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Emil Ovbiagele
also known as Ohioma Emil Ovbiagele
About Emil
Biography
The founder and principal attorney at AxePoint Law, O. Emil Ovbiagele, is a respected attorney practicing law in the state of Wisconsin. Focusing his practice primarily on employment law and civil litigation matters, he represents employees across the state who have faced issues at their workplace. He also practices business law and counsels businesses, helping them avoid any legal troubles.
With a Bachelor of Arts degree in international affairs from Marquette University, Mr. Ovbiagele finished his undergraduate studies in 2011. He pursued law studies at the university’s Law School and graduated in 2014, earning his Juris Doctor degree. He was also the recipient of the Thomas More Law Scholarship and the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for excelling in trial advocacy studies. After working for a couple of years, he returned to the university to focus on a Master of Business Administration and obtained the degree in 2017, further solidifying his base.
Upon finishing his law school, Mr. Ovbiagele passed his bar exam the same year and was admitted by the State Bar of Wisconsin to practice law in the state. He appears before the United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit.
Over the past close to a decade, Mr. Ovbiagele has worked closely with employees and businesses across the state, successfully obtaining justice for them. His endeavors and contributions to the legal society have been honored by several organizations. In 2017, the Wisconsin Law Journal named him an Up and Coming Lawyer. His dedication and commitment to work have earned him a sweet spot in the American Bar Association’s “On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers” award.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 11 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2014
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Location
AxePoint Law
826 N Plankinton Avenue, Suite 600, Milwaukee, WI, 53203
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Emil Ovbiagele's Reviews
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Posted by Rachel | November 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wonderful service
Emil and his team helped me out tremendously both times I was being sued for a nonsense civil case. They were able to get the first one dismissed because they claimed to have served me when they didn’t because I no longer lived at the address. Then the second time he attempted to sue me Emil and his ...
Posted by Steve | August 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Experience
I came to OVB Law when my business partner and I were having a compensation dispute. Prior to this incident I had never worked with legal counsel and I didn’t know what to expect, but I had received a referral for Emil and OVB Law from a fellow business owner. Emil reviewed the proposed resolution...
Posted by Mandeep | June 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Honest and Wise Counsel.
OVB Law is an outstanding law firm- friendly staff, with a quick response times. I've had the pleasure of working with them on several occasions for business related matters. Attorney Ovbiagele has always been honest with his analysis and transparent with his billing. He keeps his word and gets the j...
Posted by Mitchell | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Personal touch
I have relied on the OVB team time and time again. Of the the many different scenarios I have presented them, they have provided me confident, practical and excellent legal services expertise in as it relates to my business law needs. The innovation and collaborative experience that the team provid...
Posted by Jeff | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Stellar Attorney
Emil and team are one of the most reliable and professional law firms, I have worked with to date. As the Market President of a billion dollar financial institution. This Firm has delivered time and time again. Often times on tight deadlines while adding value along the way. Couldn’t recommend them m...
Emil Ovbiagele's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Emil Ovbiagele is truly one of a kind. He is thoughtful, thorough, and meticulous in his work, and takes great pride assuring that his work is completed to perfection. This is because he takes the time to listen to his clients and understand their goals. Emil is committed to seeing his clients succeed not only by being a fierce advocate for them, but also in his proactive approach to creating business models and solutions for clients that fit their individual goals and needs. Emil is respected and revered by clients and colleagues alike for his professionalism and integrity, and deservedly so. I would not hesitate for a single second to refer any of my friends or family to Emil for their business needs, and strongly endorse this lawyer."
"Emil is an excellent lawyer. I had the pleasure of getting to know him when he was a student at Marquette Law School and I have enjoyed seeing his rise as an up and coming lawyer in Milwaukee. Emil is smart, has excellent communication skills, and is a powerful advocate. I know him to be a trusted and zealous advocate for his clients. I highly recommend him."
"Attorney Ovbiagele is incredibly knowledgeable and client-oriented. Clients will be in excellent hands working with him."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has handled a very contentious and difficult divorce matter with a significant amount of collateral litigation and has handled the situation very professionally, navigating the onslaught of personalities involved in the case."
"He is well-known and well-respected by fellow attorneys across the country, and his clients sing his highest praises. Emil Ovbiagele aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of his clients. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him."
"Emil Ovbiagele is a lawyer with boundless energy and great integrity. You can't go wrong with him defending you."
"Attorney Emil Ovbiagele has an exceptional reputation and is a credit to the legal community. If you have a corporate and incorporation law problem, he is your answer. If his office is anywhere near you, I recommend him to you."
"Emil and I went to law school together, and I observed first-hand his passion for the law and ability to advocate in court. For business owners with legal needs (or for anyone who needs a great attorney), they'd be well served getting in touch with Attorney Ovbiagele."
"Attorney Ovbiagele is an accomplished litigator, never afraid to take his clients' claims to court to get them the results they deserve."
"Mr. Ovbiagele is an excellent attorney with a proven record of success helping his clients get what they deserve. He’s intelligent, honest and truly cares about his clients. I would highly recommend Emil to anyone seeking legal representation."
"Emil is an excellent lawyer. I've known him since law school, where I found him to be exceptionally prepared, knowledgeable in the law, and a wonderful person. In the years since, he has proven himself to be an excellent practitioner in the law. I recommend him without hesitation."
"Attorney Ovbiagele's extensive knowledge in the area of business law makes him exceptionally qualified to handle his client's interests. I went to law school with Emil, and know him to be a passionate and hardworking advocate. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Up and Coming Lawyer, Wisconsin Law Journal
2014
CALI Excellence for the Future Award- Advanced Legal Research, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)
2013
CALI Excellence for the Future Award- Trial Advocacy 1, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)
2011
Thomas Moore Scholar, Marquette University Law School
2011
Pi Alpha Sigma Member, National Political Honor's Society
2008
Saint Ignatius Scholar, Marquette University
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Founder/Shareholder, AxePoint Law
2018 - Present
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Marquette University Law School
2016 - 2025
Managing Partner, OVB Law & Consulting, S.C.
2015 - 2015
Associate, Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP
2014 - 2015
Associate, Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C.
2013 - 2013
Summer Associate, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren S.C.
2013 - 2014
Student Practitioner, Milwaukee County Disrict Attorney's Office
2012 - 2012
Student Judicial Intern, Judge Charles Clevert, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
2012 - 2012
Student Judicial Intern, Justice Patrick Crooks, Wisconsin Supreme Court
Associations
2021 - Present
Wisconsin Bar Association- Young Lawyer's DivisionPresident
2020 - Present
Milwaukee Excellence Charter SchoolBoard of Directors
2019 - Present
Milwaukee Bar AssociationBoard Member
2017 - Present
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesReal Estate Broker
2014 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
2014 - Present
Wisconsin Association of African-American LawyersMember
2020 - 2021
Wisconsin Bar Association- Young Lawyer's DivisionPresident-Elect
2018 - 2020
State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers DivisionBoard of Directors
2017 - 2019
Wisconsin VoicesBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Midwest Exterior Renovations LLC v. Kabacinski et al
Dismissed
Wisconsin v. Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, 2015 WL 114128, (U.S. Apr. 20, 2015)
BG, Inc. v. Ledcor Construction Hawaii, LLC, 2015 No. 13-1-0389(2) (Haw. Cir. Ct.)
Dismissed
Banner Health v. Sapp Brothers Petroleum, Inc., et al., 2014 CV 300091 (Nov. 26, 2014 Weld County, Colo.)
Summary Judgment Granted
Dries v. Onebeacon Am. Ins. Co., No. 15-CV-233-WMC, 2016 WL 755655 (W.D. Wis. Feb. 25, 2016)
Brookwood Med. Ctr. v. Life Time Fitness, Inc., No. 2:14-CV-01958-LSC, 2015 WL 10677459 (N.D. Ala. Jan. 16, 2015)
Education
2017
Marquette University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2014
Marquette University Law School
Certificate in Litigation
2014
Marquette University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
Marquette University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Pinnacle Webcast Seminar
Wisconsin B Corps - Blending Profit and Purpose
Publications
2017
OVB Law & Consulting Blog- Entrepreneur's Nook
Choosing the Right Business Partner
2017
OVB Law & Consulting Block- Entrepreneur's Nook
Know Thy Business-SWOT Analysis
2017
OVB Law & Consulting Blog- Employer's Corner
Employer's Corner Employment Suits— Mitigating a Threat from Within for Small Businesses
2017
Marquette University Law School Faculty Blog
The Rise of Benefit Corporations: Show me the Money…and the Good
2017
Marquette University Law School Faculty Blog
The Copyright Act: Standing and "Right to Sue" Assignments
Languages
English
Activity
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