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About Michael
Biography
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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Licensed in Missouri for 14 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Kansas for 20 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 22 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
The Employee & Labor Law Group of Kansas City, LLC
3699 SW Pryor Road, Lees Summit, MO, 64082
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Michael Ashton Hodgson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
Eric Dirks
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, The Employee & Labor Law Group of Kansas City, LLC
2011 - 2015
Owner, The Hodgson Law Firm, LLC
Associations
2004 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association
Sample of 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.
Education
2003
University of Wisconsin
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2015
Missouri Bar Labor & Employment Law Symposium
Fair Labor Standards Act Updates
2014
American Bar Association National Conference
Mediating Wage and Hour Cases
2013
Kansas Bar Association ADR Conference
Mediating the Multi-Party Fair Labor Standards Act Case
2012
FLSA Issues in Small to Medium Sized Businesses
Fair Labor Standards Act and State Labor Laws
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers