Atty. Joseph A Larson
Joe Larson has represented a wide array of clients, from large multinational corporations and insurance companies to small, start-up businesses and individuals throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. He has experience in various fields of law, including employment discrimination claims, trade secrets and non-compete disputes, personal injury claims, shipper/carrier matters, contract issues, foreclosures, toxic torts, insurance litigation and criminal defense.
Employment Law & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN · 17+ Years Experience
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About Joseph A Larson at a Glance
Joseph A Larson is an Attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Joseph A. Larson Law Firm PLLC. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on car accidents, formation, wrongful termination, contracts, and discrimination. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2009) and Wisconsin (2011). Educated at Creighton University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Bowling Green State University (M.F.A. University, 2004). Provides legal services in English. Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Joseph A Larson
- Joe Larson has represented a wide array of clients, from large multinational corporations and insurance companies to small, start-up businesses and individuals throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin
- He has experience in various fields of law, including employment discrimination claims, trade secrets and non-compete disputes, personal injury claims, shipper/carrier matters, contract issues, foreclosures, toxic torts, insurance litigation and criminal defense
- Joe started the Joseph A. Larson Law Firm PLLC to focus on protecting the rights of individuals and small businesses in employment discrimination, sexual harassment, personal injury, trucking law and other legal matters
- Based in the Twin Cities, Joe is admitted to practice in Minnesota and Wisconsin state and federal courts, as well as the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
- He is a member of the Minnesota and Wisconsin state bar associations, and the Minnesota chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association
- He has served on the boards of those organizations in various capacities over the past several years
- Most recently, in 2016, he was elected to serve on the board of the Minnesota chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association
- In 2013, he was given an award for his service and betterment of the MSBA New Lawyers Section
- A native of St. Paul, Minnesota, Joe earned his Juris Doctor at Creighton University School of Law in Omaha, Nebraska
- While at Creighton, he was a member of the Board of Editors of the Creighton Law Review and a two-year member of the Jessup International Law Moot Court Team
- His law review article, “Taming the Wild West: An Examination of Private Student Loan Consolidation Companies’ Violation of Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act By Using Trade Names and Logos That Closely Resemble Those Used by the Department of Education,” was published in the Creighton Law Review and selected by the Burton Foundation as one of the top fifteen student written law review articles in the country for 2009
- The Burton Awards, in association with the Library of Congress and Law Library of Congress, is a national awards program that recognizes exemplary legal writing
- Other honorees of the Burton Foundation in 2009 were Justice Antonin Scalia and screenwriter David E. Kelley
- Before his legal career, Joe worked as a Sales Executive for a subsidiary of UnitedHealthcare and taught college-level English classes
- He has a Master of Fine Arts in Fiction Writing from Bowling Green State University and a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from the University of Notre Dame
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Joseph A Larson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph A Larson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Minneapolis.
Car Accidents in Minneapolis
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Business Formation in Minneapolis
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Wrongful Termination in Minneapolis
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Contracts in Minneapolis
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Workplace Discrimination 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 Joseph A Larson
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 Joseph A Larson's practice in the field of car accidents, formation, wrongful termination, contracts, and discrimination.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Joseph A Larson brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin, Joseph A Larson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, formation, and wrongful termination, Joseph A Larson 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 Joseph A Larson 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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