Kaarin Nelson Schaffer

Kaarin Nelson Schaffer

also known as Kaarin Steen Nelson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination

222 South 9th Street, Suite 1600, Minneapolis, MN

About Kaarin

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

40%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 19 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2006

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Nelson Schaffer PLLC

222 South 9th Street, Suite 1600, Minneapolis, MN, 55402

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Kaarin Nelson Schaffer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tom | December 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kaarin Nelson & wrongful termination case

My case was a wrongful termination. I had a medical condition which required surgery. Two weeks after surgery my employer terminated me, even though the previous month my annual review was all positive and indicated everything was fine. To add additional injury I was over 60 years old yet not old eno...ugh to retire. Like most everyone in the year long process for justice, I was under enormous emotional stress. Kaarin did not get wraped up in my emotions but stayed focused on the case. It was clear Kaarin and Halunen knew the aplicable laws, it was assuring to watch Kaarin in depositions asking the right questions to get to the underlying issues in order to prove my case. Kaarin showed her expreience and skills in the mediation process with the defendant and mediator. The case has come to a favrable end for me and much of the stress I've had has been relieved by obtaining justice. I appreciate Kaarin's skills and expreience and her unrelenting pursuit of of justice.

Posted by Deb | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kaarin was a gift...

Kaarin's name came to me on accident while I was desperately searching for someone to help me with an employment issue - and it made all the difference. From our first conversation she listened, asked great questions, and then listened more. She appreciated my view and always took the time to give ...me hope to hang on until the end. She was patient, efficient and personable. I recommend her for any employment issue that you have and encourage you to remain vigilant in what you believe but hire Kaarin to protect you and keep you on track. I will forever respect and promote her services and the firm, Halunen Law.

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mark

Kaarin is an excellent attorney, great communication, compassionate, always had my best interest at heart. I could not have had a better attorney handle my case

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Kaarin Nelson Schaffer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 05

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"I refer my employment law cases to Kaarin with great confidence. Kaarin is one of the best lawyers I know. She is one of the few whose advice I trust, and I would hire her personally if I ever had the need."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Attorney of the Year, Attorney of the Year

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

N/A

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2020 - 2023

Owner/Partner/Attorney, Conard Nelson Schaffer

2018 - 2020

Partner, Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta

2013 - 2018

Partner, Halunen Law

2012 - 2013

Attorney, Law Offices of Kassius O Benson

Associations

2019 - Present

National Trial Lawyers

Minnesota NTL Civil Plaintiff - Top 100 Lawyers

2017 - Present

Innocence Project of Minnesota

Board Member

2016 - Present

Minnesota Women Lawyers

2014 - Present

Minnesota Association for Justice

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100

Sample of Legal Cases

Brooke Johnson v. Dakota County

A jury found in favor of Ms. Johnson

C.W. v. CenturyLink

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Education

2006

University of St. Thomas School of Law - Minneapolis

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Suffolk University

MA - Masters

2001

Boston College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute

Strategies for Summary Judgment in Sexual Harassment Cases, Panelist with Cynthia Bremer and Lawrence Schaefer

2019

Employee Discipline & Discharge seminar

Avoiding 10 Discipline & Discharge Mistakes Employers Make - A Plaintiffs' Attorney Perspective

2018

Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute

What’s the Harm? - Evaluating and Proving Damages, Panelist with Sheila Engelmeier, Anna Prakash and Brian Rochel

2018

Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute

Proving Damages in Employment Cases

2018

Taking Attendance - Workplace Leave Obligations & Options

10 Mistakes Employers Make Related to Employee Leave

2018

Minnesota CLE

Avoiding 10 Leave Mistakes Employers Make - A Plaintiffs' Attorney Perspective

2017

Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute

Considerations and Strategies for Pregnancy Related Litigation

2017

Minnesota Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association

LaPoint, Sanchez, and Friedlander – Good News from the Minnesota Supreme Court… And How to Keep It That Way

2017

Interview with WCCO Radio

Sexual Harassment, Harvey Weinstein and Non-Disclosure Agreements

2017

Advanced Employment Law Institute

Recent Retaliation Cases

2016

Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Update

2016

University of St. Thomas

Supremely Unique: Significant Supreme Court Opinions in 2016

2012

Ramsey County Bar Association

Criminal Law

Publications

2019

Minnesota Trial Magazine Court Sanctioned Permission to Sexually Harass?

2018

Minnesota Trial Magazine Should You Take an Employment Case?

2018

Nevada Justice Association's Advocate Magazine Should You Take an Employment Case?

2017

Pregnancy Accommodation Handbook Plaintiff & Defense Perspectives and Practice Pointers for Litigating Pregnancy Discrimination Claims

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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