Atty. Henry J. Handzel

Atty. Henry J. Handzel

Atty. Henry J.

Madison Madison 55 yrs experience 55 year
Call (224) 561-5035 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Henry J. Handzel at a glance

Henry J. Handzel is a Partner based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at DeWitt LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1971) and Illinois (1972). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1971) and Canisius College (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dane County Bar Association American Bar Association (Member: Natural Resources Section) State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. Henry J. Handzel is a lawyer practicing environmental law, government relations, administrative law and 1 other area of law
  • Henry received a B.S. degree from Canisius College in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Henry practices at DeWitt LLP in Madison, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Henry J. Handzel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Henry J. Handzel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Henry J. Handzel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Henry J. Handzel is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Wisconsin →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Henry J. Handzel is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Henry J. Handzel

Where is Henry J. Handzel's law office located?
Henry J. Handzel's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm is DeWitt LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Henry J. Handzel handle?
Henry J. Handzel focuses on litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Henry J. Handzel practiced law?
Henry J. Handzel has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Henry J. Handzel go to law school?
Henry J. Handzel earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact Henry J. Handzel for a consultation?
You can contact Henry J. Handzel directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Henry J. Handzel received?
Henry J. Handzel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1971
B.S.
Canisius College
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1971
Illinois
Admitted: 1972

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