Victor J. Forberger

Victor J. Forberger

4.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 28 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Civil Rights

2509 Van Hise Ave, Madison, WI

About Victor

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 80%

21 years | 100 cases

80%
Civil Rights 20%

16 years | 20 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 70 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 140-240 per hour

Pro bono

80 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 17 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2009

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 28 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Victor J. Forberger

2509 Van Hise Ave, Madison, WI, 53705-3849

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Victor J. Forberger's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2025 | Employment & Labor

True lawyer.

He is a remarkable figure in the realm of employment law in Madison, WI—an unmatched advocate with an extensive background in employment and disability law. His expertise and commitment to his clients are truly inspiring. I had the privilege of working with him during a challenging legal situation, a...nd his guidance and support made all the difference in navigating the complexities of my case. His thorough understanding of the law, combined with his compassionate approach, provided me with the confidence I needed to move forward.

Posted by Wendy | August 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Kind and generous!

Victor is very knowledgeable about the employment laws in WI, very willing to assist. Definitely one of the best attorneys I have ever worked with! And he helped me win my case so he should really receive 10 stars! I am sure I would have lost based on the antics of the judge assigned to my case, ...who was rude and was only focused on one of the aspects vs looking at the big picture.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2021 | Employment & Labor

Stand-offish but helpful-ish

Called, asked if he does unemployment consults. He said he does, but that he charges $50 because of the influx of recent calls. He asked me if I knew how many people called him daily and how I got his number (where else but the internet, where he advertises his services?). He seemed uninterested in h...earing about my situation despite the fact I was trying (but was repeatedly interrupted) to tell him the $50 fee would be fine. He refused, despite my willingness, to discuss anything over the phone, unless I provide documents via text. I gave him my number, he texted me some required paperwork but then there was a contract to sign. Fair. That's why I'm giving two stars and not one. Because while he was rude, he was open to phone consultation after providing documents. He also gave me a series of links from articles he writes on the current unemployment issues. It's hard to reconcile his vast interest in this issue online, with the curt, borderline-rude, on-phone persona you get when you do call.

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J. Steven House

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Victor in various projects where he helped organize numerous attorneys to represent people through the National Lawyer's Guild and I've reviewed his briefs in a labor dispute related to drug hair testing. He's a bright attorney who cares about helping people."

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

2015

Pro Bono organizational award, Dane County Bar Association

2015

Wisconsin State Bar, Pro bono honor roll

2014

Wisconsin State Bar, Pro bono honor roll

2014

UW Law School Pro Bono Society, Member Award of Distinction

Sample of Legal Cases

Brandt v. Scot Forge Co., UI Hearing No. 09006150MD

Hair testing for drugs found to be unreliable for determining actual ingestion of drugs.

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Education

1997

Northeastern University School of Law

1997

Northeastern University

Languages

English

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