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Peter Christian is an employment litigator providing high-quality legal representation to individuals in the workplace. As an advocate who takes pride in representing a wide range of clients - from top level executives to blue collar employees - Peter has secured significant victories for his clients in all areas of employment related litigation, and against some of the biggest corporations in the world. He is an aggressive and fearless litigator committed to protecting the basic rights of employees.
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Acquired: 2011
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412 South Fourth Street, Suite 1050, Minneapolis, MN, 55415
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Posted by Lane | May 25, 2015 | Employment & Labor
Peter is a skilled and compassionate advocate! You will not find a better attorney!
Peter was recommended to me by a friend of mine who went to law school with him because "he is the best that there is." She was 100% correct! I had been unjustly terminated from a job and Peter was very warm, compassionate and supportive about my situation. But even more than that he was realistic ab...
"I personally worked with Peter at a prior law firm and I can say that he cares deeply about reaching the best possible outcome for each of his clients. Peter's extensive knowledge of employment law is evident in the excellent results he has achieved for his clients."
"Peter Christian is a forceful advocate who is committed to fighting injustices on behalf of his clients. He is a knowledgeable litigator and a conscientious advisor. Simply put, Peter Christian is a great lawyer."
"I greatly respect Peter's advocacy for his clients. He has an outstanding ability to analyze and persuasively frame complicated sets of facts and legal issues. His use of these skills has repeatedly led to exceptional results for his clients."
Wrongful termination lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Robina Public Policy Fellowship, Robina Foundation
2009
Best Oralist, University of Minnesota Law School
2012 - Present
Attorney, Schaefer Halleen, LLC
2011 - 2012
Public Defender Fellow, Ramsey County Public Defender's Office
2010 - 2011
Extern to Judge Tamara Garcia, Minnesota Fourth Judicial District Court
2009 - 2011
Student Director, Special Education Law Clinic, University Of Minnesota Law School
2012 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association
2012 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (Minnesota chapter)
2011 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association
One of the largest public settlements in Minnesota in recent years for an individual employee: $2.385 million resolution
Motion to Dismiss Denied (case settled)
Pre-litigation negotiation resulting in offer by employer to return to old position, which client ultimately turned down in favor of a substantial severance package which allowed her to transition to a more trustworthy employer.
Secured significant six-figure settlement through pre-litigation negotiations
Settlement: secured substantial six-figure severance package, including full retirement benefits, allowing client to comfortably transition into retirement.
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Differences Between Litigation & Transactional Work
2008
Keynote Speaker, Presentation Entitled, "Go Forth and Set Fire"
2014
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