Minneapolis Civil Rights & Employment Lawyers
MacDonald Hoague & Bayless brings more than 70 years of experience to employment and civil rights law, with a dedicated Minneapolis office serving clients throughout Minnesota since 2022.
Our Minneapolis employment and civil rights lawyers have a track record of success, fighting tirelessly for clients who have been wronged by employers, government entities, or other institutions. Whether it's workplace discrimination, police misconduct, or other governmental abuse, our attorneys fight hard to get you justice.
We handle a comprehensive range of legal matters across our main practice areas:
- Civil Rights - Fighting discrimination, police misconduct, and constitutional violations
- Employment Law - Protecting worker rights in cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage theft
Our Minneapolis-based attorneys know that workers and citizens in the Twin Cities area and throughout the state face unique challenges. We use this local knowledge to build stronger cases for our clients.
Why Choose Macdonald Hoague & Bayless for Your Case
Our firm's history demonstrates our commitment to fighting for clients' rights. Our extensive experience means we've learned the best ways to fight and win in court. We've helped countless people win their employment and civil rights cases.
We understand that employment and civil rights cases often involve deeply personal violations that affect people's livelihoods and dignity. We take that responsibility seriously and won't stop fighting until we get our clients the justice they deserve.
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Directions to Our Minneapolis Office Location
MacDonald Hoague & Bayless - Minneapolis Location
801 S Marquette Ave #200
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 349-2720
Our Minneapolis office is conveniently located in Downtown Minneapolis at the corner of Marquette Avenue and 8th Avenue South, making it easily accessible for clients throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area and greater Minnesota.
The Downtown location provides convenient access to state and federal courts where our attorneys regularly represent clients in employment and civil rights cases.
Our Experience With Employment-Related Cases in Minneapolis
Our labor and employment attorneys in Minneapolis represent workers facing various workplace violations throughout Minnesota. When you hire MacDonald Hoague & Bayless, our legal professionals go to work immediately for you.
Employment Discrimination Cases
We represent employees who have faced illegal discrimination based on protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Our attorneys know all the discrimination laws that protect Minnesota workers.
Workplace Harassment Claims
When workplace harassment creates a hostile work environment, our employment lawyers help victims pursue justice. We handle cases involving sexual harassment, racial harassment, and other forms of discriminatory treatment that interfere with your ability to work.
Retaliation Protection
Employers cannot legally retaliate against employees who report discrimination, file complaints about violations of the law, or exercise their workplace rights. Our legal team protects whistleblowers and employees who face retaliation for standing up for their rights.
Wage and Hour Violations
At MacDonald Hoague & Bayless, our Minnesota employment lawyers pursue claims for unpaid wages, overtime violations, misclassification of employees as independent contractors, and other wage and hour law violations. Minnesota workers deserve fair compensation for their work.
Family and Medical Leave Interference
When employers illegally interfere with protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, our attorneys help workers protect their job security and benefits.
Wrongful Termination
We represent employees who have been illegally fired in violation of employment contracts, anti-discrimination laws, or public policy. Our lawyers work to secure compensation for lost wages and benefits.
Our Minneapolis employment attorneys litigate cases in both state and federal courts throughout Minnesota, always seeking the best possible results for every client we represent.
Our Experience With Civil Rights Cases in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis civil rights legal team at MacDonald Hoague & Bayless specializes in vindicating the rights of people who have been harmed by corporate or governmental misconduct and abuse. Our civil rights lawyers in Minneapolis handle complex constitutional and statutory violations throughout the state of Minnesota.
Police Misconduct and Excessive Force
We pursue Section 1983 claims against police officers and departments for excessive force, false arrest, malicious prosecution, and other constitutional violations. Our attorneys understand the complexities of police misconduct cases and work with experts to build strong claims.
Jail and Prison Conditions
Inmates and detainees retain constitutional rights, and we fight violations of those rights, including:
- Failure to provide adequate medical care in jails and prisons
- Dangerous or inhumane conditions of confinement
- Excessive force by corrections officers
- Denial of religious practice or other constitutional rights
First Amendment Violations
We protect citizens' free speech, religious freedom, and assembly rights when government entities violate these fundamental constitutional protections. This includes cases involving:
- Suppression of free speech or protest activities
- Religious discrimination by government entities
- Retaliation for exercising First Amendment rights
Wrongful Death in Government Custody
If the police, corrections officers, or government medical providers caused your family member's death through misconduct, excessive force, or by refusing proper medical care, we'll hold them accountable and fight for the compensation your family deserves.
Our civil rights lawyers understand that these cases require specific knowledge of constitutional law and complex procedural requirements for suing government entities.
Government and Business Discrimination
When governmental entities or businesses discriminate against citizens and consumers, our civil rights attorneys hold them accountable. Federal and Minnesota law provide remedies to people who experience discrimination in government services, schools, prisons, and jails. They also protect consumers against discrimination in businesses. Our attorneys vindicate the rights of victims of discrimination.
Contact Our Minneapolis Employment & Civil Rights Law Offices Today
If you're dealing with workplace discrimination, civil rights violations, or other legal problems in Minnesota, don't wait to get help. These cases have strict deadlines - wait too long, and you could lose your chance to get justice.
Contact Macdonald Hoague & Bayless today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward protecting your rights and securing the compensation you deserve. Fill out our online form today and speak to a Minnesota attorney at our law firm.
Our law firm serves clients in the Twin Cities and throughout the state of Minnesota.