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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Litigation
60%
16 years
Employment and Labor
40%
16 years
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 24 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Concordia University Wisconsin
12800 N Lake Shore Dr Luther 203, Mequon, WI, 53097-2418
Law Offices of Matthew L. MacKelly
2508 N. 73rd St., Wauwatosa, WI, 53213-1214
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Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2008 | Employment & Labor
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Matthew recently represented me in maintaining my nursing license with a former employer. He is a christian lawyer which was far more the best profile that was important to me. He was honest,knowledgeable and kind. I would recommend him to everyone who needs a lawyer in this area.
Matthew L. MacKelly's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I was a co-worker of Attorney MacKelly's and have seen his competence and professionalism in handling all aspects of his client's cases."
"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."
"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 clients to him."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is bright, hardworking and very ethical."
"I endorse Matt MacKelly's work. I have met few attorneys with MacKelly's ability to deal with complex legal and procedural issues. These abilities, in combination with his high level of professionalism, make him an asset to those he represents."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Certificate of Commendation for Writing Excellence, State Bar of Wisconsin/State Bar Communications Committee
2008
Article selected to annotate "employment references" statute, Wisconsin Legislative Bureau
2008
Article selected to annotate "employment discrimination" statute, Wisconsin Legislative Bureau
2008
Article made an annotation to "right of privacy" statute, Wisconsin Legislative Bureau
2007
Wisconsin Rising Stars, Milwaukee Magazine and Super Lawyers Magazine, published by Law & Politics
2007
Pro Hace Vice admission to temporarily practice law, State of New York, Suffolk County
2006
Wisconsin Rising Stars, Milwaukee Magazine and Super Lawyers Magazine, published by Law & Politics
2006
Pro Hace Vice admission to temporarily practice law, State of Michigan, Oakland County
2001
Pro Bono Society Honoree, Marquette University Law School
Associations
2008 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (Illinois chapter)Member
2002 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Seventh CircuitMember
2001 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
2001 - Present
Milwaukee Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of WisconsinMember
2001 - Present
United States Disctrict Court for the Western Disctrict of WisconsinMember
American Bar Association
Member
Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin
Member
State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers Division
Member
National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
Wisconsin Employment Lawyers Association
Member
2005 - 2008
Defense Research InstituteMember
2005 - 2007
Defense Research Institute Professionalism & Ethics CommitteeMember
2005 - 2007
PLUS - The Professional Liability Underwriting SocietyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Doolittle v. Kiefer Built LLC and Maxum Indemnity
Defense verdict
Nordby v. Kmart Corp. et al.
Defense verdict
Krueger v. Farmers Insurance Exchange et al.
Defense verdict
Education
2001
Marquette University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
North Dakota State University (cum laude)
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2008
State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Convention
Selected Health & Other Privacy Issues in Employment
2008
Human Resources Legal Series course lecture
Employee Handbooks
2008
Employment Law seminar
Hiring and Firing: How to Do It Right
2007
Insurance Law seminar
Current Issues Impacting Insurance Defense Practice
2007
Breakfast Seminar Series
Construction & Insurance Coverage
2006
Milwaukee Chapter Meeting lecture
Changes: (1) Answering Complaints in Wisconsin; (2) E-Discovery; and (3) Paralegal Ethical Rules
2006
Breakfast Seminar Series
A Guide to Employee Discharge and Discipline
2004
Milwaukee Chapter Meeting lecture
The Insurance Defense Paralegal
2003
Employment Law lecture
Employment Discrimination: State Versus Federal Laws
2003
Emloyment Law lecture
What Not To Put In Your Non-Compete
Publications
2008
Avvo Legal Guide (Avvo "Staff Pick")
Employment References in Wisconsin -- When Can The Employer Be Liable?
2008
Avvo Legal Guide (Avvo "Staff Pick")
How To Avoid Being a Victim of Pregnancy Discrimination
2008
Wisconsin Lawyer (cover article)
Employer Liability for Employment References
2006
Legal Insights
Risky Business: Liability for Employees' "Virtual" Acts
2006
Legal Insights
Pregnancy Discrimination Multiplying
2006
Legal Insights
More Than Words
2006
The Defense Research Institute Young Lawyers Committee, The Whisper
Decorum in Discovery
2005
Legal Insights
The Devil Is In The Details: Non-Compete Agreements, Part II
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides