$ 250-310 per hour
Christopher J. Dodge
About Christopher
Biography
Chris’s primary practice involves helping his individual and business clients with their day-to-day legal needs. Chris has significant experience in the litigation area for his clients, including work in the Wisconsin Circuit Courts, Federal Courts, Appellate Courts, as well as administrative agencies and municipal governments. Chris’s litigation experience is broad, with significant knowledge in contract, business, and property disputes, as well as litigation involving the banking, dealership and construction industries. Chris is also regularly involved in the operation of business, including representation of clients in their day-to-day needs, employment matters, purchases and sales of businesses and resolving problems arising out of disputes between business owners. Chris has an extensive practice in collections and business formations.
Chris’s clients include several banks and credit unions, and he assists them with their daily operational needs, including loan origination transactions, inter-creditor issues and debt collection, including replevins, foreclosure and contract actions.
Chris also has a long history of representation of dealerships, including automobile dealers, equipment dealers, hardware dealers and other Wisconsin dealerships. Over the course of his entire career, Chris has represented clients in dealership and franchise disputes and in matters governed by the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law.
Chris also has extensive experience in the real estate arena, ranging from assistance with real estate purchases and sales to extensive and complex commercial real estate transactions. Chris has litigated numerous cases involving problems arising during or after the sale of real property, title issues, construction disputes and matters involving the state government and local municipalities.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 35 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Fuhrman & Dodge S.C.
2501 Parmenter Street, Suite 200B, Middleton, WI, 53562
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Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Disorganized and unprofessional and arrogant
I contacted WI State Bar for Referral to an attorney specializing in adverse possession of real estate. They gave me Chris Dodge's phone number. I met with and was assured by Chris that he could handle my case. I signed a contract in early October 2017. I provided very specific printed materials and ...
Christopher J. Dodge's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Chris for many years. He is an effective and creative attorney, a skilled litigator. Chris is well connected to the Dane County business and banking community and a tireless volunteer. I recommend him without reservation."
"Chris is a very effective and passionate litigator. He thinks of practical, as well as creative, solutions to issues faced by his litigation and business clients. I strongly endorse Chris as an attorney who will do an excellent job for his clients."
"Chris' professionalism, advocacy skills, and knowledge of the law is impressive. I highly recommend Chris to anyone in need of a good litigation attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Chris for many years. He is a great friend and fantastic attorney. He is an extremely effective litigator, constantly striving to find creative solutions to the complex issues facing many of his clients. Chris is also an very empathetic and ethical person, traits reflected in both his personal and professional life."
"I have worked with Chris on a number of matters in the last few years working for him. Chris is a diligent attorney who works with his clients to achieve excellent results. He is an experienced litigator in a number of practice areas. Chris is also extremely involved in the community and works well with attorneys in the Madison and Milwaukee area, as well as across Wisconsin."
"Chris is one of the most experienced attorney's in the greater Madison area. He has had immense success defending his clients and partners. He has cultivated access to a wide variety of legal talent with which to tackle any legal matter. With his strong ties to the community, a heart for volunteer service, and a passion for getting the right answers, Chris is certainly among the giants of our profession.. Without reservation, I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a terrific attorney who is well equipped to handle all aspects of real estate and business law. He maintains outstanding relationships with his clients and can be counted on to get the work done quickly and efficiently. I would not hesitate to use Chris in my own personal affairs."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a brilliant trial attorney."
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Experience
Honors
1990
Dean's Recognition Award, University of Wisconsin
Work Experience
2012 - Present
President, Fuhrman & Dodge, SC
2009 - 2012
Partner, Murphy Desmond S.C.
1999 - 2009
Partner, Boardman Law Firn
1990 - 1999
Partner, Tomlinson Gillman
Associations
1990 - Present
Dane County Bar AssociationMember
American Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Wisconsin
Member
Sauk County Bar Association
Member
Education
1990
University of Wisconsin Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
University of Wisconsin
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Preparating a Case for Civil Trial
Law School Class
2013
Seminar
Law Firm Management
Publications
2013
National Business Institute Seminar
Law Firm Management
Languages
English