Shawn Wanta receives recognition in four practice areas; Joni Thome is recognized in two
MINNEAPOLIS, MN / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2026 / Wanta Thome attorneys Shawn J. Wanta and Joni M. Thome have been named to the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The selection marks Wanta’s seventh consecutive year of recognition and Thome’s 10th.
Wanta was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for his work in Consumer Law; Employment Law – Individuals; Litigation – Labor and Employment; and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs. First recognized by Best Lawyers in 2021, he has been honored for his work in these practice areas each year since.
“Clients often come to us when a workplace or consumer dispute has disrupted their income, health or family stability,” Wanta said. “We listen, provide clear guidance and pursue a practical path forward. Recognition from lawyers who know this work makes the honor especially meaningful.”
Joni M. Thome was also recognized in Employment Law – Individuals and Litigation – Labor and Employment. Best Lawyers first recognized her in 2018 and has been honored by Best Lawyers in six annual issues.
“Our role is to explain the available options, identify the client’s goals and develop a clear strategy, whether the matter involves an individual claim, a class action or collective litigation,” Thome said.
The attorneys’ continued inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® reflects Wanta Thome’s longstanding commitment to representing employees in complex workplace disputes. The firm was also recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, receiving a Tier 1 Minneapolis ranking for Litigation – Labor and Employment and a Tier 2 Minneapolis ranking for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs.
For more information about Wanta Thome, visit the firm’s website https://www.wantathome.com/.
About Wanta Thome
Wanta Thome PLC represents employees in individual, class and collective actions involving workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, wage-and-hour, employment contract and severance matters. The firm also represents clients in consumer protection and class action litigation. Wanta Thome has offices in Minneapolis and Chicago.
Contact Information
Matthew Bernard
Wanta Thome Media Relations
mjbernard@wantathome.com
(612) 252-3570
SOURCE: Wanta Thome
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