Pragmatic, tenacious and trusted, Paul A. Wilhelm is a seasoned attorney who helps employers 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 relentless focus.

Paul represents regional and national employers in a wide range of employment and employee benefits litigation, including ERISA disputes, wage-and-hour claims, non-compete and trade secrets matters, and allegations of discrimination, harassment or retaliation. Known for his thoughtful and measured approach, Paul blends deep technical knowledge with a strong command of courtroom advocacy to guide his clients from initial assessment through deep factfinding, skilled written and oral advocacy, negotiations, and final resolution — whether through trial, favorable 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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