Atty. Ellen Basting Dizard
Atty. Ellen Basting Dizard is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, public sector employment law, employment litigation.
Employment Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Milwaukee, WI · 29+ Years Experience
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About Ellen Basting Dizard at a Glance
Ellen Basting Dizard is a Manpower Inc. based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1997). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1997) and Carleton College (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ellen Basting Dizard
- Atty. Ellen Basting Dizard is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, public sector employment law, employment litigation
- Ellen received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Ellen practices in Milwaukee, WI
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Ellen Basting Dizard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen Basting Dizard 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.
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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 Ellen Basting Dizard
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 Ellen Basting Dizard's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ellen Basting Dizard brings 29+ 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 and litigation, Ellen Basting Dizard 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 Ellen Basting Dizard 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 Ellen Basting Dizard Handles in Milwaukee
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