Charles Roach, Employment Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
focused on Employment and Litigation
Minneapolis, MN
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Charles Roach is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
- Based in
- Minneapolis, MINNESOTA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Minneapolis, MINNESOTA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).
About Charles Roach: Charles Roach is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Charles takes on
Charles concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Charles handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Charles takes employment matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Charles agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Charles takes litigation matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Charles agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Charles Roach — employment lawyer in Minneapolis
Charles Roach is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Charlie Roach primarily focuses his practice on business immigration and employee drug and alcohol testing.
He has extensive experience representing and advising employers in all areas of immigration, including temporary employment visas, labor certifications, permanent residency ("Green Cards"), immigration compliance and employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) issues. He provides counsel on immigration issues related to employment decisions, company policies and procedures, mergers and acquisitions, government audits and investigations, and labor law disputes. Charlie represents a wide variety of clients – from large multinational corporations to small employers to individuals – with regard to their immigration needs in such industries as financial services, information technology, insurance, health care, manufacturing, retail, engineering and other fields.
Another area of focus for Charlie relates to federal and state drug testing issues, including Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated programs and developing drug and alcohol testing programs in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. He also has significant experience counseling employers and representing public and private entities at the federal, state, and administrative levels.
Charlie has spoken at numerous seminars and trainings and written articles on immigration law and drug and alcohol testing issues for employers. Prior to joining FordHarrison, he was a partner in Rider Bennett's Business Department and Chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Practice Group. Earlier in his career, Charlie served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable James C. Harten of the Minnesota Court of Appeals.Before law school, he lived in Southeast Asia for two years and worked for an international law firm in Jakarta, Indonesia. During law school he was a member of the Minnesota Law Review and the International Moot Court.
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How Charles handles employment matters
Charlie Roach primarily focuses his practice on business immigration and employee drug and alcohol testing. He has extensive experience representing and advising employers in all areas of immigration, including temporary employment visas, labor certifications, permanent residency ("Green Cards"), immigration compliance and employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) issues. He provides counsel…
The kind of cases Charles takes
Charles reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Minneapolis and the surrounding Minnesota area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Minnesota
J.D. · 1996
Charles studied at J.D. in University of Minnesota.
Law school and academic background
Charles completed J.D. in University of Minnesota. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Charles runs in Minnesota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Charles has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).
Locations
Charles Roach's office in Minneapolis
Charles's primary office is at 150 South Fifth Street, Suite 3460, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55402. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Charles Roach — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Charles usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Charles charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Charles'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; Charles will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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 Charles
Charles 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. Charles confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Charles'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 Charles Roach
How much does it cost to hire Charles for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Charles walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Charles offer a free consultation?
Charles charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Charles's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Charles's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Minnesota 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. Charles gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Charles take my case if I'm outside Minneapolis?
Charles is licensed in Minnesota. Matters governed by Minnesota law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Charles 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 Charles?
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. Charles will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Charles accepting new employment clients right now?
Charles'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 Minneapolis, St Paul and Edina in Minnesota
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