Unemployment Lawyer Minnesota for Appeals

Unemployment Lawyer in Minnesota – Audio

As an unemployment lawyer in Minnesota, I hear about many stressful issues.  For some, an appeal for benefits can be a new process.  For others, an unemployment appeal can date back many months or years. In other words, each appeal is different.

Because benefits and claims have been complicated by Pandemic Unemployment, Gig Jobs, Self Employment, and Federal Stimulus benefits, it is very common for an unemployment claim to include more than one issue or identification number. As a result, the best approach is analyzing a claim from the beginning.

Whether you call yourself a worker, an employee, or an executive, the end goal is the same: eligibility for benefits. If that goal cannot be achieved, then overpayment strategies are incorporated into the process.

Claims for benefits come in all shapes and sizes. This can includes applications, questionnaires, audits, phone appeals, reconsiderations, overpayments, fraud, Pandemic Unemployment, Benefit Extensions, and appeals to Minnesota’s highest courts.

Because unemployment benefits in Minnesota can equal more than $22,000 over a 26 week period AND even higher with benefit extensions, PUA benefits, etc., claims today are worth fighting.

Thus, I think preparing accordingly is where I can offer value to those in need of help.

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Attorney For Unemployment:  Types of Issues

Audio for Unemployment Issues

If an application gets denied or appealed, the unemployment office will assign a legal issue or issue identification number.  Sometimes, a person’s case or claim will involve more than one issue.

Here are a few examples of unemployment issues and case types:

  • Employment Misconduct
  • PUA Qualifications
  • Quit Issues
  • Audits
  • Available for Work
  • Appeals
  • Covered and Non-Covered Employment
  • Discharges
  • Suitable Work
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Phone Hearing Problem Solving

If you need help reviewing what to do, what to say, correcting an error, combating a lie, or an issue inside your application, please consider watching older YouTube videos.

Can a Lawyer for Unemployment Help?

As an unemployment attorney, here are a handful of ways I help others with their appeal or case:

  • Filling out an application using laws that support you,
  • One-on-one consultations,
  • Representation at your phone hearing,
  • Drafting and Filing an Appeal on an applicant’s behalf,
  • Gathering evidence, seeking subpoenas, confronting the other party, etc.,
  • Drafting and filing a Request for Reconsideration,
  • Representation during an audit,
  • Help with a Garnishment issue,
  • Advocate a repayment plan specific to an overpayment,
  • Help reducing unemployment taxes and penalties,
  • An appeal to the Minnesota Court of Appeals,
  • An appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court,
  • Other services as you see a need.

Lawyer for Unemployment Appeals

There isn’t a law that requires having an attorney. However, acquiring professional feedback specific to eligibility issues can make all the difference.

Feedback from family members and friends is nice, but their support generally doesn’t account for rules and laws applicable in Minnesota.

Whether you think an unemployment attorney can improve your case or not, please take the unemployment appeal process seriously.

MN Unemployment Lawyer:  Starting Point

Each case is different.  Proving a case might include:

  1. Using Minnesota unemployment laws like rule 268.095,
  2. Past cases,
  3. Feedback expressed by the Department of Labor,
  4. Preponderance of evidence standard, or
  5. Witnesses and other pieces of evidence.

Unemployment Attorney in Minnesota is where?

Believe it or not, I would say nearly half of those that I serve live outside the Twin Cities. And, there are a number of people who I have helped that have claims in Minnesota while living in different parts of the United States.

When I meet with a Client, I do so by phone, email, video, and one-on-one at my office. That said, because of the COVID-19 issue around us, meeting by phone is the most common method of serving those in need.

If you live or work in the Twin Cities, great!  Otherwise, do not allow where you live to prevent you from finding help with your case.

Can an Unemployment Lawyer be on the Phone With Me?

As an unemployment lawyer Minnesota, my job is to serve the Client’s needs as they require. Yes, as an unemployment lawyer Minnesota, I am routinely on the phone with my Clients when they are talking with a judge.

Also, my job includes finding an edge or holding employers accountable. Other times, my job is to assist in witness or evidence preparation. Really though, my job is all of the above.

How much does an MN Unemployment Attorney Cost?

Consider this:  the value of meeting with an unemployment attorney (even just once) can far outweigh a week or a year’s worth of benefits.

So you know, I use a flat fee system for cases related to unemployment because it is generally easier for my unemployed Clients to manage into the future.

Who is the Best Unemployment Lawyer in Minnesota?

I do not know which lawyer is the best, but I am very proud of those that I serve. I encourage you to review what some of my past Clients have said.

Otherwise, please contact me if you need help figuring out what to do, what to say, correcting an error or combating a lie or just want honest feedback.

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