David A. McClurg

David A. McClurg is a trusted attorney at Pettit Law Group S.C. and leads the firm’s Labor + Employment practice group. His practice covers Labor + Employment Law, Litigation, and Business + Commercial Law, giving employers comprehensive representation in workplace and business disputes. With extensive experience in labor and employment litigation, David has a strong record of defending employers against claims of wrongful termination and discrimination based on race, religion, age, disability, and gender. He also represents employers facing OSHA violations and workers’ compensation claims that allege safety issues or an unreasonable refusal to rehire following a work-related injury.

David earned both his B.S., cum laude, and J.D., cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, establishing a solid foundation for a career dedicated to labor and employment law. He is admitted to practice in the State of Wisconsin, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

In addition to discrimination defense, David represents employers in wage and hour disputes, trade secret theft claims, breach of duty of loyalty actions, and the enforcement of non-compete and confidentiality agreements. He regularly counsels companies on high‑stakes employment matters, including reduction‑in‑force (RIF) layoffs, terminations, severance packages, and return‑to‑work policies. By providing strategic, proactive guidance, David helps employers minimize legal risk, avoid costly lawsuits, and stay compliant with rapidly evolving employment law requirements.

David remains active in the legal community through the State Bar of Wisconsin and the American Bar Association Labor & Employment Divisions. He also contributes his knowledge as President of Corporate Casual and a member of the Barristers Club and Metro Milwaukee Society of Human Resource Managers Employment Practices Committee.

Employers value David A. McClurg’s thoughtful, strategic advice and his strong record of protecting their interests in complex employment disputes, providing practical solutions to workplace challenges throughout Wisconsin.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Pettit Law Group S.C.
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin, Labor & Employment Division
• Member, American Bar Association, Labor & Employment Division
• President, Corporate Casual

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

Education

• University of Wisconsin, Madison
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wisconsin, Madison
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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