William E. Parsons IV
About William
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 21 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Hawks Quindel, S.C.
222 W Washington Ave Ste 450, Po Box 2155, Madison, WI, 53701-2155
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William E. Parsons IV's Reviews
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14 Client Reviews
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Posted by Laurie | January 08, 2012 | Insurance
Extremely thorough and effective in a very difficult time
After being dismissed by several attorneys regarding my long term disability case because of the difficulty and size of the file, Attorney Parsons reviewed and resolved my dispute with my LTD insurer in a matter of weeks. I went from them claiming that I owed them over 140K to settling in my favor fo...
William E. Parsons IV's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"Attorney Parsons is a masterful attorney committed to serving working people."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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
Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Shareholder, Hawks Quindel, S.C.
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
$750,000 Settlement
$480,000 Settlement
$2.33 Million Settlement
$150,000 settlement
Education
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
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
Publications
2011
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
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
Legal Guides
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