Atty. Doris E. Brosnan
Doris Brosnan is a Shareholder in the firm’s Labor and Employment Law Section, and focuses on assisting clients with employment issues. Doris regularly advises health care and corporate clients on dealing with disloyal or difficult employees, accommodating disabilities in the workplace, harassment, workplace violence, FMLA, and the development of effective employment policies and practices.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Milwaukee, WI
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About Doris E. Brosnan at a Glance
Doris E. Brosnan is a employment and litigation attorney based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at von Briesen & Roper SC. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin. Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison (J.D., 1998) and Marquette University (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Doris E. Brosnan
- Doris Brosnan is a Shareholder in the firm’s Labor and Employment Law Section, and focuses on assisting clients with employment issues
- Doris regularly advises health care and corporate clients on dealing with disloyal or difficult employees, accommodating disabilities in the workplace, harassment, workplace violence, FMLA, and the development of effective employment policies and practices
- She regularly assists clients in preparing and implementing employee transition plans, including employment due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, severance agreements, business closings and reductions-in-force, and business reorganizations
- Doris defends employers in all types of employment-related litigation, including agency discrimination and wage claims, arbitrations, and multi-party employment litigation before federal and state courts
- Doris also assists clients in achieving employment objectives by providing immigration services, with an emphasis on business immigration, including non-immigrant visas such as the H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, and immigrant visas (permanent residence) through employment means such as outstanding researcher, extraordinary ability, and the PERM labor certification process
- Doris also counsels companies on developing, maintaining, and defending immigration compliance programs
- Finally, Doris advises hospitals and health care systems on a wide range of medical staff questions, including credentialing, terminations and suspensions of medical staff privileges, peer review issues, and required reporting
- When medical staff disputes arise, Doris assists clients in litigation and fair hearings
Practice Areas Explained
Doris E. Brosnan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Doris E. Brosnan 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.
Doris E. Brosnan 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.
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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 Doris E. Brosnan
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 Doris E. Brosnan's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Doris E. Brosnan 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 Doris E. Brosnan 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 Doris E. Brosnan Handles in Milwaukee
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