Roby Jr Joseph J - Duluth, MN

Accomplished Employment Law and Civil Litigation Counsel in Duluth

Workplace conflicts and civil lawsuits carry high financial stakes. Located at 230 West Superior Street, Suite 800, in downtown Duluth, Minnesota, attorney Joseph J. Roby, Jr. serves as of counsel to Johnson, Killen and Seiler, P.A., Northern Minnesota oldest law firm established in 1888. Admitted to the Minnesota Bar in 1979, Mr. Roby is one of the region most seasoned advocates. Holding dual board certifications as an employment law specialist and a civil trial specialist, he delivers sophisticated representation for complex commercial and workplace conflicts. If your company faces litigation or you need to find a lawyer with proven trial success, Mr. Roby provides authoritative legal counsel.

Comprehensive Employment and Labor Law Advocacy

Navigating state and federal labor regulations requires deep familiarity with evolving employment statutes and trial procedures. As experienced employment and labor lawyers, Mr. Roby advises corporate employers, executives, and department managers across complex workplace issues:

• Workplace discrimination defense: Serving as dedicated workplace discrimination lawyers to defend employers against claims under Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
• Harassment claims: Functioning as harassment lawyers to investigate and defend organizations against hostile work environment allegations.
• Wrongful discharge: Acting as wrongful termination lawyers to defend against retaliatory discharge, whistleblower suits, and constructive termination claims.
• Wage and hour disputes: Serving as wage and hour lawyers to resolve claims involving overtime classification, minimum wage rules, and contractor status.
• Employment agreements: Drafting and litigating executive contracts, non-compete agreements, and severance terms.

Board-Certified Civil Trial Practice and Commercial Litigation

Trial readiness is essential when disputes cannot be resolved through informal negotiations. Certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Civil Trial Specialist, Attorney Roby has argued hundreds of matters in state and federal courtrooms:

• Business litigation: Functioning as business litigation lawyers and contract lawyers to handle shareholder disagreements, partnership breakups, and commercial breaches.
• Civil appeals: Providing persuasive appellate advocacy before the Minnesota Court of Appeals, the Minnesota Supreme Court, and the federal Eighth Circuit.
• Administrative proceedings: Representing clients before the EEOC, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, and arbitration panels.

Why Clients Choose Joseph J. Roby, Jr.

When selecting legal representation for high-exposure litigation, proven credentials and courtroom stature matter. Clients looking to hire an attorney in Duluth choose Mr. Roby for distinguished qualifications:

• Dual board certification: Board-certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association in both Labor and Employment Law and Civil Trial Advocacy.
• Decades of Super Lawyers selection: Repeatedly named a Super Lawyer in Minnesota across decades (1994, 2007 through 2025).
• Historic institutional strength: Practicing with Johnson, Killen and Seiler, P.A., offering clients the resources of a premier regional firm.
• Pragmatic approach: Combining aggressive trial readiness with cost-conscious resolution strategies.

If your organization is confronted with an employment lawsuit or you need a lawyer immediately to protect your business in a commercial dispute, contact Joseph J. Roby, Jr. at Johnson, Killen and Seiler, P.A. in Duluth to arrange a consultation.