 and 1969.  Since then he has tried cases in a variety of areas, including contracts, securities, trade secrets, non-compete agreements, patent and trademark, criminal, dealer termination, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination. Jerry has tried many complex employment and commercial cases, and has argued numerous cases before the Minnesota Supreme Court.  Some of the cases he handled have been written about in local and national legal periodicals.  An author of numerous legal articles, he also lectured widely at legal education seminars to lawyers.  Trade secret litigation, legal malpractice, sexual harassment, non-compete agreements, and whistleblowing are some of the subjects of these articles and lectures.

Practices Areas

Litigation

Employment and labor

Language

English

Contact

Laurie & Laurie P.A.5901 Cedar Lake Road S.Saint Louis Park, MN, 554165901 Cedar Lake Road S.Saint Louis Park, MN, 55416

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Theresa
February 15, 2019

I needed to find a new lawyer for my disability discrimination case. I have called and emailed over 20 lawyers and only heard back from five, Jerry being one of them. he was the only one to actually give me another route to take and tell me who I need to talk to first, in order to get my case going again. Others just said not a case they want because there's not enough money in it for them. Sad part, not even my lawyer I had the first time would give me this information that Jerry gave me. Jerry truly cares more about getting Justice than money. he has been in this business for 50 years and has enough money, lol. He is a absolute true caring human being, which now of days is a rarity, a rare breed. if Jerry can't help you out that in with your case he will give you the information you need or steer you in the direction that you need to go. If I ever have a issue or another problem with somebody or a company I will always go to Jerry first. He is in my contacts & will be the only lawyer that I will talk to because I know he will give me the right information. I've never been more impressed with an attorney or lawyer. Thank you so much Jerry, I will be making that phone call today and hopefully get this rolling again!

Roger
May 9, 2017

Jerry, listened and gave counsel to several critical legal areas. He charged nothing, and in fact, directed me to a no fee site. Excellent attorney, will use him on employment or any other litigation.

anonymous
November 5, 2015

He has given me advise on how to proceed. As soon as I hear back from WN as to why I was terminated I will be following up with him as directed by the MN Dept. of Human Rights.

Jack
September 9, 2015

Our company sought Mr. Laurie's help in dealing with a very sensitive employment issue. We followed his direction and resolved our issue to the satisfaction of all parties concerned.

anonymous
August 31, 2015

I retained Gerald Laurie twice on employment law matters involving settlement agreements with former employees. In both cases he was able to give wonderful advice on not only the law but on appropriate negotiations and settlement language. He was responsive and completed the work promptly. I would highly recommend him to others.

Jacob Wangberg
February 12, 2017

He did just an awful job of understanding my case. I did not feel confident ever throughout the process that I had a chance. No detail or specifics were a concern as he just wanted to get my hearing over with. I know nothing of law and yet I found myself shaking my head in embarrassment multiple times during the litigation. When I asked questions regarding the hearing, his responses were vague answers that were not helpful. I feel I would have done better on my own and I mean that.

Theresa
February 15, 2019

I needed to find a new lawyer for my disability discrimination case. I have called and emailed over 20 lawyers and only heard back from five, Jerry being one of them. he was the only one to actually give me another route to take and tell me who I need to talk to first, in order to get my case going again. Others just said not a case they want because there's not enough money in it for them. Sad part, not even my lawyer I had the first time would give me this information that Jerry gave me. Jerry truly cares more about getting Justice than money. he has been in this business for 50 years and has enough money, lol. He is a absolute true caring human being, which now of days is a rarity, a rare breed. if Jerry can't help you out that in with your case he will give you the information you need or steer you in the direction that you need to go. If I ever have a issue or another problem with somebody or a company I will always go to Jerry first. He is in my contacts & will be the only lawyer that I will talk to because I know he will give me the right information. I've never been more impressed with an attorney or lawyer. Thank you so much Jerry, I will be making that phone call today and hopefully get this rolling again!

Roger
May 9, 2017

Jerry, listened and gave counsel to several critical legal areas. He charged nothing, and in fact, directed me to a no fee site. Excellent attorney, will use him on employment or any other litigation.

anonymous
November 5, 2015

He has given me advise on how to proceed. As soon as I hear back from WN as to why I was terminated I will be following up with him as directed by the MN Dept. of Human Rights.

Jack
September 9, 2015

Our company sought Mr. Laurie's help in dealing with a very sensitive employment issue. We followed his direction and resolved our issue to the satisfaction of all parties concerned.

anonymous
August 31, 2015

I retained Gerald Laurie twice on employment law matters involving settlement agreements with former employees. In both cases he was able to give wonderful advice on not only the law but on appropriate negotiations and settlement language. He was responsive and completed the work promptly. I would highly recommend him to others.

Jacob Wangberg
February 12, 2017

He did just an awful job of understanding my case. I did not feel confident ever throughout the process that I had a chance. No detail or specifics were a concern as he just wanted to get my hearing over with. I know nothing of law and yet I found myself shaking my head in embarrassment multiple times during the litigation. When I asked questions regarding the hearing, his responses were vague answers that were not helpful. I feel I would have done better on my own and I mean that.

Theresa
February 15, 2019

I needed to find a new lawyer for my disability discrimination case. I have called and emailed over 20 lawyers and only heard back from five, Jerry being one of them. he was the only one to actually give me another route to take and tell me who I need to talk to first, in order to get my case going again. Others just said not a case they want because there's not enough money in it for them. Sad part, not even my lawyer I had the first time would give me this information that Jerry gave me. Jerry truly cares more about getting Justice than money. he has been in this business for 50 years and has enough money, lol. He is a absolute true caring human being, which now of days is a rarity, a rare breed. if Jerry can't help you out that in with your case he will give you the information you need or steer you in the direction that you need to go. If I ever have a issue or another problem with somebody or a company I will always go to Jerry first. He is in my contacts & will be the only lawyer that I will talk to because I know he will give me the right information. I've never been more impressed with an attorney or lawyer. Thank you so much Jerry, I will be making that phone call today and hopefully get this rolling again!

Roger
May 9, 2017

Jerry, listened and gave counsel to several critical legal areas. He charged nothing, and in fact, directed me to a no fee site. Excellent attorney, will use him on employment or any other litigation.

anonymous
November 5, 2015

He has given me advise on how to proceed. As soon as I hear back from WN as to why I was terminated I will be following up with him as directed by the MN Dept. of Human Rights.

Jack
September 9, 2015

Our company sought Mr. Laurie's help in dealing with a very sensitive employment issue. We followed his direction and resolved our issue to the satisfaction of all parties concerned.

anonymous
August 31, 2015

I retained Gerald Laurie twice on employment law matters involving settlement agreements with former employees. In both cases he was able to give wonderful advice on not only the law but on appropriate negotiations and settlement language. He was responsive and completed the work promptly. I would highly recommend him to others.

Jacob Wangberg
February 12, 2017

He did just an awful job of understanding my case. I did not feel confident ever throughout the process that I had a chance. No detail or specifics were a concern as he just wanted to get my hearing over with. I know nothing of law and yet I found myself shaking my head in embarrassment multiple times during the litigation. When I asked questions regarding the hearing, his responses were vague answers that were not helpful. I feel I would have done better on my own and I mean that.