Margery Mebane Tibbetts-Wakefield

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Margery Mebane Tibbetts-Wakefield

also known as Margery Mebane Tibbetts, Margery Wakefield

4.0
Rating: 4.9

Licensed for 36 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Janesville, WI
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Family, Litigation ... +5 more

23 N Main St, Janesville, WI

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About Margery

Biography

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Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Alimony 14%

14%
Child Custody 14%

14%
Child Support 14%

14%
Divorce and Separation 14%

14%
Employment and Labor 14%

14%
Family 14%

14%
Litigation 14%

14%
Other 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 175-200 per hour

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014

Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 36 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1989

Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Wakefield Law, LLC

23 N Main St, Janesville, WI, 53545

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Wakefield Law, LLC

PO Box 566, Janesville, WI, 53547

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340 Midland Rd, Suite 140Suite 140, Janesville, WI, 53545

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Margery Mebane Tibbetts-Wakefield's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

5 star (17)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (6)

Posted by Tracy | September 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great attorney!

Margery has helped me all the way through in my case! I got exactly what I needed. She is very professional and very reliable! If I ever need legal help again I’m calling Margery!

Posted by David | July 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable Lawyer

Margery is very knowledgeable when it concerns divorce proceedings. Along with keeping you upated on progression of your case. Give her a call.

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

1st Meeting

made me feel very comfortable and explained the process well

Posted by bethany | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Compassion, diligence and logical

I had a wonderful experience working with Margery. She works diligently and with a sense of urgency. She really listens to what her client has to say and fights hard and efficiently to get the justice you deserve. She's upfront and honest, yet approachable and easy to talk to. She is flexible and whe...n I had an emergency situation, she dropped everything to help save what could have been a very dangerous situation for my son. She works with passion and understanding. She has a level head and really thinks things through. There's no one that I would rather have advocate for my son and my family than Margery. She will give your case every ounce of effort she has, plus more than you'd think she had left in her. She is timely on getting back to you with phone calls. She explains things in a way that anyone can understand and is well respected in the court room. If you want justice at a fair price and someone who will actually submerse themselves in your case and treat you like family, this is who you have been searching for. I would recommend her services to everyone. I've never been so satisfied with the amazing service I received. Margery is professional and always on top of her game. Looking for someone who cares and will make your needs feel important? You've found a compassionate and knowledgeable attorney in Margery Tibbetts Wakefield. Thank you.

Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2014

Highly recommended!

I was looking for an attorney that would help me obtain a restraining order for domestic abuse and to help me with custody/placement issues with my children. I needed someone who is strong, informative, and dedicated. Someone who understood the situation and knew what the best plan of action would be.... I needed someone who is great to work with, keeps in contact, and does what is best for my children and me. Someone who would work productively and effectively to get done what needed to be done and more. I contacted Margery at her Janesville office and believed she is everything I need in an attorney. She is very poise and proper with a great attitude. She is very honest and will tell me exactly what she thinks would be best. She answers every question I ever ask in a very timely manner. She is very organized and goes above and beyond to make sure I have everything I need. She is very professional every time I talk to her. And most importantly, in the court room. I have seen some pretty heated moments unfold in the courtroom and she holds her poise and gets her point across very professionally in a strong yet calming manner. Something that really makes me confident in her is the fact that she knows me. She doesn't treat me like just another person. She remembers every detail about my case and really takes the time to get to know me and the situation. I really feel like she does her job so well not only because it's her job but because she WANTS to help people. She puts her heart into it. And that's what I look for in an attorney. Plus her involvement in her community is awesome! I highly recommend Margery.

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Margery Mebane Tibbetts-Wakefield's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Henry

Family lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Margery and I had a difficult case which we ultimately resolved through mediation/arbitration with a retired judge. Margery was always assertive for her client but courteous in her communication. Her client was very well served by her careful preparation and her persistent, strategic and articulate advocacy."

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Sara Gehrig

Litigation lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Margery is a skilled litigator. She can be tough, but she is always professional and courteous. I just tried a case with Margery in which the judge complimented both counsel on the efficiency and cordiality exhibited in his courtroom. Trials like that save clients' and enhance both attorneys' credibility."

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Thomas Hornig

Litigation lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I was Margery's partner for many years. I know her to be a highly competent, skilled trial lawyer. She is always well prepared and achieves excellent results for her clients. If you need an experienced trial lawyer to assist you, you could not go wrong with Margery Tibbetts."

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Christopher Henry

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Sara Gehrig

Family lawyer

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Cory Braddock

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Christopher Dodge

Civil rights lawyer

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Thomas Hornig

Advertising lawyer

Experience

Rating:  4.9 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Public Reprimand issued in WI, 2023

updated on 03/27/2024

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.

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale Hubbell

2019

Listed, Best Legal Counsel

2014

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Wakefield Law

1900 - Present

Attorney, Sterling Lawyers, LLC

2009 - 2015

Attorney, Murphy Desmond S.C.

1989 - 2009

Attorney, Brennan Steil

Associations

2013 - Present

Family Services of Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois

Board Member

2013 - Present

MS Wisconsin

Janesville MS Walk Chair

2009 - Present

Janesville Lacrosse Club

Youth Boys Coach

2004 - Present

Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board

Vice Chair / Executive Committee

2001 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin - Fee Arbitration Panel

Member, Fee Dispute Arbitrator

1999 - Present

Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board

Member

1989 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

1989 - Present

Western Distict of Wisconsin Bar

Member

1989 - Present

Rock County Bar Association

Member

2000 - 2008

Office of Lawyer Regulation - District 12 Investigative Committee

Chair

1999 - 2000

City of Janesville Police & Fire Commission

Chair

1999 - 2006

Rock County Jail Alernatives - Ad Hoc Committee

Member

1996 - 2008

James E. Doyle American Inn of Court

Member

1995 - 2000

City of Janesville Police & Fire Commission

Member

Education

1989

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Wisconsin-Madison

JD

1985

Indiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1985

Indiana University

Minor

1985

Indiana University

BS

Speaking Engagements

2012

Southern Wisconsin/Northern Illinois Fence Association

Employment Law

Languages

English

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