Donald H. Nichols

Having founded what is now known as Nichols Kaster, PLLP in 1974, Don Nichols has over 35 years of experience in the practice of law. Don is committed to his client’s best interests at any cost. He is relentless and willing to take risks in pushing the limits of the law to achieve remarkable results for his clients. His successes have earned him the respect of the legal community, evidenced by his fellowship in The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers; and certification by the National Board of Trial Advocacy; highly selective honors bestowed upon an elite group of lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose legal careers uphold the highest professional standards.

Don is MSBA Certified Trial Specialist and has tried over 100 cases to verdict. He has litigated close to fifty overtime and minimum wage class and collective actions on behalf of thousands of clients, and has obtained over $50 million dollars for those clients.

Don’s national reputation has given him the opportunity to lecture at over 100 seminars involving a myriad of legal topics, including electronic discovery, class action litigation strategies, wage and hour litigation, and recent developments in the law.

Email: Donald H. Nichols
Phone: 612.256.3201

Admissions

United States Supreme Court

Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

U.S. District Court for Minnesota

U.S. District of Colorado

U.S. District Court for Wisconsin

U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Michigan

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Minnesota Supreme Court

New York Supreme Court

Education

J.D. 1971, University of Minnesota Law School

B.A. 1968, Augsburg College

Publications/Speaking Engagements

2008 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute: Panelist for Advanced Trial Practice, "Plaintiff's Panel for Winning FLSA Cases," (St. Paul, Minnesota)

2008 ABA Mid-year Meeting: Technology in the Practice & Workplace, (Chicago, Illinois)

2006 17th Annual National NELA Convention: Advanced Issues in Handling FLSA Collective Actions

2006 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute: Advanced Trial Practice: Impact Litigation

2006 8th Circuit NELA Conference: A Starting Point – Helpful FLSA Cases for Plaintiffs’ Lawyers

Titles/Awards/Memberships

Named one of "The Best Lawyers in America"
Named to the Super Lawyers list, Minnesota Law and Politics
Named one of the “Top 40 Employment Law Lawyers,” Minnesota Law and Politics
Named in “Who’s Who in Employment Law,” Minnesota Law and Politics
MSBA Certified Trial Specialist
Received Martindale Hubbell A.V. rating
Law and Leading Attorneys
American Bar Association Member
National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) Member
Minnesota National Employment Lawyers Association (MNELA) Member
Federal Labor Standards Legislation Committee Member