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With a career spanning over two decades, Michelle Fitzgerald has become a respected figure in the legal community as the founder of Horizons Law Group, LLC. Her legal practice concentrates on family law, estate planning, and probate, where she integrates mediation to resolve disputes amicably. Michelle's dedication to the field is further exemplified by her past role as an adjunct professor teaching Mediation Advocacy at Marquette University Law School. Her leadership and innovative thinking earned her accolades, including the Women in the Law Award and Innovator of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Law Journal. She also served as president of the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau. Michelle's background as a high school mathematics and computer science teacher informs her pragmatic approach to law, helping clients achieve peace and clarity. Her firm's motto, "Educate, Collaborate, Mediate, and when necessary, Litigate," underscores her commitment to empowering clients through informed decision-making and collaboration.
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26 years | 325 cases
26 years | 103 cases
26 years | 235 cases
20 years | 90 cases
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State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2000
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Posted by Jeanne | January 24, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Very trustworthy, Great Team, Amazing Results!
Michelle represented me in a post-divorce judgment proceeding, a very complex case. She offered strategic advice right from the start and did thorough research to help the court see through my ex-husband's attempts to undervalue the marital estate and income available for support. She is very knowl...
"Michelle went far above and beyond expectations in a mediation, ensuring every detail was completed. Her thoroughness, persistence and patience were very appreciated."
"Attorney Fitgerald is a compassionate and committed attorney - I had the pleasure of taking her course at Marquette Law School and admire her approach to the practice of law. She is a contemporary in her field and offers clients a unique and wholesome representation. Anyone would be lucky to her as their counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is a true innovator. She was one of the first law firms to offer un-bundled legal services which allowed clients to self select their level and expense of attorney involvement. I appreciate her skill set in working diligently to find cost effective solutions which meet her client's interests and allows them to maintain their privacy and dignity."
"I enjoy working with Michelle because of her straight forward, ethical approach to family matters. I also admire her thoroughness and knowledge of the law - which inevitably makes the cases proceed smoothly."
"I endorse this lawyer. She's reasonable, smart and likes to "get it done" without the emotional baggage."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is a kind, caring, and thoughtful attorney. Her business model has helped countless people throughout Wisconsin."
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Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Leading Lawyers 2015, M Magazine / Avvo
2011
Women in Law Honoree, Wisconsin Law Journal
2002
Innovator of the Year - Finalist, WI Law Journal / Daily Reporter
2011 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Marquette University Law School
2000 - Present
Attorney / Owner, Horizons Law Group, LLC
1999 - 1999
Clerk, Milwaukee County Childrens Court
2006 - Present
Better Business BureauBoard Member
2001 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Milwaukee Bar AssociationMember
Past Chair
2006 - 2009
Wauwatosa Business Improvement DistrictFormer Board Member
All issues settled, from child placement to support and property division
Successful outcome with increased support and further division of assets with some attorney fees also paid
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BS - Bachelor of Science, Math Teacher
2014
Foreclosure & the Elderly
2009
2004
English
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