Craig Thomas Papka

Craig Thomas Papka

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 20 years

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

20975 Swenson Drive, Suite 400, Waukesha, WI

About Craig

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Employment and Labor 100%

Mr. Papka helps employers reduce risk and minimize legal costs by advising on difficult personnel decisions before litigation ensues. When litigation is unavoidable, he vigorously and efficiently defends them from employee lawsuits.

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 12 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2013

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Von Briesen & Roper, S.C.

20975 Swenson Drive, Suite 400, Waukesha, WI, 53186

Von Briesen & Roper, S.C.

411 E Wisconsin Ave, #1000, Milwaukee, WI, 53202

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Craig Thomas Papka's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Amanda | January 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business

Prompt and Personable

Craig has been a trusted attorney for our organization. Inquiries and concerns are addressed quickly, thoroughly, and in a manner which is easy to understand. Craig has been a pleasure to work with and is always willing to go the extra mile for his clients.

Posted by Maureen | January 22, 2018 | Employment & Labor

Best Labor Laywer

Craig is an exceptional employment and labor partner for our organization. As General Counsel, I am always juggling a multitude of matters. I always have 100% confidence that if I assign a matter to Craig, he will be thorough, prompt, responsive and efficient. I could not ask for a better partner.... He keeps me appraised, and ensures that I prioritize correctly.

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Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Craig is an experienced and tireless advocate for his clients, providing high-quality counseling and guidance on all manner of state and federal employment law and workplace issues to protect employers from legal exposure, as well as vigorously defending employers from employee lawsuits when litigation is unavoidable."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2001

CALI - Highest Grade in International Law, Chicago-Kent

2000

CALI - Highest Grade in Employment Discrimination, Chicago-Kent

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Shareholder, von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

2014 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Jackson Lewis, P.C.

2010 - 2014

Associate, Thorelli & Associates

2007 - 2010

Associate, Immigration Law Associates

2005 - 2007

Associate, Asonye & Associates

Associations

2024 - Present

Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) - Board Committee Member

Secretary of the Board of Directors

2018 - Present

Milwaukee Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Humane Animal Welfare Society

Board Member and Board Committee Member

2016 - Present

Metro Milwaukee SHRM

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Summary Judgment Motions Granted

Summary Judgment motions were granted for the employers in these 3 cases.

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Education

2005

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

Juris Doctorate

1999

Carthage College

Bachelor's degree

Speaking Engagements

2022

von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Breakfast Briefing Wage and Hour

2020

HR in a Post-Safer-at-Home Environment - What is the New Normal for HR? HR in a Post-Safer-at-Home Environment - What is the New Normal for HR?

2020

A COVID-19 Town Hall Webinar on Labor and Employment Issues COVID-19 & Employment Law

2019

Recruiting and Hiring Issues During a Full Employment Economy Recruiting and Hiring

2019

2019

FMLA 2.0 + Non-Competes, Restrictive Covenants and Separation Agreements FMLA 2.0 + Non-Competes, Restrictive Covenants and Separation Agreements

2019

2019 Legal Update 2019 Legal Update

2018

FMLA and ADA Challenges for Employers – What the Crystal Ball Tells us About What is on the Horizon FMLA and ADA Challenges for Employers

Publications

Languages

English

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