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Attorney Catherine La Fleur specializes in civil litigation, family law, alternative dispute resolution and appellate law. She is a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the NBTA. She was an adjunct professor of law at Marquette for twenty years, teaching litigation-related courses. She is a member of NAMWOLF and WBENC. She was the Wisconsin Bar’s Chair of the Litigation Board, served two terms on the Bar’s Board of Governors, and was an elected member of Wisconsin Judicial Council for six years. She also received her mediation training from Harvard Law School’s Program of Instruction for Lawyers.
Attorney La Fleur is an experienced litigator who offers competitive rates for quality litigation services. She is a compassionate mediator devoted to helping parties reach an amicable, cost-effective resolution of their issues. She is always ready to face a new challenge.
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Acquired: 1988
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313 N. Plankinton Ave., Suite 429, Milwaukee, WI, 53203-1824
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Posted by Nicholas | April 5, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Catherine La Fleur is a very credentialed and highly experienced attorney, and she has an office of lawyers working under her… As an entrepreneur with many business holdings, I understand the skill needed to run a business and develop a team to execute goals. My case was centered on enforcing a pre...
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Posted by Ashley | December 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Catherine went anove and beyond to help me with my custody case. She was extremely knowledgeable, and up front, letting me know that this would be difficult but it was possible. It was in fact possible and I got the best outcome not for myself, but for my son. She is personable, and rises to the chal...
Posted by Melissa | September 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Catherine did everything possible to ensure I knew what was happening and our settlement was fair. She always kept in touch even though the process took a little bit because of the other side holding it up. She is the first attorney I have ever hired and so very grateful and thankful for her!
Posted by Anne | July 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I hired Catherine in my divorce case with custody issues. She supported me in fighting for custody and worked collaboratively with the GAL. Her perspective not only as a lawyer, but a formerly divorced mother was invaluable. She referred me to other professionals throughout my journey to help me sell...
Posted by Arianne | July 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Catherine La Fleur was an outstanding lawyer in my collaborative divorce! She was extremely knowledgeable about the process, she was very prompt in responding, and she was always honest with me (even if the information she was providing me with wasn't what I wanted to hear.) Catherine struck an incre...
"Attorney La Fleur was my pretrial practice teacher at Marquette University Law School, and her class prepared me for life as a private practice attorney more than any other. She is highly knowledgeable and one of the premier trial attorneys in the area."
"I endorse this lawyer. Cathy is one of Milwaukee's best litigators. Honest, ethical and a worthy opponent in the courtroom"
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2019
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2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
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2005
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2007 - Present
Attorney, La Fleur Law Office, S.C.
2002 - 2006
Attorney, Halling & Cayo, S.C.
1996 - 2002
Attorney, La Fleur Law Office, S.C.
1992 - 1995
Attorney, Otjen, Van Ert, Stangle, Lieb & Weir, Sc
2015 - Present
Marquette University National Alumni Association BoardPresident
2014 - Present
Professional DimensionsVice President
2013 - Present
TEC - The Executive CommitteeMember
2013 - Present
Milwaukee Bar Association, Mentoring ProgramMentor
2012 - Present
National Board of Trial AdvocacyCertified Attorney
2012 - Present
Collaborative Divorce Council of WisconsinCertified Attorney
2011 - Present
Wisconsin Law FoundationMember
2007 - Present
Professional DimensionsMember
2007 - Present
Board of Bar ExaminersBar Examiner
2000 - Present
Milwaukee Bar Association, Fee Arbitration CommitteeMember
2000 - 2006
Milwaukee Bar Association, Courts CommitteeMember
1999 - 2002
Milwaukee Bar Association, Judicial Selection CommitteeMember
1996 - 1999
State Bar of Wisconsin, CLE CommitteeMember
1995 - 1998
Milwaukee Bar Association, Case Mediation CommitteeMember
1993 - 1995
Milwaukee Bar Association, Litigation SectionCo-chair
1989 - 1990
Milwaukee Bar Association, Litigation SectionCo-chair
Berg’s counterclaim was not barred by the applicable three-year statute of limitations because the statute of limitations was tolled as of the date Donaldson filed her action. We reverse and remand for further proceedings on Berg’s counterclaim.
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Mediation Workshop
1988
Juris Doctor,
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Fee Arbitration
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Mediation
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Ethics
2007
Mediation
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Frivolous Claims
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Frivolous Claims
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Mediation/Arbitration
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Premises Liability
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