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Biography
Jerry is now Of Counsel with SchindelSegal, PLLC. Coming from a very broad and general legal background, his practice now centers on sexual harrassment, employment and commericial litigation. He is designated as a Super Lawyer every year since 2003, as published by Minnesota Law and Politics. Jerry has the highest legal and ethical rating, AV, and the Client Distinction award by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.
Among a small select group he is dual board certified as a Civil Trial Specialist and a Labor and Employment Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association. He has had extensive trial experience since being admitted to the Minnesota Bar in 1967. He was selected as a Leading Minnesota Attorney in Alternative Dispute Resolution for employment law, commercial litigation, and personal injury.
As a Special Assistant Attorney General, he litigated state tax cases in 1968 and 1969. Since then he has tried cases in a variety of areas, including sexual harassment, contracts, securities, trade secrets, non-compete agreements, patent and trademark, criminal, dealer termination and wrongful termination.
Jerry has tried many complex employment and commercial cases and has argued numerous cases before the Minnesota Supreme Court. This includes the precedent setting sexual harassment case of Kenneh v. Homeward Bound which makes it easier for a victim to obtain a jury trial.
Some of the cases he handled have been written about in local and national legal periodicals. An author of numerous legal articles, he also lectured widely at legal education seminars to lawyers. Sexual harassment, trade secret litigation, legal malpractice, non-compete agreements, and whistleblowing are some of the subjects of these articles and lectures.
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45 Years Experience In Sexual Harassment Law, Employment Law, Business & Commercial Litigation.
45 Years Experience In Sexual Harassment Law, Employment Law, Business & Commercial Litigation.
45 Years Experience In Sexual Harassment Law, Employment Law, Business & Commercial Litigation.
45 Years Experience In Sexual Harassment Law, Employment Law, Business & Commercial Litigation.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
50%
49 years
Sexual Harassment
30%
49 years
Litigation
20%
49 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 500-600 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Minnesota for 58 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1967
No misconduct found
Location
Laurie Law & ADR
5775 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 700, Saint Louis Park, MN, 55416
schindelsegal.com/team/gerald-t-laurie/Online Presence
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Gerald T Laurie's Reviews
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Posted by Theresa | February 15, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
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Rare Breed... Actually Cares more about Justice then Money
I needed to find a new lawyer for my disability discrimination case. I have called and emailed over 20 lawyers and only heard back from five, Jerry being one of them. he was the only one to actually give me another route to take and tell me who I need to talk to first, in order to get my case going a...
Posted by Roger | May 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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GREAT ATTORNEY
Jerry, listened and gave counsel to several critical legal areas. He charged nothing, and in fact, directed me to a no fee site. Excellent attorney, will use him on employment or any other litigation.
Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
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Employment Law Atty
He has given me advise on how to proceed. As soon as I hear back from WN as to why I was terminated I will be following up with him as directed by the MN Dept. of Human Rights.
Posted by Jack | September 9, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent advice
Our company sought Mr. Laurie's help in dealing with a very sensitive employment issue. We followed his direction and resolved our issue to the satisfaction of all parties concerned.
Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Talented Employment Law Attorney
I retained Gerald Laurie twice on employment law matters involving settlement agreements with former employees. In both cases he was able to give wonderful advice on not only the law but on appropriate negotiations and settlement language. He was responsive and completed the work promptly. I would hi...
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Experience
Honors
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Attorney of the Year, Minnesota Lawyer
2020
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Leonard Lindquist Distinguished Practice Award, Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA)
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2002
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2001
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2000
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1999
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1998
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1997
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1997
Leading American Attorneys, American Research Corporation
1996
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1994
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2024 - Present
President, Laurie Law & ADR
2021 - 2024
Attorney, SchindelSegal, PLLC
2001 - 2021
Senior Partner, Laurie Law & ADR
1970 - 2000
Senior Partner, Lapp, Laurie, Libra, Abramson & Thomson
1968 - 1969
Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Minnesota, Department of Taxation
Associations
2021 - Present
American Bar FoundationFellow
2004 - Present
Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of MinnesotaBoard of Directors
Litigation Counsel of America
Fellow Emeritus
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
1979 - 1988
Minnesota Trial Lawyers AssociationCo-chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Kenneh v. Homeward bound
Unanimous Supreme Court Decision
Devane v. Sears Home Improvement Products, Inc., et. al.
Won
Black v. Snyder
Won
Eklund v. Vincent Brass and Aluminum Co.
Won
Cherne Indus., Inc. v. Grounds & Assoc.
Won
Education
1967
University of Minnesota Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1964
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
National Employment Lawyers Association
Celebrating NELA's 20th Annual Convention: A Plaintiff Lawyer's Update on Law & Strategy
2008
Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute
"Selecting and Valuing Cases - The Key to a Successful Plaintiff's Practice"
2005
National Employment Lawyers Association
"Closing Argument, Instructions, Special Verdicts"
2003
Minnesota Institute of Legal Education Seminar on Hiring and Firing
"The Anatomy of a Sexual Harassment Case"
Publications
2019
American Lawyer
"Defend The Trade Secret Act"
2008
Minnesota Association for Justice
"A Review of Noncompete Agreements in Minnesota"
1997
William Mitchell Law Review
"Balancing Business Protection with Freedom to Work: A Review of of Noncompete Agreements in Minnesota"
1994
Employment Law Handbook
"Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress"
1991
Hennepin Lawyer
"Whistle While You Work, The Law of Whistleblowing in Minnesota"
1990
Minnesota Trial Lawyer magazine
"Court Rules That Employment Discrimination Claims Survive the Claimant's Death"
1989
Bench & Bar of Minnesota
"Hanging Copycats By Jury: A Remedy for 'Knock-Offs'"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers