Atty. Charles Roach
Charlie Roach primarily focuses his practice on business immigration and employee drug and alcohol testing. He has extensive experience representing and advising employers in all areas of immigration, including temporary employment visas, labor certifications, permanent residency ("Green Cards"), immigration compliance and employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) issues.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN
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About Charles Roach at a Glance
Charles Roach is a employment and litigation attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at FordHarrison. Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Charles Roach
- Charlie Roach primarily focuses his practice on business immigration and employee drug and alcohol testing
- He has extensive experience representing and advising employers in all areas of immigration, including temporary employment visas, labor certifications, permanent residency ("Green Cards"), immigration compliance and employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) issues
- He provides counsel on immigration issues related to employment decisions, company policies and procedures, mergers and acquisitions, government audits and investigations, and labor law disputes
- Charlie represents a wide variety of clients – from large multinational corporations to small employers to individuals – with regard to their immigration needs in such industries as financial services, information technology, insurance, health care, manufacturing, retail, engineering and other fields
- Another area of focus for Charlie relates to federal and state drug testing issues, including Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated programs and developing drug and alcohol testing programs in all 50 states and Puerto Rico
- He also has significant experience counseling employers and representing public and private entities at the federal, state, and administrative levels
- Charlie has spoken at numerous seminars and trainings and written articles on immigration law and drug and alcohol testing issues for employers
- Prior to joining FordHarrison, he was a partner in Rider Bennett's Business Department and Chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Practice Group
- Earlier in his career, Charlie served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable James C. Harten of the Minnesota Court of Appeals.Before law school, he lived in Southeast Asia for two years and worked for an international law firm in Jakarta, Indonesia
- During law school he was a member of the Minnesota Law Review and the International Moot Court. https://www.fordharrison.com/charlieroach
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Charles Roach's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Roach 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.
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Civil Litigation in Minneapolis
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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 Charles Roach
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 Charles Roach's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Charles Roach 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 Charles Roach 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 Charles Roach Handles in Minneapolis
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