Burr Anderson<\/h3>\n
Practice Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n Burr concentrates his practice in employment and labor law, construction litigation, commercial disputes, and municipal building violations. He represents employers and executives across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio in the defense and resolution of employment-related claims, including wage and hour matters, union negotiations, and discrimination cases. His construction law practice includes lien enforcement, bond claims, contract drafting, and construction-related insurance audits.<\/p>\n Burr has successfully tried cases in federal court, including obtaining a defense verdict in an ADA discrimination matter, and prevailed on appeals before the United States Supreme Court. He has defended hundreds of employers in discrimination charges before the EEOC and various state agencies, and has obtained numerous summary judgments in federal court. He regularly advises clients on compliance matters, including the development and enforcement of employee handbooks, non-compete agreements, and employment policies.<\/p>\n Representative Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n Secured a not guilty verdict in a federal ADA disability discrimination trial, upheld on appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Negotiated resolution of over 100 federal wage and hour lawsuits under the Fair Labor Standards Act<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Represented more than 200 employers before the EEOC and state human rights commissions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Successfully defended numerous federal discrimination lawsuits through summary judgment and appellate advocacy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Counseled businesses in the creation and enforcement of employee handbooks, non-solicitation, and non-compete agreements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Represented general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in lien enforcement, contract disputes, bond claims, and insurance audits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Prior Experience<\/strong> Education and Licensure<\/strong>\n
Burr has been practicing law since 1982, serving clients across the Midwest through Anderson Law Offices. His decades of experience span both litigation and preventative legal counsel, particularly for construction firms and employers navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes.<\/p>\n
Burr E. Anderson is licensed to practice in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio. He has appeared before both state and federal courts, including the United States Courts of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.<\/p>\n