Michele MacPhail

Michele MacPhail is a Senior Litigation Attorney at Cordell & Cordell in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she practices family law. MacPhail represents clients through domestic relations matters that can involve divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, and related family law concerns. Her approach emphasizes direct communication, strategic preparation, and practical guidance for clients navigating emotionally and financially significant disputes.

MacPhail earned her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School and a B.S. in Criminology from Barry University. Her legal education, combined with her criminology background, supports careful analysis of family law disputes, court procedures, and the personal circumstances that influence domestic cases. She is licensed to practice in Wisconsin and applies her training to helping clients understand their options and prepare for each stage of family law litigation.

Before joining Cordell & Cordell, MacPhail worked in bankruptcy and workers’ compensation, gaining experience with financial, employment-related, and litigation issues. She also completed eight years of military service, a background the firm notes contributes to her clear and strategic approach to legal matters. In her current family law practice, she helps clients address difficult transitions while focusing on legal objectives, practical decision-making, and the demands of contested proceedings.

Michele MacPhail is affiliated with the Wisconsin Association of African American Lawyers and I Am Abel Law. Her combination of family law practice, prior bankruptcy and workers’ compensation work, and military service gives her a broad perspective on the challenges clients may face during divorce and related proceedings. She focuses on helping clients approach family law disputes with preparation, clear communication, and strategies designed around their legal and personal priorities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Litigation Attorney, Cordell & Cordell
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
• Member, Wisconsin Association of African American Lawyers, 2020

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

Education

• University of Wisconsin Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Barry University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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