News & Recent Victories at Hawks Quindel, S.C.
Learn more about how we deliver results for workers and families.Colin Good to Present at Upcoming Health Law & Employment Conference
Attorney Colin Good will present at the Health Law & Employment conference on August 21 in the Wisconsin Dells on the topic “Employee Background Checks: Emerging Issues and Recommended Best Practices.”
Hawks Quindel Wins Major Victory for Long-Term Disability Client in Federal Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
On March 10, 2015, Judge Rudolph Randa granted summary judgment in favor of an insured beneficiary, represented by Hawks Quindel, S.C., who sued Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“Met Life”) and the S.C. Johnson Long Term Disability Insurance Plan (collectively, the “Defendants”) over the wrongful termination of her long-term disability benefits. See Karul v. S.C. Johnson & Son Long Term Disability Plan, No. 13-C-900, 2015 WL 1034150...
Murshid To Present on Wage and Hour Compliance, Enforcement and Remedies at the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Health, Labor & Employment Law Institute
On August 20, 2015, Attorney Summer Murshid will team up with Attorneys Keith Kopplin of Ogltree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart P.C. and James Chiolino, Director of the Labor Standards Bureau for the Department of Workforce Development to present on Wage and Hour issues at this year’s Health, Labor & Employment Law Institute in the Wisconsin Dells. The goal of this year’s presentation is to present three distinct views on Wage and Hour...
Schroder to Present at the Wisconsin Association for Justice Summer Seminar
Attorney Danielle Schroder will speak at the Wisconsin Association for Justice Annual Summer Seminar in Door County July 10 and 11, 2015. In her presentation entitled “Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits: A Guide to Identifying, Pursuing and Appealing Additional Insurance Claims,” Ms. Schroder will provide background on various types of life insurance as well as strategies for appealing and litigating claims denials.
Hawks Quindel Attorney Honored by Wisconsin Law Journal
Attorney Amy Shapiro received one of Wisconsin Law Journal’s Women in the Law awards at a ceremony at the Pfister Hotel June 11, 2015. The Wisconsin Law Journal picked 30 women with outstanding contributions to the legal community and the community at large and to mentoring other women attorneys. For more information, see the WLJ web page about the event. Amy is a shareholder at Hawks Quindel, S.C. in the Milwaukee office practicing family...
Halstead and Good Win Victory for AFSCME Union In 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
On May 18, 2015, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed the decision by Judge James D. Peterson of the Western District of Wisconsin granting summary judgment to Dane County Professional Social Workers, Local 2634, AFSCME, AFL-CIO arising from claims brought against it by a former member. The Plaintiff, a social worker, brought an action against the Dane County Department of Human Services and the Union, alleging...
Hawks Quindel Attorneys Honored for Pro Bono Work
The Dane County Bar Association honored the Capitol Singers Mass Defense at a pro bono breakfast awards ceremony earlier this month. Attorneys Aaron Halstead and Nicholas Fairweather were part of this group. The group provides pro bono legal assistance to individuals charged or arrested for peaceful protests at the State Capitol.
Schroder Recovers Additional Life Insurance Benefits For Beneficiaries
After the death of a partner and father, three beneficiaries were denied $115,000 in life insurance benefits due to them. Humana Insurance Company underpaid the claim based on two technicalities: (1) Humana claimed the decedent was not employed at the time of his death and thus his benefits were subject to a 50 percent reduction. (2) Humana claimed the decedent had not elected supplemental coverage. After two administrative appeals, Humana...
Four Hawks Quindel Attorneys Included on Milwaukee’s Leading Lawyers List
Katherine Charlton, Larry Johnson, Summer Murshid, and Amy Shapiro of the firm’s Milwaukee office were selected as four of Milwaukee’s “Leading Lawyers” by Milwaukee’s M Magazine. M Magazine partners with Avvo ratings company to select approximately 10% of lawyers for inclusion on the M Magazine list. M Magazine’s circulation reaches Ozaukee, Milwaukee and Waukesha counties.
Attorney Quindel Moderated Workshop at AFL-CIO Conference
Barbara Zack Quindel moderated a workshop on the Affordable Care Act Bargaining Basics at the AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee conference on April 27th. The workshop focused on common issues unions are now facing in negotiating health insurance provisions in collective bargaining agreements.
Amy Shapiro Among 2015 Women in the Law
Amy Shapiro has been named one of the Women in the Law for 2015. At a ceremony on June 11, the Wisconsin Law Journal honored the outstanding achievements of these top women in the practice of law. The honorees are also featured in a special publication by Wisconsin Law Journal and on the Journal's website. Attorney Shapiro is a shareholder practicing Family Law in the Milwaukee office of Hawks Quindel.
Halstead to Present at Rethinking Employment Discrimination Seminar
Attorney Aaron Halstead will co-present the "Selecting and Preparing the Case" topic at the Rethinking Employment Discrimination CLE seminar presented by the State Bar of Wisconsin on Wednesday, April 29th in Madison and via webcast.
Shapiro Teaches Family Law Class to Psychiatry Fellows and Medical Students
Attorney Amy Shapiro recently taught her annual class on mental health providers in family court to the fellows in psychiatry and to medical students at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She has participated as a guest speaker for the past seven years.
Radio Interview with Attorney Halstead Regarding Radical Changes to Non-Compete Agreements Introduced in Wisconsin Legislature
Attorney Aaron Halstead was interviewed on WORT 89.9 FM radio's "Labor Radio" show regarding radical legislative changes introduced by the Wisconsin Republican party. Those changes are designed to maximize rights of employers under non-compete agreements. The interview was originally broadcast on Friday, March 20th. If you have trouble with the audio, you can go to the WORT archives and scroll to the Labor Radio show on 3/20 for more audio...
Charlton to Speak on Same-Sex Marriage At Marquette Law School on April 9, 2015
Kathy Charlton will present “Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions” on April 9, 2015 as a part of the brown bag CLE lunch series offered by the Marquette Law School Volunteer Clinics and Legal Action of Wisconsin. The series is offered throughout the academic year as an opportunity for clinic volunteers to obtain free CLE on a variety of topics. Charlton has been a volunteer at the Milwaukee County Justice Center for more than 20 years.
Attorney Johnson quoted in Wisconsin Lawyer on likely continued increase in Wage and Hour Litigation
Attorney Larry Johnson was quoted in the Wisconsin Lawyer’s What’s Hot, What’s Not story indicating that wage and hour claims, including claims for unpaid overtime, will continue to increase. This continued increase will be fueled by modifications to the Fair Labor Standard Act’s regulations on the white-collar exemptions, including increasing the dollar amount an employee must make to qualify of the exemption. The DOL should publish the...
Attorney Shapiro Presents at Conference on Utilization of Mental Health, Counseling, and Medical Records in Family Law Cases
Amy Shapiro was a presenter at the seminar titled Utilization of Mental Health, Counseling, and Medical Records in Family Law Cases: A View from the Bench, the Bar and Healthcare Professionals on February 5, 2015 in Milwaukee. The program, sponsored by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, the Leander J. Foley, Jr., Matrimonial American Inns of Court and the Society of Family Lawyers met to discuss confidentiality of mental health...
Attorney Parsons Speaking at Kid’s Chance Workers Compensation Seminar
William Parsons will be speaking about occupational workers compensation claims at the Kid’s Chance Workers Compensation Seminar on February 5, 2015. Mr. Parsons will be joined by Administrative Law Judge Andrew Roberts and Attorney Scott Wade. The presentation will address: What is an occupational exposure claim under Wisconsin law? Were the worker’s job duties too heavy? Too repetitive? Too long? These claims can be maddening and difficult to...
Quindel Frames Future for Public Sector Unions
As the recipient of the 2014 Arvid Anderson Public Sector Labor and Employment Attorney of the Year Award, Attorney Barbara Zack Quindel delivered the keynote address at the Midwinter Meeting of the State and Local Government Bargaining & Employment Law Committee of the American Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Section. In her talk, “Exploring the Road Ahead,” Attorney Quindel discussed the challenges of a new era in public sector...
Hawks Quindel Wins Summary Judgment regarding Restaurant’s Liability for Minimum Wage and Overtime Violations
Hawks Quindel recently won a hard fought victory for a group of local restaurant workers claiming that they had not been paid properly under the Fair Labor Standards Act. On December 12, 2014, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin Lynn Adelman granted Hawks Quindel’s motion for partial summary judgment on several issues in Beltran v. Maxfield’s, LLC, Case No. 13-cv-1043. The Court’s decision settled disputes...
Hawks Quindel Paralegal Deb Ferrel Among 2014 Unsung Heroes
Deb Ferrel, a paralegal in the Madison office of Hawks Quindel, will be among 24 legal support staff honored by Wisconsin Law Journal as 2014 Unsung Heroes. A lunch and awards ceremony, held at the Milwaukee Athletic Club, will take place on Thursday, December 4th. Congratulations, Deb!
Madison Office Hosting a Women’s Event Featuring WE International’s Women-At-Risk Program
On Thursday, December 4, from 5 - 7 PM, Hawk’s Quindel’s Madison Office is hosting a women’s networking event in support of WE International, Inc., a nonprofit organization helping women at risk in Uganda and other parts of the developing world. The event provides a unique opportunity for Madison women to connect with like-minded professionals while learning about WE International’s efforts to address human trafficking and to provide...
Photo ID Update by Attorney Saks
Attorney Richard Saks contributed an article on Photo ID laws in the Winter 2014 issue of the Milwaukee Bar Association's quarterly magazine, The Messenger. The article addresses legal developments regarding photo ID in the federal courts and the possibility of U.S. Supreme Court review of photo ID.
Barbara Zack Quindel Honored with Arvid Anderson Award
The American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law has selected Barbara Zack Quindel as the recipient of the 2014 Arvid Anderson Public Sector Labor and Employment Attorney of the Year Award. She accepted the award at the ABA Section meeting in Los Angeles on November 7th, dedicating it to Wisconsin’s public workers and their unions in her remarks which appear below. I am deeply honored and thank the Section for this award. Just...
Attorney Zoeller Quoted in Washington Post Article on Reform of Rules Regarding Who is Considered Exempt From Overtime
Attorney David Zoeller quoted in Washington Post story on low pay for retail store managers. The story highlights the need for DOL reform in who is considered exempt from overtime. Information on proposed DOL rule making can be found in this blog post by Attorney Zoeller.