Kathryn Potratz

Kathryn Potratz

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 6 years

Family Lawyer at Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning

933 N Mayfair Rd, Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI

About Kathryn

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 70%

Paternity, uncontested divorces, litigated divorce, child support, maintenance/spousal support, property division, business valuations and divisions

70%
Estate Planning 30%

Estate plan drafting and strategy

30%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 6 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2020

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Karp & Iancu, S.C.

933 N Mayfair Rd, Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI, 53226

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Kathryn Potratz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Family

Posted by Hannah | June 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Thankful!

Since hiring Attorney Potratz in December 2020, my husband went from not even legally being his child's father to now getting his daughter in Texas regularly ALL thanks to Kathryn's hard work, passion, and tenacity. The legal system was intentionally weaponized against him by his child's mother when ...she moved the child across the country from TX to WI at 4 months old (without my husband's knowledge or consent), but Kathryn fought for him & our family at every turn with unwavering empathy & understanding. After 3 years of fighting this battle, my husband and I can finally relax and enjoy our marriage & the beautiful life we have built together. Kathryn's "about me" on Karp & Iancu's website is more than accurate when describing her many attributes. She works not only for you, but for your family. She seeks out the best interest of all parties involved in an effort to give your child the best life they can have and to come to a fair agreement. She is trustworthy, honest, and knowledgeable. We truly respect and admire Kathryn.

Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Don’t hesitate to hire Kathryn!

My children’s father was an abusive, alcoholic and as narcissistic as they come! And I just knew I needed to hire an attorney because him and his equally narcissistic attorney would fight me, and I only know so much about my rights. Even though he’s now a convicted felon from a DA charge between us. ...So the cards were more than in my favor, but lots of back and forth for no reason other than to fight against Kathryn and I. But she fought back when needed and said the things that needed to be said! I am more than happy with the outcome of my court case with my ex. If it wasn’t for Kathryn, I wouldn’t have had someone fighting for my rights as a mother making the best decisions for her children! Don’t hesitate to hire Kathryn one bit! If I should ever need a family law attorney again (hopefully not!) she will be one I call on in a heart beat!

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Client

Kathryn filled in for my attorney at my first court date. Which had me very nervous & concerned. However with only speaking to Kathryn over the phone, the day before my court date. I was amazed by her professionalism in court. She was confident, you could tell she studied my case & asked all the rig...ht questions. She was able to make a personal connection with me in just that short amount of time! Would definitely recommend attorney Kathryn Potratz for Family Court Action.

Posted by Charles | May 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Family, Divorce and Separation Attorney

Navigating the process of a divorce is a daunting challenge as most people have never been in this type of life-changing situation. Fortunately for me I had Kathryn Potratz assigned to my case. From the beginning she was extremely organized and did an excellent job laying out a road map showing how... the process was going to work and what each step entailed. Kathryn was very receptive of the massive amount of questions I had for her and answered them in a timely manor. There were several times I needed to make a decision and did not know which way to go. Kathryn laid out all of the information and explained her recommendation based on her experience and what would be the best outcome for me and my child. Based on my specific case I'm sure down the road I'll need to go back to court to update the Marriage Settlement Agreement. When that time comes I will only be calling Kathryn. Her professional demeanor and thoroughness helped me get through this process and allowed me to have a positive outlook on the next chapter in my life.

Posted by Arsenio | May 05, 2020

A great, comforting experience

I had a consultation with Kathryn to discuss details of a contempt hearing. She was extremely honest and seemed to be looking out for not only my best interest but also my child. Kathryn offered her services but only if necessary, as not to take advantage for financial gain. It was a great experience... and I wouldn’t hesitate for one second to work with and hire her in the future. I was able to come into my case very well prepared with the points Kathryn helped me with. The outcome was in my favor and the contempt was thrown out before the hearing was even half over. This is my second time working with the law firm she is at and it’s relieving to have lawyers like her that actually give a damn and really wants the best for her clients! Thank you Kathryn and I look forward to reaching out to you in the future.

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Lauren Otte

Family lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Kathryn Potratz is a pleasure to work with. She thoroughly prepares for every hearing and is extremely responsive to issues that inevitably arise in family law cases. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a strong advocate to guide them through the often difficult family law process. Kathryn Potratz is a poised and respectable family law attorney."

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Noelle Augelli

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. In fact, I cannot endorse her enough. I have known Kathryn since law school and I am not only impressed with her attention to detail, but how she perfectly strikes the balance between kind and caring, and a firm advocate for her clients. I have referred clients to her and I will continue to do so."

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Ashley Richter

Family lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Kathryn is dedicated to providing creative and compassionate service . She is careful to advise clients on the range of options they have and what solutions may be best for them under their own unique circumstances. Kathryn is also responsive and personable so clients feel at ease entrusting her with their legal matters."

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Marsha Mansfield

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Kathryn is a skilled and empathetic advocate. I recommend her for anyone looking for a family law attorney."

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Lauren Otte

Family lawyer

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Noelle Augelli

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Associations

State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers Division

State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section

Lawyers' Association for Women

Leander J. Foley, Jr. Society of Family Lawyers

Education

2019

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

2020

Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender & Society Sexual Harassment and Wisconsin's Professional Rules of Responsibility

Languages

English

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