Licensed for 13 years

Joseph Albin Larson

Wrongful termination Attorney at Minneapolis, MN

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Great Lawyer - Highly Recommend

Joe is an amazing lawyer, During my case, he had my back every step of the way, he took the time necessary to truly understand my situation. His strength, perseverance, knowledge and superior communication skills are incredible and were exactly what I needed to win my case. I would hire him in a heart beat and wouldn't think twice about, in fact I did, and I couldn't have been happier with the out come. Joe you are truly an amazing Lawyer, I am so glad I found you, I believe YOU are the reason my case settle in my favor. Thank you for everything!

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EVERYONE DESERVES PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW - SMART AND AGGRESSIVE REPRESENTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS.

My philosophy is simple: clients come first. Being responsive and available to my clients is my top priority. I provide aggressive legal representation for clients in Minnesota and Wisconsin in the areas of Employment Law, Business Law, Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation, and Trucking Law.

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Licensed for 13 years

State WI

Status Good Standing

Acquired 2011

Updated 03/05/2023

State MN

Status Authorized to Practice

Acquired 2009

Updated 04/24/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Joseph A. Larson Law Firm PLLC

(612) 284-2953 Office

(612) 284-2953 Mobile

(612) 284-8716 Fax

310 4th Avenue South Suite 5010

Minneapolis, MN, 55415

joelarsonlaw.com

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Posted by Charyle | November 13, 2018

Great Lawyer - Highly Recommend

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Posted by Bill | January 3, 2019

Great Attorney to Have on Your Side

Joe Larson has represented me in an employment discrimination case, and I could not have asked for more from an attorney. Joe walked me with confidence and skill from the initial consultation, through the discovery process, and through the courtroom trial. Joe is the consummate professional and a top-notch attorney. He is articulate, sharp minded, strategic, and practical. I was very fortunate to have Joe on my side, and would recommend him highly.

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Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2022

Amazing person and quality service

Joseph is very professional and easy to work with will recommend anyone looking for a small business attorney.

Posted by Cindy | October 2, 2019

Very informative consultation

Joe responded to my message in a timely manner. He set up a phone consultation with me very quickly. He listened to my situation and provided me with very helpful information and advice. Depending on how my situation plays out, if I need to hire a lawyer he will be the one I want representing me!

Posted by Jan | September 10, 2018

Very Highly Recommend Joe Larsen

I would highly recommend Joe for your legal matters. He is very professional , attentive. and responds in a timely manner to any questions that you may have . He takes the time to listen to you and explains things and makes sure that you understand. I had an optimal experience with Joe as my attorney and will obtain his services again if the need arises in the future.

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Posted by Duane | May 26, 2018

Excellent to work with

He was very up front about everything I had questions about and answered them very well. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | June 8, 2017

age and wage discrimination

He was great! Took his time and answered all of my questions. Explained what steps I need to take next and the best way to do them. I would highly recommend him!

Posted by Dustin | May 5, 2016

Communication skills are impecable

Joe has had me on contingency for only two weeks now and I will say for not getting a dime in his pocket doesn't effect his work ethic, besides that bonus I love how he is very knowledgeable and is willing to explain it out. Most of all Mr Larson always gets back to my emails in creepy fast time. Will give update once this wrongful termination lawsuit comes to a end, win or lose I feel I have picked a fantastic attorney. Cheers to you Mr. Larson

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Posted by Karen | December 8, 2015

Karen Johnson

Having a general distrust of attorneys, I was hesitant to reach out to anyone. I'm really glad I found Joe Larson because he turned out to be so much more than I had ever expected. Joe was not only professional at every turn, he also gave me the valuable advice I needed to make really critical decisions. He spent so much time analyzing my case from every perspective. Joe was thorough, patient, and responsive to every question I had, no matter how insignificant. Joe's a real expert in his field and I would recommend him to anyone looking for honest, diligent, and trustworthy representation.

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Posted by Terry | November 16, 2015

An Excellent Lawyer - He Cares!

Joe helped me file a claim against my former employer for possible age discrimination and failure to pay promised bonuses. He was very knowledgeable, thorough and a pleasure to work with. Joe took as much time as needed to explain all options available to me and to answer all the questions I had - and I had a lot! It was obvious to me that Joe really cared about doing his best for me. Joe was not being paid by the hour - he was to be paid a fixed percentage of whatever we might, or might not recover from my former employer, which was not going to be a lot of money. Joe not only worked hard on my case, but at times I felt he put in hours above and beyond the call of duty, explaining what was going on and answering my questions. I very much appreciated the fact that I was able to participate in the handling of the case. Joe listened to any suggestions I had, explained the pluses and minuses of what I wanted to do in certain instances and carried out my requests when appropriate. In summary, Joe is the best attorney I have worked with in my forty plus year career. I will use him again if the need arises. I know he would again represent me competently, thoroughly, ethically and honestly. P.S.: Joe was successful at reaching a great settlement with my former employer!

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Posted by Stefan | April 9, 2015

Highly recommended

I had been asked by my employer to sign some agreements which I felt uncomfortable doing. Joe reviewed the documents and walked me through each clause, helping me to understand what I was agreeing to and giving me advice on how to approach my employer with concerns. He was very helpful and trustworthy- will definitely use Joe again if the need arises.

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Posted by joseph | July 19, 2014

Competent, honest and aggressive.

I am thoroughly impressed with Mr. Larson's ability to get the job done. He is an aggressive advocate for his clients. He is honest and compassionate. I would not hesitate to refer my closest friends to Joe Larson. I don't know what to say, the guy is great!

Posted by Kenatia | February 19, 2014

Highly Recommend

Joe Larson was great! He was very communicative regarding my case! He informed me of the process and was very upfront with what was needed! I felt I could trust him. He has integrity and I would highly recommend his services.

Posted by Ryan | October 25, 2013

President of Blue Line Logistics, Inc.

Joe is an excellent lawyer with expertise in many areas of law. His experience with contract law, insurance claims, transportation law, bankruptcy, and employment law have been a great resource to us. He has helped our company with numerous contract and claim negotiations and we have always reached a favorable result. Perhaps his best attribute is his ability to understand our business and see things from a business perspective not just the legal perspective. Other lawyers that we've used have not had that ability. I would recommend Joe to any business or individual looking for honest and competent representation.

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Posted by Peter | October 25, 2013

Highly Recommend Attorney Joe Larson

I enthusiastically endorse Joe Larson as an attorney. He possesses strong advocacy and writing skills that enable him to effectively represent his clients. Joe’s experience handling a wide variety of cases up through the trial phase allows him to “see the big picture” in a case. His skills provide him with the ability to handle a variety of legal matters, from criminal cases to complex civil litigation.

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Posted by Eileen | October 22, 2013

Minnesota's own Atticus Finch

If your mom was on trial you would want to hire Joe Larson. I have been trying to sort through a very complicated situation for nearly a year now. It completely consumed me. I spent countless hours on the phone trying to sort everything out, took several days off work, tried everything I could and got nowhere. It was infuriating and there was no end in sight. As soon as Joe got involved things get easier, so much easier! He made a burdensome process smooth, got results quickly, and ultimately made a yearlong headache/nightmare go away. Joe knows what he’s doing. Our first day in court I knew everything was going to be okay. He’s smart, thorough, responsive and a nice guy at that. I really lucked out with Joe. He’s a phenomenal attorney and I highly recommend him.

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Posted by anonymous | January 7, 2018

Unethical

Attorney Joe Larson was unethical and threatened to quit during settlement conference in court. He forced me to settle for peanuts while putting more faith on defendents nonsensical claims against me. His preparation for the settlement conference at best questionable. Once I agreed reluctantly to the settlement and walk over to the Judge, Joe got quite anxious and seema worried and shouted me to get away!

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Response from Joseph Larson January 8, 2018

I'm sorry to hear about your experience with my firm. Because this was posted anonymously, I am not sure who wrote this comment or which matter it refers to, but I would be happy to discuss any problems that you have with my handling of your case at your convenience. Providing the best legal representation possible to my clients is my top priority. At times, part of providing that representation includes relaying legal analysis and conclusions to my clients that they may not agree with. However difficult that may be for my clients, it would be a failure on my part not to make sure each client understands the strengths and weaknesses of his/her claims throughout each case. Thank you for your feedback. I hope you'll give me the opportunity to speak with you further about this review.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Owner and Principal Attorney
Joseph A. Larson Law Firm PLLC
2013 - Present

Associate Attorney
Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling, PLLP
2012 - 2013

Associate Attorney
Murnane Brandt
2011 - 2012

Associate Attorney
Holstein Law Group
2009 - 2011

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Education

University of Notre Dame
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Bowling Green State University
Master of Fine Arts
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Creighton University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
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Associations

National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
2015 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association (Minnesota chapter)
Board Member
2016 - 2019

Minnesota State Bar Association, Practice Management and Marketing Section
Secretary
2015 - 2016

Minnesota State Bar Association, New Lawyers Section
CLE Co-Chair
2011 - 2013

Hennepin County Bar Association, New Lawyers Section
CLE Director
2010 - 2011

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2022

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2021

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2020

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2019

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2018

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2017

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2016

Recognition of Dedicated Commitment
Minnesota State Bar Association, New Lawyers Section
2013

2009 Burton Award for Distinguished Writing
Burton Foundation
2009

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Publications

Epilawg
Cooler Heads Prevail: What To Do When You've Been Terminated By Your Employer
2014

Hennepin Lawyer
Lisa Lamm Bachmann Takes Pro Bono Work to Heart
2010

Hearsay (MSBA New Lawyers Section)
Answering the Bell: How to Handle Client Emails Without Sacrificing Your Sanity
2010

Creighton Law Review
Taming the Wild West: An Examination of Private Student Loan Consolidation Companies’ Violation of § 43(a) of the Lanham Act
2008

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Speaking Engagements

Hennepin County Bar Association, Labor/Employment Law Section
#MeToo: Has a Powerful Social Movement Changed the Rules of Sexual Harassment Complaints and Claims?
2018

National Employment Lawyers Association - 8th Circuit Conference
Trial Techniques in Employment Law
2018

National Employment Lawyers Association - Minnesota Chapter Monthly CLE
Damages in Employment Claims
2018

MSBA New Lawyers Section Monthly CLE
What's Up in the Law?
2013

MSBA Law Student Mixer
From Classes to Clients: A Conversation About Your First Year as a Practicing Attorney
2012

HCBA New Lawyers Section Monthly CLE
And You Thought Your First Year of Law School Was Bad: Surviving Your First Year of Being A Practicing Attorney
2010

Business of Lawyering Class
And You Thought Your First Year of Law School Was Bad: Surviving Your First Year of Being A Practicing Attorney
2010

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Attorney endorsements

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Given (5)

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Brent Schafer

Employment and labor Attorney | Oct 20
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Joe on several civil matters and find him to be very knowledgable and hard working. I would definitely refer anyone in need of an employment attorney to Joe."

John Gatto

Litigation Attorney | Oct 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is an excellent and highly intelligent attorney. Joe demonstrates the rare ability to be civil with other attorneys while concurrently serving as a zealous and tireless advocate for his client. I would recommend Joe to anyone in need of a litigator."

Evan Berman

Unknown Attorney | Jul 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Charles Upton

Personal injury Attorney | Dec 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Sonja Nyberg

Employment and labor Attorney | Jan 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is a wonderful attorney - he is knowledgeable, experienced, honest and ethical. I trust Joe enough to refer my family and friends to him, and I have done that in the past. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

Marina Melman

Business Attorney | Aug 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent attorney. Outstanding reputation."

Zachary Wiegand

Employment and labor Attorney | Dec 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is an excellent attorney and is someone who will go the extra mile for his clients. More than that, Joe is a good person who is respected throughout the legal community. I would recommend Joe for those who are in need of an employment law, personal injury, or workers comp attorney."

Peter Merrigan

Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Douglas Goss

Unknown Attorney | Jan 28
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Moseley Collins

Personal injury Attorney | Dec 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joseph has an excellent reputation in the legal community."

Hovanes Margarian

Unknown Attorney | Oct 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Business Attorney | Sep 28
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Richard Geller

Unknown Attorney | Sep 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joseph. Highly respected attorney in the legal community with a reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

Nathan McKinney

Personal injury Attorney | Jul 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Larson's knowledge and skill are valuable to his clients"

Michael Waddington

Criminal defense Attorney | May 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joseph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Jonathan Millet

Personal injury Attorney | May 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Larson's advice is spot on; as shown by the answers he has posted on personal injury and accident cases, he takes the time to answer questions in a common sense manner and plainly addresses legal issues. I endorse this lawyer."

Sean Cleary

Business Attorney | May 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

John O'Brien

Business Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

Christian Lassen

Unknown Attorney | Jan 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

Jayne Sykora

Employment and labor Attorney | Oct 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is a terrific person and excellent lawyer. He is thorough, prepared, compassionate and personable. In general, he is a great advocate for his clients."

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