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James R. "Jim" Macy

von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
  • Recognized Since:
    2005
  • Recognized in:
    Employment Law - Management
    Labor Law - Management...
  • Law School:
    University of Wisconsin Law School
  • Lawyer Page:
    https://www.vonbriesen.com/peo...
  • Website:
    https://www.vonbriesen.com
  • E-mail:
    james.macy@vonbriesen.com
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  • Location:
    55 Jewelers Park Drive, Suite 400
    Neenah, WI 54956

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Lawyer Bio

Jim Macy represents employers in all aspects of employment law including labor negotiations, discrimination defense, disability and ADA issues, wrongful discharge or employment contract disputes, non-competition issues and other difficult personnel transactions. He drafts employment agreements and negotiates employment severances. He represents employers of all sizes, including those with union and non-union workforces as well as police and fire departments.

Jim is Chair of the School Law Section and he represents numerous school districts providing advice on a wide variety of school law issues including student rights, records and discipline; policy issues; Board issues; and all contractual matters. He also serves as an independent hearing officer for student expulsion matters.

Jim has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® every year since 2011 and was named “Lawyer of the Year” in Employment Law-Management in both 2013 and 2015. 

In 2018, Jim was recognized with the Lynne Webster Leadership Award by the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce for his continued dedication to the Oshkosh community. He is a member of the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and serves as the Chair of the Oshkosh Leadership Steering Committee. Jim also served as a Director on Boards including the Grand Opera House, Town of Black Wolf Board of Zoning Appeals, the Oshkosh Area Humane Society and Unified Catholic Schools Foundation.

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  • Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Employment Law - Management
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Employment Law - Management
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Labor Law - Management

Education:

  • University of Wisconsin Law School , J.D., graduated 1982
  • University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, B.S., graduated 1979

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Employment Law - Management, Green Bay (2015)
  • Employment Law - Management, Green Bay (2013)
  • Labor Law - Management, Green Bay (2013)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Municipal Law
 

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Special Focus:

  • Arbitration and Mediation
  • Contract Disputes
  • Covenants Not to Compete
  • COVID-19
  • Defense
  • Discrimination
  • Education
  • Management
  • National Labor Relations Board
  • Wrongful Discharge
 

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Key: Awarded in Best Lawyers Not Currently Awarded for this Area in Best Lawyers

Firm Details

von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
https://www.vonbriesen.com
 
Headquarters
411 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1000
Milwaukee, WI 53202-4427
414-276-1122
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Illinois

Illinois

Chicago, IL

One North Franklin Street, Suite 2350

Chicago, IL 60606

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312-977-9902

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Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Eau Claire, WI

310 Pinnacle Way, Suite 201

Eau Claire, WI 54701

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715-214-1800

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Green Bay, WI

300 North Broadway, Suite 2B

Green Bay, WI 54303

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920-713-7800

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Madison, WI

10 East Doty Street, Suite 900

Madison, WI 53703

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608-441-0300

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Neenah, WI

55 Jewelers Park Drive, Suite 400

Neenah, WI 54956

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920-702-5300

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Waukesha, WI

20975 Swenson Drive, Suite 400

Waukesha, WI 53186

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262-241-5600

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