Big news from the Johnson/Turner family! We’re honored to be recognized as one of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2025. This award celebrates companies that go above and beyond to create a positive, empowering, and innovative work environment—and we’re thrilled to be among them.

Why This Honor Matters

At Johnson/Turner, our purpose is simple but powerful: building trust and providing comfort. That doesn’t just apply to our clients—it starts with our team. Our people are the heart of everything we do. When they feel supported, empowered, and connected, that energy extends naturally to our clients, shaping outcomes and changing lives.

We don’t just talk about creating a healthy workplace culture—we live it. Karla Lien has been working for Johnson/Turner for 21 years. She describes how “the environment is very collaborative and supportive, which is unique among law firms. We like each other, and want to see each other succeed both personally and professionally.”  As attorney/partner Katie Jarvi puts it, “There are always opportunities to check in and talk about what’s going on with a case, so you can be your best self on the job. I think J/T gets that in its entirety.”

A Culture Built on Connection and Collaboration

At Johnson/Turner, every person matters. We’re not corporate. We’re not hierarchical. We’re human.

Client Intake Specialist Shelley Harris shared, “[co-owners] Chris and Erin are very down to earth… they don’t see their employees as numbers. It comes from the mutual respect that the top dogs have for every single employee.”

Attorney and partner Eric Parker added, “There’s no sense of superiority or authority here. We are all on the same level and working right beside each other.”

So, what sets Johnson/Turner apart from other legal workplaces?

• Team-based structure: Each client has a dedicated team—not just one attorney—so no one burns out, and clients get comprehensive support. Johnson/Turner dedicates multiple employees to single case; from intake and client engagement specialists, who guide them through the initial stages, to attorneys and paralegals, who take them to the finish line.

• Flat-fee pricing: Our innovative, transparent pricing model empowers both clients and attorneys. Harris adds, “It becomes easier to maintain a positive relationship with the client, because they can see and understand what they’re actually paying for. There are no surprises at the end of the road.”

• Technology-forward: We embrace tools that make legal work more efficient, so our teams can focus on high-impact tasks. “We are far beyond other firms,” notes Jarvi, “because we have team members who have the time to develop and utilize helpful technology.”

• A human-first approach: We believe that legal work should feel good—inside and out. Eric Parker captured it perfectly: “We don’t take ourselves too seriously. The duality of being incredibly focused and detailed, and at the same time having a lighter, fun side is really important.”

Why It Matters for Clients

This recognition isn’t just an internal celebration—it’s a promise to our clients. When legal teams feel supported, respected, and energized, they show up more fully—for you. As Katie Jarvi explained, “Thanks to the amount of support available, clients are not seeing frazzled attorneys. We’re encouraged to take time off, lean on each other, and actually be able to focus on clients specifically.”

That translates into clearer communication, quicker response times, creative strategy, and a legal team that truly shows up with heart. Karla Lien added, “Happy employees who enjoy their job and their workplace do better work! We have so many brains working on cases, and so many folks willing to help, which translates into better results.”

Simply put, a great place to work becomes a great place to be a client.

At Johnson/Turner, we don’t just practice law—we live our mission: Guiding Your Next Chapter. This recognition from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal affirms what we’ve known all along: when you invest in your people, everything else falls into place.