$ 300-500 per hour
John Arthur Klassen
About John
Biography
John is the founder of the Minneapolis employment and civil rights litigation firm of John A. Klassen, P.A. He received law degrees from the University of British Columbia (1992) and Seattle University (1993). John represents clients throughout the United States in harassment and discrimination, False Claims Act/Qui Tam, whistleblower, and employment contract claims. John also consults with employees regarding severance and non-competition agreements. His cases have received local, national and international press coverage, including stories by The New York Times, The Washington Post and the International Herald Tribune. Past victories include million dollar range results for clients in harassment and age discrimination cases. John is an active member of the National Employment Lawyers Association.
Recently, John was a featured guest on CBS WCCO Radio, speaking about sexual harassment in the workplace.
John lives and works in MInneapolis. He is married with two children and two outstanding Labrador Retrievers.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
40%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Minnesota for 31 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
John A. Klassen, PA
310 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 5010, Minneapolis, MN, 55415
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Posted by Truth | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent! Wonderful Representation!
I hired his attorney to take a very high merited case that had been botched and abandoned. He went right in and accepted the case and did a Wonderful job! This attorney is professional, respectful, extremely competent, and has a great sense of humor which relieved my stress. I am so very happy with t...
John Arthur Klassen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with John on several cases. John's attention to detail is bar none. No matter how difficult the case; John's work ethic gets superior results."
Gregory Bachmeier
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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2008
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2007
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2007
Who's Who in Employment Law (Top 40), Super Lawyers
2006
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2005
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2004
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2003
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Work Experience
1996 - Present
Managing Partner, John A. Klassen, PA
2001 - 2004
Partner, Neaton, Puklich & Klassen, PLLP
Associations
American Bar Association
Minnesota State Bar Association
Hennepin County Bar Association
National Employment Lawyers Association
National Employment Lawyers Association (Minnesota chapter)
Sample of Legal Cases
Arradondo et al. v. Minneapolis et al.
Settlement
Kidd. v. Jackson and City of Minneapolis
Trial judgment in our client's favor. Settled post-trial for $595,000
Confidential
Settlement
Confidential
Settlement
Confidential
Settlement
Education
1993
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of British Columbia School of Law
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
Speaking Engagements
N/A
University of St. Thomas
Retaliation in the Workplace
Languages
English