William F. Sulton

William F. Sulton

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Contracts and agreements Lawyer at Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Employment & Labor, Business ... +2 more

2745 N Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Suite 202, Milwaukee, WI

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 20%

17 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 17 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2008

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Sulton Law Firm LLC

2745 N Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Suite 202, Milwaukee, WI, 53212

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William F. Sulton's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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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...s for nothing would have been appreciated.

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...rough thorough investigation and trial if that is the avenue necessary to protect his client's rights and fight for justice. For this Attorney's combined knowledge and experience his fees are reasonable and well deserved. He is very personable and truly cares about his clients.

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...g anything with my case I finally got him to answer me and now my case price went from being not 10grand but now he wanted 50grand. He is an utter disgrace to law. I was completely disgusted how he treated me and handled my case. Representing me for a year spent thousands and he did absolutely Nothing but waste my time and money and mentally messed with my head in The Worst Time of my life. When I was in a situation I never would have thought I would be in. This attorney failed. He added to me mental anguishment. I put my trust and livelihood into this mans hands and completely failed.

William Sulton

Replied last March 05, 2019

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...ssion and explained everything in great detail. When it came time for my trial, William was a bulldog and never once let up. We ended up winning my trial and I know I could not have done that without William. I strongly recommend Attorney William Sulton.

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William F. Sulton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patrice Sulton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Thomas Murphy

Real estate lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Sutton has great legal knowledge. I endorse this lawyer."

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William Rettko

Unknown lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"William fights hard for his clients in an intelligent and aggressive manner."

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Odalo Ohiku

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Randy Enochs

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Sulton is incredibly knowledgeable, hard-working, and passionate about his work. Highly recommend."

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Chris Limberopoulos

Litigation lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill Sutton is a bright young lawyer."

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Patrice Sulton

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Rettko

Civil rights lawyer

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Odalo Ohiku

Mediation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2020 - Present

Wisconsin Association of African-American Lawyers

President

2010 - Present

Milwaukee Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Wisconsin Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Phi Beta Kappa Society

Member

2003 - Present

National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Member

2019 - 2020

Wisconsin Association of African-American Lawyers

President-Elect

2015 - 2019

Wisconsin Association of African-American Lawyers

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Jackson v. Dist. of Columbia

Jury awarded $1,041,000 after trial

Client v. Colorado Convention Center et al

Jury awarded client $400,000

Client v. Richards et al.

Court awarded client $200,000 after trial

Denver International Airport v. Client Company

Client prevailed in administrative hearing

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Education

2008

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

A Closer Look at the Trends of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act

Employment Law

2011

2011 Wisconsin Act 2: What is a Daubert Motion? How Will Daubert Be Utilized in Wisconsin?

Trial Evidence

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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