Justin earned his bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Minnesota Crookston’s online program while working full-time in factories. He is now a dual-degree candidate at the University of St. Thomas, working towards a J.D. and an M.A. in Catholic Studies. He plans to sit for the bar in July 2026.
Since joining Brown & Carlson as a law clerk in 2024, Justin has been developing his skills in workers’ compensation defense. He approaches each assignment as an opportunity to grow as an advocate and to better understand the claims process. He is particularly interested in litigation and values the challenges and strategies in preparing a strong defense.
Outside of the law, Justin enjoys spending time with his family and their dogs, reading, and playing his guitars. During football season, you will find him at every home game, cheering for the Vikings.
Background In Mack v. Menard, Inc., the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals addressed whether an injured employee was entitled to an on-site job analysis as part of their rehabilitation plan. The employee, a department manager, suffered significant finger injuries
Alyssa grew up in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, and began her academic journey at DePaul University in Chicago, where she fell in love with the Windy City. She later returned home to Minnesota to earn her law degree from the University
In the past, injuries occurring at employer-sponsored recreational programs and sponsored social events were most often viewed as not arising out of and in the course and scope of employment under Minnesota Statute 176.021, subd. 9, unless the employee was