Selected by America's Top 100 Attorneys as a Lifetime Achievement Receiptement. Michael McMinn is the owner and managing attorney of The McMinn Employment Law Firm. Michael is an experienced labor and employment litigation attorney with over 15 years of litigation experience. Michael has devoted his entire practice to the area of employment law including litigation of wrongful termination claims; Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") violations; all forms of employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA") on the basis of race, sexual harassment, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, and retaliation.
Michael McMinn has gained significant trial and litigation experience, working with a national, well-known insurance carrier. He has tried numerous cases to verdict in the State and Federal Court. Within his scope of practice, Michael has litigated claims in a variety of courts, in the State of New York and Connecticut, and both State and Federal. Michal has also frequently litigates in agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO); the Connecticut Department of Labor; and both the federal and state courts.
Michael graduated at the top of his class, cum laude from Southern Connecticut State University in 2001, and also finished in the top 10% of his class from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2004. Michael is licensed to practice law in the State of Connecticut and New York, the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut; the District Court for the Southern District of New York; and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Michael has achieved the Client’s Choice Award for 2018 by Avvo, as well as a rating of “Top Attorney.” He has been acknowledged as “Lead Counsel Rated” in Labor and Employment Law and "10 Best" Labor and Employment Law Firm Award for Client Satisfaction in 2019 by the American Institute of Legal Counsel. Michael is also a member of the Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association and the Fairfield County Bar Association, Employment Committee.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2012 | 03/06/2022 |
CT | Active | 2004 | 05/16/2022 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Lead Counsel Verification in Labor and Employment | Lead Counsel | 2021 |
Best Lawyer | Expertise | 2021 |
Elite Lawyer | Elite Lawyers of America | 2021 |
10 Best | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2021 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2020 |
10 Best | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2020 |
Member | America's Top 100 Attorneys | 2019 |
10 Best | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2019 |
Leading Employment and Labor Attorney of the Year, Connecticut | Acquisition International | 2019 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2019 |
Rated Attorney | Lead Counsel | 2018 |
Superior Classroom Performance - Torts | Quinnipiac University School of Law | 2001 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | The McMinn Employment Law Firm, LLC | 2019 - Present |
Attorney | Axelrod & Associates, LLC | 2014 - 2019 |
Attorney | Keidel, Weldon & Cunningham, LLP | 2013 - 2014 |
Attorney | Law Office of Loccisano, Turret & Rosenbaum | 2011 - 2013 |
Attorney | Law Offices of Frank N. Peluso, P.C. | 2007 - 2012 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Fairfield County Bar Association, Employment Law Committee | Member | 2018 - Present |
Second Circuit Court of Appeals | Attorney | 2015 - Present |
United States District Court for the District of Connecticut | Attorney | 2006 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The McMinn Employment Law Blog | MAKE SURE YOUR EMPLOYER IS NOT USING COVID-19 TO DISCRIMINATE | 2020 |
The McMinn Employment Law blog | Terminating At-Will Employment for All the Wrong Reasons | 2019 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Quinnipiac University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
Southern Connecticut State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2001 |
Case name | Outcome |
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2020 Age Discrimination and Hostile Work Environment | Favorable Settlement for my client |
2020 Age Discrimination and Hostile Work Environment | Favorable Settlement for my client |
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace | Favorable Settlement for my client |
Whistleblower Claim under C.G.S. 31-51q | Favorable Settlement for my client |
2019 ADA Failure to Accommodate Claim | Settlement in favor of my client |
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Cody Guarnieri, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 1, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Michael is a highly zealous advocate and is well-respected within the legal community. I would confidently entrust my clients who have labor issues to Michael. I highly recommend his services.
E Cerritelli, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 2, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Attorney McMinn and I had an employment discrimination case. I represented the plaintiff in a criminal matter and Attorney McMinn had her in the employment discrimination matter. He obtained an excellent result for the client, and I was impressed with the quality of his legal work. I would recommend him without hesitation.
Michael Vernile, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 12, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have known Attorney McMinn since law school and we have been on opposing sides on several occasions. He has shown himself to be knowledgeable and scrupulous. He is a worthy adversary and commands respect among members of the bar.
Mark Carta, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 11, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this Michael. He ably represent an employee in a contentious severance negotiations and achieved an excellent result for his employee.
Robert Sciglimpaglia, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 10, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mike and I were opposing counsel on a case a while back. I was impressed with his ability to represent his clients zealously, while at the same time displaying professional courtesy and remaining reasonable so that we could resolve the matter.
Lee Harrington, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 9, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I gladly endorse Michael. We worked on somewhat opposite sides of a bankruptcy matter and Michael struck the perfect balance of zealous advocacy and professional courtesy that is the hallmark of a fine lawyer. I hope we can work together sometime down the road.
Lyman Bradford, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 6, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Michael since 2001 when we met in law school. He's a solid guy and is an excellent employment law attorney. I highly recommend him.
E Cerritelli, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 2, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Attorney McMinn and I had an employment discrimination case. I represented the plaintiff in a criminal matter and Attorney McMinn had her in the employment discrimination matter. He obtained an excellent result for the client, and I was impressed with the quality of his legal work. I would recommend him without hesitation.
Cody Guarnieri, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 1, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Michael is a highly zealous advocate and is well-respected within the legal community. I would confidently entrust my clients who have labor issues to Michael. I highly recommend his services.
Frank Bartlett, Employment and labor Attorney on Sep 25, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mike is an excellent attorney. His attention to detail and compassion when dealing with clients is unmatched.
Mark Healey, Employment and labor Attorney on Sep 19, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a wonderful lawyer and an even better person. All of the clients that I've referred to him have raved about his legal ability and his compassion and caring about their cases.Can't recommend him highly enough!
Leon Cameron, Personal injury Attorney on May 29, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Michael is fantastic, he knows the Connecticut Practice Book like the back of his hand, I cannot say enough about him.
David Migliore, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 27, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney McMinn is a outstanding attorney. He is intelligent, passionate, and represents his clients zealously. He has a wealth of employment law experience and I refer every Connecticut client with employment-related issues I have to Attorney McMinn, and he has represented them with great results.
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