Howard Lee Bolter

Howard Lee Bolter

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Discrimination Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employment & Labor, Employee Benefits, Sexual Harassment

412 S. 4th Street., Suite. 1050, Minneapolis, MN

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20%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 37 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1988

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Bolter Law, LLC

412 S. 4th Street., Suite. 1050, Minneapolis, MN, 55415

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Howard Lee Bolter's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nanci | September 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An Attorney who will work for YOU

I hired Howard after a one on one consult to represent me in a age discrimination/unlawful firing complaint against an employer. Howard was always happy to answer any questions/concerns I had at any given time and always returned my emails or calls in an expedient manner. I was extremely happy wit...h the outcome and highly recommend that you hire Howard Bolter as your attorney. (Plus he looks very dashing in his bow ties!!!).

Howard Bolter

Replied last September 13, 2018

Thank you Nanci. I am glad you were pleased with the outcome and am always happy to help people understand what is happening with their case. (Your bow tie comment was a bonus!)

Posted by Darry | January 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An Outstanding Attorney

I was privileged to be able to work with Howard Bolter who handled an employment case for me recently. I found Mr. Bolter to be a very capable and knowledgeable attorney who pursued my case as though it were his only case. Not only did I find Mr. Bolter to be an excellent attorney, but he was als...o thorough, professional, concerned, and caring. He always maintained regular contact regarding my case, he was quick to proceed with the next steps while keeping me advised during every step of the negotiation process, and he worked tirelessly to serve his client in the best manner I could have expected. On a personal note, I also found Mr. Bolter to be a true gentleman in all of his endeavors. I would highly recommend that should anyone have the need for an attorney with Mr. Bolter’s expertise that they call him immediately. Should I ever have a need for counsel in this area in the future, Mr. Bolter will be my first and only call.

Howard Bolter

Replied last January 29, 2018

Dear Darry: Thank you for your very nice comments. I enjoyed working with you, as well. I am glad I was able to achieve a result with which you were happy.

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Employment Law

Mr. Bolter was incredibly helpful to me when seeking his counsel. He contacted me via phone first to get an overview of the situation. After doing so, I hired him to look further into my case. He was diligent about his research and was able to provide me sound advice on how to advance. I took his dir...ection each time and am very happy with the outcome. I would absolutely recommend Mr. Bolter for anyone seeking counsel regarding employment law. He took great care in my situation and was able to help me quickly and successfully put my case to rest.

Howard Bolter

Replied last March 24, 2016

Thank you for the review. I am glad I was able to help you reach a quick a satisfying resolution.

Posted by Shelly | February 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney for Long Term disability denials

I have stage IV breast cancer and was put on long term disability from my current employer. After a year of strong chemo and continuous significant side effects from the radiation and chemo, my disability company denied my coverage. I tried on my own to fight for the appeal to be overturned with no... success. That is when I hired Howard Bolter. Howard worked painlessly with me and my medical team to gather information and statements from my medical doctors that supported my long term disability. Howard submitted the first appeal and Prudential denied me again. Howard suggested we gather more information from my medical team and try one more appeal. We Won! This is not an easy process, but Howard hung in there with me all the way, 13 months. Cancer is hard enough to fight without the long term disability companies making it worse. I would recommend Howard if you are fighting any discrimination or employee benefits issues.

Howard Bolter

Replied last February 16, 2016

Dear Shelly: Helping you recover your long term disability benefits was one of the most rewarding victories I have had in my career. Thank you for providing me the opportunity to represent you and thank you for the very nice review.

Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

As a Client, I Was Not Satisfied

While I have no problem with Mr. Bolter's demeanor, I hired Mr. Bolter for an employment law case but I don't feel I was adequately represented and that my interests were not kept at the forefront of proceedings. For example, accusations made by the adversarial parties, were not verified or investi...gated and as a result my case was dismissed.

Howard Bolter

Replied last November 13, 2017

Dear Reviewer: Thank you for your feedback. I would like respond to your comments, but because I do not know who wrote the review, I cannot be sure to which file you refer. With that being said, I try to do everything I can to best represent my clients in their individual cases. However, as an employee’s attorney, I am often not privy to, nor can I obtain, information that the employer possesses. When I am able to gather employer provided information it is not always possible to verify or further investigate it without a lawsuit. Due to attorney client privilege, I cannot respond to your review in any more detail. If you have further questions about what occurred in your case, please contact me so that I may try to answer them.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2015

Hon. Michael J. Davis Pro Bono Award, Minnesota State Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Section

2015

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2005

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2004

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2003

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law and Politics

2002

Karla R. Wahl Dedicated Advocacy Award, National Employment Lawyers Association-Minnesota Chapter

2002

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2001

Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner and President, Bolter Law, LLC

1994 - 2014

Attorney Shareholder, Fishman, Carp, Bescheinen, Bolter & Van Berkom

Associations

Hennepin County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section

Chair

American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

Minnesota State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law

Member

Ramsey County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section

Co-chair

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Minnesota chapter)

Secretary/Treasurer

2013 - 2014

Minnesota State Bar Association

Chair

2011 - 2016

Minnesota Board of Legal Certification

Board Member

Education

1988

William Mitchell College of Law

JD

1985

Univeristy of Wisconsin

BA

Speaking Engagements

2016

The Complete Employment Lawyer

Hiring and Screening Employees

Publications

2015

Internal Employment Investigations Handbook Mistakes in Investigations and the Consequences

2014

Job Applicant Screening-A Practice Guide Using Social Media and the Internet to Screen Job Applicants

2010

Minnesota Continuing Legal Education Discipline and Discharge Handbook

Languages

English

Activity

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