Pragmatic, tenacious, and trusted, Paul A. Wilhelm is a seasoned attorney who helps employers, plan sponsors, and service providers resolve complex workplace and benefits-related disputes with clarity, confidence, and efficiency. With more than two decades of experience advocating for companies across the country, Paul is a trusted advisor to clients facing high-stakes litigation and sensitive employment matters that demand both strategic insight and focused execution.

Paul represents regional and national employers in a wide range of employment and employee benefits litigation, including ERISA disputes, wage-and-hour claims, noncompete and trade secret matters, and allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Known for his thoughtful and measured approach, Paul combines deep technical knowledge with strong courtroom advocacy to guide clients from initial assessment through final resolution — whether through fact-finding, written and oral advocacy, negotiation, trial, settlement, or motion practice.

Credentials

Education

  • Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 2002
  • Vanderbilt University, M.A., Religion, 1999
  • University of Michigan, B.A., History, 1997, with distinction

Bar Admissions

  • Michigan
  • Kentucky
  • Ohio

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
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