Catherine A. La Fleur

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Catherine A. La Fleur

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Litigation ... +2 more

313 N. Plankinton Ave., Suite 429, Milwaukee, WI

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About Catherine

Biography

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Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

If you are looking to end your marriage, Attorney La Fleur can help you through this. Chances are good it will be an emotionally trying and difficult period in your life. You will need a lawyer that is compassionate yet aggressive.

30%
Family 30%

30%
Litigation 20%

20%
Appeals 10%

10%
Personal Injury 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 37 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1988

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

La Fleur Law Office, S.C.

313 N. Plankinton Ave., Suite 429, Milwaukee, WI, 53203-1824

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La Fleur Law Office

N63 W23231 Main St, Suite 201, Sussex, WI, 53089

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Catherine A. La Fleur's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nicholas | April 5, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Enforcing a Prenup

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...nup so I can regain control of my assets in lieu of divorce, and I went to Attorney La Fleur for representation and she provided me with her associate Nick Wanic to handle the case with her direct oversight. What I wish to convey most is that the quality of Cathy’s work and her intelligence is present in her associates, and working with her associates IS working with Cathy. I am cognitively disabled and this makes understanding certain things difficult for me, and both Attorneys La Fleur and Wanic gave me clear communication and led me to full understanding of everything pertinent throughout my case…and it came with a Win for me, for which I am deeply grateful. For all of my future legal needs, my first consult will be with Catherine La Fleur and her legal team.

Catherine La Fleur

Replied last April 25, 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are glad that we were able to give you the help you needed.

Posted by Ashley | December 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent 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...lenge. Excellent communication. Her entire office staff is great too.

Posted by Melissa | September 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended!!

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Compassionate yet firm

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... my house, get therapy for my son, and financial advising.

Posted by Arianne | July 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extremely Grateful!

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...dible balance of being calm and friendly but also fierce. She encouraged me to rely on the collaborative team, but was also readily available when it came to the legal aspects of my case. If you are considering the collaborative route, I would highly encourage anyone to work with Catherine!

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Catherine A. La Fleur's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jordana Thomadsen

Litigation lawyer | May 13

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Patrick O'Neill

Unknown lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brendan McAvoy

Litigation lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jerome Konkel

Litigation lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

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

Associations

2015 - Present

Marquette University National Alumni Association Board

President

2014 - Present

Professional Dimensions

Vice President

2013 - Present

TEC - The Executive Committee

Member

2013 - Present

Milwaukee Bar Association, Mentoring Program

Mentor

2012 - Present

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Certified Attorney

2012 - Present

Collaborative Divorce Council of Wisconsin

Certified Attorney

2011 - Present

Wisconsin Law Foundation

Member

2007 - Present

Professional Dimensions

Member

2007 - Present

Board of Bar Examiners

Bar Examiner

2000 - Present

Milwaukee Bar Association, Fee Arbitration Committee

Member

2000 - 2006

Milwaukee Bar Association, Courts Committee

Member

1999 - 2002

Milwaukee Bar Association, Judicial Selection Committee

Member

1996 - 1999

State Bar of Wisconsin, CLE Committee

Member

1995 - 1998

Milwaukee Bar Association, Case Mediation Committee

Member

1993 - 1995

Milwaukee Bar Association, Litigation Section

Co-chair

1989 - 1990

Milwaukee Bar Association, Litigation Section

Co-chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Debra DONALDSON, Plaintiff-Respondent v. William M. Berg, Defendant-Appellant

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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Education

2001

Harvard Law School

Mediation Workshop

1988

Marquette University Law School

Juris Doctor,

1985

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

2009

State Bar of Wisconsin

Fee Arbitration

2009

National Association of Women Lawyers

Mediation

2007

State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section

Ethics

2007

Milwaukee Bar Association

Mediation

2006

Sheboygan County Bar Association

Frivolous Claims

2006

Dane County Bar Association

Frivolous Claims

2003

State Bar of Wisconsin

Mediation/Arbitration

1995

Building Owners and Managers Association

Premises Liability

1994

Lorman Education Services

Premises Liability

Publications

1989

Wisconsin Lawyer Duty to Defend: Does a Four Corner Approach Cover all the Bases?

Languages

English

Activity

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