Robert K. Sholl, Employment Attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
focused on Employment and Litigation
Milwaukee, WI
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Robert K. Sholl is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
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- Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
- Experience
- attorney
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- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Milwaukee, WISCONSIN.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Milwaukee) (2025).
About Robert K. Sholl: Robert K. Sholl is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Robert takes on
Robert concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Robert takes employment matters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Robert takes litigation matters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Robert K. Sholl — employment lawyer in Milwaukee
Robert K. Sholl is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Robert K. Sholl is an experienced attorney in the Litigation and Labor & Employment Practices at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. He is licensed in both Wisconsin and Illinois.
Representing management exclusively, Mr. Sholl advises and defends employers in the full range of labor and employment law matters. His employment practice encompasses employment discrimination, workplace harassment, noncompete agreement, whistleblower, wage/hour, and breach of employment contract lawsuits before federal and state agencies and courts. He defends employers in unemployment and worker's compensation hearings and in employee safety disputes before OSHA. His traditional labor practice includes collective bargaining, unfair labor practice hearings before the National Labor Relations Board, and labor arbitrations.
Mr. Sholl earned an A.B. degree, magna cum laude, from Dartmouth College, where he graduated with highest distinction and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He ?earned an M.A. degree in Industrial Relations from the University of Warwick Business School (Coventry, England), and his J.D. degree from the University of Chicago Law School.
Mr. Sholl is coauthor of two State Bar of Wisconsin treatises, Wisconsin Employment Law and Hiring and Firing in Wisconsin. He also authored "Age Discrimination and the Modern Reduction in Force" (Marquette Law Review), and three articles in the Wisconsin Lawyer: "Plant Closing Legislation," "Family & Medical Leave Acts: Where Lie the "Greater Rights'?," and "Agreements to Arbitrate Statutory Employment Claims".
He is a Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, and a Member of the Trial Law Institute.
Mr. Sholl is Vice President of the Wisconsin Labor and Employment Relations Association and a former Director of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Wisconsin State Bar.
Working with Robert on a employment matter
Robert K. Sholl is an experienced attorney in the Litigation and Labor & Employment Practices at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. He is licensed in both Wisconsin and Illinois. Representing management exclusively, Mr. Sholl advises and defends employers in the full range of labor and employment law matters. His employment practice encompasses employment discrimination, workplace harassment,…
Who Robert represents
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Milwaukee and the surrounding Wisconsin area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Chicago
J.D. · 1981
Dartmouth College
— · 1977
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
Illinois, United Sta
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Wisconsin, State Bar
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Robert studied at J.D. in University of Chicago and — in Dartmouth College.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in University of Chicago and — in Dartmouth College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Wisconsin is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Robert has received 18 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Milwaukee)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Milwaukee)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Milwaukee)
2017
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Contract Disputes
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Covenants Not to Compete
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Discrimination
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Labor Relations Board
2026
Best Lawyers in America — State and Federal
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wage-Hour Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Milwaukee) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Milwaukee) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Milwaukee) (2017). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).
Locations
Robert K. Sholl's office in Milwaukee
Robert's primary office is at 1000 North Water Street, Suite 1700, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Robert K. Sholl
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How to hire Robert K. Sholl — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert K. Sholl
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Wisconsin typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Milwaukee?
Robert is licensed in Wisconsin. Matters governed by Wisconsin law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Robert?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new employment clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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