Minneapolis, MN employment law attorney Ashwin Madia talks about his approach to handling employment law cases. He emphasizes that every case at his firm is treated as a trial case from the very first day. By this, he does not merely mean the presentation skills required at the conclusion of a case, but rather adopting a trial lawyer’s strategic mindset from the outset. This approach involves considering what arguments will be made in closing, what evidence must be introduced, and what must be obtained during discovery to support those arguments.

He explains that the process includes evaluating damages and identifying the strongest witnesses to testify about emotional distress or other impacts the client has experienced. It also involves analyzing liability and anticipating potential defenses the opposing side might raise, with the goal of addressing these proactively.

Unlike many firms that handle a high volume of cases with the aim of settling quickly, he notes that his firm focuses on a smaller number of cases, preparing each thoroughly for trial. This intensive preparation, including extensive discovery and strategic planning, adds significant value and often allows the firm to achieve substantially higher settlements or verdicts than other firms.