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Lawrence Schaefer

Minneapolis, MN

Licensed for 33 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Employment & Labor

Language

English

About

“My clients inspire me every day. It’s a privilege to help victims of illegal workplace conduct move past this trauma and have their dignity and self-worth restored, while holding the offending employer accountable.”-Lawrence P. Schaefer As one of the most recognized plaintiff’s lawyers nationwide, Larry Schaefer has earned the respect of judges and other lawyers for his thorough and aggressive client advocacy in negotiation and litigation. He concentrates his practice representing people who are injured through employment discrimination practices. Larry serves as the firm’s CEO and head of litigation. Over the course of his twenty-five year career, Larry has taken on some of the largest and most powerful companies in the country, helping tens of thousands of people recover damages suffered as a result of illegal corporate conduct. Larry has a strong focus delivering services to physicians and mental health professionals, and has represented hundreds of medical professionals. He chose this field of practice to give a voice to victims of workplace misconduct and tirelessly pursues claims for his clients to recover full damages as a result of illegal conduct. Larry has earned a reputation as a lawyer who assists clients in every way possible to best recover from the effects of illegal workplace conduct. He has represented numerous executives in severance negotiations and litigation. He was lead counsel in a case establishing the “just cause” standard for termination in Minnesota on behalf of a former Cargill Vice President, securing a judgment of more than $500,000 and establishing the legal principal that just cause is not present unless there is some form of misconduct. Read Larry's most recent blog, "Terminating Employees for Off-the-clock Activities or Political Beliefs”  as well as his other blogs here. Larry frequently lecturers to lawyers at continuing legal education conferences. Larry spoke to attorneys preparing to take the Board Certification test for employment law on September 18, 2017. Larry will be presenting "Common-Law Employment Contract and Tort Claims" at the 2017 Minnesota CLE Center in St. Paul, MN.

Practices Areas

Sexual Harassment

Employment and labor

Wrongful termination

Language

English

Contact

Schaefer Halleen LLC412 S 4th St Ste 1050Minneapolis, MN, 55415-1431412 S 4th St Ste 1050Minneapolis, MN, 55415-1431

Office: N/A

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Reviews

anonymous
September 9, 2017

I was terminated from a large fortune 100 financial services company at age 59. I was in sales and had been employed by this company and predecessors for 26 years. I had built a large and profitable book of business over my tenure however my termination was due to my inability to meet new business sales goals which had been dramatically increased shortly before the termination. Despite fierce opposition from their deep legal department, we were able to negotiate a very favorable settlement for my case. I felt very comfortable and confident in Larry Schaefer"s knowledge, interest and hard work on my behalf. I gave him a large amount of information and Larry studied it all and completely understood all the facts surrounding my case. Larry has had much experience representing age discrimination clients against other fortune 500 companies and this background made me very comfortable in accepting Larry"s guidance and strategy. I would highly recommend Larry for to anyone in a similar situation that I was in.

anonymous
September 8, 2017

I'm thankful I met Larry when I found myself in a difficult employment situation. During my engagement with Larry, he demonstrated a deep understanding of employment law, he helped me think through my options and ultimately acted as my advocate as he negotiated a successful outcome. Larry is the consummate professional with the right balance of humanity and strategic-thinking that sets him apart from other lawyers. He is definitely someone you want on your side of the table if you find yourself needing an experienced employment lawyer!

MJ
September 6, 2017

I greatly appreciated Larry's approach. He told me what I needed to hear in understandable terms so I could make the best decision for me. He answered every question I had, and he did it quickly, which I greatly appreciate. And his team was professional and kind.

Anne
September 5, 2017

Larry is an incredible lawyer. I hired him for severance review and negotiation. Not only was he an absolute expert in employment law, but he walked me through step by step on how the process works, what my rights were and served as my friend and advisor from start to finish. I highly recommend Larry and his team, he is the best in the business.

anonymous
September 9, 2017

I was terminated from a large fortune 100 financial services company at age 59. I was in sales and had been employed by this company and predecessors for 26 years. I had built a large and profitable book of business over my tenure however my termination was due to my inability to meet new business sales goals which had been dramatically increased shortly before the termination. Despite fierce opposition from their deep legal department, we were able to negotiate a very favorable settlement for my case. I felt very comfortable and confident in Larry Schaefer"s knowledge, interest and hard work on my behalf. I gave him a large amount of information and Larry studied it all and completely understood all the facts surrounding my case. Larry has had much experience representing age discrimination clients against other fortune 500 companies and this background made me very comfortable in accepting Larry"s guidance and strategy. I would highly recommend Larry for to anyone in a similar situation that I was in.

anonymous
September 8, 2017

I'm thankful I met Larry when I found myself in a difficult employment situation. During my engagement with Larry, he demonstrated a deep understanding of employment law, he helped me think through my options and ultimately acted as my advocate as he negotiated a successful outcome. Larry is the consummate professional with the right balance of humanity and strategic-thinking that sets him apart from other lawyers. He is definitely someone you want on your side of the table if you find yourself needing an experienced employment lawyer!

MJ
September 6, 2017

I greatly appreciated Larry's approach. He told me what I needed to hear in understandable terms so I could make the best decision for me. He answered every question I had, and he did it quickly, which I greatly appreciate. And his team was professional and kind.

Anne
September 5, 2017

Larry is an incredible lawyer. I hired him for severance review and negotiation. Not only was he an absolute expert in employment law, but he walked me through step by step on how the process works, what my rights were and served as my friend and advisor from start to finish. I highly recommend Larry and his team, he is the best in the business.

anonymous
September 9, 2017

I was terminated from a large fortune 100 financial services company at age 59. I was in sales and had been employed by this company and predecessors for 26 years. I had built a large and profitable book of business over my tenure however my termination was due to my inability to meet new business sales goals which had been dramatically increased shortly before the termination. Despite fierce opposition from their deep legal department, we were able to negotiate a very favorable settlement for my case. I felt very comfortable and confident in Larry Schaefer"s knowledge, interest and hard work on my behalf. I gave him a large amount of information and Larry studied it all and completely understood all the facts surrounding my case. Larry has had much experience representing age discrimination clients against other fortune 500 companies and this background made me very comfortable in accepting Larry"s guidance and strategy. I would highly recommend Larry for to anyone in a similar situation that I was in.

anonymous
September 8, 2017

I'm thankful I met Larry when I found myself in a difficult employment situation. During my engagement with Larry, he demonstrated a deep understanding of employment law, he helped me think through my options and ultimately acted as my advocate as he negotiated a successful outcome. Larry is the consummate professional with the right balance of humanity and strategic-thinking that sets him apart from other lawyers. He is definitely someone you want on your side of the table if you find yourself needing an experienced employment lawyer!

MJ
September 6, 2017

I greatly appreciated Larry's approach. He told me what I needed to hear in understandable terms so I could make the best decision for me. He answered every question I had, and he did it quickly, which I greatly appreciate. And his team was professional and kind.

Anne
September 5, 2017

Larry is an incredible lawyer. I hired him for severance review and negotiation. Not only was he an absolute expert in employment law, but he walked me through step by step on how the process works, what my rights were and served as my friend and advisor from start to finish. I highly recommend Larry and his team, he is the best in the business.