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Biography
Attorney Michael F. Hupy is the senior partner in the billion dollar law firm of Hupy and Abraham, S.C. overseeing 11 offices in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. In his career, he has achieved multi-million dollar results for clients including a $22 million award for an injured child.
Through Attorney Hupy's leadership, the firm has donated over $1 million to thousands of worthwhile causes.
In December 2008, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle presented Attorney Hupy with a Certificate of Commendation for many years of leadership in making "the community a better place to live." The Governor previously publicly thanked Attorney Hupy for his help in reversing a unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court decision that could have reduced damages for injured motorcyclists.
In 2009, the State of Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs presented Attorney Hupy with a commendation for making a $5,000 donation to the Veteran's Assistance Program in recognition of Dave Zien's million-mile ride. Attorney Hupy was on the back of Zien's bike when he reached the million-mile mark on April 4, 2009.
Attorney Hupy has been AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell for more than 20 years. This is the Gold Standard of Lawyer Ratings - highest possible peer review rating in legal ability and ethical standards - and has been since 1987. This award is the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Process that is managed by the world's most trusted legal resources - not made up ratings and scores based on posts, reviews, and responses to public forums.
In 2019, Attorney Hupy was a recipient of the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award presented by The Marquis Who’s Who Publications Board. This award is an honor reserved for Marquis Biographies who have achieved career longevity and demonstrated unwavering excellence in their field.
Year, After Year, After Year... Voted Best by the Public - Rated Best by Judges and Lawyers
Decades of experience. Thousands of satisfied clients. Millions of dollars recovered every month.
Year, After Year, After Year... Voted Best by the Public - Rated Best by Judges and Lawyers
Year, After Year, After Year... Voted Best by the Public - Rated Best by Judges and Lawyers
Year, After Year, After Year... Voted Best by the Public - Rated Best by Judges and Lawyers
Year, After Year, After Year... Voted Best by the Public - Rated Best by Judges and Lawyers
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Car Accident
20%
Motorcycle Accident
20%
Personal Injury
20%
Slip and Fall Accident
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2015 2014
2014 2013
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 28 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1997
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012
Licensed in Wisconsin for 53 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1972
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011
Location
Hupy and Abraham, S.C.
(414) 271-3374
Fax
111 East Kilbourn Avenue #1100, Milwaukee, WI, 53202-6675
hupy.com/Gallery
Online Presence
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Michael F. Hupy's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 18 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent
They try to get u what u deserve very happy with my legal assistant they appointed me! She kept me on top of things they make sure they dot their I cross their T's they found stuff my old lawyer was missing would recommend them to anyone
Posted by Ray | February 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Caring for the community
Mike Hupy has been an attorney for myself or my family in several issues for over the last decade. When I was hit while driving my motorcycle near his Milwaukee office, his investigator was there ensuring my safety before police arrived, getting photos of the scene, and helping me to move my wrecked...
Posted by montemabra82 | December 4, 2014
Best Lawyer in Milwaukee!
Michael Hupy helped me out big time after my car accident. Can't thank him enough for all the help. He's also really active in the community. He's supported a lot of my activism through the years. I'm grateful. Thank you Mr. Hupy!
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2014
Great local attorney
I was injured in an accident in IL. I used the Hupy app on my phone to get all the details of my accident. The app really helps people that don't know what to do especially when they are injured and anxious. I pushed send and was contacted the next day! Michael Hupy worked directly on my case and...
Posted by LUCIANNE | June 25, 2014
MICHAEL F HUPY - BEST LAW FIRM IN MILWAUKEE
I WAS TREATED WITH RESPECT AND RECEIVED EXCELLENT CARE AND CONCERN AFTER MY MVA - I WAS HIT BY A TRUCK AND MY CAR REPAIRS WERE HANDLED WITHIN A FEW DAYS. MY HEALTH ISSUES TOOK A BIT LONGER, BUT I DID HAVE A MED PAY OPTION ON MY CAR INSURANCE FOR $10K AND THE OFFICE WAS ABLE TO TO GET ME THAT MON...
Michael F. Hupy's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Hupy is a relentless advocate for those who have been injured. He is highly respected throughout the legal community as it relates to both his lawyering skills and his willingness to support just causes."
"Attorney Michael Hupy’s dedication to clients is unrivaled, as is his care for the community at large through campaigning for policy changes as well as charitable contributions."
"Attorney Michael F. Hupy is someone who puts clients first without exception."
"Attorney Hupy has built a long and very successful career zealously fighting to recover just compensation for thousands of injured clients. He is renowned as one of the best personal injury litigators in the Midwest. I am very pleased to endorse Attorney Hupy.”"
"Mike Hupy is the preeminent trial lawyer in our region, or the nation for that matter. He is professional, extremely knowledgeable and an accomplished advocate for injured victims."
"I have worked with Mike Hupy for 16 years and during that time I have seen firsthand that his leadership has been a central driving force in making Hupy and Abraham the top-notch firm that it is. Mike is a tireless advocate, not only for the firm’s clients but also in pursuit of justice for all in the communities we serve and beyond. I highly endorse Attorney Hupy."
"Before I joined the Hupy and Abraham team, I was aware of Attorney Hupy’s reputation as an attorney. In the course of my time here, I’ve seen firsthand his passion and dedication to helping his clients, as well as the community. I endorse Attorney Hupy, his credibility and professionalism set a high standard for all lawyers in our community."
"Throughout my legal career I have always been impressed by the reputation and level of professionalism at Mr. Hupy’s firm, and I was excited for the opportunity to join his firm in June of 2016. He has built the largest volume personal injury firm in the Midwest, which has obtained over a billion dollars in verdicts and settlements for our clients. Preceded by his reputation with judges, lawyers and the public, attorney Hupy is a tireless advocate of not only the law, but of public safety. I highly recommend Attorney Michael Hupy."
"Attorney Hupy is one of the most reputable lawyers in Wisconsin. He's handled many large cases in the courtroom and made a huge impact in the community."
"Attorney Hupy has handles many large cases and is one of the most qualified attorneys there is."
"Attorney Hupy has settled many large cases and built one of the largest personal injury law firms in the Midwest. Truly a great attorney."
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Attorney Hupy. He is dedicated, compassionate and committed to advocating on behalf of the underrepresented."
"Mr. Hupy’s reputation precedes him as a champion of the people on many fronts besides in a courtroom. My highest recommendation would be to say he is the lawyer I would hire if I were injured. I am very proud to be a member of the Hupy and Abraham team."
"Michael Hupy built the largest volume personal injury law firm in Wisconsin. I have had the opportunity to work for his firm since December of 2014. Hupy and Abraham, S.C. also has offices in Illinois and Iowa, and the firm supports a variety of community service programs, including Feeding America, the YMCA, the Milwaukee Justice Center, and various scholarship and safety programs. Attorney Hupy has an AV (Preeminent) rating in Martindale-Hubbell for ethical standards and legal ability and was named a “Leader in the Law” by the Wisconsin State Journal. Attorney Hupy has been nominated as a fellow of the Wisconsin Law Foundation, which is a designation given to only 2.5 percent of the members of the Wisconsin Bar, and it recognizes members of the profession who are known by their peers for high professional achievements and outstanding contributions to the advancement and improvement of the administration of justice in Wisconsin."
"I’ve been well aware of Attorney Hupy’s excellent reputation with judges, lawyers and the public since I began practicing law. When I was afforded the opportunity to join Hupy and Abraham, S.C., I jumped at the chance. Working for the largest volume personal injury law firm in the state gives me the resources to take on the complex cases I could not in the past. I’m proud to be a part of the firm that is continually Voted Best and Rated Best!"
"As an attorney and registered nurse representing people who are victims of nursing home abuse and neglect, I feel extremely fortunate to have had the chance to join Attorney Hupy’s firm — Hupy and Abraham, S.C. He has built his firm client by client with exceptional service and phenomenal results. The firm has expanded in size and practice and I look forward to being a part of the continued growth. As an attorney with the largest volume personal injury law firm in the state, I am able to provide the highest quality service to the many people injured by nursing home neglect and abuse and their families. It is also a privilege to be part of a firm that, due the example set my Attorney Hupy, encourages the members of the firm to contribute both financial support and volunteer hours to the communities we serve."
"There is a reason Hupy and Abraham has experienced steady growth and has hired seven new attorneys in the past year: the firm’s commitment to its client. Attorney Michael Hupy built the firm on the foundation that we need to do everything we can for every client. Not only does Attorney Hupy promote exceptional customer service, he also places a high priority on giving back to the community. In the last three years, Hupy and Abraham has given more than $500,000 to over 100 different organizations. For these reasons and many others, I am extremely proud to work for Attorney Hupy and would give him the highest of recommendations. Attorney Hupy has collected $100s of millions of dollars for his clients, some receiving $10s of millions of dollars. He also has also achieved the highest rating for ethical standards and legal ability as evidenced by the AV-preeminent rating judges and lawyers have given him for many years in Martindale-Hubbell."
"Attorney Michael Hupy is the senior partner in a law firm with eleven offices in three states. He started with one office in Milwaukee and built the largest personal injury practice in the state of Wisconsin by the service he gives his clients and the amounts of money his firm collects for them. Year after year his law firm is voted best personal injury lawyers in public opinion polls. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist and has attained the highest possible rating in Martindale-Hubbell (AV-Preeminent), from judges and lawyers for ethical standards and legal ability. Mr. Hupy is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. His knowledge and expertise are excellent. He has created the largest personal injury firm in Wisconsin and receives numerous awards for having the best personal injury firm in Milwaukee. Mr. Hupy has expanded his law firm to Illinois and Iowa and continues to grow his firm. I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Michael Hupy."
"The gold standard when it comes to rating lawyers is Martindale-Hubbell. For many, many years judges and lawyers have given Michael Hupy the highest rating - AV Preeminent — for ethical standards and legal ability. I highly endorse Attorney Michael Hupy. I have had the pleasure of working for Attorney Hupy both as a law clerk and as an attorney, and it has been an invaluable experience. Not only has he taught me how to be an aggressive attorney and client advocate, but he has also shown me exactly what it means to give back to the community. You would be hard pressed to find another attorney who runs a personal injury firm of this size and still manages to find time to lobby for the rights of motorists and support numerous other causes. I am proud to say I work for such an honorable human being."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Attorney Michael Hupy for the past decade. Attorney Hupy is an inspiration to every member of his law firm, as well as to the countless people whose lives he has affected deeply through his practice and his patronage. I am honored to be a part of this firm and the tremendous work we do. The firm has 11 offices in three states and is the largest personal injury practice in the Midwest. We obtain millions of dollars for our clients every month. I highly recommend Attorney Hupy."
Jason Waechter
Personal injury lawyer
Brandon Derry
Personal injury lawyer
Chad Kreblin
Personal injury lawyer
Jason Abraham
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.
Reprimand issued in IL, 2012
updated on 02/27/2013Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Michael’s comment:
“One of the reasons I received a “Leader in the Law” award from the Wisconsin Law Journal in 2013 is my philosophy that the only reason the legal profession exists is for the benefit of our clients and the public, including criticism of the legal profession when to do so benefits the public. Illinois lawyer regulators brought no proceeding against me. They merely copied Wisconsin’s reprimand. Two justices said I did nothing wrong. For further information, see the Wisconsin entry.”
Public Reprimand issued in WI, 2011
updated on 02/26/2013Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Michael’s comment:
“In 2003, when an attorney went to prison for defrauding some 200 of his personal injury clients, I was the only lawyer to publicaly criticize lawyer regulators for allowing him to have his license the entire time he was in prison. His lawyers pressured lawyer regulators to charge me with unprofessional conduct. 2 of the 3 charges were dismissed and the court came within one vote of dismissing all 3.”
Honors
2019
Diversity in Business Award, Wisconsin Law Journal
2019
Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, The Marquis Who's Who Publications Board
2018
Salvation Army Chaplaincy Program Outstanding Individual Award, LISC and Safe & Sound Crime Prevention
2017
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Leaders in Law, Wisconsin Law Journal
2017
Best Personal Injury Lawyers, Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee Awards
2017
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Best Personal Injury Lawyers, Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee Awards
2014
Best Personal Injury Lawyers, WISN A-List
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Best Personal Injury Lawyers, WISN A-List
2013
Best Personal Injury Lawyers, Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee Awards
2013
Top Local Activist, Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee Awards
2013
Leaders in Law, Wisconsin Law Journal
2012
Best Personal Injury Lawyers, WISN A-List
2012
Best Personal Injury Lawyers, Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee Awards
2011
Best Personal Injury Lawyers, Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee Awards
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1995
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Managing Partner, Hupy and Abraham, S.C.
Associations
2025 - Present
American Bar FoundationFellow
2021 - Present
Wisconsin Law FoundationFellow
2013 - Present
ABATE of IowaMember
2000 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1989 - Present
ABATE of WisconsinLifetime Member
1989 - Present
A.B.A.T.E. of IllinoisMember
1972 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
1988 - 1988
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident
1987 - 2000
Wisconsin Academy of Trial LawyersBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Seven-Year-Old Girl Suffers Birth Injuries in a U.S. Government Clinic
$20,000,000
Marcus Jones Wrongful Death Lawsuit
$600,000 Settlement
Education
1972
Marquette University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1968
Marquette University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Graduation Ceremony
Personal Development
2011
Road Guardians
Motorcycle Insurance
2011
Joint Hearing on Insurance Law
Insurance Law
Publications
2013
Wisconsin Law Journal
Hupy Takes Community Service to Heart
2012
Marquette University Law School Faculty Blog
Social Responsibility and Giving Back
2012
Marquette University Law School Faculty Blog
The Need for Transparency
2012
Marquette University Law School Faculty Blog
Restoring Public Confidence in the Judicial System
2012
Marquette University Law School Faculty Blog
Why Were the Lawyers Wearing Blinders?
Languages
English
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Michael earned significant contribution points in 2015.
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