Chelsea L. Williamson

Chelsea L. Williamson is a Litigation Manager and family law attorney with Cordell Cordell in Milwaukee. Williamson represents clients in divorce and other family law disputes and works in a practice devoted exclusively to family law. Her role involves helping clients understand procedural requirements, prepare for contested issues, and make informed decisions during cases that may affect parenting arrangements, finances, property, and long-term family relationships.

Williamson earned a J.D. from Marquette University Law School and a B.A. in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia. Her education developed skills in legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy that support family litigation. Before focusing her practice on domestic-relations matters, she worked in a general practice environment handling criminal, family, and juvenile cases, giving her courtroom experience across matters involving individuals and families.

Williamson’s family law work draws on prior experience in criminal and juvenile matters as well as her current focus on divorce and related disputes. She helps clients prepare for hearings, evaluate contested issues, and understand how legal standards apply to the facts of a case. Her litigation background supports work on matters that require careful preparation, direct client communication, and the ability to address changing circumstances as a case moves through negotiation or court proceedings.

Chelsea L. Williamson has been recognized as a Wisconsin Rising Star in family law for multiple years, including 2019 through 2024. As a Litigation Manager, she combines client representation with a leadership role in a family-law-focused practice. Williamson brings a practical courtroom perspective to divorce and related matters, helping clients organize their priorities, understand available legal options, and prepare for negotiations or litigation with clear expectations about the process.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Cordell & Cordell
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
• Member, Family Law Section
• Member, Association of Women Lawyers
• Member, Milwaukee Bar Association
• Member, Waukesha County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

Education

• Marquette University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Virginia
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Foreign Affairs

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