Business Details
Your Voice in Employment & Consumer Rights Litigation
Nichols Kaster has been a nationally recognized law firm for over 50 years, dedicated to advocating for individuals and classes against corporate and institutional wrongdoing. Our attorneys specialize in employment rights, wage theft, civil rights violations, 401(k) mismanagement, and qui tam actions, combining decades of experience with a commitment to justice. We leverage cutting-edge resources to challenge powerful entities, ensuring fair treatment and compensation for clients nationwide.Our practice spans complex class actions and individual cases, with a focus on transparency, compassion, and client empowerment. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report and other leading institutions, we maintain a legacy of landmark victories and ethical advocacy.
Services
Employment Rights
Wage and Hour Claims
401(k) Mismanagement
Civil Rights Litigation
Qui Tam Actions
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in employment and consumer rights litigation.
- Our team has secured landmark victories in federal courts, including the Supreme Court.
- We combine deep legal expertise with compassionate, client-focused representation.
- We serve clients nationwide from offices in Minneapolis and San Francisco.
- Our attorneys are recognized leaders in wage and hour, civil rights, and class action law.
Associations and certifications
- U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms
- ALM Employment Rights Law Firm of the Year
- National Trial Lawyers Top Plaintiffs' Employment Law Firm
- Law360 Top Employment Law Firm
Services
Employment Rights
We protect employees from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Our attorneys handle cases involving wrongful termination, non-compete agreements, and FMLA violations. Clients receive personalized legal strategies and aggressive representation in state and federal courts, ensuring fair treatment and compensation for workplace injustices.
Wage and Hour Claims
Our team specializes in recovering unpaid wages, overtime, and benefits. We litigate cases involving off-the-clock work, misclassification, and minimum wage violations. With extensive experience in collective actions, we help workers secure rightful compensation through settlements or trials.
401(k) Mismanagement
We represent employees harmed by fiduciary breaches in retirement plans. Our lawyers challenge imprudent investment choices and fee structures, holding financial institutions accountable. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of ERISA and complex financial litigation.
Civil Rights Litigation
Our firm advocates for victims of housing discrimination, healthcare inequities, and student rights violations. We pursue impact litigation to challenge systemic injustices, partnering with nonprofits to amplify societal change through strategic legal action.
Qui Tam Actions
We guide whistleblowers in exposing fraud against government programs. Under the False Claims Act, clients may recover rewards for reporting healthcare kickbacks, defense contract violations, and grant misuse. Our attorneys ensure legal protections while maximizing financial recoveries.
Questions
What types of employment law cases do you handle?
We handle discrimination, wage theft, FMLA violations, whistleblower claims, and class actions. Our attorneys represent employees in disputes over unpaid wages, wrongful termination, and workplace harassment.
Can I file a wage and hour claim for off-the-clock work?
Yes. Employers violating wage laws by requiring unpaid off-the-clock tasks can be held accountable. We help workers recover unpaid overtime and minimum wage discrepancies through litigation.
How do qui tam lawsuits work?
Whistleblowers file qui tam cases on behalf of the government to expose fraud. Successful claims under the False Claims Act entitle relators to a percentage of recovered funds while protecting against retaliation.
What is ERISA litigation?
ERISA governs retirement plans. We sue fiduciaries who breach duties by mismanaging 401(k)s, offering imprudent investments, or charging excessive fees, ensuring employees receive promised benefits.
Do you handle cases outside Minnesota?
Yes. Our attorneys litigate nationwide, representing clients in federal and state courts across the U.S. from our Minneapolis and San Francisco offices.
