Health & Life Sciences & More Attorney · Serving Milwaukee, WI · 47+ Years Experience
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About David B. Kern at a Glance
David B. Kern is a Partner based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Quarles & Brady LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Western District o (1979). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1979) and Marquette University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Wisconsin. Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David B. Kern
- Atty. David B. Kern is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, health & life sciences, health care and 1 other area of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- David practices at Quarles & Brady LLP in Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas Explained
David B. Kern's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David B. Kern handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Milwaukee.
Employment Law in Milwaukee
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David B. Kern is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Wisconsin →
Civil Litigation in Milwaukee
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David B. Kern is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →
Health Care Law in Milwaukee
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
David B. Kern is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Wisconsin →
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 David B. Kern
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 David B. Kern's practice in the field of employment, litigation, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David B. Kern brings 47+ 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 employment, litigation, and health care, David B. Kern 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 David B. Kern attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David B. Kern Handles in Milwaukee
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