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 (2013-2018).

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 Worker’s 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 psychologist in workers compensation claims 2018

Additionally, he has authored published articles on law related topics. His acknowlegments and awards from his his peers in the legal community are listed below.

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).