Atty. Beth E. Bertelson
Beth Bertelson brings over 35 years of focused employment law experience to workplace disputes. As founder of Bertelson Law Offices, P.A., she represents employees in complex discrimination cases, whistleblower protection, leave-related claims, severance negotiations and executive contracting.
Employment Law - Individuals & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN · 39+ Years Experience
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About Beth E. Bertelson at a Glance
Beth E. Bertelson is a employment and litigation attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Bertelson Law Office. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1987). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (—, 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Beth E. Bertelson
- Beth Bertelson brings over 35 years of focused employment law experience to workplace disputes
- As founder of Bertelson Law Offices, P.A., she represents employees in complex discrimination cases, whistleblower protection, leave-related claims, severance negotiations and executive contracting
- Clients value Beth's strategic thinking, clear communication, and unwavering commitment to achieving meaningful results
- A Minnesota State Bar Association Certified Labor & Employment Law Specialist, member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals and adjunct ADR professor, Beth combines extensive litigation experience with years of skilled mediation to create an environment where difficult conversations lead to lasting resolutions
- Beth's approach to mediation emphasizes clear communication, strategic problem-solving, and practical outcomes
Practice Areas Explained
Beth E. Bertelson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Beth E. Bertelson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Minneapolis.
Employment Law in Minneapolis
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Beth E. Bertelson is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Minnesota →
Civil Litigation in Minneapolis
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Minneapolis
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Minneapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Minneapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Minneapolis Choose Beth E. Bertelson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Beth E. Bertelson's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Beth E. Bertelson brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Beth E. Bertelson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means Beth E. Bertelson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Beth E. Bertelson Handles in Minneapolis
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