Business Details
Trusted Employment Law Attorneys in Minneapolis
Seaton Beck & Peters is a law firm dedicated exclusively to representing employers in labor and employment matters. Our team of attorneys brings over 130 years of combined experience, providing practical solutions for labor relations, employment law counseling, litigation, workers' compensation, and human resource training. We serve clients nationwide, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, with a business-oriented approach centered on problem-solving, client dedication, and a laser focus on employer needs.Our industry experience spans manufacturing, healthcare, education, and more, supported by flat-fee policy services like employee handbooks and drug testing policies. As members of the Worklaw Network, we offer access to a national network of management-side labor law experts, ensuring comprehensive and responsive legal representation.
Services
Labor Relations
Employment Law
Benefits
Immigration
Corporate Law
Highlights and features
- We offer over 130 years of combined experience in labor and employment law.
- Our practice focuses exclusively on representing employers in workplace matters.
- We provide flat-fee policy drafting services for employee handbooks and compliance.
- Our team serves clients nationwide across diverse industries.
- We are members of the Worklaw Network for expanded legal resources.
Services
Labor Relations
We provide comprehensive labor relations counsel, including collective bargaining, union negotiations, and compliance with federal and state labor laws. Our team helps employers navigate complex union dynamics and maintain productive workplace environments while protecting business interests.
Employment Law
Our employment law services cover discrimination claims, wage and hour disputes, harassment investigations, and regulatory compliance. We offer proactive training programs and policy development to minimize legal risks while ensuring adherence to evolving employment regulations across industries.
Benefits
We assist employers in designing, implementing, and maintaining compliant employee benefit plans. Our expertise includes ERISA compliance, health and retirement plan structuring, and addressing tax implications to ensure competitive, legally sound benefit packages for workforce retention.
Immigration
Our immigration practice focuses on employment-based visa petitions, compliance audits, and I-9 verification processes. We help businesses navigate complex immigration requirements to secure work authorization for international talent while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Corporate Law
We advise on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and business entity formation with an employment law perspective. Our services ensure organizational structures align with labor compliance requirements while supporting long-term operational goals for growing companies.
People
Gregory L. Peters
Managing Shareholder
Gregory L. Peters leads the firm with extensive experience in labor relations and employment litigation. He provides strategic counsel to employers on compliance, union avoidance, and complex workplace disputes across multiple industries.
Martin D. Kappenman
Shareholder
Martin D. Kappenman specializes in employment law counseling and corporate transactions. He focuses on minimizing legal risks for employers through proactive policy development and representation in high-stakes litigation matters.
Stephen M. Thompson
Senior Associate
Stephen M. Thompson handles immigration cases and benefits compliance. He assists businesses in maintaining proper documentation and regulatory adherence for international workforce integration and benefit plan administration.
Francis P. Rojas
Senior Associate
Francis P. Rojas focuses on employment litigation and workplace policy drafting. He represents clients in federal and state courts, addressing discrimination claims, wage disputes, and regulatory enforcement actions.
Bonita L. Hatchett-Bodle
Of Counsel
Bonita L. Hatchett-Bodle provides specialized expertise in employment law compliance and training programs. She develops workplace policies and conducts seminars on harassment prevention and inclusive workplace practices.
Questions
What areas of law does Peters & Kappenman specialize in?
We specialize exclusively in labor and employment law for employers, including labor relations, employment litigation, benefits compliance, immigration, and corporate governance.
Do you serve businesses outside Minnesota?
Yes, we provide legal representation to employers nationwide, with particular experience in multi-state compliance and operations.
What industries do you work with?
We serve diverse industries including manufacturing, healthcare, education, transportation, energy, retail, and technology sectors.
Do you offer fixed-fee services?
Yes, we provide flat-fee packages for employee handbooks, drug testing policies, and other workplace compliance documents.
Are you part of any legal networks?
We are members of the Worklaw Network, connecting clients with top management-side labor law firms across the U.S. and internationally.
