Atty. John W. Hein

Atty. John W. Hein

Atty. John W.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About John W. Hein at a glance

John W. Hein is a Member based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Godfrey, Braun & Frazier, LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1970) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, U.S. District Court, Northern Distr (1970). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1970) and Lawrence University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. John W. Hein is a lawyer practicing general practice, probate, commercial and business litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Lawrence University in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • John practices at Godfrey, Braun & Frazier, LLP in Milwaukee, WI

Practice Areas Explained

John W. Hein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John W. Hein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John W. Hein is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →

Civil Litigation

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

John W. Hein 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 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 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 John W. Hein

Where is John W. Hein's law office located?
John W. Hein's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Godfrey, Braun & Frazier, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W. Hein handle?
John W. Hein focuses on probate, estate planning, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has John W. Hein practiced law?
John W. Hein has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did John W. Hein go to law school?
John W. Hein earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact John W. Hein for a consultation?
You can contact John W. Hein 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 John W. Hein received?
John W. Hein's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1970
B.A.
Lawrence University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, U.S. District Court, Northern Distr
Admitted: 1970

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