Sherry D. Coley

Sherry D. Coley is an expert bankruptcy lawyer and managing partner at Amundsen Davis LLC, leading the Appleton and Green Bay offices in Wisconsin. She focuses her practice on bankruptcy law, complex business litigation, and helping companies resolve high-stakes disputes in state and federal courts. Her work covers contract disputes, business torts, financial services litigation, real estate foreclosures, loan work-outs, and tax assessment appeals. She also handles intellectual property matters, including patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition, and trade secret cases across industries such as consumer products, food production, and software development.

Sherry earned her J.D. from Marquette University Law School and her B.A., magna cum laude, from Drake University. Her legal education provided a strong foundation in research, writing, and courtroom advocacy, preparing her to guide businesses through challenging legal issues.

Sherry has represented financial institutions in commercial lending disputes, defending claims related to foreclosures, deficiency actions, and insolvent borrowers throughout her career. She assists clients in bankruptcy proceedings and works to protect their rights while seeking practical solutions. In product liability matters, she defends manufacturers facing claims of personal injury, wrongful death, and property damage.

Sherry is committed to helping clients manage risk and move forward with confidence. She provides clear advice, develops strong litigation strategies, and advocates firmly in court. By understanding each client’s business goals, she works to reduce disruption and achieve fair outcomes. Her broad experience in business and intellectual property disputes allows her to address complex problems with practical, results-driven solutions.

Sherry works closely with business owners, lenders, and corporate leaders to understand their operations and the pressures they face. Her approach combines careful preparation with direct communication, ensuring clients stay informed at every stage of a case.

Sherry D. Coley remains focused on protecting her clients’ interests and supporting their long-term success, whether negotiating settlements or presenting arguments before a judge. Her dedication to professional excellence strengthens the trust clients place in her representation across diverse and evolving industries worldwide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Amundsen Davis, LLC
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Member, Outagamie County Bar Association
• Member, Brown County Bar Association
• Member, Seventh Circuit Bar Association
• Fellow, Wisconsin Law Foundation
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

Education

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

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