Mark McGillis
Mark P. McGillis
Attorney McGillis practices in the areas of Workers Compensation, Social Security and Personal Injury claims. Mr. McGillis received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and his law degree from Drake University Law School in 1994, where he was Managing Editor of the law review. He was elected and served as President of the Wisconsin Association of Worker’s Compensation Attorneys (WAWCA) in 2012. Mr. McGillis has continued to be listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2013-2024) he has also received the honor of being named Milwaukee Area Workers’ Compensation Claimant’s Attorney of the Year twice (2022, 2024).
Attorney McGillis’ Affiliations
- Past President of WAWCA (Wisconsin Association of Workers Compensation Attorneys).
- Member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’s Representatives.
- Member of the Wisconsin Association of Justice (Worker’s Compensation Committee).
Seminars
Mr. McGillis has presented seminars on Social Security Disability and Workers Compensation to other attorneys and labor unions. His topics include:
- Practical Considerations in Litigating Vocational Claims 2007
- Resolve Ethical Issues in Your Practice 2009
- Succeed at the Administrative Law Judge Hearing 2009
- Resolve Ethical Issues in Your Practice 2011
- Succeed at the Administrative Law Judge Hearing 2011
- Case Law & Practical Application of the Maximum Wage Presumption for Workers Under Age 27 to PPD, Disfigurement, Death Benefit & LOEC/PTD Claims 2012
- Worker’s Compensation Legislative Update 2012
- Succeed At the Administrative Law Judge Hearing 2013
- Avoid Ethical Pitfalls 2013
- Permissible Attorney Fees and Costs in WC Claims 2014
- Eight Things You Should Know About Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation — But Probably Don’t 2014
- Calculations of PPD Involving Administrative Code 2015 DWD Section 80.50
- Ethical Issues in Worker’s Compensation Claims 2016
- Direct examination of Psychologists in workers compensation claims 2018
- Ethics in Workers’ Compensation: An applicant’s attorney’s perspective (2020)
- Handling Extreme Medical Opinions – Insights and Tips (2022)
- The Second Injury Fund: How Does This Thing Work? (2022)
- Moderator, Administrative Law Judges: Claims and Legal Best Practice Tips (2023)
Additionally, he has authored published articles on law-related topics. His acknowledgments and awards from his peers in the legal community are listed below.
Awards and Recognitions
Attorney Mark McGillis once again has been listed from 2018 to 2023. The Best Lawyers in America is awarded based upon the opinions of his peers.
This is presented to only 2.5% of attorneys who receive the highest ratings. Attorney Mark McGillis was named rising star in 2007.
Attorney Mark McGillis once again has been listed from 2018 to 2023.