Blanchard & Walker PLLC

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AT Work

THE LAW AT WORK

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The Firm

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Blanchard & Walker PLLC

Blanchard & Walker represents and advises clients in all matters of employment law, business policies, and compensation advice. Our lawyers regularly represent clients in EEOC actions, disciplinary review proceedings, and employment related lawsuits, including discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower litigation. Employees come to Blanchard & Walker for representation and legal advice on all matters of wrongful discrimination, discrimination, or retaliation. Blanchard & Walker lawyers are industry leaders on accommodations and medical leave issues.

The Firm

Welcome to
Blanchard & Walker PLLC

Blanchard & Walker represents and advises clients in all matters of employment law, business policies, and compensation advice. Our team of Michigan based lawyers fight for the rights of clients in EEOC actions, disciplinary review proceedings, and employment related lawsuits, including discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower litigation.

Employees come to Blanchard & Walker for representation and legal advice on all matters of wrongful discharge, discrimination, or retaliation. Blanchard & Walker lawyers are industry leaders on accommodations and medical leave issues, wage violations, and whistleblower law.

PRACTICE AREAS

NEWS & UPDATES

Lawsuit Wins Wage Increase for a Class of Pizza Delivery Drivers

February 12, 2026

Court Rules that Michigan Food Service Workers are Entitled to Full Minimum Wage The Chief Judge of the Wayne Circuit sided

Misclassified Michigan Workers are Owed Overtime Pay by Law

January 26, 2026

In a recent BW win for workers, the Eastern District of Michigan judge ruled that phlebotomists who are assigned to draw

Michigan Minimum Wage moves up to $13.73/hr in 2026, and $15/hr by 2027

January 19, 2026

Minimum Wage workers in Michigan saw an increase in their paychecks beginning in 2026, with another increase expected in 2027. The

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TOPIC OF THE WEEK

Women Changing the Landscape of Work.

This Women’s History Month, it’s time to admit that the breaking through the glass ceiling simply isn’t enough.

We have to make it our floor.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

While we certainly have a long way to go, I’m excited by the increasing number of women CEOs leading IPOs and large funding rounds. As this moves from an anomaly to an expectation, we will see more investor support for women leaders at all levels in 2022—giving a chance for more voices and styles to build the next generation of companies.

–Amanda Richardson, CEO at Coderpad

LIST OF THE WEEK

from UN Women
Facts on Women in the Workplace:

Women make up 49.6% of the workforce
Globally, women only make 77 cents to a man’s dollar
Only 28% of women worldwide have access to maternity leave

Results at Work

Settlement for Michigan wrongly accused of fraud

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via False Claims Act for a Medicare fraud scheme

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for wrongfully terminated medical professionals

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FLSA settlement for Healthcare IT consultants

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for a victim of excessive force and police brutality

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for pizza delivery drivers

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Prisoner Disability Discrimination

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for employees who suffered overtime pay violations

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What Our Clients Say

I wanted to post this, because so many times people post negative things or complaints, and today I want to share a positive experience, thanks to Mr.David Blanchard and law firm. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, hundreds of thousands were encouraged to apply for Insurance, by media, our state government and Mr. Steven Gray (Director of UIA at the time). My ex-wife applied, qualified, certified weekly, answered all questions honestly, UIA approved, and she received benefits. Fast forward to today, she’s been asked to return all benefits received, thru no fault of her own. COLLECTIONS had begun, on a person who hasn’t had even had a parking ticket, not a single criminal/civil/traffic incident in her entire life. UIA determined OVERPAYMENT as the reason. The COVID-19 qualifications, during a world wide Disaster, were forgotten about and only Pre-COVID UIA rules were applied to hers and many many others cases. For over 2 years, there’s been no help from UIA staff/management, UIA appeals, court, state government… It appeared hopeless for my ex-wife and 100,000s’ of others in the same predicament. Then a miracle took place on 12/22/2022, UIA announced a “Pause on Collections” (via email). Come to find out, Mr. David Blanchard and his firm had filed a lawsuit against the State of Michigan Insurance Agency. A brilliant case was presented, resulting in wins on many issues and the resulting PAUSE on COLLECTIONS was issued by the courts. On 1-10-2023, Mr. Blanchard returned my call from several days prior. He took the time to explain the UIA pending lawsuit/appeal and listened patiently to details of my ex-wifes UIA case, offering his thoughts. His Valuable Time and Wealth of Knowledge was Greatly Appreciated! I don’t know if anyone actually reads this, but if you do I want to say THANK YOU. You’ve given 100s of 1,000s, including my ex-wife something they haven’t had and that is “A VOICE“. GOD Bless you Mr. Blanchard and Law Firm and Keep Up the Great Work!!!

Excellent, Very happy with their services.

"I contacted Blanchard & Walker to review an employment agreement after they were referred to me by another attorney. On very short notice, they made time to review my case. My expectation was a short conversation of what I was looking for, what they would offer for a service and negotiation of the representation fees. What I got, was quality time, an in-depth review of my case, and a recommendation that brought me peace of mind. They are professional, thorough and represent what we all hope for from a high quality law firm. I would recommend Blanchard & Walker to anyone looking for legal services in employment law. I could not be more impressed."

"David had represented me in an employment related issue.He is professional in his approach and he always understood my limitations and came up with a way ahead without sacrificing my case. He is sharp and he understands the nitty-gritties of complicated employment related issues. He is upright and doesn't hesitate to take that extra leap to make your voice heard. Mine was a complicated H1B issue but he could separate wheat from the chaff and concentrate on those key points to turn the case in my favor. I would recommend David to anyone who is struggling to represent their case. Read More

"I met David a couple years ago when faced with a tight deadline to sign a new employment contract that would jeopardize a patent I own. I submitted a question on the nachtlaw.com homepage around 8 pm and David responded within minutes. We met in person the next morning to craft a formal counter to my employer at the time. David’s quick response proved very valuable over the next few months as negotiation turned into mediation, and litigation. Throughout I felt David represented my best interests through to a final resolution of the matter. He was always available to help me through the process, regardless of the time commitment."

"Very helpful and knowledable team. Good system for returning correspondence. Kind and compassionate on the phone. Didn't try to shake me down for money at all, gave me an honest analysis of my case and a candid analysis on whether or not to pursue it. I definitely recommend these people."

"I was referred to David Blanchard by word of mouth from other attorneys who respected his expertise in employment and healthcare-related matters. The situation was very stressful and I was nervous about the effects on my career. Throughout the process, David took time to answer all of my questions and found practical ways address my particular concerns. He was knowledgeable about the nuances of the law as it related to my case and is generally a very caring and approachable person. It was reassuring to know that he was representing (and fighting!) for me. Read More

"Angela Walker really cares and is sincere She applies her thorough knowledge of employment law at the right time She is an appropriate mix of technical advice and professional friendship She goes the extra mile. You can trust her and know she has a passion for what she does You feel safe when Angela is there. Thank you for going to bat for everyone who has had troubles with Unemployment."

"Angela assisted me in a legal case that required insight, patience, and a prescriptive approach. Angela was able to decipher the key action steps to take, through phases that were unclear at times. I plan to continue my professional relationship with Angela and trust her with future business cases."

"David and his staff are empathetic, kind, compassionate and caring. He is an incredibly gifted attorney and he knows employment law and how to navigate what is a very complicated and confusing system. I found him because I was in need of assistance and an attorney friend said that David is the best, so that's why I called him. Attorneys know good attorneys, so when my friend said go to David, I knew only he could help me. I was completely overwhelmed, stressed and confused with the situation ahead of me and David and his assistant Leslie really helped ease my stress and held my hand through the entire ordeal. I know he is very busy and he can't take every case, there just isn't enough time, but I feel extremely blessed to have worked with him."

"I first had a consultation with Angela when I felt I was being discriminated by my employer. She was so kind and gave me several options to think about. Once I decided to go forward and retain her, I quickly learned why Angela Walker has the Top Rated reputation that she has! She fought so long and hard for me while at the same time, keep the lines of communication open to me at all times. There is a saying, Do it with Passion or Not at All.....Angela does it with passion!"

"David Blanchard took our case when we were still in shock that our clinic closed. He was compassionate and he really listened. He tried everything possible for over a year to get us what was due us. He cared. David was incredibly knowledgeable. He kept in touch and answered our questions. He took a chance on us. I would highly recommend David for anyone who has an employment legal issue."

"Words can't express my gratitude to Angela Walker and her assistant, Leslie Wenzel. I've never worked with a lawyer before, but due to recent discriminatory issues I experienced at my workplace, I contacted Angela thanks to a friend's recommendation. I'm so glad I did! Along with their incredible professionalism and consistently timely follow-up, both Angela and Leslie were extremely kind and compassionate. Rather than filing a lawsuit, Angela was able to negotiate a solution with my company's counsel that I never thought was possible. Angela Walker is simply the best!"