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I represent employees in wrongful termination claims against former employers for wrongful termination, sexual harassment, whistleblower retaliation, non-compete disputes, and discrimination. I also advise and negotiate employment contracts and severance agreements for employees.
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Acquired: 2009
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222 South 9th Street, Suite 1650, Minneapolis, MN, 55402
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Posted by Kate | November 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I reached out to Kitzer Rochel after being let go from my job. It was a very stressful and difficult time, and I didn't know what to do. Right from the start, it was evident Phil cared about my wellbeing, not just the potential of my case. Phil is the perfect balance of compassionate, knowledgeab...
Posted by anonymous | October 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Phil worked with Brian Rochel on my case when I was wrongfully terminated by a long-time employer. It was an unpleasant work environment for years, so, there were a lot of terribly upsetting situations that came up in discovery. Phil along with Brian worked tirelessly to help me receive a settlement ...
Posted by Andy | May 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Phillip, Brian and Cassandra did a tremendous job with my employment case. First, they listened to my story and asked important and insightful questions. The they had me document the timeline of events in detail and asked even more questions. Based on this information, they agreed to take my case....
Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I am so happy with my decision to retain Phillip to represent me in a difficult situation with my employer. Phillip came highly recommended by another attorney due to his expertise and reputation in the law community. He was able to resolve the matter quickly and efficiently, and with a better result...
Posted by Chris | February 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Phillip went above and beyond what was expected. I never second guessed my choice of Attorney. He always kept me up to date with my case. He returned my calls promptly. There were never any surprises, he always let me know the different routes my case could go. I loved sitting in on the depositions....
"I have had the pleasure and fortune of working with Phillip Kitzer since beginning practice as a lawyer. Phillip is a dedicated advocate, committed to advancing the rights of employees; a hard worker, spending as much time as necessary to make sure he serves his clients; and a great lawyer. I look forward to continuing working with Phillip and strongly endorse him as an outstanding attorney who any employee would be lucky and well-served to have represent her or him."
Employment and labor lawyer
2017
Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyer
2015
Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2015
Up & Coming Attorney, Minnesota Lawyer
2014
Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2020 - Present
Partner, Kitzer Rochel, PLLP
2014 - 2020
Partner, Teske, Katz, Kitzer & Rochel
2013 - 2014
Attorney, Schaefer Halleen
2009 - 2013
Attorney, Halunen & Associates
2015 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationDiversity Committee Member
2015 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationCo-Chair L&E Section CLE & Planning Committee
2011 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association - MN ChapterMember
2014 - 2015
National Employment Lawyers Association (Minnesota Chapter)Ex Officio
2012 - 2014
National Employment Lawyers Association (8th Circuit)Secretary/Treasurer
2011 - 2014
National Employment Lawyers Association (Minnesota chapter)President
2010 - 2015
National Employment Lawyers Association (Minnesota chapter)Board member
Award in favor of employee
Reversed/Remanded to Trial
Defeated Defendant's motion of summary judgment, and the case settled before trial
Defeated summary judgment, and case was settled before trial
Ongoing
Defeated summary judgment and was settled before trial
2009
JD - cum laude
2016
Race and Religious Discrimination in the Workplace
2016
2015
2014
The Changing Landscape of Retaliation Claims: Applying the "But-For" Causation Standard after Gross & Nassar
2012
Civil Causes of Action Related tot he Minnesota Workers' Compensation Act: §176.82
2012
Winning Civil Damages for Retaliation in Workers' Compensation Claims
2015
English