Wessels Sherman Joerg Liszka Laverty Seneczko P.C. - Davenport, IA

Protecting Employers and Safeguarding Businesses Since 1985

In today's highly complex and constantly changing regulatory environment, business owners must constantly balance employee needs with federal, state, and local compliance. When disputes arise, your business's financial viability and reputation are on the line. Wessels Sherman is a leading labor and employment law firm that represents management exclusively. From our office in Davenport, Iowa, we deliver elite legal defense and proactive advisory services to employers across eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Since 1985, we have committed ourselves to keeping businesses compliant and protected from costly litigation.

If you are looking to find an attorney who has the corporate background to protect your enterprise, Wessels Sherman offers unparalleled management defense. The Davenport office is managed by Joseph H. Laverty, a senior attorney with over 30 years of experience. Along with senior litigator John D. Simmons, the Davenport legal team represents businesses of all sizes, from local family-owned operations to multi-state corporations. We focus on providing swift, practical, and cost-effective legal strategies that align with your corporate objectives and minimize long-term liability.

Full-Service Employer Defense Practice

Wessels Sherman handles all aspects of labor, workforce relations, and compliance, offering professional counsel in the following areas:

• Employment Litigation Defense: Representing management in federal and state courts against complaints of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
• Wage and Hour Compliance: Guiding employers through FLSA audits, overtime determinations, employee misclassification reviews, and payroll record compliance.
• Union Relations and Collective Bargaining: Defending union-free employers in organizing campaigns and negotiating collective bargaining agreements for unionized businesses.
• Workplace Safety and OSHA: Defending businesses against OSHA inspections and drafting comprehensive employee safety handbooks.
• FMLA, ADA, and Leave Administration: Creating lawful medical leave, disability accommodation, and sick time policies that prevent employee abuse.
• Employment and Non-Compete Agreements: Drafting protective non-disclosure, trade secret, and non-competition agreements that secure intellectual property.

Strategic Advisory Services to Prevent Workplace Disputes

Our philosophy at Wessels Sherman is that the best lawsuit is the one that is avoided entirely. We work in partnership with business owners, executives, and human resources managers to implement preventative measures. By conducting comprehensive compliance audits and reviewing employee handbooks, we help our corporate clients stay ahead of regulatory changes and prevent mistakes before they occur. Our firm has earned its outstanding reputation through aggressive courtroom defense and a dedication to protecting our clients' public image and bottom lines.

When you order legal services from Wessels Sherman, you receive elite counsel from a firm recognized in the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Distinguished Law Practices. Our attorneys bring a commercial perspective to every legal challenge. Whether your business is facing a discrimination complaint before the Civil Rights Commission or needs to draft executive employment contracts, our Quad Cities attorneys are ready to provide the highest tier of corporate representation.

Schedule a Corporate Consultation

Do not wait until an administrative complaint or a costly lawsuit threatens your business's operations. Investing in strategic legal counsel today can save your company thousands of dollars in litigation costs tomorrow. Wessels Sherman represents management exclusively; we do not represent employees. Contact our Davenport office today to schedule a confidential corporate consultation with Joseph Laverty or John Simmons and begin building a strong legal defense for your business.