Atty. David J. Sisson
David J. Sisson is a shareholder in the firm’s Litigation and Labor and Employment Practices.
Employment Law - Individuals & More Attorney · Serving Milwaukee, WI
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About David J. Sisson at a Glance
David J. Sisson is a employment and litigation attorney based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SC. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David J. Sisson
- David J. Sisson is a shareholder in the firm’s Litigation and Labor and Employment Practices
- David solves problems that arise when critical personal business relationships end
- These include disputes involving departing key employees and shareholders in closely held corporations and others who owe fiduciary duties
- Controversies often develop at the conclusion of these relationships regarding what may be owned by, or owed to, the respective parties
- A departing employee may try to establish a competing businesses capitalizing on relationships with customers, vendors and co-workers, as well as valuable intellectual property
- Special issues arise when separations involve business partners, particularly when the business is family-owned and supports multiple generations of interested and involved family members
- That expertise in sensitive and complex family issues extends to representing fiduciaries and beneficiaries in contested trust and estate matters and fiduciary litigation
- Whenever possible, David helps clients develop creative theories to avoid litigation and achieve amicable separations even after threats and provocative actions have occurred, including all forms of alternative dispute resolution
- David is an experienced trial lawyer who has successfully prosecuted and defended clients in numerous trials before juries in federal and state courts, and before state agencies and arbitrators
- David has also acted as Special Public Service Prosecutor for the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office
- David regularly lectures employers, trade associations and attorneys on employment and litigation matters
- David earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and his B.A., with honors, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Practice Areas Explained
David J. Sisson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Sisson 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 J. Sisson 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 J. Sisson is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 J. Sisson
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 J. Sisson's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, David J. Sisson 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 J. Sisson 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 J. Sisson Handles in Milwaukee
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