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LINDNER & MARSACK, S.C., WELCOMES SEAN LEES TO GROWING LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW TEAM

Lindner & Marsack, S.C., one of the region’s most respected and long-standing management-side labor and employment law firms, announced today that Sean Lees has joined the firm. Lees will practice out of Lindner & Marsack’s Milwaukee office.

Lees will focus on a broad range of labor and employment law matters for clients. Most recently, he headed the labor law division at MacGillis Wiemer, LLC, and also served as labor relations advisor for major health care provider Ascension. Lees received his JD from Marquette University, where he was a St. Thomas More Scholar and served as Associate Editor of the Marquette Law Review. Prior to that, he earned a BA in Government and played NCAA Division 1 football at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

“As our team continues to grow, so does our expertise and reputation as one of the leading labor & employment law firms in the region,” says Firm President Oyvind Wistrom. “We’re excited to add Sean’s knowledge and experience to our firm to assist us in serving our clients throughout Wisconsin, the Midwest and across the country.”

LINDNER & MARSACK, S.C., ANNOUNCES 2023 SUPER LAWYERS DESIGNATIONS

Lindner & Marsack, S.C., one of the region’s most respected and long-standing management-side labor, employment and worker’s compensation defense firms, today announced team members recognized by Super Lawyers magazine in their annual rankings. Honorees include Douglas Feldman, Gary Marsack, Daniel Pedriana, Sally Piefer, Andrew Quartaro and Oyvind Wistrom, along with Tyler Hall and Samantha Wood who were named by the organization as “Rising Stars.” This year marks the first appearance on the list for both Piefer and Hall.

“Our primary goal is always to do our best work in service to the legal needs of the employers we serve in Wisconsin and beyond,” said Wistrom, Firm President. “To be recognized for that work by the industry and our peers is always an honor. And yet, while these are individual acknowledgements, they really speak to the depth, experience and dedication of our entire team.”

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Attorneys are selected using a rigorous, multi-phase rating process in which peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. The objective of the program is to create a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel.

LINDNER & MARSACK, S.C., ANNOUNCES TEAM MEMBERS HONORED AS 2024 BEST LAWYERS

Lindner & Marsack, S.C., one of the region’s most respected and long-standing management-side labor, employment and worker’s compensation defense firms, today announced several team members honored among the Best Lawyers in America® in the upcoming 2024 edition.

Attorneys recognized include:

“We greatly appreciate the acknowledgment of leading industry publications and ranking services as a validation of the work we do to help employers in Wisconsin and across the country navigate their toughest legal challenges,” said Wistrom, Firm President. “While our interests always lie first and foremost with the daily needs of our clients, to have our work recognized by colleagues and peers is a great source of pride for our entire team.”

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Rankings are based on a rigorous process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in more than 75 countries.

“For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. “It is with great pleasure that we continue to provide potential clients with the pinnacle measurement of credibility through our Best Lawyers awards as they search for counsel.”

Daniel Finerty Authors Sixth Article for the Wisconsin Civil Trial Journal; Also honored with the Journal’s 2023 Publication Award

This summer, Lindner & Marsack’s Daniel Finerty published his sixth scholarly article for the Wisconsin Defense Counsel’s (WDC) Wisconsin Civil Trial Journal. In the same issue, he was honored with the Journal’s 2023 Publication Award.

Daniel’s current article, “Employment Law for Defense Attorneys and Insurance Professionals: a Process-Oriented Approach,” introduces and provides background regarding the foundations of employment law and the various cooperative processes it requires for defense attorneys and insurance professionals handling Employment Practice Liability Insurance (EPLI) claims at any stage of their careers. By understanding these foundations, which are oriented around processes designed to bring an employer and employee together to solve a problem and keep them together, insurance professionals can ensure more thorough and grounded assessments of EPLI claims in order to bring greater value in the organization.

In addition, Daniel received the Journal’s 2023 Publication Award – bestowed by the publication’s editor and Board of Directors – which each year recognizes one well-written cutting-edge article. The award recognizes the article, “Defending Native American Clients and Their Carrier Partners – The Impact of Wisconsin’s Tribal Gaming Compacts,” which was co-authored by Adam Fitzpatrick of Corneille Law Group and originally appeared in the Summer 2022 edition. Daniel and Adam will receive their award at the WDC Annual Conference August 10-11 in Wisconsin Dells.

Daniel’s work with Lindner & Marsack, SC, focuses on defending EPLI claims for national and regional public-sector carriers and their third-party administrators (TPAs). He regularly counsels and trains claim professionals on best practices in handling EPLI claims. For more than 25 years, he has partnered with EPLI carriers, TPAs, and their respective claims professionals to defend EPLI claims in litigation, arbitration, mediation and during pre-filing, post-tender stage.

In addition to membership in the State Bar of Wisconsin and the State Bar of Illinois (pending), Daniel is admitted to practice in several federal district courts as well as numerous Native American tribal courts in Wisconsin and Michigan. He is an active member of the Wisconsin Defense Counsel, The Gavel and the Defense Research Institute’s Native Nations Law Task Force.

The Wisconsin Civil Trial Journal is published three times annually and provides scholarly information and analysis on tort topics and matters of interest to the defense bar.

LINDNER & MARSACK, S.C., WELCOMES WORKER’S COMPENSATION DEFENSE ATTORNEYS ANDERS MCLEOD AND SAM ANDRINGA TO GROWING LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW TEAM

Lindner & Marsack, S.C., announced today that Anders McLeod and Sam Andringa have joined the firm. Both attorneys will practice out of Lindner & Marsack’s Milwaukee headquarters in the area of worker’s compensation defense.

A recent graduate of Marquette University Law School, McLeod’s practice is dedicated to defending worker’s compensation claims for insurance industry clients and self-insured employers. While at Marquette, McLeod participated in both the Moot Court Association and the Association for Women Lawyers. She also received an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Denison University. McLeod is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin.

 

 

 

Andringa focuses his practice on representing and advising insurers in the investigation and defense of worker’s compensation cases. He has experience in hearings before arbitrators and commissioners at the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission as well as in appeals to the higher courts of the State of Illinois. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Trinity Christian College, Andringa earned his law degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago in 2019. While in law school, Mr. Andringa clerked for an Illinois worker’s compensation firm representing and defending Illinois employers. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association.

 

“As we celebrate our 115th year as a trusted advisor to employers in Wisconsin and beyond, we’re incredibly proud of the reputation and acclaim earned by our worker’s compensation defense division,” says Firm President Oyvind Wistrom. “We’re thrilled to have the skills, talent and dedication that Anders and Sam bring to the table as colleagues and collaborators on our team and, most importantly, in service to our clients.”

LINDNER & MARSACK, S.C., ANNOUNCES 2022 SUPER LAWYERS AND 2023 BEST LAWYERS DESIGNATIONS

Lindner & Marsack, S.C., today announced team members acknowledged by Super Lawyers magazine. Honorees include Douglas Feldman, Gary Marsack, Daniel Pedriana, Andrew Quartaro and Oyvind Wistrom, along with Melissa Stone and Samantha Wood who were named by the organization as “Rising Stars.”

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers also announced their designations for 2023, which includes Feldman and Wistrom as well as Daniel Finerty and Jonathan Swain.

“Our primary goal is to help employers in Wisconsin and across the country minimize risks and navigate their toughest legal challenges,” said Wistrom, Firm President. “First and foremost, we’re dedicated to advancing the interests and success of our clients. To be recognized for that work by leading industry publications and rankings adds another element of pride and satisfaction for our entire team.”

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Attorneys are selected using a rigorous, multi-phase rating process in which peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. The objective of the program is to create a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel.

Similarly, Best Lawyers rankings are based on a rigorous process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

 

LINDNER & MARSACK, S.C., WELCOMES JUSTIN SCHUESSLER AND ALEXANDRA CHEPOV TO GROWING TEAM OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS

Lindner & Marsack, S.C., announced today that Alexandra (Sasha) Chepov and Justin Schuessler have joined the firm. Both attorneys will practice out of Lindner & Marsack’s Milwaukee headquarters.

A recent graduate of Marquette University Law School, Chepov has been serving as a law clerk with Lindner & Marsack since January. As an Associate Attorney, her practice is dedicated to providing employers with legal advice and rigorous representation in labor and employment litigation matters including wage and hour (FLSA), employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation (Title VII, ADA, ADEA), immigration, family and medical leave (FMLA), restrictive covenant agreements (non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality), severance agreements and general labor relations. In addition, coming from a family of business owners, Chepov brings a unique perspective and experience to guiding employers of all sizes in customizing employment practices and policies that best promote their unique business interests and objectives to maintain proper practices and avoid litigation.

While in law school, Ms. Chepov served as the President of the Moot Court Executive Board, participated in the Honor’s Moot Court Competition, and competed in the national labor and employment moot court competition.

As an Associate Attorney, Schuessler’s practice focuses on defending worker’s compensation claims throughout the State of Wisconsin. His previous experience handling in-house worker’s compensation matters for a multi-billion-dollar corporation doing business across North America cultivated a comprehensive understanding of the worker’s compensation frameworks of various jurisdictions across the United States. Prior that that experience, Mr. Schuessler defended corporations and their carriers in a similar role at Kasdorf, Lewis, & Swietlik.

Schuessler received his law degree from Marquette University Law School in 2012 and his Bachelors of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2009. While in law school, Mr. Schuessler clerked for Milwaukee Office of the National Labor Relations Board and also worked part-time for a Milwaukee-based claimant’s firm gaining knowledge and experience to help him better defend employers and their carriers.

“As our team continues to grow, so does the depth and breath of our experience across the full spectrum of labor and employment law services we deliver for employers in Wisconsin and beyond,” says Firm President Oyvind Wistrom. “Justin and Sasha both exemplify the qualities we value most – dedication, integrity and fortitude – that foster collaboration among our team members and ensure we are at our best in helping clients navigate their toughest legal challenges.”

SALLY PIEFER HONORED AMONG “2021 NOTABLE WOMEN IN THE LAW” BY BIZTIMES MILWAUKEE

Lindner & Marsack, S.C., one of the region’s most respected and long-standing management-side labor, employment and worker’s compensation defense firms, today announced that Attorney Sally Piefer has been recognized as a 2021 Notable Women in the Law, an annual showcase of top female attorneys in the region by BizTimes Milwaukee.

“Sally embodies all the professional skills and personal traits that define a top-notch attorney, colleague and role model,” said Oyvind Wistrom, President of Lindner & Marsack. “Her work and her presence elevate our entire team as we help employers in Wisconsin and across the country navigate their toughest legal challenges.”

Piefer is a shareholder and a member of the Board of Directors of Lindner & Marsack. She has extensive experience representing employers in a variety of employment matters, with special emphasis in employment litigation, employment counseling and compliance issues and employee/supervisor training.

Piefer speaks frequently on employment-related topics with a variety of organizations throughout southeastern Wisconsin and is a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Waukesha County Bar Association and the Society of Human Resources Management. She has also been honored among “Women in the Law” by the Wisconsin Law Journal and received special recognition from the Waukesha County Community Foundation’s Women of Distinction.

Notable Women in the Law honorees are nominated by their peers at work and in the community. To qualify, nominees must be based in southeast Wisconsin; serving in a senior level role at their firm and in leadership positions outside of their own organization; acting as a role model or mentor to colleagues and associates; and making a significant contribution to advancing workplace equality at their own workplace and beyond.

LINDNER & MARSACK, S.C., ANNOUNCES 2021 SUPER LAWYER AND BEST LAWYER DESIGNATIONS

Lindner & Marsack, S.C., today announced four attorneys acknowledged by Super Lawyers magazine. Honorees include Douglas Feldman, Gary Marsack, Daniel Pedriana and Oyvind Wistrom. Feldman and Wistrom were also named as Best Lawyers by U.S. News & World Report, along with Daniel Finerty and Jonathan Swain.

“While this recognition rightly highlights the accomplishments of several individual attorneys, it also is a testament to the dedication and quality of work provided by our entire team as we help employers in Wisconsin and across the country minimize risks and navigate their toughest legal challenges,” said Wistrom, President of Lindner & Marsack.

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Attorneys are selected using a rigorous, multi-phase rating process in which peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. The objective of the program is to create a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel.

Similarly, Best Lawyers rankings are based on a rigorous process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

“First and foremost, we do what we do to advance the interests and success of our clients,” concluded Wistrom. “That said, it’s still an honor to see that work acknowledged and honored with the recognition of our peers and these industry-leading publications.”

LINDNER & MARSACK, S.C., JOINS THE GAVEL, A NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF DEFENSE FIRMS AND INSURANCE SPECIALISTS

Lindner & Marsack, S.C., today announced that the Firm has joined The Gavel your claims defense network,® a nationwide network of defense firms and insurance specialists. The Gavel was designed by experienced insurance industry professionals to streamline their work by providing direct access to and connections with experienced, vetted insurance defense attorneys and insurance specialists through a web-based, single-access point.

“The Gavel provides us with a nationwide platform to assist our insurance carrier partners looking for representation or counsel in other jurisdictions,” says Firm President Oyvind Wistrom. In addition, the Firm hopes to become a trusted resource for insurance carriers and clients of members of The Gavel in other states. “As these carriers and clients look to The Gavel for assistance connecting with an experienced, vetted Wisconsin defense firm, we are in a great position to leverage our deep experience handling both Employment Practice Liability Insurance defense matters as well as Worker’s Compensation defense matters,” added Wistrom.

In addition to connecting counsel with insurance specialists, The Gavel also hosts several conferences and events throughout the year that Lindner & Marsack, S.C. attorneys will attend. In 2021, The Gavel will continue to publish members’ success stories and legal updates in its magazine, The Gavel Strikes!, and it will launch The Gavel Course Catalog with web-based and in-person course selections for industry professionals to receive training and accredited education sessions.

For carriers, clients and friends of the Firm looking to connect with an experienced insurance defense firm in other states, please visit the website www.TheGavel.net. For members and friends of The Gavel seeking representation in Wisconsin, please contact Daniel Finerty at (414) 226-4807 or e-mail to dfinerty@lindner-marsack.com for assistance.

About The Gavel

The Gavel is a nationwide network of vetted law firm and specialist members. Its primary mission is to streamline work of insurance industry professionals by providing a single access point to some of the most qualified professionals in the industry.