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Chris represents management in both litigation and counseling on employment law matters. His clients range from manufacturing companies to the service industry. He practices in multiple states, has appeared in numerous federal courts and is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court. He also conducts training for managers and human resources professionals. Bar Admissions Wisconsin, 2006 Minnesota, 1986 U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. Supreme Court Professional Associations & Memberships American Bar Association Education University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, MN, 1986 J.D. Hamline University, St. Paul, MN, 1983 B.S. Honors Super Lawyer,® Minnesota Law & Politics magazine, 2002-2009 |
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School District Prevails in Summary Judgment Motion
When a school district was accused by one of its teachers of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the school district contacted Larkin Hoffman.
Healthcare Client Wins Defense Verdict
Faced with claims of sexual harassment, assault and battery, and vicarious liability, a client in the healthcare industry contacted Larkin Hoffman.
Withdrawal from Selling Group
When an international distribution company needed advice about its rights related to withdrawal from a selling group, the company turned to Larkin Hoffman.
Dismissal of Retaliation and Discrimination Claims
An employer facing accusations of retaliation and discrimination turned to Larkin Hoffman. Larkin Hoffman’s employment litigation team, led by Chris Harristhal and Julia Halbach, successfully defended this large institutional client against accusations under Title VII and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
Computer Hacking
An Internet Service Provider (ISP) turned to Larkin Hoffman after the ISP had been the target of a penetration by a computer hacker who had gained access to the ISP’s internal domain structure and shared the information by posting it on the Internet and providing the information to a competing ISP.
