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also known as Michelle Achterberg Welch
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Attorney Michelle Achterberg Welch has been in the legal profession for over seventeen years and serves clients throughout Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. She recently started her own law firm, where she focuses exclusively on civil litigation matters, including family law, employment law, and personal injury. Michelle also represents many small businesses throughout the Chippewa Valley.
Michelle’s background and life experience enables her to provide compassionate representation while advocating zealously for her clients. Also known for throwing some occasional humor into her practice of law, Michelle’s witty personality oftentimes rids clients of their anxiety and provides them with some much needed comic relief.
Prior to opening her own practice, Michelle worked with Attorney Thomas Guelzow at Guelzow Law Offices, Ltd., with whom she remains affiliated and whom she continues to enjoy co-counseling complex personal injury and products liability cases.
Before venturing to Eau Claire, Michelle practiced in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she focused exclusively on employment matters.
Michelle also worked as a paralegal for over 12 years, assisting civil litigation attorneys in court rooms throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. Her work as a paralegal revealed how comfortable she felt in the courtroom which ultimately led her to pursue law school with the intent of becoming a civil litigator.
In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her new husband, family and friends, shopping, and running with her (obnoxious, yet extremely handsome) yellow lab, Riley, whom she occasionally takes to the office with her.
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State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
310 Pinnacle Way Ste 301, Eau Claire, WI, 54701-3409
achterbergwelchlaw.com
37 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce Representation
This was a very difficult time in my life Michelle and Malori were supportive prompt and caring. Gentle guidance, compassion and education of the divorce process is what helped me make informed decisions and know my rights as a client. Michelle was full of knowledge and quick to respond to any is...
Posted by Mark | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Honest, dedicated and compassionate
Michelle initially co-counseled and then soloed a number of post-decree custody matters for me. While her years in practice may be more limited than some ... her commitment and honesty are more boundless than most. Michelle seems to appreciate the personal stress and confines of the situation and i...
Posted by Steve | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Experienced, intelligent and down to earth
I hired Michelle for a employment law matter in winter of last year, and found her to be a fantastic attorney who was kind and professional. She brought my case to a successful resolution within eight months, which was quicker than I would've imagined. Additionally, she really knew what she was tal...
Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Fantastic from start to finish
Working with Michelle on my divorce was a fantastic experience. She is knowledgeable, efficient, always prepared, transparent and, most importantly, she genuinely cares about your case. I would highly recommend Michelle for any legal matter, especially divorce. She takes the fear out of the process a...
Posted by Eugene | March 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Excellent Attorney
I contacted Michelle’s firm concerning a Family Law matter. From the initial consultation conversation I knew that Michelle was perfect for the matter and perfect for my comfort level. She was knowledgeable and very personable. The connection was immediate. After agreeing to take me as a client...
"I endorse this lawyer. Atty. Achterberg-Welch (Michelle) is candid, professional and efficient. Her command of the topics and no-nonsense style is refreshing and greatly appreciated by this solo practitioner. I STRONGLY endorse this lawyer, and look forward to working with her again."
Family lawyer
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2012 - 2016
Litigation Attorney, Guelzow Law Offices
2008 - 2012
Attorney/Paralegal, Fabian May & Anderson, PLLP
2007 - 2008
Paralegal, Nichols Kaster, PLLP
2006 - 2007
Litigation Paralegal, ShopKo Stores Operating Company
1999 - 2006
Paralegal, Herrling Clark Law Firm
2015 - Present
Wisconsin Association for JusticeBoard of Directors
2015 - Present
Wisconsin Association of JusticeOfficer
2013 - 2015
Eau Claire County Bar AssociationSecretary
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
HR Law Seminar
2015
Tort Seminar
2014
Evidence
English