Top Civil Rights Lawyers From Wisconsin

Wisconsin offers strong civil rights protections under the Wisconsin Fair Employment and Open Housing laws. The state prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, and more—often exceeding federal standards. The Equal Rights Division enforces compliance in housing, employment, and public accommodations. Civil rights concerns include school equity, healthcare access, and workplace harassment. Legal advocates help ensure Wisconsin’s protections remain more than policy—they remain tools of accountability and justice across a state that values fairness and civic responsibility.

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Jennifer M. Gorn
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Commercial Real Estate, Guardianship, Medical Malpractice, Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
Lawrence G. Albrecht
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights
Practice Areas: Asylum, Class Action, Constitutional, Discrimination, Litigation, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death
Sarah F. Kaas
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Asylum, Car Accidents, Discrimination, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, ...
Lora L. Zimmer
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Education, Environmental, Health Care
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax
Melissa Prost
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Asylum, Car Accidents, Discrimination, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, ...
John S. Joyce
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Licensing, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, ...
Lisa C. Goldman
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Discrimination, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful Death
Lynn R. Laufenberg
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Discrimination, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, Products Liability, ...
Kayla Dzierzewski
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Education, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Guardianship, Probate, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Workers' Compensation
Ryan L. Woody
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Health Care, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Administrative, Antitrust & Trade Law, Commercial Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, ...
Mark L. Thomsen
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Class Action, Litigation, Motorcycle Accidents, Social Security & Disability, ...
Ben Hitchcock Cross
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Discrimination, Litigation, Sexual Harassment, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Termination
Nola J. Hitchcock Cross
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Employment, Health Care
Practice Areas: Constitutional, Contracts & Agreements, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Insurance Claims, Litigation, Sexual Harassment, ...
Christopher W. Rose
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Administrative, Alimony, Appeals, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Corporate & Incorporation, ...
Adella S. Deacon
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Construction & Development, Corporate & Incorporation, Equipment Finance & Leasing, Landlord & Tenant, Litigation, Probate, ...
Lance E. Duroni
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Law, Appeals, Arbitration, Class Action, Construction & Development, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, ...
Michael J. Cohen
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Employment, Entertainment & Sports, Insurance, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Appeals, Arbitration, Business Litigation, Corporate & Incorporation, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Employment Litigation, ...
Mark Clauss
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Construction & Development, Corporate & Incorporation, Licensing, Litigation, Residential Real Estate
Robert H. Blondis
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Asylum, Car Accidents, Discrimination, Litigation, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, Sex Crimes, ...
Terry W. Rose
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Appeals, Corporate & Incorporation, Divorce & Separation, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, Probate
Michael Heller
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Construction & Development, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Financial Markets & Services, Foreclosure, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, ...
Samantha H. Baker
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Employment, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Land Use & Zoning, Licensing, ...
Connor Dartt
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Employment, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Licensing, Litigation, Residential Real Estate, ...
Ryan M. Billings
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Insurance, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Law, Appeals, Arbitration, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Class Action, ...

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