Established in 1996 by Marcia S. Wagner, The Wagner Law Group is dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, excellence and thought leadership and is considered to be amongst the nation’s premier ERISA and employee benefits law firms. The firm has offices across the country, providing unparalleled legal advice to its clients, including large, small and nonprofit corporations, as well as individuals and government entities worldwide.
Our firm’s attorneys, senior benefits consultants and paralegals combine many years of experience in their fields of practice with a variety of backgrounds, including having headed and run practices in large law firms, consulting firms and government entities. Our attorneys include those who are AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Fellows of the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel, an invitation-only organization of nationally recognized employee benefits lawyers as well as those who have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® 2024. Our attorneys are highly sought-after speakers for seminars and webinars, have published hundreds of articles, authored dozens of books and are regularly quoted in the press on matters within their areas of practice. Our firm is distinguished by Best Law Firms® 2024 as a Tier-1 Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law firm. The Wagner Law Group is also certified as a woman-owned and operated business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.
The Wagner Law Group is committed to providing clients with the very best advice and expertise in these constantly changing and complicated areas of the law. The Wagner Law Group offers solid legal solutions and advice based on sound legal knowledge, coupled with great breadth and depth of experience. As a result of dealing directly with experienced practitioners, clients enjoy the benefits of accountability and understanding of their individual needs. Accordingly, the firm achieves the best attributes of small law firms, such as in-depth, personalized attention and reasonable rates, while at the same time maintaining the sub-specialization and sophistication of large firms.
The Wagner Law Group‘s labor, employment law and human resources practice group works closely with our clients in developing policies and procedures that comply with applicable legal standards and best practices. Our philosophy is that a strong line of communication is essential to a successful attorney-client relationship.
We take the time to listen and learn about our clients’ business and legal needs so that we can provide sound employment law advice on a range of topics, including wage and hour laws and breach of employment contracts. We work in tandem with our clients to assist them in responding to any employment matters that arise.
How We Help Our Clients
Our lawyers share in-depth knowledge in every corner of business law. We welcome the most complex challenges that our clients bring us. Matters we regularly handle include:
- Drafting policies and documents
- Training on sexual harassment, workplace bullying, accommodations and leave laws
- Providing management training
- Conducting audits on behalf of clients
- Creating tailored affirmative action plans
- Conducting internal investigations
- Counseling on matters related to regulatory compliance
- Defending entities involved in investigations by governmental agencies
- Representing clients in breach of employment contracts
- Advising on wage and hour law compliance
- Providing employment litigation in federal and state courts, appeals and arbitrations
- Website ADA compliance
Finding a single attorney who can help with your unique business law needs, let alone a whole team, can be a challenge. Thankfully, you do not have to look any further. Our clients include private employers of all sizes, universities and schools, professional practices, professional and trade associations and business executives.
Employment Litigation
The firm’s employment litigators have vast experience litigating in federal court, state court, arbitration, before administrative agencies and mediation. The types of cases handled by the firm’s employment litigation team include those involving wrongful termination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, equal pay, whistleblower and wage and hour matters. The firm’s employment litigation attorneys place a premium on developing strong lines of communication which enables clients to have a better understanding of the process and to more effectively budget time and resources.
A Skilled Team for Your Employment Law Needs
Our well-rounded team, with experience in employment law, litigation and human resources consulting, is uniquely qualified to manage and resolve disputes, as well as offer proactive counsel on employment law matters. We offer in-depth and personalized attention backed by more than 25 years of experience.
