Nicholas E. Fairweather
About Nicholas E. Fairweather
Nicholas E. Fairweather is a lawyer based in Madison, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Nicholas E. Fairweather is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Labor Law - Union
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Hawks Quindel SC
Education: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., graduated 2000
Location: Madison, WI
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