Margery Mebane Tibbetts-Wakefield

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Margery Mebane Tibbetts-Wakefield

also known as Margery Mebane Tibbetts, Margery Wakefield

4.0
Rating: 5.0

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

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

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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Sterling Lawyers, LLC

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

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by David | July 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 Roger | September 01, 2014 | Employment & Labor

Emploee Company maual and Employer/employee relations

Margery helped us with our Employee manual. It was put together in an easy to follow and practical format. The information she gave us in what and what not to do per WI Employer law was excellent.

Posted by Scott | August 20, 2014 | Litigation

Good Litigator and agressive research utilizing the talents of entire staff for clients best results.

Margery is a professional, dedicated lawyer with common sense. She will listen , give sound advice and offer the best course of action, She does like to tackle injustice. Margery is a litigator. While some lawyers have an aversion to the courtroom, Margery is ready to take on the opposition on beh...alf of her clients. She plays well to jury's and wins most of her cases. i have worked with Margery on boards and she has represented me in the past with good results.

Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2014 | Family

Exceptional Attorney

Margery was my attorney in a family law case. During the process, Margery was respectful, confidential and always professional. She had a wonderful collaborative manner with other attorneys and court professionals. As a result, she accomplished a great deal and always maintained her integrity. ... She was very knowledgeable, especially with Wisconsin-specific law. Most importantly, Margery was an incredibly kind and generous professional. I always trusted her advice. With Margery's exceptional analytical ability and creative strategies, we had an excellent outcome in the case. I was truly fortunate to work with Margery and highly recommend her as an attorney.

Posted by Debra | March 23, 2014 | Elder Law

Elder Abuse Case

Margery helped my family when we discovered that my uncle was being abused and swindled by a neighbor. She had a history of other Elder Abuse cases so we were grateful for her knowledge and compassion. Margery was fierce in her desire to get justice for my uncle. I would highly recommend Margery for ...any family law matter you may need.

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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:  5.0 (Average)

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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