Atty. Katherine L. Williams

Atty. Katherine L. Williams

Recipient, Thomas More Scholar. Author: "Stretching the Employment at Will Doctrine," Wisconsin Lawyer, July 2000; "Defining The Employment Relationship," Vol. 8, State Bar of Wisconsin CLE Books, 2007.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Katherine L. Williams at a glance

Katherine L. Williams is a Shareholder based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Beck, Chaet, Bamberger & Polsky, S.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1987) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh C (1987). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1987) and Ripon College University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (B.A., 1973). Active member of Milwaukee and American Bar Associations (Member, Sections on Labor and Employment Law Litigation) State Bar of Wisconsin Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association Association of Women Lawyers. Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Recipient, Thomas More Scholar

Author

  • "Stretching the Employment at Will Doctrine," Wisconsin Lawyer, July 2000
  • "Defining The Employment Relationship," Vol. 8, State Bar of Wisconsin CLE Books, 2007
  • Adjunct Professor, Marquette University Law School, 1999-2000
  • Intern, Wisconsin Equal Rights Division, 1986

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine L. Williams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katherine L. Williams handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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Appellate Practice

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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 Katherine L. Williams

Where is Katherine L. Williams's law office located?
Katherine L. Williams's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Beck, Chaet, Bamberger & Polsky, S.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine L. Williams handle?
Katherine L. Williams focuses on employment, litigation, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Katherine L. Williams practiced law?
Katherine L. Williams has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Katherine L. Williams go to law school?
Katherine L. Williams earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Katherine L. Williams for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Marquette University
- 1987
B.A.
Ripon College University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh C
Admitted: 1987

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