Michael R. Reck

Michael R. Reck is a partner at Belin McCormick, P.C., where he represents clients in complex litigation, employment law, labor relations, and administrative matters. With over three decades of experience, he is known for his ability to navigate high-stakes disputes, provide practical solutions, and deliver strong advocacy in trial and appellate courts.

Mr. Reck earned his Bachelor of Arts with distinction from the University of Iowa in 1988, where he was honored with the Hancher Finkbine Medallion and inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He then received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1991, where he contributed to the Journal on Legislation and the Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Law Review. His education provided the foundation for a career dedicated to both litigation and labor law.

Mr. Reck represents clients in high-stakes civil litigation, labor and employment disputes, antitrust and trade regulation matters, class actions, and appeals. He defends companies in collective and class actions, shareholder and partnership disputes, constitutional challenges, and employment litigation involving discrimination, harassment, wage and hour claims, and regulatory compliance. He also advises employers on day-to-day employee relations, drafting and updating employee handbooks, conducting internal investigations, and navigating complex federal and state labor and employment laws.

Mr. Reck’s reputation for excellence has earned recognition by Chambers and Partners for both labor and employment law and litigation, as well as listings in Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. He is admitted to practice in Iowa, Illinois, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Known for his dedication and thorough preparation, Michael R. Reck provides clients with effective strategies to resolve disputes and protect their interests in even the most complex legal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Belin McCormick, P.C.
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, The Iowa State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa
• Illinois

Education

• Harvard University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Iowa
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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