James A. Walcheske

James A. Walcheske

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Brookfield, WI
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

235 N. Executive Drive, Suite 240, Brookfield, WI

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 18 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2008

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Walcheske & Luzi, LLC

235 N. Executive Drive, Suite 240, Brookfield, WI, 53005

Law Offices of James A. Walcheske

4321 West College Avenue, Suite 200, Appleton, WI, 54915

Law Offices of James A. Walcheske

125 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 300, Chicago, IL, 60606

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James A. Walcheske's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4) 4 star (1)
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1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | October 2, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

He genuinely listens

Attorney Walcheske kindly listened to me and gave me solid, straightforward advice. Although I had a lengthy consultation, but did not hire him, he generously gave of his time to help me. I definitely would have hired him if I could. I highly recommend him as an attorney.

Posted by Roger | February 6, 2013

James A. Walcheske- An attorney with a heart!

James A. Walcheske represented me in a case where I was fired basically from a positiion for being arrested in a misdemeanure situation a year before. The company 'let me go' because they said that I did not meet their standards due to the arrest. This violated state law. I let this go initially...li...fe isn't always fair, but the company later sent me a check and this caused me to think...why? Furthermore, it rekindled something I was going to let pass. I went to James because he was willing work with me on a contingency bases. He said the company violated state law... After a period that lasted ten months, we settled for $20,000, thanks to the negotiating skill James displayed in my behalf throughout the time period. I found James to be fair and knowledgeable and his people skills were excellent. He always seemed to care about how the I felt...he advised me to ride things out a bit longer as he felt the company should of paid out more, but he respected my wishes to move on. I liked James as a human being, and I found him to be a pleasant, timely attorney. I would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2009

Ex-Military who has worked with JAG

James is polite, friendly, and always returns my phone calls or emails in a timely manner. He listens/responds to what I have to say (questions and concerns) involving my case, AND DIRECTS OR RE-DIRECTS ME instead of telling me what I SHOULD do or say. Most lawyers act like they are doing you a "favo...r" by representing you - even though you are the one paying for their time but I believe that James actually cares about me and my case. HE HAS DONE AN EXCELLENT JOB and I am glad I chose to work with him and his firm...I was a military veteran and a simple college student with little to no funds when I came to see him about the matter, so he took a little risk, and felt as passionate about my case as I did! I have worked with a lot of lawyers on many different levels (military and civilian) and it was nice to have him in my corner in this discrimination case. He has also been instrumental in a decision I have made to study law...I will become a paralegal first and see where it takes me

Posted by anonymous | October 8, 2008

Professor / Instructor

James is polite and friendly. He always returns my phone calls and emails in a timely manner. He also listens and responds to what I have to say (questions and concerns) involving my case, instead of telling me what I should do or say. Most lawyers act like they are doing you a "favor" by representi...ng you - even though you are the one paying for their time. I believe that James actually cares about me and my case.

Posted by aaron | October 2, 2008

Client Review

I have a contracted Carroll and McDonald to represent me in the past, always with excellent results. James returns calls in a timely manner and knows Wisconsin law He is very professional, courteous, and easy to talk to.,

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James A. Walcheske's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicholas McLeod

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is one of the good guys. He and I attended law school together, and I know he's very knowledgeable in employment law matters. I've noticed his comments on avvo, and he provides good free advise on this site. I endorse James."

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Christopher MacGillis

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is an exceptional lawyer. I have referred several friends and former clients to James. I understand that he successfully resolved the disputes. I endorse James."

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Rudolph Kuss

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Noah Reinstein

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James takes a straightforward approach to legal problems and will cut to the chase to find the proper solution for his clients. His honest, efficient and compassionate representation make him a well-respected member of the legal community. James is a top-notch attorney and I certainly recommend his services."

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Stephen Lasky

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Walcheske has an impressive command of, and thorough familiarity with, the laws of the State of Wisconsin pertaining to labor and employment matters. He has used his expertise in this area to successfully represent the interests of clients throughout Wisconsin. In my experience, no labor and employment attorney is more committed to protecting his client's interests and achieving their goals than Attorney Walcheske. I would not hestitate to refer family, friends and clients to him for any labor and employment law matter."

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Randy Enochs

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is an incredibly knowledeable, competent and capable lawyer that I often times consult with on my own matters as I have come to trust and respect his opinion and knowledge on employment law matters. James is one of the hardest working attorneys I know and highly recommend his work and law firm."

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Scott Luzi

Employment and labor lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"James is one of Wisconsin's top employment law attorneys. His legal knowledge, communication skills, attention to detail, and positive relationships with colleagues are just some of the qualities and characteristics that enable James to aggressively and effectively represent his clients. I'm proud to work alongside James as we build our practice at Walcheske & Luzi, LLC."

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Michael Miner

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"James is an exceptional attorney with a personality that can easily fill every room in a law firm. I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to work closely with James and learn from his ability to think outside the box and view legal issues through a lens of creativity, which I found very refreshing and motivating. He is a natural leader who is not afraid to make difficult decisions to protect the interests of his clients, his firm, or his community. James' high quality work product coupled with his ability to work effectively with opposing counsel to reach positive results for his clients makes it easy for me to highly recommend him to anyone."

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Janet Heins

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"James is a knowledgeable, hard-working attorney who is a tenacious, competent and effective advocate for his clients. He treats every client with respect and compassion, and he works hard to achieve the best possible result for each client's legal issue. His clients trust him to be their best advocate, and I trust him to provide the best possible legal representation for our clients. I highly recommend James and am honored to call him a colleague."

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Rudolph Kuss

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Larry Johnson

Employment and labor lawyer

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Stephen Lasky

Estate planning lawyer

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Noah Reinstein

Employment and labor lawyer

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Scott Luzi

Employment and labor lawyer

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Randy Enochs

Unknown lawyer

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Janet Heins

Employment and labor lawyer

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Michael Miner

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top Attorneys, The Global Directory of Who's Who

2015

Leading Lawyers, M Magazine

2015

Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2014

Leading Lawyers, M Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2013

Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2012

Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2012

Top Contributor - Employment Law, Avvo

2008

Pro Bono Award, Marquette University Law School

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner and Managing Member, Walcheske & Luzi, LLC

2009 - 2012

Associate, Heins Law Office LLC

2008 - 2009

Associate, Carroll & McDonald, LLC

2007 - 2007

Law Clerk, Carroll & McDonald, LLC

2006 - 2006

Law Clerk, Jeffrey Hynes & Associates, S.C.

Associations

2014 - Present

Ebenezer Child Care Centers

Board of Directors

2009 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

2008 - Present

Labor and Employment Law Section of the Wisconsin Bar

2008 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

2008 - Present

Wisconsin Employment Lawyers Association

2010 - 2014

Civil Rights & Liberties Section of the Wisconsin State Bar

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DeGuelle v. Camilli, et. al, 2010 WL 1484236 (E.D. Wis. Apr. 12, 2010)

Dismissed by District Judge, but overturned by the 7th Circuit (overturned the initial dismissal)

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Education

2007

Marquette University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

State Bar of Wisconsin, HLE Conference

Intersection of the ADA, FMLA, and Worker's Comp

2015

Business Improvement Series

The Hiring Process

2014

State Bar Webinar

Nevermore: Employment Law and the Ray Rice Case

2014

Administering the Family and Medical Leave Act in Wisconsin

Intersection between FMLA and Other Workplace Laws

Publications

2012

Wisconsin Employment Law Blog Basic FMLA Responsibilities for Employers

2012

Wisconsin Employment Law Blog Workplace Accommodations for Religion

2012

2012

Wisconsin Employment Law Blog 2 Wrongs Can Make an FMLA Right

2012

Wisconsin Employment Law Blog An FMLA-Eligible, Ineligible Employee?

2012

2012

2012

Wisconsin Employment Law Blog 12 Divided by 4 = Option 3

2012

Wisconsin Employment Law Blog Background Checks Can Lead to Employer Liability

2012

2012

2012

Wisconsin Employment Law Blog Arrest Record Discrimination in Wisconsin

2012

Wisconsin Employment Law Blog New EEOC Guidance on Arrest & Conviction Records

Languages

English

Activity

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