David Carlton Zoeller
About David
Biography
Attorney David Zoeller has a passion for representing workers, and is an experienced litigator who will fight for your wages and benefits. Attorney Zoeller is a Shareholder at Hawks Quindel, S.C., in Madison, Wisconsin. His practice focuses on helping employees recover unpaid wages, including overtime wages, through both individual and class action cases. Beyond this, he is an experienced Madison social security disability attorney who regularly represents disabled workers at all levels of the SSI and/or SSDI appeal process, including claims in federal court.
Wage and Hour Litigator
Attorney Zoeller represents both individuals and classes of employees in recovering wages. Through class and collective actions, Attorney Zoeller has helped thousands of workers recover millions of dollars in unpaid overtime wages. Additionally, Attorney Zoeller frequently litigates wage and hour claims on behalf of one or a handful of individuals. Because wage and hour laws provide a right to recover attorney’s fees, Hawks Quindel is typically able to take these claims without any upfront payment of attorney’s fees or costs, and with no recovery of attorney’s fees unless we recover wages for you.
Social Security Disability Attorney
At Hawks Quindel, we strive to offer clients personal, thorough, and highly effective legal representation. As a social security disability client, you will work with a team of Madison staff and attorneys with the depth and breadth of experience needed to see your claim through from application to approval. Attorney Zoeller will work directly with you at each step of the process, and is an experienced advocate with a track record of success in social security disability hearings. Our Madison social security attorney team has both the compassion and persistence to see your claim through what can a be difficult process.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
19 years
16 years
19 years
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 18 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 18 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Hawks Quindel
409 East Main St., Madison, WI, 53703
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David Carlton Zoeller's Reviews
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Posted by Angi | May 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding Attorney
David is an exceptional attorney. He is a keen listener, paying attention to details you may not know are important and a logical thinker, a mastermind in developing a successful strategy. He keeps you informed and explains things in a manner that is easy to understand. David is a devoted and trustwo...
Posted by Ronald | September 18, 2014 | Social Security Disability
Stoke Victim SSDI
Suggest if you have a Stroke, Get an Good Lawyer Right Away ... I did not ... but found David very helpful, Explained the Process, Helped all the way down the Line, to day of my hearing ... I Can Not Thank, He and His Office Staff, enough.
Posted by Lisa | February 03, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
David Zoeller - A Reliable Lawyer that gets the work done
David has been outstanding when it comes to Competency and Accuracy. He was able to focus on the elements of my case that he knew could be pursed and achieved. When he heard of my case he immediately asked me several questions that allowed him to develop a very successful outcome. He called me eve...
Posted by Erin | October 24, 2010 | Employment & Labor
David Zoeller is a credit to his profession. I will recommend him whenever the opportunity arrises.
David was amazing to work with. We had started with another firm, and after months of slow or no response from our lawyer yet a constant stream of bills, we knew it was time to look elsewhere. David is an expert in employment law and after reviewing our case, came up with an approach we hadn't expl...
David Carlton Zoeller's Lawyer Endorsements
"No lawyer in Wisconsin understands the laws surrounding wage and hour class actions better than Dave Zoeller. His ability to understand the smallest nuances of the law coupled with his tenacious advocacy sets him apart."
"David and I typically practice on opposite sides. Because of that I have had an opportunity to see him work firsthand. David is a very smart, thorough, creative attorney who strongly advocates for his clients. He also has the ability to distinguish between major and minor issues, which is a great asset when resolving cases. I never hesitate to recommend David to individuals looking for a plaintiff's attorney."
"I would highly recommend Attorney Zoeller to anyone looking for a competent, kind, and thorough attorney to assist them with SSI and SSDI claims. Attorney Zoeller has represented clients throughout the Midwest for more than 7 years in cases involving employee benefits disputes (ERISA), labor litigation, and employment discrimination litigation. If you need an efficient and dedicated attorney to help guide you through your SSDI or SSI claims, he is one to call."
"David is an excellent lawyer. I have worked with and against him on various matters, and the quality of his work is very good. He has integrity and a strong work ethic and I respect him a lot."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Attorney David Zoeller possesses a knowledge and grasp of labor and employment law, especially wage & hour and SSDI law, that few attorneys in this state possess. David is well-known throughout the state for his knowledge and I frequently contact him with questions. I highly recommend Attorney Zoeller and Hawks Quindel."
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Business lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
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Experience
Honors
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Up and Coming Lawyer, Wisconsin Law Journal
2007
Cum Laude, University of Wisconsin Law School
2005
WAWCA Scholarship, Wisconsin Association of Workers Compensation Attorneys
2005
Scholarship, Wisconsin Lawyers Mutual
2005
Academic Achievement Award, Wisconsin State Bar Association
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Shareholder, Hawks Quindel, S.C.
2009 - Present
Attorney, Hawk Quindel, SC
2007 - 2008
Attorney, Nichols Kaster
Associations
2015 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
2011 - Present
Economic Justice InstituteBoard Member
2010 - Present
Western District Bar Association of WisconsinMember
2010 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember
2010 - Present
Wisconsin Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Dane County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2010
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2010
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$925,000 Settlement
$3.5 Million Settlement
$297,500 Settlement
$2.3 million settlement
$120,000 Settlement
$480,000 Settlement
Settlement
$150,000 Settlement
Settlement
Judgement of $564,177
$750,000 settlement
Education
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA
Speaking Engagements
2017
2017
2015
Class Action Fee Petitions
2015
Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreements
2014
Wage and Hour Laws and the Health Care Industry
2012
Hot FLSA Issues
2011
Spotting FLSA Violation
2011
Wage and Hour Hot Topics
2010
Recent Developments In Class and Collective Action Wage and Hour Litigation
2010
Emerging Issues in Wage and Hour Cases
2010
HIPAA Rights and Obligations
Publications
2012
2011
2011
2011
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
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