Joan Quade has more than 20 years experience negotiating and/or litigating solutions to problems for businesses or for individuals. In addition to representing particular clients and businesses, Joan is also a qualified mediator able to resolve disputes between parties.
Joan’s member profile was featured in the February 2013 MNCREW (Minnesota Commercial Real Estate Women) newsletter and can be read in full at this link, Member Profile Joan Quade.
Current Employment Position:
Shareholder, Board of Director
Employment Law and Business Litigation and Labor/Government Practice Group Manager
Areas of Practice:
Commercial Litigation
Construction Defect and Roofing Cases
Toxic Mold Cases
Business Disputes
Investigations
Real Estate Disputes
Unlawful Detainers
Non Competes and Other Employment Law Issues
Defense of Employment Law Disputes and Investigations
Labor Arbitration
Information Technology Control and Related Security Issues
Additional Qualifications:
Minnesota Statewide ADR Rule 114 Neutral Roster
Bar Admissions:
Minnesota, 1987
Wisconsin, 2009
Minnesota Supreme Court, Oct. 1987
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1988
U.S. Supreme Court, 1999
Education:
J.D., Hamline University School of Law, 1987, cum laude
Associate Justice Student Bar Association, Appellate Division
Law Journal: Hamline Journal of Law and Public Policy, Editor, 1986- 1987 (Published Article)
B.A., College of St. Scholastica. 1980, Nursing/Humanities
Honors and Awards:
Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, 2011 Inaugural Edition
Martindale Hubbell-Exclusive to women lawyers who have acheived the Highest possible rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards AV Preeminent.
Published Works:
The Minnesota Medicaid Demonstration Project, Hamline Journal of Public Law and Policy, 1986
Hidden Deterioration of Your Commercial Roof Deck, MNCREW Events and News, 1999
Representative Supreme Court Cases:
Master Asphalt Co. v. Voss Construction Co., 535 N.W. 349 (Minn. 1995)
Appellate Cases:
Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11, Respondent v. Kenneth A. Nordstrom, Appellant; C7-02-473
Ericka Kathleen Richardson, Appellant v. Biff’s Billiards Sports Bar; A030372
5th Street Ventures, Appellant v. Frattalones Hardware Stores, Respondent; A032036
Lynn M. Borders, Appellant v. James S. Pipp; A041412
Mark Fuhr, et al, Appellants v. D.A. Smith Builders, Respondent; A042457
JEM Acres d/b/a Birch Haven Resort, Respondent v. Patrick J. Bruno; A08735
Veronica Thomas, Appellant v. Coleman Enterprises, Respondent; C6-99-1327
Robin Langehaug, Appellant v. Mary T., Inc.; C4-98-1445
George Osgood, et al., Appellants v. Troy A. Stanton, et al.; A08-1211
Arbitration Awards:
Articles:
Anoka County District Court Ruling
Medical Insurance Issues: Denial of Claims
Building Mold – A “Growing” Problem
Collection of Your Accounts Receivable
Classes/Seminars Taught:
When Mold Takes Hold, Mn. CLE, 2003
Evidence in the Courtroom, Mn. CLE, 2003
Mold – Residential, Commercial and Tenant Claims, 2002
Mediating the Sexual Harassment Case, William Mitchell College of Law, 1998
The Trial of a Sexual Harassment Case, Minnesota State Bar Association, March 27, 1998
Critical Legal Issues for Nurses, William Mitchell College of Law
What Mediators Need to Know From an Advocate’s Prospective, William Mitchell College of Law, 1999
Dispute Resolution in the 21st Century – an Introduction for Business People, Minnesota Small Business Assistance Office, June 17, 1999
FMLA, ADA and Workers Compensation, Midwest Center for Environmental and Occupational Health
Classes in Learning to Speak the Hmong Language, 1983
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Appointed by the Supreme Court to the Judicial Selection Committee (2003 to 2010)
Anoka County Bar Association, 1988 – Present
Past President, 1997 – 1998
Minnesota State Bar Association, 1988 – Present
American Association of Nurse Attorneys, 1992 – Present
Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, 1988 – Present
YMCA – Emma B. Howe Family YMCA
Board of Directors, 1992 – 2000
President, Board of Directors, 1997 – 1999
Humane Society, 1998 – 2000 Volunteer
Springbrook Nature Center Foundation Board
Past Employment Positions:
St. Paul – Ramsey Medical Center, Registered Nurse/Labor and Delivery/Prenatal Education Coordinator, 1980 – 1987
Birth Information:
1958, Buckman, Minnesota
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