Lee A. Lastovich

Lee Lastovich is a principal in the Minneapolis, Minnesota, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.

Lee is a litigator and trial lawyer with over 22 years of experience defending employers against claims of discrimination (race, age, gender, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation), retaliation (including whistleblower, Sarbanes-Oxley and USERRA claims), harassment, defamation, negligence, breach of contract, and promissory estoppel. Clients frequently retain him to protect their interests in non-compete, non-solicitation, trade secret and unfair competition lawsuits. He also serves as an adviser and litigation manager for large, national corporations as well as midsized and local companies.

Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Lee served as the chair of the litigation group of a Minneapolis - St. Paul general practice firm, co-chaired that firm’s attorney recruitment efforts, and held a position on the firm’s board of directors.

Honors and Recognitions

• The Best Lawyers in America©, “Employment Law – Management” and “Litigation – Labor and Employment” (2024)
• Client Choice™, “Recognized for Excellence in Client Service” (2017)
• Chambers USA, “Labor & Employment” (2017-present)
• Minnesota Super Lawyers®, “Rising Stars” (1998, 2001-2002, 2004) and “Super Lawyers” (2004, 2008-present)
• Martindale-Hubbell®, “AV Preeminent® - Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence” (2004-present)

Pro Bono and Community Involvement

• Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Volunteer Attorney
• Wounded Warrior Project