Paulette A. Brazil
About Paulette
Biography
About Divorce Related Issues: The first thing to remember is that you will be able to work through whatever issues you are facing. We can help you do that. Please visit out website at for information about divorce and other family law related issues. That may be a start in helping you to understand the issues from a legal perspective. Please also give us a call and we can provide further assistance.
At Brazil & Benske we all devote our time and energy to helping clients through the emotional and challenging divorce process and other family related processes such as paternity cases, post divorce cases etc. We work hard at making sure clients gain insight into the legal aspects of their situation and that we gain an insight into our clients situation so we can work together to determine the best approach toward resolving issues as efficiently and effectively as possible. We can really help make a positive difference in helping people move forward.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
12 years
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Wisconsin for 35 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Paulette A. Brazil
3821 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53207-3840
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Paulette A. Brazil's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
4 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Wesam | October 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A Great Experience
I don’t think I have to get into how most of us feel about lawyers- the only people that have worse reputations in our society are politicians, and heck, most of them are lawyers anyway. Humor out of the way, Paulette did not fit that mold. In fact, I never got around to seeing her as a lawyer…a m...
Paulette A. Brazil's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Among the most experienced and capable attorneys in the field, Paulette is an intelligent and strong adversary in family law, while balanced and thoughtful. I heartily recommended her to any prospective client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paulette and I have been practicing together and against each other for more than 20 years. She is meticulous in her details. She is aggressive when she needs to be and gentle when the situation requires it."
"Attorney Brazil is a great advocate for her clients. She is honest and trustworthy, which is a especially important in working with family law cases where the clients do not trust each other. She is well prepared and thorough as she works through her cases. Attorney Brazil has good trial skills which are necessary if a case cannot be resolved. I endorse this lawyer."
"One of the best attorneys I have had the pleasure of dealing with."
"I enthusiastically endorse Paulette. She is an outstanding lawyer and is well respected in the field of family law. She aggressively represents and assists her clients with the complex issues involved in child support, child custody and visitation, and property division. Over the years, I have referred a number of clients to her for representation, and they have always appreciated her ability to communicate and explain the procedures involved in the case, and they have always been happy with the assistance and work she and her law firm have provided."
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Top 100 Family Lawyers in Wisconsin, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Leading Lawyer, Milwaukee Lifestyle Magazine
2015
Nomination, National Association of Professional Women
2014
Top Family Law Firm WISN A-List, WISN
2009
Super Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
2007
Certificate of Appreciation, Wisconsin Family Justice Clinic
1991
Whose Who Among American Law Students, Whose Who
1991
Outstanding Achievement in the Study of Law, The John Marshall Law School
1991
Cum Laude, The John Marshall Law School
1989
The Gavel, The Gavel Society
1989
Invited Member of Phi Delta Phi, Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Owner, Brazil & Benske, LLC
1991 - 1993
Attorney, Piaskoski & Associates
1990 - 1990
Law Clerk, Gedlin & Stein
1986 - 1987
Legal Secretary, Resnick & Resnick
1984 - 1986
Legal Secretary, Attorney Randolph House
Associations
2006 - Present
Badgerland StridersMember
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Sample of Legal Cases
Successfully reversed decision for further proceedings
Successful at Trial Court level; reversed on appeal and parties resolved issues following the appeal
We were not able to change the maintenance because of the original agreement terms
Education
2011
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2006
Helping Clients Survive Child Custody Dispute Process
2003
Child Support/Maintenance Issues
2003
Divorce Cases from Start to Finish
2003
Litigation of Family Law Cases
1995
Family Law Questions
1992
Traffic Citations Questions/Answers
Languages
English