Joel Abrahamson

Joel was described in Chambers USA as "a very thoughtful counselor with a really unique skill set." Another source adds, "Joel Abrahamson can communicate credibly at all levels, working day to day with individuals and senior leaders of the company."An experienced litigator, Joel helps businesses meet the ongoing challenges of employment and traditional labor law claims. Joel counsels clients on the full range of employment and traditional labor law issues and aggressively litigates when necessary. His commitment to understanding his clients’ businesses and their goals has made Joel a trusted business advisor for legal counsel by businesses throughout the region.Joel has a track record of success with judges and arbitrators across the region. He has successfully defended clients in court and before government agencies across the Upper Midwest in employment lawsuits and charges based on alleged discrimination, retaliation, disability accommodation failure, breach of contract, defamation, promissory estoppel and other statutory and common law claims, with a record of success in prosecuting and defending claims involving non-competition agreements, trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition claims. With his extensive traditional labor law background, Joel assists his clients in all phases of issues governed by the National Labor Relations Act, including advice in union organizing drives, collective bargaining, arbitrations and unfair labor practice proceedings.