Donald Peder Don Johnsen

Employment Law - Individuals

3.0 (1 reviews)

Phoenix, Arizona

38+ years experience

Gallagher & Kennedy PA

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

602-530-8437

https://gknet.com/attorneys/donjohnsen/

2575 East Camelback Road, Suite 1100, Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Bio

Don practices exclusively in the area of employment and labor law. He counsels and represents employers in such matters as employment discrimination and sexual harassment claims, wrongful discharge claims, breach of contract claims, wage and hour disputes, arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, employee hiring, discipline, and discharge procedures, drug and alcohol testing matters, non-competition disputes, labor relations issues and miscellaneous employment policy matters. Don has been named among the “Best Lawyers in America,” along with nearly two thirds of his fellow G&K shareholders.Prior to joining Gallagher & Kennedy, Don practiced employment & labor law with Faegre Baker Daniels in Minneapolis. He also served as a judicial clerk for the late Honorable Clement F. Haynsworth, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. Prior to joining Gallagher & Kennedy, Don practiced employment & labor law with Faegre Baker Daniels in Minneapolis. He also served as a judicial clerk for the late Honorable Clement F. Haynsworth, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Individuals

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Employment Law - Individuals
Recognized: Employment Law - Management
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Practice Area: Native American Law
Special Focus: Arbitration and Mediation
Special Focus: Civil Rights
Special Focus: Defense
Special Focus: Discrimination
Special Focus: Harassment
Special Focus: Management
Special Focus: State and Federal
Special Focus: Title VII Litigation
Special Focus: Wage-Hour Law
Special Focus: Wrongful Discharge

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

William & Mary Law School, J.D., graduated 1987

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Reviews

Sarah Garcia

2 weeks ago

Experienced and knowledgeable, but communication was inconsistent

I engaged Donald Johnsen of Gallagher & Kennedy to handle a complex wrongful termination case for my small business in Phoenix. With his 38 years of experience and his recognition in employment law for management, I felt confident in his deep expertise. His analysis of the situation, drawing on his background from William & Mary Law School, was thorough and his strategic counsel during the pre-litigation phase was solid. Ultimately, the matter was resolved without a lawsuit, which was the goal. However, the experience was not without its frustrations. While Don himself is clearly a veteran in labor and employment law, there were significant delays in receiving responses to emails and updates. At times, I felt I had to follow up multiple times to get clarity on next steps or billing questions. For the premium rate, I expected more proactive communication. He is undoubtedly a competent attorney who knows this area of law inside and out, as his awards suggest, but the administrative and client service aspects of the engagement were merely adequate.