John Mitby - Lawyer in Madison, WI

John C. Mitby

Litigation Attorney at Madison, WI

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Practice areas

Business

40%

My commercial practice includes resolving a variety of matters relating to contracts, the environment, real estate, employment, financing, general business issues and business litigation.
Litigation

40%

My litigation practice includes the defense of professional matters, insurance coverage issues, accident cases and other often highly complex business litigation matters.
Construction and development

10%
General practice

10%

I serve as counsel for numerous businesses, engineering firms, financial institutions, nursing and elder care homes, and hospitals. My commercial practice includes resolving a variety of matters relating to contracts, the environment, real estate, employment, financing, general business issues and business litigation. I work with clients on acquisitions, including those involving professional and technical businesses, and provide general corporate oversight. I have provided counsel on many complex business transactions, such as the reorganization of a cooperative, the sale of America's largest water park, the sale of a bank, and the sale of the House on the Rock, one of Wisconsin's most prominent landmarks.

My litigation practice includes the defense of professional matters, insurance coverage issues, accident cases and other often highly complex business litigation matters. I also offer extensive experience as an arbitrator and mediator, including serving as a mediator/arbitrator for Resolute Systems, Inc. and the National Arbitration Forum.

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Licensed for 51 years

State CO

Status Active

Acquired 1992

Updated 01/13/2023

State WI

Status Good Standing

Acquired 1971

Updated 12/05/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Hurley, Burish & Stanton, S.C.

33 East Main St., Suite 400

Madison, WI, 53701-1528

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Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2016

Excellent

I have worked with John for over thirty years. Intelligent, first rate lawyer. I especially like his approach to his law practice: He solves problems. And does so effectively, Also very efficient. Does great work.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Attorney
Hurley, Burish & Stanton, S.C.
2015 - Present

Managing Partner
Axley Brynelson, LLP
2009 - 2015

Senior Partner
Axley Brynelson, LLP
1973 - 2009

Education

University of Wisconsin Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1971

University of Wisconsin, Madison
BS - Bachelor of Science
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Associations

American Health Lawyers Association
Member
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
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Dane County Bar Association
Member
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American Bar Association
Member
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Defense Research Institute
Member
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
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State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation Section
Past Chair
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American Board of Trial Advocates, Wisconsin Chapter
Past President
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Colorado Bar Association
Member
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Resolute Systems, Inc. and National Arbitration Forum
Mediator/Arbitrator
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Western District of Wisconsin Bar Association
Member
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Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers
Member
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
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American Bar Association Forum Committee on Construction Industry, Contract Documents Division
Member
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Bar of the Supreme Court
Officer/Member
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Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin
Board Member
1983 - 1987

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Languages Spoken

English

Awards

Litigation-Construction, Municipal, and Mediation
The Best Lawyers in America
2016

Member
Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society
2015

10 Years of Pro Bono Service
Supporting Active Independent Lives (SAIL)
2015

Commercial Litigation, Alternative Dispute
The Best Lawyers in America
2015

Pro Bono Service
Dane County Bar Association
2015

Lawyer of the Year, Litigation-Municipal
The Best Lawyers in America
2014

Lawyer of the Year, Litigation-Construction
The Best Lawyers in America
2013

Leaders in the Law
Wisconsin Law Joural
2013

Super Lawyer
Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Magazine
2013

Top Rate Layer in Healthcare Law
Martindale-Hubbell
2013

Leaders in Law
Wisconsin Law Journal
2013

Madison Soccer Hall of Fame 2012 Inductee
Wisconsin Soccer Central
2012

Madison Magazine's 2009 Top Lawyers in Dispute Resolution
Madison Magazine
2009

Recognition
Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
2009

Listed
Ten Who Made a Difference
2004

Listed
Know Your Madisonian
1988

Listed
Who's Who in American Law
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Recognition
Best Lawyers in America
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AV Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
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Publications

Wisconsin State Journal
Executive Q&A: John Mitby of Axley Brynelson law firm
2010

Wisconsin Attorneys Desk Reference
Statute of Limitations and Notice of Claims
2009

Axley.com
Complex Litigation - Expert Testimony Needed?
2009

Wisconsin Attorneys' Desk Reference, CLE Books, State Bar of Wisconsin
"Notice of Claim/Limitation of Liability" and "Statutes of Limitation" chapters
2008

Wisconsin Lawyer
Think Like a Negotiator: Effectively Mediating Client Disputes
2003

Wisconsin Lawyer
Out of the Dark: The Emergence of Toxic Mold Litigation
2002

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Speaking Engagements

Your Business in the Electronic Age
Electronic Discovery
2008

The Cost of Electronic Discovery
Electronic Discovery
2008

Proposals are not Contracts - What is Needed?
Construction Disputes, Risk Management and Claims Avoidance
2008

Attorney endorsements

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Given (2)

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Kevin Trost

Unknown Attorney | Mar 25
Relationship: Co-worker

"John Mitby provides superior leadership not only for his clients but also for other attorneys. I had the privilege of working under John while he was the managing partner of the Axley law firm. He provides keen insight into complex legal situations. He envisions not only the multitude of potential outcomes for a matter but also the preferred resolution for a client's best interest."