Lawrence P. Schaefer

Lawrence P. Schaefer is an employment lawyer who represents employees in discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and other workplace disputes. He is the owner and President of Schaefer Halleen, LLC, and has spent decades representing individuals in employment litigation and negotiations. His practice includes executive severance matters, class and multi-plaintiff cases, and claims involving unlawful workplace conduct. He has represented professionals, executives, physicians, and other employees facing serious employment-related problems.

Schaefer earned a J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School and a B.A. from the University of Chicago, where he completed honors work in political philosophy. He was inducted into the Order of the Coif during law school. His education provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and employment law litigation.

Schaefer has handled complex employment matters involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, employment contracts, and related civil rights claims. His work includes individual cases and large multi-plaintiff litigation. He is admitted in Minnesota, the US District Court for the District of Minnesota, and the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. His professional experience includes earlier work with Leonard, Street and Deinard and Sprenger & Lang before leading his current practice.

Lawrence P. Schaefer brings extensive employment litigation experience to clients facing workplace misconduct and career-related disputes. He has written and presented on discrimination, disability law, employment contracts, physician employment issues, and other workplace topics. His professional involvement includes the National Employment Lawyers Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, and Hennepin County Bar Association. His practice remains centered on protecting employee rights through negotiation, litigation, and strategic counseling.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Schaefer Halleen, LLC
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Board Member, Minnesota Justice Foundation (1989-1992)
• Member, National Employment Lawyers Association(1995-Present)
• Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
• Member, Legal Aid Society (1988-1993)
• Counsel, Board of Directors, Harriet Tubman Battered Women’s Shelter (2001-2002)
• Member, International Human Rights Committee

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• University of Minnesota Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Chicago
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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