My practice focuses on labor and employment matters, including class and collective action wage and hour litigation, short and long-term disability disputes, worker's compensation, employee benefits law, labor litigation, and severance negotiations. I have represented clients in cases before various state administrative agencies, Wisconsin Circuit Courts, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin.
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Acquired: 2004
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222 W Washington Ave Ste 450, Po Box 2155, Madison, WI, 53701-2155
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Posted by Chad | December 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Bill Was amazing to work with and on the Ball. Every Time he said he would call, He did. I would highly recommend Him to anyone dealing with a LTD case. In the end He went above and beyond to get me a settlement that would work for Me, I can’t thank Him enough.
Posted by Sherry | April 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney
From the initial first phone call to the very end I was treated professionally, honestly, compassionately, and felt like I really mattered. Attorney Parsons listened to my original case details and determined that they could help me with my work comp injury case. Throughout the whole year that I wor...
Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2014
Attorney Parsons represented me in a case against a former employer who tried to get out of paying short-term disability benefits even though I met all of their policy's criteria. He has deep experience in representing employees in HR-related claims against employers, and is very, very good. He kn...
Posted by Connie | February 23, 2014
I would like to commend Atty William E Parsons and the Law Firm of Hawks Quindel, for fighting and reinstatement of my benefits, that my work Insurance company cancelled on me. Mr Parsons, or Bill fought long and hard for my benefits, He always answered my questions in a matter of minutes, no matter ...
Posted by Beverly | January 24, 2013
All I can say is Bill & his staff were kind, understanding and basically awesome! I would highly recommend Bill and Hawks Quindel to anyone needing legal assistance with an employee/employment situation.
"Bill is an excellent lawyer with a very strong wage and hour background. He is also an excellent benefits lawyer. I would highly recommend him."
"Bill is one of Madison's best lawyers. He combines peerless analytical skills with the ability to understand and explain complex situations. He is a great advocate for his clients."
"I've known Bill since we were law students. He has focused on employee side issues since that time and has become my go-to resource if I have questions about an employee's rights or an employer's obligations. I regular refer employment issues to Bill and encourage you to contact him. He is great to work with and responds in a timely manner."
"I have used Bill's services for labor and employment issues in the past. I have found him to be a knowledgeable professional and a very capable litigator. I would have no reservations recommending him to family, friends, and clients in the future."
Workers compensation lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2004
Graduation with Honors - Cum Laude, University of Wisconsin Law School
2003 - Present
Shareholder, Hawks Quindel, S.C.
2010 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Individual Rights and Responsibilities SectionBoard Member
2008 - Present
James E. Doyle American Inn of CourtMember
2004 - Present
Wisconsin Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - Present
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, Employee Benefits CommitteeMember
2004 - Present
Dane County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Western District Bar Association of WisconsinMember
$750,000 Settlement
$480,000 Settlement
$2.33 Million Settlement
$150,000 settlement
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
B.S.
2012
Coordination Between Long Term Disability Insurance Benefits & SSDI Benefits
2012
Hot Issues in FLSA Litigation
2011
Workers Compensation
2011
Wage & Hour Hot Topics
2011
Worker's Compensation in Wisconsin
2010
Emerging Issues in Wage & Hour Cases
2010
Wage & Hour Class & Collective Actions
2009
Short & Long Term Disability Benefits
2011
English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Long term disability is offering 5% of lifetime benefits as lump sum buy out, is this normal?
28 Jul 2012
Can my employer withdraw my insurance benefits?
27 Jan 2012
Does time you work during lunch breaks and breaks during working hours count towards your overtime?
19 Jan 2012
Equitable Tolling & The FLSA
05 Sep 2012
Long Term Disability Discovery & Depositions
24 Jul 2012
What If My Work Injury Causes a Loss of Earning Capacity?
24 Jul 2012