Lawrence G. Albrecht

Lawrence G. Albrecht is a highly accomplished attorney with a career spanning decades in both national and international legal advocacy. He has handled thousands of cases, ranging from small claims to federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. His work covers civil rights, constitutional law, class actions, and administrative hearings.

Lawrence earned his B.A. in English and Political Science from Valparaiso University as a Pullman Foundation Scholar. He continued at Valparaiso University School of Law, receiving his J.D. in 1973. He is admitted to practice in Wisconsin, New York, several U.S. District Courts, multiple U.S. Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Lawrence has held leadership roles such as acting Executive Director at Legal Action of Wisconsin and Assistant Attorney General for the state of New York. His academic work includes positions as a law professor, clinical program director, and constitutional law instructor in the U.S., South Africa, and throughout Eastern Europe.

Lawrence has served as lead counsel in numerous federal class actions, defending rights in areas like healthcare, food assistance, housing discrimination, mental health, employment rights, and police misconduct. His impact spans thousands of individuals and entire communities, often litigating on behalf of vulnerable populations.

Lawrence is an internationally recognized lecturer on civil and human rights, having spoken at universities in England, Austria, Italy, South Africa, and across the Balkans. He contributes to global legal forums through annual ABA and international law conferences and has published widely on civil rights and the death penalty.

Lawrence G. Albrecht continues to uphold the highest standards in legal advocacy, earning top-tier ratings including Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent. His dedication to justice, legal education, and global human rights places him among the most respected attorneys in his field.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, First, Albrecht & Blondis, S.C.
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
• Member, State Bar of New York

Licensed State

• Wisconsin
• New York

Education

• Valparaiso University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Valparaiso University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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