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Catherine is a trial lawyer recognized as a board certified civil trial specialist by NITA. In addition to her civil litigation, she also devotes a substantial amount of time to family law as a divorce attorney and as a Guardian ad Litem in child custody and placement cases. She is certified as a collaborative divorce lawyer. With over 30 years of experience, Attorney La Fleur is the sole founder of La Fleur Law Office, S.C, a certified women owened business through WBENC, and was recently appointed as a court commissioner. Additionally, she mediates a wide variety of cases using her mediation training from Harvard Law School. Catherine’s practice also includes appellate work.
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.
Practice areas
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.
Languages spoken
English
La Fleur Law Office, S.C.
313 N. Plankinton Ave.
Suite 429
Milwaukee, WI, 53203-1824
La Fleur Law Office
N63 W23231 Main St
Suite 201
Sussex, WI, 53089
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WI | Good Standing | 1988 | 11/17/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2006 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | La Fleur Law Office, S.C. | 2007 - Present |
Attorney | Halling & Cayo, S.C. | 2002 - 2006 |
Attorney | La Fleur Law Office, S.C. | 1996 - 2002 |
Attorney | Otjen, Van Ert, Stangle, Lieb & Weir, Sc | 1992 - 1995 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Marquette University National Alumni Association Board | President | 2015 - Present |
Professional Dimensions | Vice President | 2014 - Present |
TEC - The Executive Committee | Member | 2013 - Present |
Milwaukee Bar Association, Mentoring Program | Mentor | 2013 - Present |
National Board of Trial Advocacy | Certified Attorney | 2012 - Present |
Collaborative Divorce Council of Wisconsin | Certified Attorney | 2012 - Present |
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Wisconsin Law Foundation | Member | 2011 - Present |
Professional Dimensions | Member | 2007 - Present |
Board of Bar Examiners | Bar Examiner | 2007 - Present |
Milwaukee Bar Association, Fee Arbitration Committee | Member | 2000 - Present |
Milwaukee Bar Association, Courts Committee | Member | 2000 - 2006 |
Milwaukee Bar Association, Judicial Selection Committee | Member | 1999 - 2002 |
State Bar of Wisconsin, CLE Committee | Member | 1996 - 1999 |
Milwaukee Bar Association, Case Mediation Committee | Member | 1995 - 1998 |
Milwaukee Bar Association, Litigation Section | Co-chair | 1993 - 1995 |
Milwaukee Bar Association, Litigation Section | Co-chair | 1989 - 1990 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Wisconsin Lawyer | Duty to Defend: Does a Four Corner Approach Cover all the Bases? | 1989 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Harvard Law School | Mediation Workshop | 2001 |
Marquette University Law School | Juris Doctor, | 1988 |
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1985 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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TEC-The Executive Committee radio show | Conflict, Collaboration, and Compromise – strategies for success | 2014 |
State Bar of Wisconsin | Fee Arbitration | 2009 |
National Association of Women Lawyers | Mediation | 2009 |
State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section | Ethics | 2007 |
Milwaukee Bar Association | Mediation | 2007 |
Sheboygan County Bar Association | Frivolous Claims | 2006 |
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Dane County Bar Association | Frivolous Claims | 2006 |
State Bar of Wisconsin | Mediation/Arbitration | 2003 |
Building Owners and Managers Association | Premises Liability | 1995 |
Lorman Education Services | Premises Liability | 1994 |
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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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Jordana Thomadsen, Litigation Attorney on May 13, 2019
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I endorse this lawyer.
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Brendan McAvoy, Litigation Attorney on Feb 29, 2016
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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.
Jerome Konkel, Litigation Attorney on Mar 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Cathy is one of Milwaukee's best litigators. Honest, ethical and a worthy opponent in the courtroom