John Arthur Klassen

John Arthur Klassen

John A. Klassen, PA β€’ Minneapolis, MN
Employment LaborCivil Rights LitigationEmployment LawFalse Claims Act

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Contact

Email
Phone
(855) 931-4306
Address
310 Fourth Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55415, US

Professional

About

John is the founder of the Minneapolis employment and civil rights litigation firm of John A. Klassen, P.A. He received law degrees from the University of British Columbia (1992) and Seattle University (1993). John represents clients throughout the United States in harassment and discrimination, False Claims Act/Qui Tam, whistleblower, and employment contract claims. John also consults with employees regarding severance and non-competition agreements. His cases have received local, national and international press coverage, including stories by The New York Times, The Washington Post and the International Herald Tribune. Past victories include million dollar range results for clients in harassment and age discrimination cases. John is an active member of the National Employment Lawyers Association. Recently, John was a featured guest on CBS WCCO Radio, speaking about sexual harassment in the workplace. John lives and works in MInneapolis. He is married with two children and two outstanding Labrador Retrievers.

About Employment Labor Law

Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.

Credentials

Education
1993 Seattle University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1992 University of British Columbia School of Law LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2015 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2014 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2013 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2012 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2011 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Associations
American Bar Association Minnesota State Bar Association Hennepin County Bar Association National Employment Lawyers Association National Employment Lawyers Association (Minnesota chapter)
Speaking
N/A University of St. Thomas Retaliation in the Workplace
Updated: Mar 08, 2026