Christopher J. Dodge

Christopher J. Dodge

4.6
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 35 years

Real estate Lawyer at Middleton, WI
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business, Litigation

2501 Parmenter Street, Suite 200B, Middleton, WI

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-310 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 35 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1990

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Fuhrman & Dodge S.C.

2501 Parmenter Street, Suite 200B, Middleton, WI, 53562

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Christopher J. Dodge's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Staff & Support

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 ...all the pertinent information he would need to pursue my case. Over the next 6 weeks we spoke by phone and via email. He was constantly deferring decisions on how to proceed on my case to me. The entire reason I hired him was to be the expert on the topic. On two phone calls, he had me on speaker phone with him and two separate associates. We would spend 15 minutes recapping my case for the benefit of the new associate. Chris was clearly unprepared for these calls and I had correct his recollection of my case on EVERY detail. It was irritating because I thought I was hiring Chris, himself, and not having him pawn me off to a lower level associate attorney. I received an email with a draft of letter to the defendent and the letter was missing many of the facts that I had jsut discussed with Chris. I wrote back and let Chris know my dissatisfaction with how my case was being handled. Instead of responding as a professional, he wrote back an email attacking me and firing ME as his client. I called him immediately and never received a phone call back. I found Chris extremely arrogant, unprofessional, unknowledgeable and I would not recommend him or his firm for any legal work. I have filed complaints with the State Bar and the Wisconsin Office of Legal Regulation. I have hired and used attorneys for over 30 years and spent 100's of 1000's of dollars and this is by far one of the worst experiences I have had hiring an attorney. I notice that all the positive reviews on this site are from coworkers or other attorneys, so you they are very biased.

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Christopher J. Dodge's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dale Gregory

Business lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Jeanne Armstrong

Litigation lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Matthew Suing

Litigation lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Chris' professionalism, advocacy skills, and knowledge of the law is impressive. I highly recommend Chris to anyone in need of a good litigation attorney."

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Mark Fuhrman

Litigation lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Danielle Tierney

Litigation lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Ryan Seib

Unknown lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Todd Pfeil

Real estate lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Margery Tibbetts-Wakefield

Civil rights lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a brilliant trial attorney."

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Daniel Droege

Family lawyer

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Ryan Seib

Business lawyer

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Jeanne Armstrong

Litigation lawyer

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Danielle Tierney

Litigation lawyer

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Dale Gregory

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Mark Fuhrman

Estate planning lawyer

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Matthew Suing

Estate planning lawyer

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Todd Pfeil

Construction and development lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

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 Association

Member

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

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