Peter J. Culp

Peter J. Culp

4.4
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Neenah, WI
Practice Areas: Family, Employment & Labor, Business ... +2 more

6991 State Road 76, Neenah, WI

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 25%

Divorce, paternity, custody, placement, child support, relocation

25 years

25%
Business 20%

Business transactions, employment counseling, and real estate sales and acquisitions

25 years

20%
Estate Planning 15%

Drafting wills, trusts, health care powers of attorney, financial powers of attorney, and family business succession planning

25 years

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 24 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2001

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 25 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2000

Not Authorized - Non-payment of fees

No misconduct found

Location

Culp Law Firm, LLC

6991 State Road 76, Neenah, WI, 54956

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Peter J. Culp's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (2)

Posted by Steve | September 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knows law very well!

Peter is a very busy lawyer, but after having him represent me in a divorce issue he came through like gang busters. I would highly recommend this firm in representing me anytime. I would of given him 10 stars ⭐️ if I could of

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic 10/10

Peter Culp did an outstanding job representing me. Peter represented me in a custody, child support, and contempt hearing. I had an attorney I previously worked with retained for the hearing but he failed to do a conflict of interest check until the last minute and withdrew from the case 2 days befo...re the hearing. I contacted Peter Culp law offices the afternoon before my scheduled hearing, explained my situation, and Peter agreed to represent me with less than 24 hours notice. I asked Peter if he could reschedule the hearing delaying it by 2 months. The next morning Peter informed the court he was representing me, requested the hearing be delayed, and we were granted the 2 month extension I asked for. I was unable to make it to the rescheduled hearing due to the strict contractual obligation I have with my job. Peter said he would smooth things over with the court commissioner and attend the hearing in my stead. Peter indeed smoothed things over, I suffered no penalties for not appearing. Peter diligently fought for me and the outcome greatly exceeded my expectations. I was expecting to be found in contempt and I was almost positive I would be sanctioned by the court with SOME sort of penalty, I was not. I was expecting my child support to substantially increase. It was not. I was expecting custody changes. No changes were granted. Peter did an amazing job and I am left truly impressed. I was summoned to court to have child support, contempt penalties, and custody changes. None of the things the opposing party was trying to accomplish were achieved and you cannot ask for more than that from an attorney. 10/10. I would have Peter represent me again 100%. I have seen a review stating Peter is rude. I do not agree. Peter is very direct and he sets realistic expectations. Sometimes you will be told things that you won't like. I do not believe that is being rude. I would rather have an attorney set realistic expectations and be direct rather than sell me fantasies about rainbows and butterflies. Telling me everything is going to be okay, then be angry later when it is not. I appreciate Peter's direct forthcoming realistic approach. I had an attorney sell me rainbows and butterflies just to be disappointed when none of the things that were promised materialized. I also want to add Peter is very knowledgeable and not difficult to reach. Peter HIMSELF took my phone call when he was leaving court at 3:30 in the afternoon to hear about my hearing and agreed to take my case when I had court the next day at 9:15 am. Not many attorneys would do that on less than a day notice and I am very grateful he did. Whenever I would ask about things related to my case Peter had the knowledge off the top of his head and would respond with an answer immediately. I can tell by how quickly Peter answered he has a lot of experience in family law. He knew things other law firms did not know and were incorrect about. Peter accomplished everything I asked him to do, from start to finish. I would retain Peter Culp in the future without a doubt. I was in a very serious situation and Peter got me through it.

Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Pompous Attorney

This guys a Jem, I’d recommend not hiring him as he has only his best interests Leftoversin mind. Argumentative, arrogant, waste of time and $ - find a Attorney that will fight for you and not his ego..

Posted by Jamie | October 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Rude and disrespectful

Tried to contact Mr. Culp several times. Never actually getting a callback. Paid my retainer I never heard from him. Had to call the office several times before actually getting a callback and When I finally did get a hold of him explain to him my situation and what was going on he told me “that is ...not how I operate and maybe we should end the attorney client relationship“ very disappointed because he was recommended by another very good lawyer. I would not recommend Mr. Culp to anybody.

Posted by John | January 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

John F Hoffman

Very professional, personable, and always seemed concerned about you and your case.

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Peter J. Culp's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nathan Dineen

Litigation lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Culp. Excellent Attorney, passionate about the law. Great Person. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a litigation or personal injury attorney in Oshkosh."

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Daniel Hurst

Litigation lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter is a hard working and highly effective attorney. Peter's clients are well served and represented by his talents. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Edmondson

General practice lawyer | Jan 03

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2010

Wisconsin Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2009

Wisconsin Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2008

BV Distinguished Rating, Martindale Hubbel

2007

Wisconsin Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2000

Negotiation Competition - 1st Place, American Bar Association

Work Experience

2007 - 2020

Partner, Dempsey Law Firm, LLP

2002 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Dempsey Law Firm, LLP

2000 - 2002

Associate Attorney, Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP

Associations

2005 - Present

Wisconsin Association for Justice

Member

2003 - Present

Winnebago County Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

2001 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2002

Defense Research Institute

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Bernard Johnson v. Mt. Morris Mut. Ins. Co.

Prevailed before Circuit Court, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court

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Education

2000

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh

BBA

Speaking Engagements

2010

Family and Medical Leave Act

Employment Law

Languages

English

Activity

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