Firm Overview

The Hale & Wagner Difference

In years past, businesses and individuals throughout Wisconsin looked exclusively to full-service law firms to handle their complex litigation needs. Part of this decision was based upon the perception that only full-service law firms had the resources to handle complex litigation. Clients used to believe that simply because a law firm handled other aspects of a business, that firm was just as skilled at handling the clients’ litigation needs.

Times have changed. Today’s client is much more sophisticated. The selection of a law firm is based on the real needs of the case and a bottom-line orientation. This change has served us well. We know the value of a client, we have first-hand knowledge of a client’s business-approach, and we understand the importance of effective, efficient handling of a case.

Hale & Wagner focus on litigation. Some may refer to us as a boutique law firm — litigation is all we do — but we see it as a business advantage. Unhampered by bureaucratic attitudes, our size allows us to operate in the type of open, accessible, and fast-moving atmosphere that promotes progressive thinking and a creative approach to meeting the needs of our clients. A funny thing happened along the way: we developed a niche in the market. As a law firm that exclusively employs trial attorneys, we are no longer a marketplace competitor to the “full-service” law firm. In fact, many of our best relationships and strongest referrals come from the full-service law firms who know that Hale & Wagner will provide their client with the service the client has come to expect. We have our own stable of clients, ranging from Fortune-500 companies to the local retailer. We recognize that if you have come to us, you have an immediate, often single issue that needs immediate attention. That is why our innovative approach to the practice of law blends the best of expertise, teamwork, and service.

At Hale & Wagner, you will not find any stuffy shirts, gimmicks, or unpleasant surprises. We do not advertise or actively solicit as our service has spoken for itself. Hale & Wagner has earned an AV-rating (highest) as Wisconsin trial attorneys. Hale & Wagner has litigated disputes all over the country. Our objective is to be large enough to meet the diverse needs of our clients, yet small enough to stay personally accessible and committed to doing whatever it takes to efficiently solve a litigation problem or develop a solution that avoids litigation in the future. Many clients migrated to us because they got tired of being lost in the shuffle, tired of dealing only with voicemail and email, and tired of facing business uncertainties and opportunities without timely legal advice. We understand that the real world often dictates a certain level of responsiveness and immediacy, which is why clients can rely on us to be approachable, responsive, efficient, and effective.

Hale & Wagner attorneys. Big firm talent. Small firm attention.

Please contact us today for further information about how we can help you. Conveniently located on E Kilbourn Ave. and N Jefferson St. in downtown Milwaukee, we take pride in our ability to devise innovative solutions to complex problems in a variety of areas, including:

Litigation Services

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