Melinda A. Bialzik

Melinda A. Bialzik is an experienced litigator with a strong focus on trial and appellate matters. Her practice includes representing businesses and individuals in complex litigation, from initial investigation through trial, appeal, and alternative dispute resolution. She also handles disputes involving antitrust, employment, contracts, and commercial real estate.

Melinda earned her B.A., magna cum laude, from Lawrence University and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. She then obtained her J.D. from Harvard Law School, where she represented low-income clients as a member of the Harvard Defenders. Her academic background reflects a longstanding commitment to excellence in legal education and public service.

Melinda is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer who has argued cases in state and federal courts across the country, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. Admitted pro hac vice in multiple jurisdictions, she represents clients nationwide in complex litigation. Her practice focuses on class actions, insurance coverage disputes, and business torts, with significant experience in non-compete, restrictive covenant, and trade secret matters.

Melinda represents commercial landlords in evictions and lease disputes and advises trustees and estate administrators. She provides legal support in estate planning, including drafting wills, powers of attorney, and trust arrangements. Her guidance helps business owners protect assets and navigate probate proceedings effectively.

Melinda’s notable achievements include defeating an eight-figure counterclaim in an 11-day jury trial and defending a business against a high-stakes TCPA claim. She has won appeals in the Wisconsin and U.S. Supreme Courts, including a major antitrust case. Her work has earned recognition from the Wisconsin Law Journal and BizTimes Media.

Melinda A. Bialzik continues to provide strategic legal counsel in high-stakes litigation, business matters, and estate issues, using her experience to guide clients through complex legal challenges with clarity and confidence. Melinda shares her insights through published legal works and contributes to professional associations, including the Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association. She has held leadership roles on legal committees and served as a trustee on community boards.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Kohner, Mann & Kailas, S.C.
• Member, Wisconsin State Bar
• Member, Fairchild Inns of Court
• Member, Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

Education

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

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