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Foley & Lardner LLP, Quarles & Brady LLP, and Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. hold the top three positions in this ranking. Each firm is recognized for its experience, breadth of practice areas, depth of expertise, and established market presence. Rankings are reviewed by the Lexinter editorial desk and refreshed annually.
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Foley & Lardner LLP began in Milwaukee in 1842 and has grown into a global law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers across 27 offices. The firm advises clients in manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences, energy and infrastructure, and innovative technology. Its attorneys handle corporate transactions, intellectual property, litigation, regulatory matters, labor and employment, and tax. With major offices in Milwaukee and Madison, Foley combines deep Wisconsin roots with broad national capabilities, helping businesses manage complex legal challenges and pursue confident, sustainable, long-term growth worldwide.
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Quarles & Brady LLP traces its history to 1892 and is now a multidisciplinary Am Law 200 firm with approximately 525 attorneys. With offices in Milwaukee and Madison, the firm serves businesses, institutions, and individuals across corporate law, litigation, healthcare, real estate, labor and employment, intellectual property, and regulatory matters. Quarles combines practical advice with strong industry knowledge, helping clients complete transactions, resolve disputes, manage compliance obligations, and make informed decisions in competitive markets throughout Wisconsin, across the country, and in major international business matters.
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Godfrey & Kahn, S.C., founded in 1957, is one of Wisconsin’s leading business law firms, with nearly 200 lawyers and offices across the state and in Washington, D.C. The firm advises companies, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and business owners on corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, tax, estate planning, data privacy, and regulatory matters. Known for its strong Wisconsin presence and business-focused approach, Godfrey & Kahn delivers practical strategies that help clients protect their interests, manage risk, complete important deals, and pursue sustainable long-term business growth.
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Husch Blackwell LLP is a national, industry-focused law firm with more than 20 offices, including locations in Milwaukee and Madison. The firm serves clients in healthcare, education, financial services, real estate, technology, manufacturing, transportation, and energy. Its attorneys handle corporate matters, litigation, intellectual property, labor and employment, regulatory compliance, and complex transactions. By organizing teams around client industries, Husch Blackwell provides practical, coordinated guidance that helps businesses and institutions address legal challenges, reduce risk, resolve disputes, and move important projects forward efficiently and confidently nationwide.
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Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren S.C. traces its roots to 1894, when William Kaumheimer began practicing law in Milwaukee. Today, the firm has about 200 attorneys and professionals across nine offices, serving companies, family-owned businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. Its broad practice covers corporate law, banking and finance, real estate, litigation, labor and employment, healthcare, intellectual property, tax, and trusts and estates. Reinhart combines sophisticated counsel with practical strategies, helping clients complete transactions, resolve disputes, manage regulatory demands, and protect long-term interests in evolving business environments.
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Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is a national full-service law firm with deep Wisconsin roots and a longstanding focus on businesses, institutions, and innovators. The firm advises clients on corporate transactions, intellectual property, litigation, labor and employment, real estate, regulatory matters, and strategic growth. Its multidisciplinary teams pair legal knowledge with industry insight to address complex challenges across competitive markets. Michael Best emphasizes collaborative solutions and precise execution, helping organizations protect valuable assets, manage disputes, navigate changing requirements, and pursue opportunities with greater confidence and efficiency.
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von Briesen & Roper, S.C. was founded in Milwaukee in 1904 and has grown into a Wisconsin-based firm with more than 180 attorneys and professionals. Its lawyers serve businesses, public entities, healthcare organizations, financial institutions, and individuals in corporate law, litigation, labor and employment, real estate, government law, estate planning, and risk management. With offices throughout Wisconsin and additional locations beyond the state, von Briesen delivers practical, coordinated counsel designed to resolve disputes, support transactions, strengthen compliance, and help clients achieve lasting results statewide efficiently.
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DeWitt LLP was founded in 1903 and has expanded to nearly 140 attorneys across offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota. The firm represents corporations, family-owned businesses, employers, municipalities, associations, and individuals in more than 30 areas of law. Its services include business law, litigation, intellectual property, employment, real estate, family law, bankruptcy, tax, and trusts and estates. DeWitt focuses on responsive, strategic guidance, helping clients prevent disputes, protect assets, complete transactions, address personal legal concerns, and secure practical resolutions when courtroom representation becomes necessary, and efficiently.
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Boardman & Clark LLP has roots dating to 1881 and is one of Madison’s longest-established full-service law firms. The firm represents businesses, individuals, and local governments across corporate law, litigation, employment, real estate, municipal law, school law, estate planning, and family matters. Its attorneys combine broad capabilities with a practical, relationship-driven approach, helping clients address disputes, complete transactions, comply with legal requirements, and plan for important personal or organizational decisions. Boardman Clark remains deeply connected to Wisconsin communities while serving clients throughout the state and beyond.
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Axley LLP was founded in Madison in 1885 and has developed into a full-service Wisconsin firm with more than 50 attorneys in Madison and Waukesha. The firm provides counsel across more than 100 practice areas, including business law, litigation, construction, real estate, employment, insurance, family law, and estate planning. Axley serves individuals, entrepreneurs, public entities, healthcare providers, and corporations of varying sizes. Its collaborative teams deliver practical guidance to resolve conflicts, protect assets, support transactions, and help clients confidently manage complex legal responsibilities statewide.
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Stafford Rosenbaum LLP traces its history to 1879 and serves clients from offices in Madison and Milwaukee. The full-service firm represents businesses, governments, nonprofits, and individuals across business law, litigation, real estate, employment, municipal law, environmental matters, family law, and trusts and estates. Its attorneys emphasize accessible communication, careful preparation, and practical problem-solving when advising on transactions, disputes, regulatory concerns, and long-term planning. With more than 140 years of Wisconsin experience, Stafford Rosenbaum combines institutional knowledge with responsive counsel tailored to each client’s specific objectives.
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O’Neil Cannon was founded in Milwaukee in 1973 and provides full-service representation for businesses, owners, families, and individuals throughout Wisconsin. The firm focuses on business law, civil litigation, real estate, employment, tax, estate and succession planning, bankruptcy, and family law. Its attorneys assist companies through formation, growth, transactions, disputes, and ownership transitions while also addressing clients’ personal legal needs. By combining large-firm experience with individualized service and strong shareholder involvement, O’Neil Cannon delivers practical strategies that protect interests, reduce risk, and support informed business decisions.
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Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C., was founded in 1920 and has grown into a full-service Wisconsin law firm with more than 45 attorneys. From offices in Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, and Wisconsin Rapids, the firm advises businesses, families, and individuals on corporate transactions, employment, litigation, estate planning, tax, real estate, banking, and succession matters. Its attorneys emphasize practical, coordinated counsel, helping clients protect assets, resolve disputes, manage workforce issues, complete important transactions, and plan confidently for future personal and business needs across Wisconsin and neighboring markets.
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Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C. traces its history to 1848 and has served Wisconsin businesses and individuals for more than 175 years. Based in Milwaukee, the firm concentrates on business and corporate law, commercial litigation, real estate, tax, insurance, environmental matters, healthcare, and trusts and estates. Its attorneys combine legal scholarship, business judgment, and disciplined advocacy to guide clients through sophisticated transactions and disputes. MTFN consistently focuses on timely, practical advice that protects client interests, supports informed decisions, and builds lasting professional relationships statewide.
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Littler Mendelson P.C. was founded in 1942 and is the world’s largest law practice devoted exclusively to representing management in labor and employment matters. Through its Milwaukee office and global network, the firm advises employers on workplace policies, wage-and-hour compliance, discrimination claims, employee benefits, labor relations, investigations, litigation, and cross-border workforce issues. Littler combines deep employment law knowledge with technology-driven solutions, helping Wisconsin businesses navigate evolving regulations, prevent disputes, defend claims, and develop effective workplace strategies that support organizational goals, operations, and long-term success.
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Foley & Lardner LLP is the top-ranked law firm in Wisconsin, recognized for its deep Milwaukee roots, national resources, and broad legal capabilities. The firm advises businesses on manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences, energy, corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, and complex regulatory matters statewide.
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