Our Firm Serves Employees With Strong Advocacy, Extensive Knowledge And A Commitment To Personal Service

We are dedicated to protecting employee rights.

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Beth E. Bertelson, Recognized By Best Lawyers, 2025

Recognized Nationally And Locally By The Legal Community

Beth Bertelson has over 30 years of experience as an employment law litigator and negotiator on severance, executive, employment and noncompete agreements and related issues and is locally and nationally recognized for her work. For example, the Law & Politics Magazine selection committee selected Bertelson for the last 15 years as a Super Lawyer. Ms. Bertelson was also recently named one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Minnesota.

Andrea Ostapowich’s crucial role at Bertelson Law Offices for over 20 years helped the firm to receive US News Best Law Firm award.

I was very fortunate to obtain the services of Bertelson Law Office. Beth and Andrea are very knowledgeable, trustworthy and easy to reach. They always keep me informed of all developments and provided detailed explanation on every step. I am extremely satisfied with their service and highly recommend this team to people who are seeking an employment law expert.”

Rated By Super Lawyers | Beth E. Bertelson | 15 Years
Best of the Best | Top 50 Women Lawyers In Minnesota
Best Lawyers | Best Law Firms | U.S. News & World Report | Employment Law - Individuals - Tier 1 | Minneapolis 2022
Best Lawyers | Best Law Firms | U.S. News & World Report | Employment Law - Individuals - Tier 1 | Minneapolis 2023
Lawyers Of Distinction 2023
Lawyers of Distinction 2020 | 5 Stars
Star Tribune Readers' Choice | Minnesota's Best | 2022 Silver Winner
Beth E. Bertelson, Recognized By Best Lawyers, 2025
Minnesota State Bar Association | Certified Specialist | Labor and Employment Law
Minnesota Monthly | 2020 Best Lawyers
Minnesota Monthly | 2023 Top Lawyers in Minnesota Badge
Best Lawyers | Best Law Firms | U.S. News & World Report | 2023
Beth Bertelson is recognized as a Member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Best Law Firms | Ranked By Best Lawyers | United States | 2024
Andrea Ostapowich, Recognized By Best Lawyers, 2025
Rated By Super Lawyers | Beth E. Bertelson | 15 Years
Best of the Best | Top 50 Women Lawyers In Minnesota
Best Lawyers | Best Law Firms | U.S. News & World Report | Employment Law - Individuals - Tier 1 | Minneapolis 2022
Best Lawyers | Best Law Firms | U.S. News & World Report | Employment Law - Individuals - Tier 1 | Minneapolis 2023
Lawyers Of Distinction 2023
Lawyers of Distinction 2020 | 5 Stars
Star Tribune Readers' Choice | Minnesota's Best | 2022 Silver Winner
Beth E. Bertelson, Recognized By Best Lawyers, 2025
Minnesota State Bar Association | Certified Specialist | Labor and Employment Law
Minnesota Monthly | 2020 Best Lawyers
Minnesota Monthly | 2023 Top Lawyers in Minnesota Badge
Best Lawyers | Best Law Firms | U.S. News & World Report | 2023
Beth Bertelson is recognized as a Member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Andrea Ostapowich, Recognized By Best Lawyers, 2025

We Have Successfully Represented Hundreds Of Workers. We Can Help You.

At Bertelson Law Office, P.A., we provide our clients with a combination of strong advocacy, extensive experience in employment law, and a commitment to preserving their integrity while pursuing their legal goals. Because we practice exclusively in employment law, we understand that a job is more than just a paycheck.

As legal advocates, we are aware that employment conflicts can impact employees physically, emotionally and financially. Our attorneys have successfully represented hundreds of clients with employment law claims through litigation, mediation and arbitration.

Practice Areas

Employment Law

We provide a full spectrum of legal advocacy in this area.

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Severance Review

We protect your rights to a fair and just severance package.

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Workplace Discrimination

We will determine the best path to proceed with your potential case.

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Certified Specialists In Labor And Employment Law By The Minnesota State Bar Association

What Our Clients Say

Strategies For A Solution

“Beth [Bertelson] has the ability to assess a situation, consider the options, and then team with you to strategize toward a solution.”

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You Were Great In Every Category

“You’re very good in gauging your client’s emotions and how to approach difficult conversations’ based on the state of the case.”

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Expertise

“The entire process was handled with a degree of expertise that I greatly appreciated.”

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Impact On My Life

“There are no words to convey the impact you have made on my life as I have gone through this crisis.”

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