Posted by SM | November 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Satisfied Client

I can’t thank Daniel Kolodziej enough for his outstanding representation. He was referred to me by another colleague who was equally pleased with his representation. From day one, he impressed me with his deep legal knowledge, professionalism, and determination to achieve the best result possible. He... took the time to explain every step of the process, making complex legal matters easy to understand. Daniel was incredibly responsive—always returning my calls and emails quickly and keeping me updated at every stage. His reliability and communication made a stressful situation so much easier to handle. Most importantly, he truly cared. Daniel showed genuine compassion and treated me with respect and understanding throughout my case. He fought hard for me and never gave up, even when things got difficult. Thanks to his skill and persistence, we won the case. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome or a better attorney. If you need someone who is knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and compassionate, I wholeheartedly recommend Daniel Kolodziej with Trygstad, Schwab & Trygstad. He is exceptional in every way.

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Posted by Mary | December 11, 2023 | Employment & Labor

Extremely knowledgeable and professionnal.

I have very complicated work issues and Daniel has been very helpful. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and right to the point. I highly recommend him if any employment issues as he knows what he's talking about. Thanks, Daniel.

Posted by K. | May 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Unparalleled Attorney

My family and I have an immense amount of gratitude to Daniel for his help most recently with an employment law case involving workplace harassment and wrongful termination. I have been a client of Daniel for almost 20 years and I always know I can count on him, not only for his unrivaled professiona...l knowledge and experience, but because I know that he truly cared about my well-being. Facing a legal matter is an extremely stressful ordeal, but despite this I always felt a sense of inner peace knowing that Daniel was on my side and would fight for my best interest in seeking a just, fair, and successful resolution. My case against my former employer felt like an uphill battle, but Daniel took my concerns seriously and always was invested in working towards a successful resolution for my situation. Throughout this process he was extremely dedicated and at every step of the way, explained my options to me in detail to make sure I understood all of the necessary information in order to make an informed decision. All of Daniel’s guidance is honest, straightforward, and based on his years of success. Daniel stepped in when I really needed my rights protected. For the first time in over a year, I feel like a cloud has been lifted…and I can finally think about moving forward with my life. For this I will always be grateful to Daniel for his sincere compassion and for going above and beyond a normal call of duty. Daniel is an unparalleled attorney and I would wholeheartedly recommend him.

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Posted by Amy | May 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Daniel Kolodziej is the man you want fighting for you

Mine was an uphill battle. And Daniel was not afraid to fight that fight. He is who you want and need by your side when the going will not be easy. As a veteran teacher, I first sought Daniel's counsel when something horrible had happened to me at my school site. He did his best to try to make it... right. When things did not go as they should have, he counseled me, encouraged me, and stood by me, ultimately helping me bring a successful case. In the over three years that he fought for me, he was always insightful, diligent, available (an incredibly rare quality from what I hear), and spot-on with his advice. Daniel helped me get justice. While that may sound cliché, it's true. Without him, justice would not have been achievable. With him, it was. I can't recommend Daniel highly enough.

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Posted by Eric | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Excellent Attorney

I hope to inspire others in similar circumstances to not give up their careers and to stop school districts from abusing their powers. Knowing the facts of my own situation, I felt the district investigation would work out for the best and trusted that the process would work in my favor. My “teac...her jail” situation proceeded with union representation, which was terribly inept. All of the thousands of dollars I paid in dues were returned with a revolving door of union volunteers that held my hand through the process with no action on my behalf. Nothing came from the procedural meetings with the district, except for stepping closer to an inevitable teacher dismissal. I then sought legal representation outside of the district. I interviewed and consulted with over 20 law firms, all coming to the same conclusion - the work required on their end would not match their potential financial investment. I then tried to take the matter into my own hands, representing myself with the assistance and support of my wife and other housed teachers. This process was exhausting, lasting over a year, resulting in me just wanting to move forward for the sake of my family and mental health. District representatives repeatedly suggested, at my dismissal meetings, that I resign, essentially offering nothing in exchange for a complete exoneration of the school district. I would never be able to hold them accountable for obliterating my career with their misactions, adding yet another blow to my weary optimism. The district is well versed to add insult to injury, wearing most teachers down who are too financially exhausted and besieged to continue to an OAH hearing. Once dismissed, there is no income, state unemployment denied, leaving many to give up at this point. But I chose to escalate my defense and appeal my case to an OAH hearing. And the district scaled up their attorneys - 3 of them at this point. I have to say that an OAH hearing is just like any other trial with loads of paperwork, deadlines, legal vocabulary, and submissions. My wife and I were in over our heads. As the trial date loomed closer, we realized that we would go down in flames not because my dismissal was merited, but because I lacked legal expertise. I chose to try once more to find an attorney who would listen to the details of my case in hopes of getting the representation I truly deserved, or simply go ahead with the resignation. I made an appointment with Dan Kolodziej, at Trygstad, Schwab & Trygstad. Finally, I encountered a professional with the skill and aptitude to quickly internalize the facts and subtle idiosyncrasies of my case. I left him boxes of paperwork, relevant to my case, to review. My determination would soon be rewarded by his years of legal experience. During the hearing, Mr. Kolodziej quickly established a positive rapport with the presiding judge, while tactfully marginalizing the opposing counsel’s endeavors. He was truly masterful at dissecting the opposition’s witnesses with precision and foresight, most of whom stood little chance when faced with his revealing and relentless questioning. The increasing number of charges against me didn’t give me hope that my case would ever see the light of day. However, Mr. Kolodziej clearly was wise to the district’s strategies and knew how to prepare and mitigate any damages. We spent many hours over many days preparing for the hearing, and long hours at the courthouse. Over the 13 day hearing, Dan was on his game - professional and considerate of my needs as a client as well as the concerns of my wife. I am eternally grateful to Mr. Kolodziej and his firm for fiercely defending my rights in and out of the courtroom. Because of him, I am able to bring closure to an especially painful chapter of my life. I unequivocally recommend anyone considering legal representation to consult him first because of his profound knowledge regarding employment and education related law.

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