Wisconsin attorneys
Browse attorneys in Wisconsin.
Select a legal issue to browse licensed Wisconsin attorneys by practice area.
Practice areas
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Injury & Accidents
Attorneys in this area commonly work on contingency — ask about fee arrangements
Personal Injury
From I-94 and I-43 accidents to manufacturing and agricultural injuries, Wisconsin sees a significant number of personal injury cases each year.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers at UW Health, Froedtert Hospital, or any Wisconsin facility fail to meet the standard of care, the consequences can be devastating.
Wrongful Death
Losing a family member due to someone else's negligence is devastating.
Product Liability
When a defective product causes injury in Wisconsin, manufacturers and distributors can be held strictly liable.
Criminal Charges
Fee structures vary — flat fee, retainer, or hourly depending on case complexity
Family & Relationships
Typically retainer or hourly — many attorneys offer payment plans or unbundled services
Immigration
Often flat fee per petition — fee structures vary by case type and complexity
Employment, Workplace & Disability
Fee structures vary — contingency, hourly, or fee-shifting depending on claim type
Employment Law
Wisconsin workers have protections under both state and federal law.
Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries happen in workplaces across Wisconsin.
Social Security Disability
Navigating the Social Security disability process in Wisconsin can take months or years.
Long-Term Disability & ERISA
Disability insurance companies in Wisconsin routinely deny or terminate legitimate long-term disability claims.
Debt Relief
Fee structures vary by chapter and complexity — many attorneys offer free consultations
Property & Housing
Fee structures vary — ask about arrangements for your specific situation
Planning & Business
Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations
Estate Planning
Estate planning protects Wisconsin families of all sizes.
Probate
Wisconsin probate court oversees the administration of estates and resolution of disputes over wills and inheritances.
Business Law
Whether you're forming an LLC, drafting contracts, or resolving a commercial dispute, Wisconsin business attorneys can help.
Tax Law
Tax issues in Wisconsin involve both federal and state obligations.
Intellectual Property
Protecting your intellectual property requires attorneys who understand both federal IP law and Wisconsin business needs.
Environmental Law
Wisconsin's paper mill legacy, Great Lakes protections, and PFAS contamination issues create environmental challenges — from Fox River PCB cleanup to groundwater contamination and industrial discharge permitting.
Securities & Finance
Wisconsin's financial services sector and large pension communities generate securities disputes — from broker misconduct and investment fraud to FINRA arbitration claims.
Elder Care & Benefits
Fee structures vary — some attorneys in this area work on contingency
Elder Law
Wisconsin's aging population needs attorneys who understand the intersection of healthcare, benefits, and estate planning.
Healthcare & Benefits
Healthcare access issues in Wisconsin — from Medicaid and Medicare denials to insurance disputes and benefits appeals — require attorneys who understand both federal programs and Wisconsin state regulations.
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Wisconsin nursing home residents have legal rights and facilities have a duty of care.
Rights & Protection
Fee structures vary — ask about fee arrangements and pro bono availability
Civil Rights
When your civil rights are violated in Wisconsin, an attorney who understands both federal civil rights law and Wisconsin state protections can help.
Domestic Violence
Wisconsin law provides protection orders for survivors of domestic violence.
Veterans Legal Services
Wisconsin veterans deserve attorneys who understand VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and other legal issues facing service members.
Litigation & Disputes
Fee structures vary — hourly, contingency, or hybrid depending on case type and complexity
Construction Defect
Wisconsin's severe winters create persistent construction defect issues — from ice dam damage and foundation heaving to moisture intrusion in Milwaukee and Madison developments.
Insurance Disputes
Wisconsin policyholders face insurance disputes involving hail and storm damage, denied homeowner's claims, and auto insurance lowball offers.
Premises Liability
Wisconsin's harsh winters make ice and snow slip-and-fall injuries a major premises liability issue — from uncleared sidewalks at Milwaukee and Madison shopping centers to negligent security at apartment complexes.
Commercial Litigation
Wisconsin's manufacturing, healthcare, and agricultural sectors generate commercial disputes.
Government & Municipal
Typically hourly or retainer — fee structures vary by engagement type
Municipal Law
Wisconsin's strong home rule tradition and complex overlapping jurisdictions — cities, villages, towns, and counties — create diverse municipal law challenges, from zoning disputes to TIF district questions and open meetings act compliance.
Administrative Law
Wisconsin's administrative proceedings — from professional license defense before DSPS licensing boards to regulatory appeals and contested case hearings at the Division of Hearings and Appeals — require attorneys who understand the Wisconsin Administrative Procedure Act..
Free legal help
Free Legal Help in Wisconsin
Pro bono attorneys provide free legal services to those who cannot afford representation.
Coverage
Attorneys Throughout Wisconsin
Serving Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine, Appleton, Waukesha, Oshkosh, Eau Claire, Janesville, and communities across Wisconsin.
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Legal aid & pro bono
Free and low-cost legal services.
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Laws & filing rules
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Legal education
Law schools, paralegal programs, and certifications.
Court System
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