Peter G. Christian

In my first conversation with Peter he very quickly and accurately understood what was I was going through and the emotions that went along with it. I felt validated as well as confident that Peter knew what he was doing. Peter and I had several significant conversations about issues along the way and in them I always felt he wanted me to be well informed to make the best decision and that he sincerely wanted the best for me. I absolutely believe he was the right person for the job and I am very grateful.

Peter not only delivered results, but ensured that the relationship with my former employer remained in friendly terms. Most importantly, Peter provided me with options, carefully walking me through the viability and expected probability of success of each one, as opposed to offering a boilerplate approach. I would recommend Peter on the merits of his experience alone, however, in my case, he went beyond that, and delivered quality, securing a fair resolution to my case, while ensuring that no bridges were burned.

Peter Christian handled a retaliation for three of us — everything was done very professionally and  the staff was very friendly. They resolved my issue fast and with great communication. I would recommend Schaefer Halleen to all my friends and family.

You have provided excellent representation for me. I also appreciate that you were always open to my opinions and suggestions. You patiently listened while I explained every process and every piece of paper that crossed your (virtual) desk. You were able to comprehend the nuances of the background details and make use of that information.

At the time I first met with Peter late last year, I was in an extremely emotionally fragile and physical state, having endured in quick succession, a serious back surgery to repair a herniated disc, and a shocking and sudden termination of my employment. Peter immediately put me at ease, both as a result of his kindness and understanding, as well as his obvious professional abilities and legal knowledge. As hesitant as I was walking into his office feeling I had no grounds to be there as my confidence had been shattered, I left his office feeling both vindicated and greatly uplifted.

Peter listened and showed compassion when I really needed it the most. Schaefer Halleen listened to me, showed compassion when I needed it most, and gently gave me the encouragement to pursue a workplace giant by listening to me and gathering hours of facts and details. Peter encouraged me to let your firm approach my former workplace and ultimately reached a settlement in my favor. My faith in Justice was restored with the help of your firm! I will be forever grateful for all your help, hard work and honesty!

Both Larry and Peter took the time to learn my pronouns and exhibited unwavering positive regard. They listened carefully and thoroughly to my work experiences, conducted exhaustive legal research, and partnered with me to develop an accurate, comprehensive, and winning defense. Ultimately, I was able to move on with a settlement that gave me the time to land a more secure position. I highly recommend this law firm to other transgender and gender nonconforming people. You will be treated with respect and served with smart, experienced, tenacious legal counsel.

Please know that I am very grateful for your effort and deep compassion. You both have given of yourselves in profound ways through this process. You are both great blessings to me and I thank God for you and your passion for justice.

Mostly, thanks for taking this on with me. I felt that I had the best representation possible through this whole thing and that God sent you to protect me. I trust deeply that your presence has protected me from further harm and that all of your work has made a profound difference.

I need you both to know that I am forever grateful! I hold you both in such high regard and cannot thank you enough for your kindness.

Peter helped me through one of the most difficult times in my life.  Peter was always thoughtful and listened.  He guided and coached me through the entire process.  He made the entire situation easier.  We stepped through the process and no question I asked was too dumb of insignificant.  I never felt that I was a bother.  He is very organized and structured, an overall wonderful person, confident, and completely dedicated to his clients.  Thank you for fighting and re-negotiating for me over and over for the best possible solution I could hope for.

Larry Scaefer and Peter Christian know employment law. I would not hesitate to refer or recommend them. Schaefer Halleen was an aggressive and zealous advocate for my co-plaintiff’s and my case. Both Peter Christian and Larry Schaefer were determined and aggressive to the correct wrongs that had been done plus protect my reputation.

After winning summary judgment, a fourth mediation followed and a favorable outcome advanced with an agreeable settlement. Throughout my case, Schaefer Halleen gave me a voice and was my aggressive advocate. Schaefer Halleen’s top-notch methodology and knowledge focused on the protection of my individual rights through the resolution of employment law claims. My case took 2 ½ years to resolve and am glad its behind me, however I will always value my experience with Schaefer Halleen and am forever grateful to Larry Scaefer and Peter Christian.

Peter was a strong advocate who achieved highly successful results for me. He rapidly analyzed the complex issues of my case and strategized a results-oriented game plan.  He was fearless and assertive, never intimidated by my iconically aggressive Fortune 10 employer. While confidently pursuing his case strategy, he set clear expectations about the risks and probable outcomes.  He was especially adept at preparing me for critical interactions with my employer and its agents.  He counseled me throughout the actual evaluations, which enabled me to navigate the ordeal with a semblance of calm and assurance.  He was unexpectedly empathic. He knew how to listen and when to be supportive.  Unlike previous legal representation, I was convinced that he was truly invested in the outcome of my case.  He managed my case like the result mattered to him.   He was unfailingly, responsive to all my concerns and questions.  He was outstanding to work with.  In my experience as a manager at a Fortune 10 company, I have known more than a few in-house and outside legal counsellors.  Even so, Peter Christian was one of the most impressive attorneys that I ever worked with.  I recommend him in the strongest possible terms.

Right away Peter took control and focused on the case.  He grasped the issues immediately.   He was constantly strategizing and pushing the case forward.  He was proactive and driven never needing to be prodded to take action.  He consistently communicated with both of us.  He clearly and directly answered all of our questions and addressed each of our concerns.  He reviewed all work product with us and always well in advance of deadlines.  And what work product it was!  His writing was incisive and cogent.  He made arguments forcefully.  He could dissect an unfounded opinion with precision.  He could be pointed and intense when he chose to and nuanced when necessary.  He never shrank from interactions with the employer’s counsel nor did he waste time with low level administrators lacking in decision making authority.  He evidenced a level of engagement, assertiveness and commitment that we had only hoped for with our previous attorney.  We began to feel like we finally had a real advocate.  We became convinced that Peter actually gave a damn about our case.

As I stated above, Peter was very direct in his dealings with us.  He also managed to be very compassionate and very respectful about the sensitive and painful circumstances surrounding my spouse at the time.  This was unexpected.  This care and concern for my spouse was appreciated by me more than Peter Christian will ever know.  In short, Peter was remarkable to work with.

Our case went on for over a year and then suddenly came to an abrupt end.  We won.  Peter had successfully secured the result that my spouse and I so badly needed.  And with it, some measure of vindication for all my spouse had endured.  The young lawyer we had initially been so apprehensive about, had proven himself, confident and smart, talented and motivated and last, but by no means least, compassionate and caring.