My commitment is to avidly represent my clients in a compassionate and meaningful manner. I am dedicated to helping employees with their jobs, including helping employees get paid correctly. For the past nine years, I have successfully represented employees across the nation on wage issues against many of the largest employers in the country. I am dedicated to helping employees recover wages that are owed by employers. In addition to wage related issues, I also represent employees with other employment claims including wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination and severance agreements.
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The Employee & Labor Law Group of Kansas City, LLC
2015 - Present
Owner
The Hodgson Law Firm, LLC
2011 - 2015
Education
University of Wisconsin
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Legal Cases
Hermsen v. City of Kansas City, Missouri
Plaintiffs' victory on Summary Judgment. Subsequent Settlement of approximately $2 million, allowing Plaintiffs to recovery 95% of their back wages, with attorneys' fees paid separately.
Associations
National Employment Lawyers Association
2004 - Present
Languages Spoken
English
Awards
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star
Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Speaking Engagements
Missouri Bar Labor & Employment Law Symposium
Fair Labor Standards Act Updates
2015
American Bar Association National Conference
Mediating Wage and Hour Cases
2014
Kansas Bar Association ADR Conference
Mediating the Multi-Party Fair Labor Standards Act Case
Unknown Attorney | Nov 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Michael Hodgson rolls up his sleeves to get the job done for clients. He aggressively fights corporations who steal wages from employees. I strongly endorse him."
Employment and labor Attorney | Nov 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have worked with Mike on a few matters and find him to be an intelligent, hard working and responsible attorney. He has a vast array of knowledge and experience on wage and hour matters. I would strongly recommend contacting him for any legal issues regarding wage and hour. He is a pleasure to work with."
Class action Attorney | Nov 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mike is a sophisticated and passionate lawyer whose knowledge of the law is unsurpassed. His dedication to his clients never ceases. I would highly recommend Mike to any potential client."