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John A. Fabian
(612) 353-3343jfabian@fmalawyers.com
John is an experienced trial attorney who provides individual dedication and caring representation to every client. His unmatched professionalism and relentless and unremitting litigation tactics have resulted in his selection as one of the "Top 40 Employment Law Lawyers" in Minnesota and one of the "Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers."
Before joining FMA, John served as a Navy Judge Advocate and counsel to the Inspector General to the Department of Defense. John's unique legal background has proven to be a tremendous asset to his legal practice. As a former counsel to the Inspector General for the Department of Defense, John provided legal advice in support of investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse in the programs and operations of the Department. This background has enabled John to successfully litigate whistleblower claims brought under the False Claims Act against those who defraud the federal government, yielding multi-million dollar recoveries for tax payers and his clients.
John's commitment to employees' rights is marked by his expansive employment practice. He represents clients in all areas of employment law, including sexual harassment, discrimination claims based on gender, race, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. Additionally, John has litigated numerous claims involving the Family Medical Leave Act, Minnesota's whistleblower statute, Minnesota's parenting leave statute, wage and hour violations, trade secrets, contract disputes, fraud, and minority shareholder rights. He has aggressively negotiated severance packages for a multitude of clients and has been certified as a mediator.
Education
- J.D. 1981, Hamline University School of Law
- B.B.A. 1978, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Admissions
- Minnesota Supreme Court
- Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court for Minnesota
Titles/Awards/Memberships
- Named one of the "Top 40 Employment Law Lawyers," Minnesota Law and Politics
- Name one of the "Top 100 Super Lawyers" in Minnesota, Minnesota Law and Politics
- Named to the Super Lawyers list, Minnesota Law and Politics
- Named in "Minnesota's Who's Who in Employment Lawyers," Minnesota Law and Politics
- Received Martindale Hubbell, A.V. rating
- American Bar Association Member
- Federal Bar Association Member
- National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) Member
- Taxpayers Against Fraud Member
- Minnesota National Employment Lawyers Association (MNELA) Member
- Minnesota State Bar Association Member
- Captain, Judge Advocate General's Corps, United States Navy (Ret.)