Corporate, Contracts, Litigation Attorney
Resume:
PAUL E. VOLBRECHT, J.D.
Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144
***********@*****.***
Professional Objective: Join a reputable corporate team as Corporate
Counsel.
Skill Summary: I have over 13 years of experience practicing law as an
attorney, with over eight of those years owning and operating a law firm
business. I have extensive experience representing Corporations and
individuals, especially in Contracts and Compliance matters. I possess
expert analytical skills. I have extensive experience in all levels of
Litigation. I have expert communication, negotiation, drafting and
research skills. I value efficient teamwork and improvement for the
benefit of the client.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LAW OFFICE OF PAUL E. VOLBRECHT
Attorney-Owner Kenosha, WI - June 2013 to
Present
Currently operating sole-proprietor law practice business.
Extensive experience with Corporate clients in Contracts, Compliance,
Employment and Labor.
Extensive experience Negotiating and Drafting Corporate and
International Corporate contracts.
Extensive experience representing highly technical Companies with
products and services.
Experience drafting and reviewing Contracts for Employment.
Experience advising clients for Intellectual Property and Non-Compete
issues.
Experience dealing with Federal Labor issues such as ADA, FMLA and
HIPAA.
Experience shielding Corporate clients from civil and criminal
liability.
Extensive Civil Litigation experience for Corporations and
individuals.
Extensive expertise in all aspects of Litigation, Research, and
Drafting legal documents.
Extensive experience in legal analysis and application, resulting in
profitable business outcome.
Experience representing corporations before State agencies such as
Unemployment Division.
Success rate of 90% in favor of corporate clients in Administrative
hearings.
Experience advising corporate and individual clients in Employment
Discrimination.
Experience sorting through Federal regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley
and Sherman Act.
Experienced interaction with Health and Medical professionals
resulting in medical knowledge.
Extensive skills incorporating technological tools for task
efficiency.
Experience dealing with labor union agreements and issues.
Murphy & Volbrecht, S.C.
Attorney, Vice-President Elkhorn, WI - May 2006
to June 2013
Co-founded the law firm and shared operation of the business as Vice
President.
Helped to develop operating budgets and marketing strategies for the
business.
Brought in 40% of the law firm's income annually.
Extensive experience in Contracts and contract litigation.
Primary Corporate, Civil, Tort and Real Estate attorney, and primary
Litigator.
Negotiated, drafted and reviewed corporate contracts with
International corporations.
Represented corporate clients in Contracts, Compliance and Employment
issues.
Success rate of 90% representing clients in State Administrative
cases.
Experience advising Corporate and individual clients in Employment
Discrimination issues.
Experience in drafting Contracts for Employment.
Representation dealing with Federal issues such as ADA, OSHA, HIPAA
and FMLA.
Represented clients regarding intellectual property and non-compete
issues.
Experience in all aspects of Litigation, Research, and Drafting legal
documents.
Experienced in dealing with health and medical professionals.
Handled appeals before State Appellate Division.
Developed team-oriented environment in supervising six law firm
employees.
Familiar with Patent and Trademarks.
Rizzo & Diersen, S.C.
Associate Attorney Kenosha, WI - May 2001
to May 2006
Increased the law firm's business income by over 10%.
Became the firm's primary Risk Assessment and Management supervisor.
Handled numerous cases in Contracts, Corporate matters, Employment
and Torts.
Acquired knowledge to advise clients in Labor law matters.
Negotiated multi-million dollar contracts between businesses.
Represented clients before Federal agencies such as the IRS and Dept.
of Justice.
Handled cases before agencies such as Unemployment Division and Dept.
of Transportation.
Drafted most of the civil pleadings for the clients of all the firm's
attorneys.
Conducted complex litigation from investigation to trial.
Developed solid legal analytical skill and application.
Solid development of research skills and drafting various legal
documents.
U.S. Cellular
Retail Wireless Consultant Racine/Kenosha, WI - June 1996
to June 2001
Trained new retail sales employees.
Achieved the highest retail sales in the region for 2nd quarter of
2001.
Exceeded the company's new-customer quota every month.
United States Marine Corps
Infantry January 1992 to January
2000
Active - January 1992 to August 1992; Reserves - August 1992 to
January 2000
Had the highest company Knowledge and Practical Application test
score in basic training.
Developed strong ability to delegate duties to accomplish team-
oriented goals.
EDUCATION
Marquette University Law School, JD Degree Milwaukee,
WI - December 2000
Research Assistant - researched and edited faculty articles for
journal publication.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside, BA: Political Science
Kenosha, WI - May 1996
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Honors: Dean's List-Spring/Fall 1991, Fall 1992, Spring/Fall 1993-1996
MEMBERSHIPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Eastern/Western District Courts of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Circuit Courts,
Wisconsin Bar Association, Westosha Lakes Church, YMCA; Volunteer for
Aurora Health & Wellness Center.
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