Michael J. McDonagh

Michael J. McDonagh is a Wisconsin attorney whose practice focuses on business, corporate, securities, and health care matters. He advises for-profit and non-profit entities of many sizes, including manufacturers, contractors, engineers, retailers, franchisees, distributors, specialty service providers, and medical practice groups. His work is centered on helping clients manage legal and regulatory challenges in capital formation, business transactions, and ongoing operations with practical guidance and dependable legal support.

Michael earned his J.D. from American University’s Washington College of Law and later completed L.L.M. coursework in taxation at DePaul University. He also received his B.A. from Kalamazoo College. His education gave him a strong foundation in legal analysis, regulatory compliance, transactional work, and problem-solving. That academic background continues to support his work in business, securities, and health care matters requiring careful judgment and strategic legal advice.

Throughout his career, Michael has built broad experience advising clients at a high level. His background includes service as general counsel to a NYSE-listed corporation and its family of private and publicly traded affiliates. He has also practiced as a partner at two larger Milwaukee law firms. This experience gives him a practical understanding of both business operations and the legal issues that affect organizations in complex and regulated industries.

Michael J. McDonagh has helped business clients navigate difficult legal and regulatory environments by offering advice tailored to their goals and operations. His knowledge of securities and health care regulations supports clients facing challenging compliance and transaction issues. He also contributes to the business community through long-standing board and advisory services. His work reflects strong business judgment, deep legal experience, and a commitment to serving as a trusted advisor.

Law Office Affiliations

• Emeritus, Mallery s.c.
• Member, American Bar Association, Business Law & Health Law Sections
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin, Business Law & Health Law Sections
• Board Member, Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

Education

• DePaul University
  LLM in Taxation
• American University’s Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Kalamazoo College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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