Brian T. Benkstein bbenkstein@felhaber.com | (612) 373-8538 | Minneapolis Office
Brian is an employment and labor law attorney who focuses his practice on management-side representation. Brian represents clients involving matters that stem from employment and labor laws and he defends claims filed against employers with state and federal administrative agencies, and in the Minnesota state and federal courts.
As a graduate of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy’s intensive trial skills “boot camp” in Boulder, CO, Brian has litigated multiple cases to verdict, he has argued numerous motions in state and federal court, and he has argued five cases at the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Brian combines his legal training with eight years of management experience in the health care industry. Prior to joining the Felhaber firm, Brian worked for a local health care corporation that operated nursing homes in the Twin-City metropolitan. Brian served in a variety of management positions which included six years as a licensed nursing home administrator.
Brian rounds out his litigation practice by providing advice and counsel to his clients on employment matters and general business issues ranging from employee performance issues, to legal compliance, to overall business strategy. Brian works with his clients in responding to everyday problems and, most importantly, to develop legal and practical solutions to avoid such problems.
Education:
Bar Admission:
- B.S., University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire, Magna Cum Laude, 1994
- Juris Doctor, William Mitchell College of Law, Magna Cum Laude (Top 3% of class), 2003
- Minnesota State Bar
- Minnesota Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court of Minnesota
- U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
Professional Activities, Memberships and Accomplishments:
- Member, Hennepin County Bar Association – Labor and Employment Section
- Member, Twin Cities Human Resources Association
- Nominated by Minnesota Super Lawyers® as a Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics, 2007-2008
Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon & Vogt, P.A.
220 South Sixth Street • Suite 2200 • Minneapolis, MN 55402-4504
www.felhaber.com
