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Michael Brown is an attorney at DVG Law Partner LLC, with offices in Wisconsin (Milwaukee and Appleton), and he handles cases in Federal and state forums across the US.
Michael represents individuals and companies involved in disputes and litigation, including cases involving contract rights, government-contractor rights, shareholder rights, employee rights and class actions.
Michael and DVG often represent plaintiffs in litigation, pursuing money to which the plaintiffs are entitled. This representation often involves contingency- or reduced fee- arrangements that are affordable for DVG's clients/plaintiffs.
Michael has helped numerous clients reach seven- and six- figure financial results as well as important non-financial objectives. He has received a "Superb" rating on and has been recognized as a "Rising Star" by the Super Lawyers publication.
Michael has served as a faculty member of Solo Practice University, as Chair of the Civil Rights and Liberties Section of the WI State Bar, and as a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association. Michael commonly works in co-counsel arrangements with other attorneys in numerous States.
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Contingency
20%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 23 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2002
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Location
DVG Law Partner LLC
342 N. Water St., Ste 600, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
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Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Professional and Knowledgeable
I have the privilege of having Attorney Brown representing me. He listens to me and does his research. He is very detailed and truly cares about his cases. He is professional and knows clients rights.
Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2019
Unprofessional
Reached out to him for his services. Once on the phone he used three words that I did not like. “No You Don’t” in reply to something I said that was rhetorical. He asked me a few questions about my situation but I could hardly hear because it seemed he had just awoke up from his sleep (unprofession...
Michael Brown
Replied last October 16, 2019No one had talked to me directly about the concerns described in this public review. I have no record of this call, which from its description seems very unusual to me. I have never slept at work or been "awoke[n]" by a call, as this reviewer suggests had occurred; the reviewer further says that I (despite being half-asleep) had talked incessantly and "interject[ed]" over the caller during that same call. In any event, the type of call described is a free initial consultation call. For the vast majority of people who call me for a free consult, I do not quote them any retainer fee amount. (Most of my cases are handled on contingency basis, with fees recovered from the opponent and my clients do not pay out of pocket fees). I do quote out of pocket retainer fees to some (minority of) callers. Those situations typically involve the employee-caller being accused of wrongdoing by the employer, and/or they are seeking preventative legal help from me, e.g. employee-callers who were sued and/or who want me to review contracts to try to avoid breach or litigation, etc. For such preventative or defense work, it is usually not possible for an attorney to offer contingency representation, and out-of-pocket fees are typically charged by lawyers like myself. Understandably, some callers are frustrated by the notion of having to pay legal fees for a situation they feel was caused by an employer being unfair. I never quote someone a retainer fee unless I have first heard sufficient details about the caller's situation to (1) understand the caller's legal matters at issue; (2) assess the scope and volume of legal work on my part that would be needed; and (3) quote an initial retainer fee for said legal work. Assuming the reviewer here had actually spoken with me, I would be glad to talk again (at no charge) if he or she contacts me directly. If he or she does so, the call would be free, and I would be willing to listen to, and to discuss, more details about the case and about retainer fee value etc.
Michael F. Brown's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an experienced employment attorney that can handle complex cases. He is passionate about his practice and helping people."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Mike and I worked together in the past and have communicated about employment law issues over the past few years. I endorse Mike because I know he is a knowledgeable attorney and have seen his dedication to clients firsthand. Mike goes the extra mile to provide quality service to his clients."
"I have worked with Attorney Brown on numerous cases over the past several years, including litigation involving H-1B wage claims and government contract disputes. Above all, he is dedicated to pursuing the best outcome for the client. On the professional level, he is diligent in his work and knowledgeable of diverse areas of law, including employment, immigration, business and government contracts. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"Michael is one of the most knowledgeable, friendly and hard-working members of the employment plaintiff's bar who routinely provides thoughtful and accurate information. I have depended on Michael for thoughts and information on some of my matters and he has been quite reliable. I highly recommend this attorney."
"I had the opportunity to speak with Mr Brown regarding a potential client referral. Throughout the entire conversation he was knowledgeable, insightful, honest and very helpful. He is a credit to the legal profession."
"It is my pleasure to endorse Mike Brown. Mike and I worked together in the past and continue to stay in touch regarding potential referrals and new legal issues arising in the areas of labor and employment law. In a few words I would describe Mike as intelligent, trustworthy, diligent, and proactive. I have a great deal of respect for Mike and would have absolutely no reservation referring friends and family to him for legal services."
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Experience
Honors
2002
Academic Achievement Award (highest course grade)- Antitrust, UW Law School
2002
Deans List (4 semesters), UW Law School
2002
Academic Achievement Award (highest grade)- Health Care, UW Law School
2002
Academic Achievement Award (highest grade)- Adv. Crim. Procedure, UW Law School
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, DVG Law Partner LLC
2007 - 2014
Attorney, Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.
Associations
National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
Wisconsin Employment Lawyers Association
Member
State Bar of Wisconsin, Individual Rights and Responsibilities Section
Board Member
2011 - 2017
Office of Lawyer RegulationChair, District Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Koehler et. al. v. Infosys Technologies Limited
Kroner v. Oneida Seven Generations Corp.
Amerineni et al v. Maruthi Technologies LLC et al
Stoltenburg et al v. Carrier IQ, Inc et al
Education
2002
University of Wisconsin Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2012
WAJ Spring Seminar 2010
Employee Rights Checklist
2010
WAJ Spring Seminar 2010
Spotting Employment Law Rights & Damages of Personal Injury Plaintiffs
2009
Wisconsin Association of Legal Professionals Conference
Employment Law- A Brief Overview from Application to Termination
2008
WI DOC Pre-Release Coordinator's Workshop, July 9, 2008
Reentry: A Bridge to Success (Criminal Record Discrimination)
2002
HIPAA Summit, April, 2002
The New Notice, and Old Consent, Under HIPAA: Interpretational and Administrative Issues
Publications
2016
Severance Rights - Attorney Blog
Severance Rights - Attorney Blog
2012
Employee Rights Wisconsin
Employee Rights Wisconsin Blog (Author)
2012
H-1B Legal Rights
H-1B Legal Rights Blog (Author)
2008
Wisconsin Lawyer Magazine, Vol. 81, No. 10, October 2008
What Keeps You Awake at Night?
2008
Wisconsin Lawyer Magazine, Vol. 81, No. 8, August 2008
What Keeps You Awake at Night?
2007
Marketplace Magazine, Dec. 1, 2007
Top 5 Traits of Employers Facing Lawsuits
2005
Employment Rights Section Newsletter, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Fall, 2005
Sarbanes-Oxley: A tool for Enron and Non-Enron Whistleblowers
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English
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