62/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Employment Lawyers in Fort Atkinson, WI: 2026 rankings
45 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Fort Atkinson: Hawks Quindel, S.C., LFR Score 62/100; 4.5★ from 180 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Alan C. Olson & Associates, S.C., 193 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
45 Fort Atkinson employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 45 rated law firms.
Most of this list also appears on the Employment lawyers in Madison ranking. See Employment lawyers in Madison
Top 10 employment lawyers in Fort Atkinson at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawks Quindel, S.C. | 62 | 4.5★ (180) | Madison, 29 mi away | Top score |
| 2 | Alan C. Olson & Associates, S.C. | 61 | 4.6★ (193) | New Berlin, 37 mi away | Most reviews |
| 3 | Attorney Aaron Halstead | 61 | 5.0★ (56) | Madison, 29 mi away | — |
| 4 | Attorney Jessa Victor | 60 | 5.0★ (44) | Madison, 29 mi away | — |
| 5 | Attorney William Parsons | 58 | 5.0★ (22) | Madison, 29 mi away | — |
| 6 | Fox & Fox, S.C. | 57 | 4.1★ (28) | Madison, 26 mi away | — |
| 7 | Attorney Jakob Feltham | 57 | 4.9★ (17) | Madison, 29 mi away | — |
| 8 | Attorney Donnie Malchow | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Madison, 30 mi away | — |
| 9 | Stafford Neal & Soule SC | 57 | 4.8★ (17) | Madison, 32 mi away | — |
| 10 | Attorney Hayley Archer | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | Madison, 29 mi away | — |
All 45 employment lawyers in Fort Atkinson, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Based in New Berlin, 37 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 29 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 29 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 29 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 26 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 29 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 30 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 32 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 29 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 29 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 29 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukesha, 32 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 29 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 27 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Greenfield, 39 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 29 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenfield, 39 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 39 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 39 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 29 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville, 19 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville, 19 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 29 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville, 20 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Fort Atkinson employment lawyers
We scored 45 Fort Atkinson employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Fort Atkinson data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose an employment lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask an employment lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Do you represent employees, employers or both?
- What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Employment lawyers in Fort Atkinson: frequently asked questions
Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Fort Atkinson?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Fort Atkinson, WI is Hawks Quindel, S.C. with an LFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.5★ from 180 Google reviews. Alan C. Olson & Associates, S.C. (#2) and Attorney Aaron Halstead (#3) follow. We ranked 45 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many employment lawyers are there in Fort Atkinson?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 45 employment lawyers serving Fort Atkinson, WI. Counts are as of November 2026.
What Google rating do Fort Atkinson employment lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 45 rated employment lawyers in Fort Atkinson is 4.4★, with a median of 17 reviews. Alan C. Olson & Associates, S.C. has the most, 193 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?
Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do employment lawyers outside Fort Atkinson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Fort Atkinson city center, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do employment lawyers in Fort Atkinson, WI charge?
Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?
Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of employment lawyers in Fort Atkinson, WI ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Fort Atkinson?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Fort Atkinson
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 45 employment lawyers serving Fort Atkinson.
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