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Michael Christopher McMinn

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  • Bridgeport, CT
  • Licensed for 14 years
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Michael Christopher McMinn
Michael Christopher McMinn
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About Michael

Wrongfully fired? Harassed at work? Call an aggressive employment attorney for a FREE consultation.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practice areas

Employment and laborSexual harassmentWrongful terminationDiscrimination
  1. Discrimination: 30%

  2. Wrongful termination: 30%

  3. Sexual harassment: 20%

  4. Employment and labor: 20%

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

1000 Lafayette Blvd. Suite 1100
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The McMinn Employment Law Firm, LLC

1000 Lafayette Blvd. Suite 1100
Bridgeport, CT, 06604

Office (203) 683-6007

https://www.mcminnemploymentlaw.com

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYCurrently registered 201207/11/2019
CTActive200409/17/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
MemberAmerica's Top 100 Attorneys2019
10 BestAmerican Institute of Legal Counsel2019
Rated AttorneyLead Counsel2018
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerThe McMinn Employment Law Firm, LLC2019 - Present
AttorneyAxelrod & Associates, LLC2014 - 2019
AttorneyKeidel, Weldon & Cunningham, LLP2013 - 2014
AttorneyLaw Office of Loccisano, Turret & Rosenbaum2011 - 2013
AttorneyLaw Offices of Frank N. Peluso, P.C.2007 - 2012
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Connecticut Employment Lawyers AssociationMember2018 - Present
Fairfield County Bar Association, Employment Law CommitteeMember2018 - Present
Second Circuit Court of AppealsAttorney2015 - Present
United States District Court for the District of ConnecticutAttorney2006 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
McMinn Employment Law blogTerminating At-Will Employment for All the Wrong Reasons2019
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Quinnipiac University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2004
Southern Connecticut State UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science2001
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
2019 ADA Failure to Accommodate ClaimSettlement in favor of my client
2019 Title VII Race ClaimSuccessful settlement for my client.
Claim under the Americans with Disabilities ActSuccessful settlement for my client.
Retaliation Claim, pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. 31-51qSuccessful result for my client.
Title VII Sexual Harassment Case (2019)Successful settlement for my client.
Migdalia Bonilla v. Bobby BonillaSuccessful result for my client

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Review Michael McMinn

Beyond Compassionate

Posted by Shannon OThu Sep 13 2018

Attorney McMinn went above and beyond both with his knowledge and kindness. My case was very complex because I had more than one boss making me uncomfortable about my race and ethnicity in the workplace. My outcome was very fair and he faught hard for that. Any type of settlement reached, despite " we are not admitting fault" being written in the other attorneys " Gag order" admits fault in my eyes. Attorney McMinn was ready for the long haul of federal court, I was not. He wanted to stand by my side and see this through. Let me not forget Karen, she is absolutely amazing. She kept me up to speed if Attorney McMinn was unavailable. When she saw I was anxious about the CHRO meetings, she talked me through the anxiety. I literally felt I was in the best hands possible. I fully recommend Attorney McMinn.
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Dedicated, Passionate and Honest

Posted by DennisWed Apr 17 2019

From the moment I met Michael, he listened intently to my issue and gave honest feedback and told me what to expect. He didn't press me to make a decision he laid out all my options and explained what the probable outcome of each would be. He responds to emails very quickly and if the issue is pressing he will respond after hours. I never felt like I was in the dark with my case and I feel confident that Michael was the best choice for my situation. It was the best decision I could have made regarding compensation for my issue. I would highly recommend him to anyone that encounters unfair treatment in the workplace.
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Cody Guarnieri, Criminal defense 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, Criminal defense 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, Workers compensation 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, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 11, 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, Chapter 7 bankruptcy 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, Litigation Attorney on Oct 7, 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, Criminal defense 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, Criminal defense 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, Car accident 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, Personal injury 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, Real estate 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, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 28, 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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