Janet L. Heins
866-241-8444
Our firm represents employees in cases of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and other actions against their employers, whether those actions are based on race, sex, religion, age, pregnancy, arrest and conviction record, or any other illegal basis under Wisconsin and federal laws. We also negotiate employment contracts and severance agreements on behalf of employees. Our firm handles claims in state and federal court, and before state and federal administrative agencies.
When you visit our Milwaukee Wisconsin employment law office, conveniently located in Mequon, Wisconsin just minutes north of downtown Milwaukee you will soon realize that you have chosen experienced discrimination attorneys, who have handled a great number of harassment and wrongful termination matters.
Because we are just outside of Milwaukee, you can visit our office without the inconvenience of trying to find parking we provide free parking. Our goal is to make your experience with our law firm productive, personable, and cost effective. We are a small law firm by choice. Our clients prefer the close, personalized attention and experienced employment law counsel that we offer.
Once at our office, you will meet with attorney Janet Heins, attorney James Walcheske, attorney Michael Miner, and attorney Scott Luzi. We are experienced Wisconsin employment law attorneys who will help you make sense of your situation and provide a clear assessment of where you stand.
Heins Law Office attorneys handle each client’s case as a team beginning immediately with your consultation. Our unique and personalized team approach assures you of superior service and prompt and focused attention to your case. Let us put our team to work for you today!
Contact us for a free consultation - we will vigorously defend your rights. To schedule your free initial consultation call (262) 241-8444 & Toll Free: (866) 241-8444 or click here: Contact the employment law lawyers at Heins Law Office
Areas of Practice
- 100% Employment Law on behalf of Plaintiffs
Litigation Percentage
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, 1991
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1991
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1995
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2000
Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, Wisconsin
- J.D. - 1991
- Honors: Dean's List
- Law Journal: International Law Journal, 1990 - 1991
- University of Wisconsin--Platteville, Platteville, Wisconsin
- B.S. (Summa Cum Laude) - 1988
- Honors: Valedictorian
- Major: Political Science
Published Works
- Defeating Non-Compete Agreements, National Employment Lawyers Association Convention, Conv. Manual, 2007
Representative Cases
- Bean v. Wisconsin Bell, Inc., 366 F.3d 451 (7th Cir. 2004)
- Coleman v. Milwaukee Bd. of School Directors, 290 F.3d 932 (7th Cir. 2002)
- Danes v. Senior Residential Care of America, Inc., 2007 WL 30880 (2007)
- DeGuelle v. Camilli, et al., 2010 WL 1484236 (2010)
- Gnatzig v. Medco Health Solutions, Inc., 2009 WL 1649703 (2009)
- Harris-Scaggs v. Soo Line R. Co., 2 F.Supp.2d 1179 (E.D.Wis. 1998)
- Henneman v. AirTran Airways, 2010 WL 1368687
- Lucterhand v. Granite Microsystems, Inc., 564 F.3d 809 (7th Cir. 2009)
- Matthews v. Wisconsin Energy Corp., 2006 WL 268774
- Meyers v. Lakeland Supply, Inc., 133 F.Supp.2d 1118 (E.D.Wis. 2001)
- Ott v. AirTran Airways, 2010 WL 1368778 (2010)
- Peterson v. Wilmur Communications, Inc., 205 F.Supp.2d 1014 (E.D.Wis. 2002)
- Phillips v. Quebecor World RAI, Inc., 450 F.3d 308
- Reed v. Great Lakes Cos. Inc., 330 F.3d 931 (7th Cir. 2003)
- Richmond v. Victor Products Div., 1998 WL 951688 (1998)
- Studer v. United Government Services, LLC, 2007 WL 2477374 (2007)
- Wilson v. TecStar Mfg. Co., 2007 WL 201051 (2007)
Classes/Seminars
- Mediation Practice in State & Fed. Cts. of Appeal, State Bar of WI Convention, 2007
- Establishing an Employment Law Firm, National Employment Lawyers Association, 2007
- Removing a Case to Federal Court, Association for Women Lawyers, 1997
- Employment Law Basics, Association for Women Lawyers, 1997
- When You are the Firm, Association for Women Lawyers, 1997
- Building a Business for Fun and Profit, NELA/Illinois, 2006
- A Panel Discussion on the Legal Issues Relating To Attendance Policies and Which Impact Employees with Disabilities and Serious Health Conditions, Milwaukee Bar Association, 2007
Honors and Awards
- AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations and Memberships
- National Employment Lawyers Association, Member
- Wisconsin Employment Lawyers Association, Former Co-Chair, Member
- Association of Women Lawyers, Past Director of Directors
- Milwaukee Bar Association, Member
- Ozaukee County Bar Association, Member
- Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association, Member
- Seventh Circuit Bar Association, Member
Past Employment Positions
- McLario, Helm & Bertling, Attorney, 1994 - 1995
- U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Ofc of General Counsel, Attorney & Hearing Officer, 1991 - 1994
- Hon. Ralph Adam Fine at Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I, Law Clerk, 1994 - 1995
- Attorney at O'Connor & Thomas, Summer Associate, 1991
Pro Bono Activities
- Germantown Police & Fire Commission, 1998 - 2008
Fraternities/Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta
- Phi Kappa Phi
