William Sulton's practice involves labor and employment litigation, negotiating contracts and agreements, writing organizational and operating documents and public-private partnerships. William has tried cases in the fields of labor and employment law, civil and constitutional rights, contracts and agreements, real estate, personal injury and criminal defense.
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Acquired: 2008
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2745 N Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Suite 202, Milwaukee, WI, 53212
12 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by John | July 22, 2025
Poor Communication
I was looking to hire William, as I turned in my work portfolio and went through steps towards hiring. I waited over a month, only to be strung along thinking he was taking my case and then told he is taking a leave of absence. A return call or heads-up prior to the hassle of going through these step...
Posted by Andrew | September 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
EXPERT IN MANY AREAS OF LAW
I have hired Attorney Sulton for many situations and he has had achieved a positive outcome in all of my cases! He goes above and beyond in the Attorney Client relationship. His commitment and communication is second to none! He is a very hard working Attorney and will not hesitate to take a case th...
Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Constitutional
Terrible
Hired attorney Sulton for my case involving a hands down violation off multiple constitutional rights on videotape. Attorney Sulton was a waste. Multiple times he blew me off he was “out of town “. Did not explain things. Lack of communication. Spent thousands on him then after a year of him not doin...
Hello anonymous, I take your comments very seriously and would like to investigate the situation further. While I cannot verify you as a client of mine, I would like to discuss your experience. Please contact my office.
Posted by Carolyn | October 11, 2016 | Construction & Development
The BEST
Mr Sulton is the best that I've came across. He's willing to listen, he's prompt with getting back to me on a timely basis, I'm hoping he will represent me in my tough situation and we can get results with my home owner contractor situation. Highly Recommend Mr. Sulton.
Posted by AMart | July 06, 2015 | Litigation
Difficult Case with Great Outcome
William is an exceptional, well-rounded attorney who is not afraid to take a case to trial. I had a very difficult and stressful case that involved several parties. From the time that I reached out to Attorney William Sulton, he remained in constant communication with me, listened to me, showed compa...
"In addition to being a remarkably talented trial lawyer, Azeem stands out because he is dedicated to improving access to justice for the country's most underserved communities. He is committed to a restorative justice approach, aiming to put every client in a better position than before the legal process started. This includes lawsuits on behalf of criminal defendants and advocating for justice reform."
"I have known Attorney Sulton for a while. He is an extremely bright and talented attorney. His work-ethic is second-to-none. When I need help with employment-related issues, I call Attorney Sulton!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Sulton is incredibly knowledgeable, hard-working, and passionate about his work. Highly recommend."
Criminal defense lawyer
Civil rights lawyer
Mediation lawyer
2017
40 Under 40, National Black Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
40 Under 40, National Black Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
40 Under 40, National Black Lawyers
2005
Most Outstanding Senior in Political Science, Michigan State University
2021 - Present
Attorney, The Sulton Law Firm LLC
2018 - 2021
Attorney, Gingras Thomsen & Wachs LLP
2010 - 2017
Attorney, Peterson Johnson & Murray, S.C.
2008 - 2010
Attorney, Sulton Law Offices PLLC
2005 - 2006
Judicial Intern, Hon. Paul B. Higginbotham
2020 - Present
Wisconsin Association of African-American LawyersPresident
2010 - Present
Milwaukee Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Wisconsin Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Phi Beta Kappa SocietyMember
2003 - Present
National Society of Collegiate ScholarsMember
2019 - 2020
Wisconsin Association of African-American LawyersPresident-Elect
2015 - 2019
Wisconsin Association of African-American LawyersTreasurer
Jury awarded $1,041,000 after trial
Jury awarded client $400,000
Court awarded client $200,000 after trial
Client prevailed in administrative hearing
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Employment Law
2011
Trial Evidence
English
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