Donald Peder "Don" Johnsen, Employment Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
focused on Employment and Litigation
Phoenix, AZ
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Donald Peder "Don" Johnsen is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
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- Phoenix, ARIZONA
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- attorney
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- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Phoenix, ARIZONA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026).
About Donald Peder "Don" Johnsen: Donald Peder "Don" Johnsen is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Donald takes on
Donald concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Donald handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Phoenix, Arizona
Donald takes employment matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Donald agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Phoenix, Arizona
Donald takes litigation matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Donald agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Donald Peder "Don" Johnsen — employment lawyer in Phoenix
Donald Peder "Don" Johnsen is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Don practices exclusively in the area of employment and labor law. He counsels and represents employers in such matters as employment discrimination and sexual harassment claims, wrongful discharge claims, breach of contract claims, wage and hour disputes, arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, employee hiring, discipline, and discharge procedures, drug and alcohol testing matters, non-competition disputes, labor relations issues and miscellaneous employment policy matters. Don has been named among the “Best Lawyers in America,” along with nearly two thirds of his fellow G&K shareholders.
Prior to joining Gallagher & Kennedy, Don practiced employment & labor law with Faegre Baker Daniels in Minneapolis. He also served as a judicial clerk for the late Honorable Clement F. Haynsworth, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit.
Donald's approach to employment cases
Don practices exclusively in the area of employment and labor law. He counsels and represents employers in such matters as employment discrimination and sexual harassment claims, wrongful discharge claims, breach of contract claims, wage and hour disputes, arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, employee hiring, discipline, and discharge procedures, drug and alcohol testing matters,…
Clients Donald works with
Donald reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Phoenix and the surrounding Arizona area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
William & Mary Law School
J.D. · 1987
Jurisdictions
Donald's state bar admissions
Minnesota, Minnesota
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Arizona, State Bar o
ACTIVE
Donald studied at J.D. in William & Mary Law School.
Law school and academic background
Donald completed J.D. in William & Mary Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Donald runs in Arizona is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Donald has received 16 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Native American Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration and Mediation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Discrimination
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Harassment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — State and Federal
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Title VII Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wage-Hour Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Discharge
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Native American Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026).
Locations
Donald Peder "Don" Johnsen's office in Phoenix
Donald's primary office is at 2575 East Camelback Road, Suite 1100, Phoenix, Arizona, 85016. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Donald Peder "Don" Johnsen — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Donald usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Donald charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Donald's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Donald will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Donald
Donald discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Donald confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Donald's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Donald Peder "Don" Johnsen
How much does it cost to hire Donald for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Donald walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Donald offer a free consultation?
Donald charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Donald's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Donald's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Arizona typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Donald gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Donald take my case if I'm outside Phoenix?
Donald is licensed in Arizona. Matters governed by Arizona law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Donald will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Donald?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Donald will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Donald accepting new employment clients right now?
Donald's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Phoenix, Tucson and Scottsdale in Arizona
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