About Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C.

Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C. has been a cornerstone of Wisconsin’s legal community since 1848, representing a tradition of integrity, professionalism, and legal excellence. As one of Milwaukee’s oldest continuously operating law firms, it remains committed to guiding clients through complex business, corporate, and litigation matters with clarity and precision.

Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C. has earned its reputation by providing strategic counsel to entrepreneurs, corporations, and financial institutions for more than 175 years. The firm’s attorneys deliver results through a blend of disciplined advocacy, innovative thinking, and practical business insight—qualities that continue to define its trusted client relationships statewide and beyond.

Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C. provides comprehensive services in corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, employment, taxation, environmental compliance, and intellectual property. Its litigation group represents clients in high-stakes commercial disputes, professional liability defense, and insurance coverage cases, balancing aggressive representation with ethical advocacy.

Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C. is headquartered in downtown Milwaukee, serving as a hub for businesses across Wisconsin and the Midwest. Its history includes generations of lawyers who became judges, legislators, and civic leaders—evidence of the firm’s enduring influence on the state’s legal and public institutions. Every engagement reflects its guiding belief: “Good clients deserve good lawyers.”

Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C. is consistently recognized by U.S. News – Best Law Firms, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers in America for its commitment to quality, diligence, and client success. Through every challenge and era, the firm continues to uphold its 175-year legacy—offering forward-thinking legal solutions rooted in tradition, excellence, and trust.

Practice Areas

Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Antitrust
  • Appellate
  • Bankruptcy / Creditor’s Rights
  • Business & Corporate Disputes
  • Construction Defects
  • Employment Disputes & Non-Competes
  • Environmental
  • Extra-Contractual / Bad Faith Claims
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Mediation And Arbitration
  • Products Liability And Torts
  • Professional Liability Defense
Business
  • Banking & Financial Institutions
  • Business And Corporate
  • Environmental
  • Health Care
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Securities Law
  • Sports, Media, And Entertainment
  • Tax
  • Employment
  • Discrimination
  • Downsizing & Layoffs
  • Executive Compensation
  • Qualified Plans And Other Employee Benefits
  • Retaliation And Whistleblower Claims
  • Wrongful Termination
Intellectual Property
  • Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreements
  • Intellectual Property Protection Strategies
  • Internet Domain Name Registrations And Disputes
  • Internet Privacy And Use Policies
  • Licensing And Distribution Agreements
  • Technology Transfers
  • Trademark And Copyright Registrations And Filings
Estate Planning
  • Estate And Trust Administration
  • Marital Property Planning
  • Private Foundations
  • Probate
  • Succession Planning For Family And Closely Held Businesses
  • Tax Planning
Real Estate
  • Acquisitions
  • Condominiums
  • Leasing
  • Permitting And Zoning
  • Real Estate Financing
  • Tax-Deferred Exchanges
  • Title Defects
  • Construction

Fees

  • Payment details not specified

Office location for Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C.

Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C.

111 E Kilbourn Ave # 1900, Milwaukee, WI 53202