Writing on Wisconsin Legal Rights

An educational legal blog focused on highlighting important legal issues for Wisconsin workers, families, and individuals.
Contact Us

What Is “FMLA”? And Can I Use It?

Introduction to FMLA Leave   As an employee in Wisconsin, your employer might offer you different types of leave from work—think PTO, vacation, sick, medical leave, parental leave, bereavement, leave without pay, to name a few. If your employer has 50+ employees, you...

read more

Do I Get Medicare on SSDI?

Do I Get Medicare on SSDI?  If you are approved for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, then you have already proven to the federal government that you suffer from disabling health conditions that likely require extensive medical treatment. Health insurance...

read more

What is a Medicare Set-Aside Agreement

A Medicare Set-Aside Agreement (“MSA”) is an agreement that allocates a portion of the funds obtained through the settlement of a worker’s compensation claim for deposit into a bank account or annuity in order to fund the future treatment of a workplace injury. In...

read more

When Navigating Your Short/Long-term Disability Insurance Claim Feels Like Pulling Teeth: The Particular Considerations And Obstacles Facing Dentists Who Apply For STD/LTD Disability Benefits.

Dentists’ claims for short-and long-term disability (STD and LTD, respectively) benefits are often among the most complex and difficult claims to get (and keep) approved, and also to successfully navigate appeals and lawsuits when they get denied. This article...

read more
2024 Attorney Awards

2024 Attorney Awards

Hawks Quindel, S.C. is proud to announce that 12 of our Attorneys have received awards for their hard work and dedication in 2024! Larry Johnson Super Lawyers: 2022-2024 Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2015-2020 Bill Parsons Super Lawyers: 2014-2024 Super Lawyers Rising...

read more

I Just Lost My Job. What Should I Do Next? 

Losing your job unexpectedly can be one of the most stressful situations in life. At Hawks Quindel, S.C. we have extensive experience helping Wisconsin workers through times like this. In this post, we’ll talk about some concrete tips that can help you protect your...

read more

Blog Authors

The content of our blog is exclusively written by our attorneys, who have extensive experience and knowledge in their practice areas. Hawks Quindel is happy to share its knowledge with the community, to advance the practice of law, and to assist our clients and potential clients in finding expert counsel for their needs.

Search by Topic/Author