$ 300-400 per hour
Robert Jacob Welcenbach
About Robert
Biography
Mr. Welcenbach specializes in the areas of truck accidents, car accidents, consumer class actions and probate litigation. He is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and all state courts in Wisconsin. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Bar, Milwaukee Bar Association, Waukesha Bar Association and the Wisconsin Association of Trial Lawyers. Bob has helped individuals and businesses seek just compensation and protect what is most dear to them.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 2 years
State: California
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 27 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Welcenbach Law Offices SC
933 N. Mayfair Road, Suite 311, Milwaukee, WI, 53226
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Posted by Daniel | May 20, 2012 | Workers Compensation
Very professional and trustworthy attorney
I have used the Welcenbach law firm for over 10 years, ever sense my first case for workman's comp injury showed me the quality of the firm. I deal with other attorneys out of state, but when I need something in Wisconsin, I have Robert Welcenbach's number in my phone. This last week I needed a spe...
Posted by Peter | May 17, 2012
Thoughtful Practical Legal Guidance
I have worked with Bob in a number of unrelated matters over the past six years, and he has always provided thoughtful and practical insight to various legal issues. He has also been very response to my inquiries and concerns. I certainly intend to engage him in future legal matters.
Robert Jacob Welcenbach's Lawyer Endorsements
"Bob is an outstanding attorney and is a fierce advocate for his clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"Bob is willing and able to push a claim beyond low settlement offers because of his preparation for and willingness to try the case for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I met Robert at the Trial Lawyer's College. He is passionate about defending the rights of his clients and will stop at nothing to see that justice is done."
"I endorse Robert. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Bob is a fierce advocate and skilled trial lawyer. He has successfully resolved numerous cases on behalf of his clients."
"I got to know Bob at the Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming. On a personal level, he is warm and sincere. Very family oriented and down to earth. On a professional level, he is zealous - great knowledge of the law - but an even better communicator to a jury. The first person I'd call for a personal injury matter in Wisconsin. Highly recommended."
"Bob is an outstanding attorney. I had an opportunity to work on a case with him recently and could not have been more impressed. I am happy to endorse Bob."
"Robert is an excellent attorney. He is highly skilled and very knowledgeable about personal injury cases, and certainly not afraid to take a case to trial. I often call Robert when I have a question about a personal injury case. Robert is a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. If you want to win hire Robert. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"I had the pleasure of working with and getting to know Bob at the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. He is a first- class person and a terrific trial lawyer. Bob has a heart of gold and is thoroughly committed to helping regular folks in the pursuit of justice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Robert is a great lawyer who is willing to do what it takes to help his clients. He goes above and beyond."
"Attorney Welcenbach is an outstanding attorney. I have worked with him, and the Welcenbach firm, on a number of matters and find Attorney Welcenbach to be an extremely knowledgeable and personable lawyer."
"I have worked with Attorney Welcenbach on a challenging probate case and other matters. He is knowledgeable, effective and easy to work with. I have also referred clients to him and would have no hesitancy doing so again."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to work with Attorney Welcenbach on several matters during the past years. He is knowledgeable and I commend his skills!"
"I have know Bob for years and have repeatedly sent clients with personal injury matters to Bob for representation. Bob is a superb lawyer that I know will aggressive represent his clients and has done exactly that with clients that I have referred to him. I recommend Bob to anyone who needs a knowledgeable lawyer who will help you through your difficult time and look out for your best interest in and out of court."
"I endorse this lawyer. We have worked closely to resolve successfully several interesting cases. Hard worker and bright!"
"Robert is an excellent attorney and my law office has been refering business, estate planning and real estate cases to him for years. I have also retained him numerous times to help me with business matters and personal real estate issues. He's a lawyer's lawyer."
"Robert works tirelessly for his clients. I have had the pleasure of working with him and his firm on various cases. I have found him to be a man of great integrity."
"Bob is an excellent attorney. Very knowledgeable in many areas of law. I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Wisconsin Superlawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Wisconsin Superlawyer, Superlawyers
2012
40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Wisconsin Superlawyer, Superlawyers
2011
Wisconsin Super Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
2010
Wisconsin Superlawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
2009
Wisconsin Superlawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
2008
Wisconsin Superlawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
2006
Wisconsin Superlawyer - Rising Star, Milwaukee Magazine
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Welcenbach Law Offices
Associations
2000 - Present
Waukesha County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinPast Solo Small Firm Planning Committe Member
1999 - Present
Milwaukee Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2005
Wisconsin Academy of Trial LawyersMember
2000 - 2005
American Association for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Moya V Healthport
Wisconsin Supreme Court declared fees were illegal
Randy AJ v. Norma AJ
Decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court
Mitchell Bank v. Schanke
Decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court
Tri Tech Corporation v. Americomp
Decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court
Bank of Sun Prairire v. Marshall Development Company
Decision by Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Ridgewood Associates v. Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue
Decision by Wisconsin Tax Appeals Commission
Looney Squad Family Child Care v. Wisconsin Dept. Health and Human Services
Pending in Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Education
1998
Marquette University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Personal Injury A to Z
Personal Injury
2015
State Bar of Wisconsin
Remedying Financial Exploitation or Abuse of the Elderly
2013
Waukesha County Bar Association
Wisconsin Financial Power of Attorney
2012
Inheritance Litigation
Will Contests
2008
Milwaukee Bar Association
Effective Use of Motions in Limine
2007
Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference
Trust and Estate Litigation
Publications
2007
State Bar of Wisconsin
Trust and Estate Litigation
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
WI residential landlord tenant law, can landlord dispose of personal property left behind by tenant
31 Oct 2008
Q&A
Can a real estate agent knowingly and legally misrepresent the conditions/features of a piece of property ?
11 Dec 2009
Q&A
We bought a home that has drainage issues in the backyard. Shouldn't the real estate agent have disclosed this?
13 Dec 2009