Atty. David Palay
David Palay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Commercial Litigation. David, who practices law in Madison, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2026.
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David Palay is a family law, business, and litigation attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SC. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin. Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Palay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Commercial Litigation
- David, who practices law in Madison, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
Practice Areas Explained
David Palay's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Palay handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
David Palay is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Wisconsin →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Palay is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David Palay is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin
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 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 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.
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