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Craig T. Papka is a Shareholder in von Briesen & Roper. s.c.'s Labor and Employment Law Section. Craig counsels clients about a wide variety of matters with a view to preventing costly litigation. Craig can help employers reduce legal exposure when terminating employees; assist employers in investigating complaints of workplace harassment, violence, and other misconduct; advise employers on ADA and FMLA issues; implement harassment prevention and other training programs; revise employee handbooks and procedure manuals to reduce risk; and implement whatever other steps may be needed to reduce or eliminate the risk of litigation. Often, a quick telephone call to Craig can help avoid unnecessary conflicts with employees and costly litigation.
When litigation is unavoidable, Craig vigorously and efficiently defends employers from employee lawsuits. Craig handles matters in state and federal courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Equal Rights Division (ERD), the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and other government agencies.
Craig is a member of the Milwaukee Bar Association and the State Bar of Wisconsin. He is also an active member of Metro Milwaukee Society Human Resource Management.
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Acquired: 2013
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2005
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20975 Swenson Drive, Suite 400, Waukesha, WI, 53186
411 E Wisconsin Ave, #1000, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
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Posted by David | January 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
President
We had a tricky employment law case that Craig immediately immersed himself in and not only got to know the exact issues and pain points, but also was very intentional about potential outcomes. His advice and counsel was instrumental in resolving the situation to ensure my company was protected. He...
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....
Posted by Joe | June 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Knowledgeable Professional
Craig is a very knowledgeable professional, one who is able to assess a situation and recommend a solid strategy. He is very easy to work with. His communication style is straightforward and not full of “legal ease.” He has been extremely helpful and has successfully defending our company in sever...
Posted by Michael | June 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Excellent Attorney
Craig Papka has proven himself to be an invaluable resource to my organization by providing excellent legal services in a timely, proactive and efficient manner. Craig’s insight and application of Employment Law practices is second to none.
Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Employment discrimination claims
Attorney Papka helped my non-profit with several complaints made to the State of WI/DWD from two employees alleging multiple forms of discrimination and healthcare worker retaliation. It was reassuring to have the expertise and knowledge of Attorney Papka whose expertise helped us prevail in getting ...
"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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2001
CALI - Highest Grade in International Law, Chicago-Kent
2000
CALI - Highest Grade in Employment Discrimination, Chicago-Kent
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
2024 - Present
Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) - Board Committee MemberSecretary of the Board of Directors
2018 - Present
Milwaukee Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Humane Animal Welfare SocietyBoard Member and Board Committee Member
2016 - Present
Metro Milwaukee SHRMMember
2013 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
Summary Judgment motions were granted for the employers in these 3 cases.
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Juris Doctorate
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