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About the Paul Lelii Law Office
Attorney Paul Lelii – A Proven Advocate for Workers and the Injured
Attorney Paul Lelii founded the Paul Lelii Law Office in 2004 with a mission to fight for workers’ rights and hold employers accountable for wage theft and discrimination. For over two decades, he has dedicated his practice to employment law, personal injury, and business disputes—recovering lost wages and securing justice for hardworking Minnesotans.
Paul earned his B.A. in Political Science from Arizona State University in 1996 and his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in 2003. While attending law school in the evening division, he worked full-time for a solo practitioner representing employees and injured clients—laying the foundation for his passion and skill in plaintiff-side advocacy.
Following law school, Paul was appointed Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Lawrence T. Collins in Minnesota’s 3rd Judicial District. In that role, he assisted with the full range of civil and criminal matters before the Court, gaining early and intensive courtroom experience that continues to inform his strategic and effective litigation style today.
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Attorney Paul Lelii – Traditional Values, Forward-Thinking Advocacy
Courtroom Insight. As a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Lawrence T. Collins (2003–2004), Third Judicial District, Minnesota State Court, Paul Lelii learned how judges evaluate evidence and arguments. That experience now guides the clear, step-by-step litigation strategies he designs for every client.
Work-Ethic Roots. Paul grew up bussing tables in his family’s Italian restaurant, where precision and courtesy were a way of life. Those habits—attention to detail, respect for people, and relentless follow-through—still define his practice.
Legal Philosophy.
- Strategic common sense. Every matter begins with a candid risk assessment and a written plan that integrates legal theory with practical business realities.
- Diplomacy first. He protects the record, honors procedural rules, and advances only good-faith arguments—safeguarding client reputations and fostering judicial integrity.
- Professionalism without exception. Courts and colleagues know the firm for its civility, meticulous filings, and persuasive advocacy.
Career Highlights.
- Founded Paul Lelii Law Office in 2004, concentrating on labor and employment litigation before state and federal courts and agencies (EEOC and Minnesota Department of Human Rights).
- Volunteer mediator, Minnesota Department of Human Rights (2005–2012), resolving discrimination disputes and honing the settlement skills used to secure favorable client outcomes.
- Broad practice in immigration, criminal defense, personal injury, and complex civil litigation, providing a 360-degree perspective on clients’ legal challenges.
- Pro bono counsel to the Cambodian-American community nationwide and legal adviser to the Cambodian Museum (IKARE) in Minnesota.
Paul pairs meticulous legal craftsmanship with the people skills he learned behind a pizza counter—an uncommon blend that consistently delivers meaningful results for workers, businesses, and families across Minnesota.
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
Minnesota State Supreme Court (2004)
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (2004)
Social Security Disability Representative (2012)
Immigration Court (2017)
Professional Associations and Membership
Minnesota State Bar Association
Minnesota Department of Human Rights (Volunteer Mediator 2005 – 2012)
International Khmer Assembly (IKARE)(Cambodian Museum, a Non-for Profit) (2011 to present)