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Thomas Michael Barrett

3.4
Rating: 2.5

Licensed for 35 years

General practice Lawyer at Wauwatosa, WI
Practice Areas: General Practice, Bankruptcy & Debt, Divorce & Separation

12215 W Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa, WI

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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About Thomas

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 34 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1991

Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Licensed in Illinois for 35 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1990

Voluntarily Inactive

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Law Offices of Thomas Michael Barrett

12215 W Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226-3817

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Thomas Michael Barrett's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Will/Estate Planning Attorney

Attorney Barrett helped me complete a Healthcare Power of Attorney and a Living Will. I was very pleased with his work. He was attentive and cared about my legal needs.

Posted by anonymous | May 2, 2014

RESULTS!

Attorney Barrett assisted me with landlord-tenant issues, worker's compensation, as well as real estate transactions. A couple of the situations were urgent. He acted immediately and decisively. His practice obtained immediate results that benefited me immensely. He also provided specific advice ...that guided me in business transactions. I plan on using him again, if necessary. I highly recommend him. He is trustworthy. He has ethics. Yes, he's personally interested in your problems.

Posted by Andrew | February 21, 2013

EXCELLENT ATTORNEY - HIGHLY RECOMMEND TOM BARRETT

I used Tom Barrett for a very complex employment / non-compete case, that also involved high tech computer analysis. Tom is VERY knowledgeable about the law, he is very professional, and worked with me regarding payments for services. I agree he does get personal with clients, however I believe th...is makes him a better attorney. I would recommend Tom to anyone. He stood up for me in court and fought, and was able to make the case get resolved in a satisfactory manner.

Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2009

Rude Attorney

Not only is this person rude, he caused me to question my sanity. He made errors on my paperwork and was slow to answer my requests for information. Also, got too personal with me and was arrogant. I agree with other person, don't use his service unless you want to be talked down to and treated wi...thout respect.

Thomas Barrett

Replied last June 12, 2013

This client kept claiming he was going to "get a job" to save his house. However, the law only allows a Debtor to claim one homestead, and in order to save the homestead, a Debtor needs to submit a feasible plan, which requires a job/wages to make the payments.

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2009

Don't use this attorney.

This attorney did not do right with me. Caused me much difficulty and cost me too much for too little service. Unhappy. Don't use his service.

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Experience

Rating:  2.5 (Strong Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Censure issued in IL, 2021

updated on 05/19/2022

Censure means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Public Reprimand issued in WI, 2020

updated on 03/10/2021

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Sample of Legal Cases

Wisconsin v Gierczak 08CM6771

Not Guilty Jury Trial verdict

State of Wisconsin v Gierczak 08CM3248

Jury Verdict Not Guilty & Mistrial

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Education

1990

Northern Illinois University

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

1983

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

BBA

Languages

English

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