Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving Milwaukee, WI · 23+ Years Experience
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About Brian E. Cothroll at a Glance
Brian E. Cothroll is an AO Smith Corp. based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, Central District of Illinois and the Seventh C (2003). Educated at University of Wisconsin Law School (JD, 2003) and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (B.A., 1999). Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian E. Cothroll
- Atty. Brian E. Cothroll is a lawyer practicing commercial, civil rights, business litigation & dispute resolution
- Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years
- Brian practices in Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas Explained
Brian E. Cothroll's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian E. Cothroll handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Milwaukee.
Business & Corporate Law in Milwaukee
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Milwaukee
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Brian E. Cothroll is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →
Civil Rights in Milwaukee
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Milwaukee
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Milwaukee 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 venue, and the substantive 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.
Milwaukee Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Milwaukee-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Milwaukee Choose Brian E. Cothroll
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian E. Cothroll's practice in the field of business, litigation, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian E. Cothroll brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and civil rights, Brian E. Cothroll can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Milwaukee
A Milwaukee-based practice means Brian E. Cothroll attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Brian E. Cothroll Handles in Milwaukee
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