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I represent employers and executive and professional employees in labor and employment law matters. My goal is to keep you and your company out of legal conflict by preventing it from happening or, when possible, resolving issues before they expand into war. If you are already at war or appear to be heading that way, I am experienced in litigation, mediation, arbitration, administrative and investigative proceedings.
Practice areas
- Employment and labor: 60%
29 years
- Litigation: 25%
29 years
- Business: 10%
29 years
- Debt collection: 5%
10 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MN | Authorized to practice | 1988 | 04/04/2017 |
| TX | Inactive | 1988 | 03/29/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Legal answers | 7 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
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| Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Labor & Employment Law Certification | Minnesota State Bar Association | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro Bono Service Award | Central Minnesota Legal Services | 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certificate of Recognition | State of Minnesota | 2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Young Lawyer of the Year Nominee | Galveston County Young Lawyers | 1990 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Student Award of Merit | William Mitchell College of Law | 1988 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| Partner | Smith, Paulson, O'Donnell & Associates, PLC | 1999 - Present |
| Partner | Granath & O'Donnell, PA | 1994 - 1999 |
| Associate | McLeod Alexander Powel & Apffel, PC | 1988 - 1994 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Society for Human Resource Management | Legislative Director | 2014 - Present |
| 10th Judicial District Equal Justice Committee | Committee Member | 2009 - Present |
| Central Minnesota Legal Services Board | Director | 2004 - Present |
| Minnesota State Bar Association | Member | 1994 - Present |
| Minnesota State Bar Association, 18th District Bar Association | Member | 1994 - Present |
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| DNS Sales, Inc. v. Hamond, Minnesota Dist. Court, Wright County | Prevailed for client to defeat former employer's attempted Temporary Restraining Order; case settled with modifications to allow Client to obtain suitable employment. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Follett v. Cleaning Crew, Minnesota Dist. Court, Carlton County | Defeated by Summary Judgment Plaintiff's claim to being employee of Client, and prevailed against Plaintiff's Motion to Compel discovery, winning attorney's fee award for Client. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Temroc Metals, Inc and United Auto Workers, NLRB, 18th Dist., Minnesota | Removal of Local Steward; drop in ULP filings against client from numerous to few. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Mitchell College of Law | Law | Juris Doctor | 1988 |
| St Cloud State University | Mass Communication & Social Science | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1981 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| SHRM North Star Chapter Meeting | Changes and More Changes: New Laws; Different Directions | 2015 |
| Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry | Unemployment Compensation: Being Ready for Claims Before, During and After They Arise | 2012 |
Reviews
(11) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(6)
Michael Patera, Business Attorney
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Pat has a remarkable knowledge of the law. He provides efficient and effective representation to every client.
Rhonda Magnussen, Family Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. He works hard and provides smart, sound counsel.
Cost
RATES
- Hourly Rates $310/hour
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Credit card
Contact
Smith Paulson O'Donnell & Erickson, PLC
201 W 7th Street
Monticello, MN, 55362
Office (763) 295-2107
Office (888) 395-2107
Fax (763) 295-5165
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