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Mark S. Wilkinson
About Mark
Biography
I handle all aspects of employment law on behalf of individuals and employees―from litigating discrimination and wrongful discharge claims in federal and state court to negotiating severance and employment agreements—and just about everything in between.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Civil Rights
20%
21 years
Discrimination
20%
21 years
Employment and Labor
20%
21 years
Sexual Harassment
20%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 17 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 20 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Paladin Employment Law PLLC
5955 West Main Street, Suite 618, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009
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Posted by Emily | January 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Employment Agreement
I reached out to Attorney Wilkinson to help with a new employment agreement. In going through the document he realized it may conflict with agreements I may have had with previous employers. This is something I never would have thought to do and I’m glad he brought it up as it could have put me at se...
Posted by Marcus | May 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Best employment lawyer in the Midwest!
Mark Wilkinson is the kind of lawyer that truly belongs in his profession. I worked as an intern/assistant paralegal during college for law firms and can absolutely say from experience that he’s one of a kind. I was looking to dispute a decision by a big company I had worked for and thought there was...
Posted by Amy | April 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Such a wonderful attorney
Mark was an amazing help to me when I was going through the hardest time of my life. He was knowledgeable about employment law and helped me to navigate the system. He had my best interest at heart, and was always available when I needed him. He made what could have been a very stressful process in...
Mark S. Wilkinson's Lawyer Endorsements
"He was one of the most impressive young lawyers I have worked with in 40 years!!! Excellent researcher and legal writer, with the temperment to handle matters very professionally!"
Larry Powe
Business lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2023
Client Champion Award (Platinum), Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Client Champion Award (Platinum), Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Client Champion Award (Gold), Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2005
Elected to the Order of the Coif, Wayne State University Law School
2004
NLRB (Region Seven) Gottfried Labor Law Award, Wayne State University Law School, NLRB (Region Seven), and State Bar of Michigan
2004
Silver Key for academic excellence, Wayne State University Law School
2001
All-Academic Team Honorable Mention, Central Collegiate Hockey Association
2001
Academic Winner’s Circle Award, Western Michigan University
2001
Dr. Peter R. Ellis Academic Award, Western Michigan University
2001
Western Michigan University Scholar Athlete of the Year, Western Michigan University
2000
All-Academic Team Honorable Mention, Central Collegiate Hockey Association
2000
Academic Winner’s Circle Award, Western Michigan University
2000
Dr. Peter R. Ellis Academic Award, Western Michigan University
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Employment Lawyer, Paladin Employment Law PLLC
2015 - 2018
Employment Lawyer, Miller Johnson
2008 - 2014
Employment Lawyer, Franczek Radelet PC
2006 - 2008
Employment Lawyer, Keller Thoma P.C.
2005 - 2006
Federal Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Associations
2022 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Kalamazoo County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationLabor and Employment Law Section
2008 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2005 - Present
American Bar Association (Labor & Employment Section)Member
2015 - 2018
Kalamazoo Area Labor-Management CommitteeMember
2015 - 2018
Kalamazoo Human Resources Management AssociationMember
2013 - 2015
Illinois State Bar AssociationLeadership Council - Labor and Employment Law Section
2012 - 2015
Federal Bar AssociationYoung Lawyers Division, Publications Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
$125,000 settlement for sex harassment case
Settlement
$135,000 settlement for military leave discrimination (USERRA)
Settlement
$95,000 settlement for race discrimination case
Settlement
$170,000 settlement for disability discrimination case
Settlement
$95,000 settlement for overtime claims
Settlement
$95,000 settlement for overtime case
Settlement
$100,000 settlement of sex discrimination case
Settlement
$129,000 settlement for overtime claims
Settlement
$175,000 settlement for sexual harassment case
Settlement
Education
2005
Wayne State University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Western Michigan University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
IICLE Business and Employment Law Institute
Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act and Workplace Safety
2013
Center for Competitive Management
Interns and the Law: Structuring Internship Programs that Meet Wage and Hour Guidelines
2012
Chicago Bar Association
Labor Law for the Employment Lawyer
2011
Chicago Automobile Trade Association Dealership Exposition
Overtime Pay for Automobile Dealerships' Service Writers
2010
Franczek Radelet Wage and Hour Podcast
Wage & Hour Talk Podcast: "Should Your Unpaid Interns Actually Be Paid?"
Publications
2014
The Federal Lawyer (Federal Bar Association)
Labor Law for the Employment Lawyer
2014
Illinois Bar Journal
The Benefits of Settling Workers’ Compensation and Employment Claims Together
2014
Illinois State Bar Association Section on Labor & Employment Law Newsletter
Did the Illinois Concealed Carry Law Really Change Anything for Employers?
2014
Federal Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section Newsletter
So Far, Medical Marijuana Laws Have Had Little Impact on the Workplace
2013
The Developing Labor Law (American Bar Association)
Contributing Editor to the Developing Labor Law (Fifth Edition), 2013 Cumulative Supplement
2012
Sports Business Journal
Age Minimum Could Have Significant Impact on Hockey
2012
The Developing Labor Law (American Bar Association)
Contributing Editor to the Developing Labor Law (Fifth Edition), 2012 Cumulative Supplement
2011
The Developing Labor Law (American Bar Association)
Contributing Editor to the Developing Labor Law (Fifth Edition), 2011 Cumulative Supplement
2010
Employment Law Strategist
Supreme Court Blockbuster Decision Invalidates Two-Member NLRB Decisions; Effect For Employers Remains Uncertain
2010
The Developing Labor Law (American Bar Association)
Contributing Editor to The Developing Labor Law (Fifth Edition), 2010 Cumulative Supplement
2010
Society for Human Resource Management Court Report
Full-Relief Settlement Offer Does Not Moot FLSA Overtime Claims
2010
Bureau of National Affairs (BNA) Daily Labor Report
Pharmaceutical Sales Reps Join White-Collar Quest for Overtime Pay
2004
Wayne Law Review
National Hockey League Players' Association v. Plymouth Whalers: Antitrust's Rule of Reason and the Van Ryn Rule
Languages
English