Beth E. Bertelson

Beth E. Bertelson: Experienced Labor and Employment Attorney in Minneapolis

Beth E. Bertelson is a distinguished labor and employment attorney with over three decades of experience, dedicated to serving employees in Minnesota's Twin Cities metropolitan area. As the founder of Bertelson Law Offices, P.A., she has established herself as a premier expert in handling complex litigation and pre-litigation negotiations concerning severance agreements, employment contracts, noncompete clauses, and related matters.

Practice Areas

• Labor and Employment Law - Individuals
• Litigation - Labor and Employment

Beth E. Bertelson is a certified specialist in labor and employment law by the Minnesota State Bar Association, which underscores her deep expertise and commitment to this specialized field. She not only assists clients in resolving their legal disputes but also mediates employment conflicts and is designated as a 'qualified neutral' under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice for District Courts.

Beth E. Bertelson is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Minnesota State Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, and the National Employment Lawyers Association. She is a frequent speaker at legal seminars and conferences, contributing her insights to enhance knowledge in employment law matters. As part of her commitment to community service, she has served on the boards of Youthworks and the Linden Hills Neighborhood Council.

Education & Credentials

• 1984 Graduated from St. Olaf College with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
• Received her Juris Doctor (JD) degree from William Mitchell College of Law in 1987
• Admitted to practice law in Minnesota, as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
• Honored with a 'Superb' rating from Avvo and named among the Top 50 Women Lawyers by Super Lawyers from 2014 to 2020.
• Active in her legal community, she has been recognized for her contributions by the Karla Wahl Advocacy Award from MN NELA (National Employment Lawyers Association) in 2016. She is also a Lifetime Achievement Winner of America's Top 100 Attorneys and has received various awards throughout her career.

Awards & Recognitions

• Recognized: Employment Law - Individuals, Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Practice Area: Mediation, Best Law Firms, U.S. News, 2021
• Star Tribune, Minnesota's Best, 2021 Silver Winner
• Best Lawyer in Minneapolis from Super Lawyers for the years 2015-2020
• Best Attorney Lifetime Charter Member of Rue Rating, 2016
• The Expert Network, 2017
• The Top 50 Women Attorneys in Minnesota from Super Lawyers, 2014-2020
• Attorney Recognition by Super Lawyers from 2001 to 2004 and again from 2008 to 2020.
• The U.S. News Best Lawyers ranking in Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2016-2020

Firms

• Bertelson Law Offices, P.A., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Affiliations

• Minnnesota State Bar Association (SBA)
• Hennepin County Bar Association
• National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA)
• Minnesota Women Lawyers

Languages

• English

Bar Admissions

• Mnnesota, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and Supreme Court of the United States