Donald Peder Johnsen

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"Don Johnsen, of Gallagher & Kennedy, has always represented our company well!"
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Best Lawyers

"I have worked with Don Johnsen, of Gallagher & Kennedy, for many years. He is extremely knowledgeable and has given our company excellent service during my tenure. I can't recommend him highly enough!"
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“Donald Johnsen of the labor and employment team is acknowledged by clients as someone who ‘provides excellent practical advice on labor and employment issues and is very talented at presenting his client’s case in adversarial proceedings.’”
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Benchmark Litigation

"I've worked with Don Johnsen [at] Gallagher & Kennedy for over 13 years. He understands our business and has helped us navigate changing laws, [and] understand and comply with current laws … provides great counsel and reasonable suggestions for addressing a variety of employment law matters."
Jacquie Wishnewsky
Pink Jeep Tours, Inc.

"The Gallagher & Kennedy [Employment Law] team is always on the ball and has answers you can count on."
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"Don Johnsen of Gallagher & Kennedy was referred to our restaurant brewery within the first year of opening. … it became apparent that we needed to understand Arizona employment practices and seek [legal] guidance. As employee situations [arose], such as harassment amongst employees, … we sought counsel from Don and usually had a plan [to address issues] within a day or two … such as new policies, disclaimers, etc."
Roxane Nielsen
Prescott Brewing Company
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"Luckily, both Don Johnsen and James Connor at Gallagher & Kennedy have always steered us in the right direction and there has never been any litigation. ... a testament to their professionalism and expertise in how to handle issues that could [easily] be litigated if not handle[d] appropriately. ... Both attorneys … are very knowledgeable. They answer our direct questions and go beyond whe[n] more advice is appropriate. They speak plain English, not complicated legalese. … We once were forced into thinking about filing bankruptcy when a second restaurant venture seemed doomed to failure. James Connor set us up with another attorney in the firm who has experience in bankruptcies and landlord/tenant relations… [and] we were able to avoid bankruptcy.”
Roxane Nielsen
Prescott Brewing Company
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"Don Johnsen of Gallagher & Kennedy is very professional and a true relationship attorney. … They are phenomenal."
Toni Dennerline
Grayhawk Development
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"Don Johnsen, with Gallagher & Kennedy, has been a stellar partner in all of our issues [over] the last several years, quick to respond, surgical with his assessments, and very pleasant to work with. … thorough in getting the best possible outcomes for our company."
Hans Schatz
Cult Coffee Roasters
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"Don P. Johnsen with Gallagher & Kennedy [is] fantastic to work with. [He is] reachable, a key [trait] when you feel you need an answer yesterday. Don's knowledge of employment law is unparalleled. Both times [he] has helped me, the case closed within weeks [and] with a result with which we can live."
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"Gallagher & Kennedy is a great [firm] and you get answers you can count on very fast."
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"Our attorney, Don Johnsen, is so knowledgeable and responsive. He always treats our urgent matters as if he is personally involved and as though we are his only clients. … [Also] helps us with multistate issues. Extremely knowledgeable and so supportive!"
Robin Orchard
Orchard Medical Consulting
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"Gallagher & Kennedy has a very knowledgeable and professional [Employment Law] team … always very responsive."
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"The Gallagher & Kennedy [Labor & Employment] team [is] very strategic … with [the] goal of a quick resolution."
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Donald Peder Johnsen

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Don practices exclusively in the area of employment and labor law.  His experience is both broad and deep and includes advising and representing employers in such matters as employment discrimination and sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, wage and hour disputes, arbitrations, and labor practice charges.  He also advises on employee hiring, discipline, and discharge procedures, drug and alcohol testing, non-competition matters, and labor relations issues, as well as on all other employment-related policies and procedures.

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Education

  • The College of William and Mary
    J.D., 1987
    Order of the Coif
    Managing Editor, William & Mary Law Review
  • University of Arizona
    B.A., high distinction, 1981

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