Atty. John C. Mitby

Atty. John C. Mitby

John C. Mitby serves as counsel for numerous businesses, engineering firms, insurance companies, financial institutions, and health care and elder care facilities.

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Profile Summary

About John C. Mitby at a glance

John C. Mitby is a business, litigation, and adr attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, practforg at Mitby Law. Admitted to practice in Colorado, Colorado Bar Association and Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin. Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison (J.D., 1971) and University of Wisconsin–Madison (BS). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mediation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John C. Mitby serves as counsel for numerous businesses, engineering firms, insurance companies, financial institutions, and health care and elder care facilities
  • Mr. Mitby’s commercial practice includes resolving a variety of matters relating to contracts, real estate, employment, financing, and business and insurance litigation
  • Since Jan. 1, 2015 Mr. Mitby is a senior partner Hurley, Burish & Stanton, S.C
  • From 2009 to 2014 Mr. Mitby was Axley Brynelson, LLP's managing partner
  • as well as handling numerous legal issues as listed below
  • Mr. Mitby works with clients on acquisitions, including those involving professional and technical businesses, and provides general corporate oversight
  • He has provided counsel on many complex business and real estate 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
  • His litigation practice includes the defense of contract , insurance coverage issues, and other often highly complex business litigation matters
  • He also offers extensive experience as an arbitrator and mediator
  • If a legal matter is complex Mr. Mitby is often consulted
  • He has acted as an expert witness in professional matters
  • Former President of ABOTA, Chairperson of Litigation Section of State Bar, rated 10 by AVVO and top 25 Super Layer Attys
  • He has been recognized for numerous pro bono project's by Dane County and State Bar
  • He was also elected to the Madison Soccer hall of Fame for development of 16 filed soccer complex
  • He is President of the Van Wie and Olson Foundations
  • Admitted to practice in Wisconsin state and federal courts
  • He is also admitted to practice in the state of Colorado and in the United States Supreme Court

Practice Areas Explained

John C. Mitby's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John C. Mitby handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John C. Mitby is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John C. Mitby is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Wisconsin →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

Practforg law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Madison are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John C. Mitby

Where is John C. Mitby's law office located?
John C. Mitby's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm is Mitby Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John C. Mitby handle?
John C. Mitby focuses on business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
Where did John C. Mitby go to law school?
John C. Mitby earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (BS).
How can I contact John C. Mitby for a consultation?
You can contact John C. Mitby directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John C. Mitby received?
John C. Mitby's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Mediation; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction.

Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin–Madison
- 1971
BS
University of Wisconsin–Madison
- In Bearbeitung

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Municipal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Architects and Engineers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nursing Homes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named the Best Lawyers© 2015 Litigation – Municipal “Lawyer of the Year” in Madison
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Healthcare Law on behalf of American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named a 2013 Leaders in Law by the Wisconsin Law Journal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named the Best Lawyers 2016 Litigation – Construction “Lawyer of the Year” in Madison
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named to the 2008 – 2016 Wisconsin Super Lawyers Lists (Primary Area of Practice: Business Litigation Law)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named one of Madison’s top Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediation attorneys by Madison Magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in “Ten Who Made a Difference,” 2004
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in “Know Your Madisonian,” 1988
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings™
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Member of 2013-2016 Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Municipal (Madison)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Municipal (Madison)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction (Madison)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Colorado, Colorado Bar Association
Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin

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