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Beth Edith Bertelson
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Biography
Beth E. Bertelson is the founder of Bertelson Law Offices, P.A., located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Focusing her practice on labor and employment law, she represents employees in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and throughout Minnesota in litigation and pre-litigation negotiations in matters involving severance, employment and noncompete agreements, and related issues. Certified as a specialist in labor and employment law by the Minnesota State Bar Association, Ms. Bertelson also mediates employment disputes and has been designated as a "qualified neutral" under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice for the District Courts. She also assists clients in a variety of employment law issues, including auditing company policies and procedures for legal compliance, discrimination and harassment training, and job coaching.
A 1984 graduate of St. Olaf College, where she received a Bachelor of Arts, Ms. Bertelson then attended William Mitchell College of Law and was awarded her Juris Doctor in 1987. Admitted to practice in Minnesota, she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. Highly regarded by her peers, Ms. Bertelson has received a 10.0 "Superb" rating from Avvo.
Ms. Bertelson stays abreast of current developments in her field through her active participation in the Minnesota State and Hennepin County bar associations, the National Employment Lawyers Association and Minnesota Women Lawyers. She has written several articles on employment matters and is frequently asked to speak before groups of fellow professionals. Active in her community, Ms. Bertelson has served on the boards of Youthworks and the Linden Hills Neighborhood Council, and has provided pro bono services to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
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Licensed in Minnesota for 38 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1987
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Location
Bertelson Law Office
333 Washington Ave N, Suite #402, Minneapolis, MN, 55401
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Beth Edith Bertelson's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Great Employment Lawyer!
Beth Bertelson was incredibly helpful in navigating a difficult severance experience following my layoff due to restructuring. She is well versed in employment law, and negotiated my severance package to a reasonable settlement with my employer. It was clear that her negotiation on my behalf was both...
Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Wrongful termination claim
Beth and her associate were very supportive and helpful. Beth is knowledgeable of the law and was a strong advocate for me in my wrongful termination claim. Beth was patient in explaining things to me. I found her legal experience invaluable in helping me and I am very pleased with the outcome.
Posted by Brenda | August 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great attorney and down to earth common sense legal expertise
Beth and her firm provided excellent support during my employment situation with my previous employer. She inquired as to the situation, requested summary information and provided a variety of options. She was strategic in her guidance and the situation was successfully resolved.
Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent employment and labor attorney
Beth is an excellent attorney. She is brilliant and extremely knowledgeable in the areas in which she practices. Beth worked on my behalf to resolve a decades long issue and obtained a very satisfactory outcome. Beth is strategic, effective and compassionate. She understood my situation perfectly and...
Posted by Lisa | January 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Professional & Personable...
Professional and personable. Bertleson Law expeditiously helped me find resolution and my experience from start to finish was better than I could have expected. I highly recommend Beth and Andrea!
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Beth for 25 years. She is the first attorney I call when I have a question related to employment law. She obtains great results for her clients. She is also my first recommendation for clients seeking an attorney for employment law help."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News
2022
2022: Silver Best Employment Lawyer, Star Tribune, Minnesota's Best
2022
Best Lawyer, Minnesota Monthly
2022
Top 50 Women Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2022
Attorney Recognition, Super Lawyers
2022
Best Law Firms, U.S. News
2022
Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News
2022
The POWER 30, Minnesota Lawyer
2021
2021: Silver Best Employment Lawyer, Star Tribune, Minnesota's Best
2021
Best Law Firms, U.S. News
2020
Attorney Recognition, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2020
Top 50 Women Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2020
Best Lawyer, Minnesota Monthly
2020
Best Lawyers, U.S. News
2019
Top 50 Women Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyer, Minnesota Monthly
2019
Best Lawyers, U.S. News
2019
Attorney Recognition, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Attorney Recognition, Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyers, U.S. News
2018
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyer, Minnesota Monthly
2018
Top 50 Women Lawyers, Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2017
America's Top 100 Attorney, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2017
Board Certified Specialist Labor Employment, MSBA
2017
Best Lawyer, Minnesota Monthly
2017
Qualified Neutral under Rule 114, Minnesota
2017
Best Lawyers, U.S. News
2016
Best Lawyer, Minnesota Monthly
2016
Karla Wahl Advocacy Award, MN NELA
2016
Best Attorney Lifetime Charter Member, Best Attorney
2016
Lifetime Achievement, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2016
Best Lawyers, U.S. News
2016
Attorney Recognition, Super Lawyers
2015
North Star Lawyer Program, MSBA
2015
Attorney Recognition, Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyer, Minnesota Monthly
2014
Attorney Recognition, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 50 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2013
Attorney Recognition, Super Lawyers
2012
Attorney Recognition, Super Lawyers
2011
Board Certified Specialist Labor Employment, MSBA
2011
Attorney Recognition, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2010
Attorney Recognition, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2009
Attorney Recognition, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2008
Attorney Recognition, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Mpls St. Paul Magazine
2004
Superlawyer, Mpls. St. Paul Magazine
2003
Superlawyer, Mpls St. Paul Magazine
2002
Superlawyer, Mpls. St. Paul Magazine
2001
Superlawyer, Mpls. St. Paul Magazine
N/A
Certified Mediator, Certified Mediator
Work Experience
1991 - 2020
Owner, Bertelson Law Offices, P.A.
Associations
2015 - Present
ELA/UMMember
2011 - Present
Federal Pro Se ProjectVolunteer
1991 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - 2016
National Employment Lawyers Association (Minnesota chapter)Board Member
2007 - 2010
MSBA, Employment Law SectionBoard Member
1994 - 1997
National Employment Lawyers Association, Minnesota ChapterVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
Peterson v. Seagate US LLC, 534 F. Supp.2d 996 (Minn. Dst. Ct. 2008
— Peterson, et. al. v. Seagate US LLC, et. al., Civil No. 07-2502,
— Peterson, et. al. v. Seagate US LLC, et. al., Civil No. 07-2502,
Education
1987
William Mitchell College of Law
J.D.
1984
Saint Olaf College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
monthly meeting
ADA in Real Time II
2016
Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute
Cutting Edge ADEA Litigation Issues
2016
Monthly meeting
ADA in Real Time I
2016
8th Circuit Conference
Avoiding, Defending, and Turning the Tables on Common Employer Counterclaims,
2016
8th Annual Forum on Defending and Managing Employment Discrimination Litigation in Chicago, IL.
Views from the Plaintiffs’ Bar: Adapting Your Strategies to New and Innovative Techniques and Tactics
2015
monthly meeting
Pregnancy Discrimination: Life After Young v. UPS
2015
Investigator Training
Pregnancy Leave and Accomodation
2014
upper Midwest Employment Institute
Catching Up on Workplace Law Developments that are Breaking New Ground
2014
Monthly meeting
discoverability of Plaintiff's medical records, social media, unemployment and tax records
2013
Monthly meeting
Federal Pro Se Project
2013
Investigator Training
Retaliation Update
2012
National Employment Lawyers Association - 8th Circuit Conference
Employment law
2012
Age Discrimination in Employment
Challenging Releases-OWBPA complexities
2011
Upper Midwest Employment Seminar
Cutting-Edge and Re-Emerging Disparate Impact Issues
Publications
2015
WorkPlace News
Resign or be fired?/Unemployment and Severance
2012
Workplace News
Workplace Bullying
2012
Workplace News
Controversial Employment Practices
2007
Workplace News
Restrictive Covenants
2006
Workplace News
"Just Cause" in Arbitration
Languages
English