Milwaukee Civil Litigation Lawyers

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Litigation Lawyers in Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin civil litigation is a means of resolving legal disputes that aren't criminal in nature. These disputes can involve private parties, government entities, or a combination of the two.

In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the purpose of civil litigation is not punishment or retribution for the wrongdoer, or to deter future wrongdoing.

Rather, civil litigation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin primarily concerns itself with forcing the defendant, if they're found to be liable, to compensate the victim for the harm caused by their wrongdoing. This compensation almost always comes in the form of money, but it can also come in the form of a court order, compelling the defendant to do something, or stop doing something.

Common subjects of civil litigation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Many different situations that might lead to civil litigation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Remember, a legal wrong can be committed in almost any context. Of course, there are some situations that give rise to civil litigation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin more often than others.

Employment: The employer / employee relationship is one of the more common sources of civil litigation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Wage and hour violations, racial discrimination, and on-the-job injuries can all lead to civil litigation.

Personal Injury: When a person suffers a physical injury at the hands of someone else, either intentionally or negligently, they usually want the person who caused the injury to compensate them. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the most common way such compensation is sought is civil litigation, with the injured party asking a court to order the defendant to cover their medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses directly attributed to the defendant's conduct.

Family: Family relationships in Milwaukee, Wisconsin can sometimes become pretty tumultuous, leading to civil litigation among family members. Civil litigation in the family context is most common between former spouses, and usually involves things like child custody, alimony, and child support.

How Can a Milwaukee, Wisconsin Lawyer Help?

Civil litigation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin can get very difficult, and emotions can run high throughout the process. Furthermore, individuals are often faced with civil litigation when they least expect it.

Therefore, it's always a good idea to find a lawyer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin who specializes in civil litigation, if it looks like you're going to be facing a civil litigation issue in the near future.

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Life in Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the largest city in that state. It has a population of over 600,000 people.

The area now known as Milwaukee was populated by various Native American tribes for thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers. In the 1840s, a large wave of German immigrants, fleeing the 1848 revolution, sought the freedom and inexpensive land that the Milwaukee area offered. They contributed to the city's German character, which persists to this day. Beginning in the early 20th Century, Milwaukee became a major center for the socialist movement in the U.S., and elected 3 mayors from the Socialist Party.

Today, 13 companies in the Fortune 1000 have their headquarters in Milwaukee. Health care is one of the largest sectors of Milwaukee's economy, comprising about 27% of the jobs in the city. About 2/3 of the Milwaukee workforce is employed in manufacturing of some sort, which is one of the highest percentages in the U.S. - it seems clear that Milwaukee's manufacturing sector has survived the rash of factory closings and outsourcing that ravaged so many other Midwestern cities in the last few decades.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin has a thriving legal community. If you live in the Milwaukee area, and need legal services, a Milwaukee, Wisconsin lawyer can help.

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