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Matthew L. MacKelly

Matthew L. MacKelly

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 40% Discrimination
  • 25% Sexual Harassment
  • 20% Wrongful Termination
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About me: Earning a living is the foundation for achieving the American Dream. In promoting of the Dream, I focus my practice on (1) helping Wisconsin employees resolve... more

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5 star rating

“Highly Recommend”

Posted by: asears86, 2009-04-02 8 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I highly recommend Matt MacKelly. He represented me on a sexual harassment case. Matt was very professional and understanding. He helped me get... more
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“Outstanding”

Posted by: kristiem68, 2008-12-02 12 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Throughout our legal process, Matt was exceptionally informative, knowledgeable and understanding. Resolution is still pending however, I am sure of... more
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6 endorsements

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Jennifer M. Hayden

I had the opportunity to work with Matt for a few years and have seen first hand his dedication to his clients as well as to the law.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jennifer Hayden , Wauwatosa (WI), 11 months ago
Jonathan P. Groth

I've known Matt for over 10 years. He's practiced as both plaintiff and defense counsel. Smart, good guy. I have and will continue to refer... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jonathan Groth , Milwaukee (WI), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 9 years since Matthew L. MacKelly was first licensed to practice law in WI.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Marquette University Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 2001
North Dakota State University (cum laude) Political Science/Business Administration (min.) BS - Bachelor of Science 1998

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Certificate of Commendation for Writing Excellence State Bar of Wisconsin/State Bar Communications Committee 2009
Article made an annotation to "Anti-Retaliation" statute Wisconsin Legislative Bureau 2008
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Defense Research Institute 2005–2008
Member Defense Research Institute Professionalism & Ethics Committee 2005–2007
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: WI employment law, employee's right to appeal...
Matthew's answer: This is a question that requires many for facts before a truly substantively accurate answer can be... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Employment References in Wisconsin -- When Can The Employer Be Liable? Avvo Legal Guide (Avvo "Staff Pick") 2008
How To Avoid Being a Victim of Pregnancy Discrimination Avvo Legal Guide (Avvo "Staff Pick") 2008
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Cases
Title:
Doolittle v. Kiefer Built LLC and Maxum Indemnity
Practice Area:
Defective / Dangerous Products
Outcome:
Defense verdict
Description:
The plaintiffs failed to recover against a horse trailer manufacturer and its insurer for allegedly manufacturing a defective trailer. The...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Hiring and Firing: How to Do It Right Employment Law 2008
Employee Handbooks Human Resources Legal Series course 2008
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