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Request for Legal Advice on Workplace Injury and Discrimination Dear Brain Thomas Rochel, I am seeking advice regarding a workplace incident where I was injured on the job. My employer refused to call 911 for emergency assistance and instead insisted on driving me to seek medical attention, which I declined due to my condition and understanding of my rights. I feel this action was discriminatory and compromised my health and safety. I would like to know what steps I can take to protect my rights and seek appropriate action. Please let me know how I can proceed. Thank you for your time and guidance.

When you find greatness, it's easy to recommend. Brian is exceptional, and over the years, I've recommended him to numerous people. Although I haven't had many interactions with lawyers in my lifetime, I'm thankful to have found Brian when I needed his services. Brian is prompt, professional, and most importantly, always on your side. He's an honest and approachable lawyer who will help you understand decisions that can have a broader impact in the long run. Brian has always been very clear and helpful in explaining how he can best offer his services, depending on the situation. Beyond all of this, he's simply a great human being to have on your side. He's personable, taking the time to truly know and understand his clients. It genuinely feels like Brian is a close friend who's always got your back. I can't recommend him enough!

Brian is what an attorney ought to be-- helpful, kind, super-smart, knows the law, and passionate about fighting for fair treatment for all. He takes the time to get to know his clients on a personal level, making working with him a much more enjoyable & trust filled process. He really fought to help me and continues to do so if needed. I would not hesitate to refer him to anyone and was beyond confident in him & his advice the entire time. Really a top-notch human whom makes for an outstanding lawyer. I sincerely cannot say enough good things about him, his partner, and overall worth ethic!

Brain Rochel and the entire law firm was amazing. They knew how to answer all of my questions, and was very knowledgeable. The team does great work and very efficient. I would definitely use this law firm again.

Brian recently represented me in a retaliation case. From my first contact with him, it was clear how informative and professional he was, and his emotional intelligence made all the difference. Throughout the entire process, Brian stood by my side and brilliantly navigated a course with impressively smart strategies. His kindness every step of the way was beyond appreciated. I will forever be thankful, and highly recommend Brian and his partner Phillip to anyone who is looking for stellar, empathetic representation.

I hired Brian to help with an employment situation. Brian is the epitome of a great lawyer. He responded in a timely manner, was easily accessible, has great communication skills and is very respectful. Hiring a lawyer means you are usually experiencing a stressful situation. Brian was always kind and empathetic. It was difficult for me to share disparaging information with anyone but he made me feel at ease. Brian reviewed my employment contract and situation and explained my options. He also is upfront and ethical with billing practices. I highly recommend Brian Rochel.

I was referred to Brian Rochel by a friend who had nothing but great things to say about her experience. I was really impressed by Brian's knowledge and excellent coaching. I will definitely be recommending Brian to my friends and family.

During my career, I have worked with minority firms and had the opportunity to see how corporate America engages in discrimination. However, I was not expecting to experience age discrimination in professional hiring. My experience with a large Minneapolis firm paralleled the discriminatory behavior that I had previously seen. I was ultimately referred to Brian Rochel by another respected Minneapolis firm due to their confidence in Brian’s expertise in employment law and litigation. I have retained and worked with a number of highly respected domestic and international lawyers and thus have extensive professional experience in hiring and evaluating legal counsel. Brian is among the best. At inception, Brian thoroughly evaluated and researched my case. There are a lot of nuances in law and particularly employment law that only a skilled practitioner can address. I was pleased with Brian’s knowledge and ability to patiently address any and all issues that needed clarification. He was always prepared. Much of law requires an analysis and presentation of the issues in writing. Brian has an ability to clearly articulate the issues and present the strengths and weaknesses of the case as it progressed and as new evidence came to light. Opposing outside counsel for the company was formidable – a senior partner and his team from a large nationally recognized law firm that only represents companies. Brian handled the depositions of the company personnel and he was always prepared knowing exactly the line of questioning and information he hoped to elicit from each individual. When I was deposed, he was able to keep the company’s counsel within bounds and clarified my testimony when required for the record. At times, opposing counsel was overreaching in an effort to intimidate, but he always knew how to successfully push back. Brian’s firm took my case on contingency which meant that he believed in the validity of my claims. Unfortunately, corporate counsel was particularly ruthless and made ferreting out the truth difficult to the point of confusing the facts. Ultimately it became evident that the muddle that had been created would preclude the expected resolution. Brian knew when the case began that it would be a difficult case as there was little legal precedent available. Nevertheless, Brian’s commitment never waivered in aggressively pursuing my claims and he was able to clearly articulate the risks and alternative approaches to resolution considering available evidence. If I ever need employment counsel in the future, I would call Brian without hesitation and would recommend him without reservation to anyone needing the very best in employment counsel.

I enlisted the aid of Brian Rochel when I was wrongfully terminated by a long-time employer. It was an unpleasant work environment for years, so, there were a lot of terribly upsetting situations that came up in discovery. Brian and his team were kind, compassionate, and always available for questions. They helped me receive a settlement that if left in the employer's hands, would have never happened at all. In the end, it's a new beginning for me and I couldn't be more grateful.

I hired Brian for a wrongful termination claim and he was a great lawyer. He jumped right in with getting the information he needs to and was very up front about everything that was going to happen and got everything in place. He was there when I called and had questions and if he wasn't available at that moment he got back to me as soon as he could. Great lawyer and great firm to work with.

I hired Brian last winter to help resolve a wrongful termination claim against city government. He and his firm were just great to work with. There were so many upsetting aspects to the situation, and Brian was always kind and compassionate, as well as being frank and honest with me at every crossroads. He's a strong advocate, extremely knowledgeable and ethical, and the whole firm runs like a well-oiled machine. He helped us achieve a settlement that made sense, and I would not hesitate to go to him with any future employment issue (and know that he would join me in hoping this was my first and last).

Brian Rochel is a well prepared, readily available and articulate lawyer. He listens to the claims made, answers questions, gathers pertinent information and explains the law, in both legal and laymen terms, so a comprehensive understanding is reached. Brian guides you through the arguments, gives you an idea of what likely will be contested and is very reasonable and fair in his billing practices. It was reassuring to have an attorney comfortable with the law, dedicated to the case, mindful of case details, quick to respond and an ardent advocate for my claim. Brian Rochel is a professional and someone I would highly recommend arguing the merits of your case.