About
Tess L. Oberhauser is an Associate Attorney at Mallery, s.c. in Milwaukee. Her practice focuses on real estate, business law, and other transactional matters. She assists clients with legal issues connected to important personal and business decisions, bringing a practical perspective to documents, negotiations, and transactions. Her work is shaped by experience in both legal practice and business operations, allowing her to consider the legal and commercial effects of proposed decisions.
Tess earned her J.D., cum laude, from Marquette University Law School. She received multiple Dean’s List honors and earned the CALI Award in Business Associations. Her academic work provided a foundation for analyzing business relationships, organizational issues, contracts, and real estate transactions. That training supports her ability to review legal terms closely, identify significant negotiation points, and explain transactional risks in a clear and useful way.
Tess gained practical legal experience as a law clerk before joining the firm. In that role, she drafted and red-lined legal documents and focused on details that affected negotiations and client interests. Before entering the legal profession, she worked in business operations and developed firsthand familiarity with practical business challenges. She now draws on those experiences when handling real estate and business matters that require careful documentation and an understanding of how legal terms operate in practice.
Tess L. Oberhauser is admitted to practice in Wisconsin. Her approach emphasizes responsive, practical, and client-focused legal counsel during transactions and other significant business or property matters. By combining legal training with business operations experience, she helps clients evaluate documents, understand the consequences of proposed terms, and make informed decisions while moving real estate and business matters toward completion.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Mallery s.c.
- Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
Licensed State
- Wisconsin
Education
- Marquette University Law School
Juris Doctor (JD)
Awards & Badges

- Business
- Closely Held Business
- Commercial Real Estate
- Corporate & Incorporation
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- Litigation
- Property Disputes
- Real Estate





