Illinois and Missouri Workplace Lawyers
Labor and Employment Law Professionals
Representing the interests of employees, labor unions and employee benefit plans takes skill, creativity, education and practical experience in a wide range of federal, state and local laws. At Schuchat, Cook & Werner, our dedicated team is known nationwide for the quality services we provide to employees, and to the organizations that serve them.
The firm was founded in 1947 by Stanley Schuchat. Jim Cook joined Stanley in 1956, and Charles Werner joined Stanley and Jim in 1960. Stanley passed away in 1979 followed by Charles in 2019, and Jim retired in 2023. We also lost our beloved partners, friends, and mentors Art Martin and Marilyn Teitelbaum in 2012 and 2023 respectively. The attorneys and staff of Schuchat, Cook & Werner are proud to carry on the legacy established by Stanley, Jim, Charles, Art, and Marilyn of a strong commitment to workers’ rights and the labor movement and to providing dedicated, principled, and creative representation.
Since 1947, we have helped workers in Missouri, Illinois and throughout the Midwest with issues ranging from wage and hour disputes and workers’ compensation and long and short-term disability claims to representing the interests of labor unions and the trustees of Taft-Hartley, collectively bargained, multiemployer employee benefit plans.
Unwavering Commitment to Providing High-Quality Legal Services
We pride ourselves on being responsive and on making ourselves available to our clients when they need us. We understand the importance of sound legal guidance when so much is at stake. Workplace issues, from workers’ compensation to negotiating an appropriate severance package, can strongly affect your quality of life. The attorneys at Schuchat, Cook & Werner will take the time to understand your goals and explore the best possible ways to achieve them.
Our firm is one of the largest and oldest firms in the fields of labor, employment, workers’ compensation, and employee benefits law in the Midwest. We have long-standing relationships with many of our clients. They realize the benefits of the wealth of knowledge, experience and skill we bring to each case. We are committed to serving the interests of our clients to help them achieve their goals.
Contact Us
If you need high quality legal services for an employment, labor, workers’ compensation, or employee benefits law concern, call us at 314-621-2626 or 888-365-0445 or send an email today
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