Welcome to the Law Office of Alicia L. Anderson

Experience

Attorney Profile

Alicia represents employees in cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment, severance negotiations, non-compete disputes, and unemployment benefits. A 1997 cum laude graduate of William Mitchell College of Law, Alicia honed her skills in time management as a stay-at-home mom for many years before opening her own law firm in the fall of 2013. Alicia is passionate about getting justice for those who have been wronged at the workplace. She is a tireless fighter who has obtained favorable results for many, including a 2022 jury award for a victim of retaliation at the workplace.

Alicia is licensed in the state and federal bar and is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, the Minnesota chapter of National Employment Lawyers Association, and Minnesota Women Attorneys organization. She also volunteers with Volunteer Lawyer’s Network, representing clients in unemployment hearings and other employment matters. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, working out, and spending time with her family.

Practice Areas

Workplace Discrimination / Wrongful Termination

Minnesota is an “employment at will” state which means that employers may terminate their employees for no reason or any reason that doesn’t break the law. (This is assuming that …

Reasonable Accommodations / ADA / FMLA

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA), employers are required to provide disabled employees a reasonable accommodation that will enable them to perform …

Unemployment Benefits

Applying for unemployment benefits is one of the first things you should do if terminated or laid off from a job through no fault of your own. However, many employers …

Severance / Separation Agreements

When employers lay off employees, they often offer the employee a severance or separation agreement. The law requires the employer to notify the employee of the right to have the …

Client Testimonials

Diana: “It isn’t often that one would be so fortunate to have a conscientious, competent, devoted lawyer such as Alicia to provide legal advice and services. Recently, Alicia did just that! Going above and beyond to ensure that my case was handled efficiently and fairly. We were able to mediate and reach an equitable resolution for all parties involved without going to trial. Amazing! Alicia is one in a million!”

LJS: “I came to work with Alicia Anderson at a very difficult time in my life. I had lost my job and two weeks later my Husband passed away, I was barely able to function. Alicia determined that my job dismissal was unlawful as I was on a company approved FMLA leave. She agreed to represent me and began her discovery. Her calm, caring and steady demeanor was exactly what I needed. She walked me through the process and drafted a letter outlining the facts to my former employer. I have to say I was impressed with her knowledge of the law and her presentation. Alicia obtained a settlement for me and I would highly recommend her services to everyone. Thank you, Alicia!”

Steve: “I nominate you employee of the month!” (after negotiating a deal with his former employer)

Hyun: In a card thanking me for helping her get a former employer to release her from a non-compete provision, “Dear Alicia, your letter was perfect. Thank you so much!”

SF: “When I had a work related situation, and suffered significant stress related issues because of it, I turned to Alicia Anderson for guidance. She had been recommended to me by a highly trusted source.

From the prompt return of my initial call until the satisfactory culmination of my situation, Alicia could not have been more professional, knowledgeable and supportive.

Ms. Anderson listens, hearing not only the facts, but the emotional turmoil that some situations engender, and she handles both the legal and emotional sides equally well.

I could not have asked for better representation or more clear explanations of the applicable law. The value of her advice and attention to detail, combined with her ability to ascertain an effective resolution cannot be overstated.

I would recommend Ms. Anderson for anyone. She will be straightforward, hugely competent and resolute in her pursuit of a fair outcome for you.”