Donald Harold Nichols

Donald Harold Nichols

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Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 54 years

Litigation Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Litigation, Class Action, Employment & Labor ... +2 more

80 South Eighth Street, Minneapolis, MN

About Donald

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Class Action 20%

Class actions and collective actions are procedures that allow many people to join together to bring legal claims in one case. These procedures are commonly used to combat illegal activities that have caused similar problems for a large number of people. For example, a class action or collective action lawsuit may start with an employer failing to pay overtime to all employees on a particular shift.

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Discrimination 20%

Generally, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against you, with respect to terms of employment, because you belong to a “protected class,” or because of certain choices you have made which are protected by law. Under the federal law, employers cannot discriminate against you because of your race/color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability. Gender discrimination includes pregnancy discrimination.

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Employment and Labor 20%

The basic rule of employment law in the United States is that employment is considered to be “at-will” unless otherwise agreed upon by contract. Before signing employment contracts, you should first consult with an employment lawyer if at all possible. Employment at-will generally means that both the employer and the employee have the right to terminate the employment agreement at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.

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Sexual Harassment 20%

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination. It may include conduct such as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or verbal or physical harassment that is sexual in nature or because of your gender. Both men and women are protected from sexual harassment, and the conduct does not have to be motivated by sexual desires in order to qualify. Employees may even suffer sexual harassment from members of their own sex.

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 17 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2008

Resigned Membership

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 54 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1971

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Nichols Kaster, PLLP

80 South Eighth Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55402

Law Offices of Donald Harold Nichols

4600 Ids Center, 80 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55402

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Donald Harold Nichols's Reviews

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Posted by Zacarias Gianni Esparza | May 11, 2025 | Civil Rights

too good to talk with a victim of discrimination

i tried to reach out to this attorney regarding loop holes in the ADA which he claims to practice in however he refused to speak with me

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Donald Harold Nichols's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicole Kettwick

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Family member

"Don is my dad and has been a pioneer in every field of law he has explored. Nepotism aside, my dad is one of the best lawyers in the country. He is an author of a series of books on DWIs that are still used and relevant today. As a child I met many people who told me that my dad changed his/her life. He is a hard worker and believes in what he does. His work has made this country and Minnesota a better place. I am proud to "name drop" my father's name as I begin my legal career."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2006

Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers, Super Lawyer

2005

Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers, Super Lawyer

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2004

Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers, Super Lawyer

2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2003

Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers, Super Lawyer

2003

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

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The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

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Who’s Who in Employment Law, Minnesota Law and Politics

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Certified Trial Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association

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AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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Top 40 Employment Law Lawyers, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

National Employment Lawyers Association (Minnesota chapter)

Member

Federal Labor Standards Legislation

Committee Member

College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

Fellow

Law and Leading Attorneys

Member

Education

1971

University of Minnesota Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1968

Augsburg College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

38th Annual Labor & Employment Law Institute

Panelist, Professionalism: What Is It and Why Should It Matter to You

2011

14th Annual ADR Institute

Panelist, What Lawyers Love and Hate About Mediators and Arbitrators

2008

Upper Midwest ELI Conference

Plaintiff's Panel for Winning FLSA Cases

2008

American Bar Association

Technology in the Practice & Workplace

2006

Upper Midwest ELI

Advanced Trial Practice: Impact Litigation

2006

National Employment Lawyers Association

A Starting Point - Helpful FLSA Cases for Plaintiffs' Lawyers

2006

National Employment Lawyers Association

Advanced Issues in Handling FLSA Collective Actions

Languages

English

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