Experienced Minnesota Employment Lawyers Who Stand With Employees
We are seasoned litigators with decades of experience in the trenches of employment and civil rights law. We have extensive trial experience and have recovered millions of dollars for our clients. Just as important, we care deeply about the people we represent. We believe no one should be harassed, abused, retaliated against, or discriminated against at work.
If your workplace rights have been violated, we will support, protect, and defend your rights using our deep knowledge of Minnesota employment law, the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Title VII, and other state and federal statutes. Our goal is not only strong legal advocacy, but helping you get to a better place.
“David is really one of the good guys. He is in this area of law because he is a believer in justice and helping people. If you are looking for a brilliant, sincere and ethical employment attorney I would strongly recommend giving David a call.”
– former client*
The Team
Lucas Kaster
Attorney
Lucas is a courtroom-tested trial attorney who has secured significant jury verdicts and settlements for workers and civil rights plaintiffs.
David Schlesinger
Attorney
David is an award-winning lawyer with a history of success representing employees for nearly twenty years.
Eric Doyle
Paralegal and Operations Manager
Eric is a skilled paralegal with more than a decade of experience helping employees protect their rights. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Oregon.
Robert Vogt
Law Clerk
Robert has completed his first year of law school at Mitchell Hamline after spending over 10 years in Sales and Management and serving in the United States Coast Guard. Robert has earned his B.A. in psychology and began working on his M.A. in psychology, where he conducted empirical research centered around the emotional well-being of students. Robert is motivated to pursue a career protecting the well-being and rights of all community members. Robert also spent his first year of law school volunteering with the Advocates for Human Rights, the Mitchell Hamline Self-Help Clinic, and Wills for Hero’s.
Education
- B.A. Southern New Hampshire University
- J.D., Mitchell Hamline (anticipated 2028)
Isabella Widrow
Legal Assistant
Isabella is a legal assistant and holds a political science degree from the University of Minnesota, where she graduated summa cum laude and with distinction. She is passionate about helping employees assert their rights and has future plans to attend law school.
Education
- B.A. University of Minnesota, summa cum laude
*Excerpt from review by former client of David Schlesinger on AVVO.com. Each case is different and past result are no guarantee of future success.