Peter Gregory Christian

Peter Gregory Christian

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 14 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation

412 South Fourth Street, Suite 1050, Minneapolis, MN

About Peter

Biography

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 14 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2011

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Schaefer Halleen, LLC

412 South Fourth Street, Suite 1050, Minneapolis, MN, 55415

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Peter Gregory Christian's Reviews

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Posted by Lane | May 25, 2015 | Wrongful Termination

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...out my options and gave me expert legal advise on how to move forward. Peter was sensitive to the realities of my financial situation and gave me great options to reduce my expenses in working with him while still getting excellent legal counsel. Peter creatively partnered with me to get my needs met and was compassionate and caring about my situation. There was a very tight deadline in my case and I know based on his emails that he was working on my case nights and weekends to get the work accomplished on time. I know that because of Peter's skills and legal counsel I was able to prevail in the investigation and professionally clear my name. Because of Peter's successful efforts to clear my professional reputation I was able to find a higher paying job that is a better professional fit within two months. In addition, his work allowed me to successfully win my unemployment claim, awarding me a lump sum of several thousand dollars. I cannot thank Peter enough for his support and for him saving my career. I would refer anyone to him for legal counsel and would strongly encourage anyone with workplace concerns to reach out to him for an expert consultation.

Posted by Robert | January 13, 2015 | Employment & Labor

Zealous Advocate

Peter was a strong advocate who achieved highly successful results for me. He rapidly analyzed the complex issues of my case and strategized a results-oriented game plan. He was fearless and assertive, never intimidated by my iconically aggressive Fortune 10 employer. While confidently pursuing hi...s case strategy, he set clear expectations about the risks and probable outcomes. He was especially adept at preparing me for critical interactions with my employer and its agents. He counseled me throughout the actual evaluations, which enabled me to navigate the ordeal with a semblance of calm and assurance. He was unexpectedly empathic. He knew how to listen and when to be supportive. Unlike previous legal representation, I was convinced that he was truly invested in the outcome of my case. He managed my case like the result mattered to him. In my experience as a manager at a Fortune 10 company, I have known more than a few in-house and outside legal counselors. Even so, Peter Christian was one of the most impressive attorneys that I ever worked with. I recommend him in the strongest possible terms.

Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2014 | Employment & Labor

Great results

Peter not only delivered results, but ensured that the relationship with my former employer remained in friendly terms. Most importantly, Peter provided me with options, carefully walking me through the viability and expected probability of success of each one, as opposed to offering a boilerplate ap...proach. I would recommend Peter on the merits of his experience alone, however, in my case, he went beyond that, and delivered quality, securing a fair resolution to my case, while ensuring that no bridges were burned.

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Peter Gregory Christian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Smith

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Caitlin Micko

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Darren Sharp

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Bryce Miller

Wrongful termination lawyer

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Caitlin Micko

Employment and labor lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Robina Public Policy Fellowship, Robina Foundation

2009

Best Oralist, University of Minnesota Law School

Work Experience

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

Associations

2012 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

2012 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association (Minnesota chapter)

2011 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Surgeon at County Hospital Who Blew Whistle on Employer's Illegal Conduct

One of the largest public settlements in Minnesota in recent years for an individual employee: $2.385 million resolution

Kenneth Conrad v. Northern States Power Company d/b/a Xcel Energy and Xcel Energy Services, Inc.,

Motion to Dismiss Denied (case settled)

Deaf Female Analyst Denied Accommodations

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.

Female Salesperson Subjected to Sexually Hostile Work Environment

Secured significant six-figure settlement through pre-litigation negotiations

Director of Large Minnesota Corporation Subjected to Ageism

Settlement: secured substantial six-figure severance package, including full retirement benefits, allowing client to comfortably transition into retirement.

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Education

2011

University of Minnesota Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Marquette University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Small Firm Understanding Panel

Differences Between Litigation & Transactional Work

2008

Teach for America Closing Ceremony, Mississippi Delta

Keynote Speaker, Presentation Entitled, "Go Forth and Set Fire"

Publications

Languages

English

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