Joseph M. "Joe" Sokolowski
About Joseph M. Sokolowski
Joseph M. Sokolowski is a lawyer based in Minneapolis, MN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. Joseph M. Sokolowski is recognized in the following practice area:
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Fredrikson & Byron PA
Education: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., graduated 1986
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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