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Kaarin Nelson Schaffer
also known as Kaarin Steen Nelson
About Kaarin
Biography
Kaarin is the founding partner of Nelson Schaffer, PLLC and a fierce advocate for her clients. She began her training as a trial lawyer right out of law school. Since that time, she has helped 100s of clients get successful results, spoken at conferences around the country, graduated from the most prestigious trial college in the country, and trains trial lawyers throughout the country. When you ask what makes Kaarin unique - the answer is clear. Kaarin is a trial lawyer and she is also kind. She is both aggressive and compassionate, making her a wonderful counselor and advisor. And because she is a trial lawyer and loves trying cases, she won’t encourage you to take a bad settlement or discourage you from pushing your case into litigation and trial if that is what is right for your case. She feels confident at every stage of the life of a case, so she will do what is absolutely right for you. She will fight for you.
Kaarin also understands that not everyone likes to litigate and try cases like she does. Just as she will not push you to settle your case, she also will not push you to go to trial if that is not right for you. Kaarin will listen and work with you to figure out the best possible outcome for you. Her focus is to be here for you.
Kaarin has been named a Minnesota Rising Star or Super Lawyer every year since 2014. She speaks regularly at employment related conferences as well as trial related conferences. She teaches trial attorneys all over the country, and Kaarin was recently named a Minnesota Attorney of the Year.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
40%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Minnesota for 19 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Nelson Schaffer PLLC
Mobile
Fax
80 South 8th Street, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MN, 55402
nelsonschaffer.comOnline Presence
Other places you can find Kaarin online.
Kaarin Nelson Schaffer's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
3 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Tom | December 20, 2017 | Hired 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...
Posted by Deb | July 18, 2017 | Hired 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 ...
Kaarin Nelson Schaffer's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
Personal injury lawyer
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Attorney of the Year, Attorney of the Year
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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 LawyersMinnesota NTL Civil Plaintiff - Top 100 Lawyers
2017 - Present
Innocence Project of MinnesotaBoard Member
2016 - Present
Minnesota Women Lawyers
2014 - Present
Minnesota Association for Justice
Sample of Legal Cases
A jury found in favor of Ms. Johnson
Education
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
MA - Masters
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Strategies for Summary Judgment in Sexual Harassment Cases, Panelist with Cynthia Bremer and Lawrence Schaefer
2019
Avoiding 10 Discipline & Discharge Mistakes Employers Make - A Plaintiffs' Attorney Perspective
2018
What’s the Harm? - Evaluating and Proving Damages, Panelist with Sheila Engelmeier, Anna Prakash and Brian Rochel
2018
Proving Damages in Employment Cases
2018
10 Mistakes Employers Make Related to Employee Leave
2018
Avoiding 10 Leave Mistakes Employers Make - A Plaintiffs' Attorney Perspective
2017
Considerations and Strategies for Pregnancy Related Litigation
2017
LaPoint, Sanchez, and Friedlander – Good News from the Minnesota Supreme Court… And How to Keep It That Way
2017
Sexual Harassment, Harvey Weinstein and Non-Disclosure Agreements
2017
Recent Retaliation Cases
2016
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Update
2016
Supremely Unique: Significant Supreme Court Opinions in 2016
2012
Criminal Law
Publications
2019
2018
2018
2017
2012
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
What are the Pros and Cons of an Order for Protection without findings?
01 Oct 2013
If I have a furlough granted for house arrest but the fax never went through, will I get arrested if I go to work?
12 Dec 2012
A friend of mine has had one omnibus hearing and is scheduled for another one in 3 months. What does that mean?
03 Dec 2012