Labor and employment law is the newest and most fluid of legal specialties, resulting from the ever-changing legal landscape that is driven by technology and evolving trends in the workplace. Our team – comprised of several award-winning attorneys – is passionate about protecting and defending your interests.
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Joel S. Aziere
President
262-364-0250
262-364-0270
Joel primarily defends employers in litigation involving all aspects of labor and employment cases, ranging from grievance arbitration to NLRB proceedings and actions before state and federal agencies. Joel defends employers in a variety of cases filed in state and federal court, including disputes involving discrimination and harassment, wage and hour issues, employment contracts, enforceability of non-compete clauses, whistleblower protections and wrongful termination.
Clifford B. Buelow
Retired Shareholder
262-364-0300
262-364-0320
Cliff represents private sector employers, school districts and municipalities of all sizes, whether union or non-union, on all aspects of labor and employment issues.
Robert H. Buikema
Shareholder
262-364-0252
262-364-0272
Rob advises both public and private sector employers on a variety of issues including contract negotiations, grievances and contract interpretation issues, arbitration, discrimination and harassment, FMLA, reasonable accommodation and disability discrimination, wage and hour issues, discipline and discharge and personnel policies and handbooks.
Lauren E. Burand
Attorney
262-364-0258
262-364-0278
Lauren focuses on advising private employers, school districts, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations on a variety of aspects of labor and employment law. She regularly provides guidance on personnel policies, discipline issues, and discrimination concerns.
Matthew J. Flanary
Shareholder
262-364-0253
262-364-0273
Matt is head of the employee benefits practice at Buelow Vetter. He provides advice on the full range of employee benefit issues affecting both private and public sector employers, including qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, executive compensation planning, and employee benefit matters which arise during mergers and acquisitions.
Mary S. Gerbig
Shareholder
920 362 5064
262-364-0286
Mary Gerbig serves as counsel to numerous school districts throughout Wisconsin on general school law, special education, and labor and employment matters. The primary client base she serves includes school districts, Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESA) and other municipal employers.
Saveon D. Grenell
Attorney
262-364-0313
262-364-0322
When complex and sensitive matters arise, clients deserve assurance that their concerns will be heard and attended to in a timely fashion. Saveon provides a personal and attentive level of support to the clients he represents. His practice focuses on representing municipalities, public and private schools, and private employers in all aspects of labor and employment law.
Claire E. Hartley
Shareholder
262-364-0260
262-364-0280
Claire focuses her practice on representing school districts, municipalities and private employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, general school law and litigation.
Mary L. Hubacher
Shareholder
262-364-0254
262-364-0274
Mary represents a number of school districts on the unique matters that schools, school boards and school administrators face. Additionally, she advised public and private sector employers on a diverse set of issues.
Lindsey A. Kraig
Attorney
262-364-0265
262-364-0285
Lindsey Kraig focuses her practice in the areas of labor and employment law and general school law.
Alana M. Leffler
Attorney
262-364-0267
262-364-0287
Alana’s practice focuses primarily on advising public and private school clients in the areas of general school law, special education law, and labor and employment law.
Susan M. Love
Shareholder
262-364-0255
262-364-0275
Susan represents public and private employers in all areas of employment, personnel and labor law including collective bargaining, personnel policies and handbooks, discrimination and harassment, union avoidance, strike planning, performance evaluation systems, discipline and discharge, and grievance arbitration.
Mark L. Olson
Shareholder
262-364-0256
262-364-0276
Mark has over 30 years of experience representing school districts and municipalities in all aspects of labor and employment law.
Gary M. Ruesch
Shareholder
262-364-0263
262-364-0283
Gary has more than 30 years experience representing school districts and private schools in the areas of special education law, general school law, and labor and employment law.
Sheila Thobani
Attorney
262-364-0262
262-364-0278
Sheila’s practice focuses on general school law, special education law, and employment law. She counsels public and private schools on topics such as: IDEA complaints and due process hearings; IEP and 504 Plan issues; bullying, harassment, and discrimination complaints and investigations; student discipline; School Board Policies; employee and student handbooks; employment contracts; employee discipline; compliance with the Public Records Law and Open Meetings Law; and staff training.
Emily R. Turzinski
Attorney
262-364-0268
262-364-0288
Emily’s practice focuses primarily on advising public and private schools in the areas of general school law, special education law, and labor and employment law.
Daniel G. Vliet
Shareholder
262-364-0259
262-364-0279
Dan represents employers on a wide variety of employers on several labor and employment issues.
Brian J. Waterman
Shareholder
262-364-0257
262-364-0277
Brian is focused on advising public and private employers on a variety of labor and employment legal issues.