$ 450-450 per hour
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Over the course of my career, I have counseled and represented clients in employment law matters, from basic consultative advice , handbooks, and policies, to federal court litigation. My main practice areas include, but are not limited to:
I have litigated cases in various forums within the States of Wisconsin and Illinois and am admitted to practice before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and the Northern District of Illinois, the Seventh Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.
I received my bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse and earned my Juris Doctorate from Marquette University Law School.
Over the course of my entire legal career (even while clerking in law school), my only area of focus has been employment law. I do not and have not dabbled in other areas of the law. Thus, I'm not just someone who knows "a bit" of employment law, it's all I know and that is to my client's benefit.
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19 years
$ 450-450 per hour
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Acquired: 2008
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Posted by anonymous | October 2, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
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 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...
Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2009
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...
Posted by anonymous | October 8, 2008
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...
Posted by aaron | October 2, 2008
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.,
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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.
2014 - Present
Ebenezer Child Care CentersBoard 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 BarBoard Member
Dismissed by District Judge, but overturned by the 7th Circuit (overturned the initial dismissal)
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Intersection of the ADA, FMLA, and Worker's Comp
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The Hiring Process
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Nevermore: Employment Law and the Ray Rice Case
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Intersection between FMLA and Other Workplace Laws
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