Atty. Lydia J. Chartre
Lydia Chartre earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Carthage College and her Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School. She practices with Kaman & Cusimano LLC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she focuses on Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Real Estate, and Real Estate Law.
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Lydia J. Chartre is a real estate, construction, and estate litigation attorney based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Kaman & Cusimano LLC. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin. Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 2003) and Carthage College (B.A., 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lydia Chartre earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Carthage College and her Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School
- She practices with Kaman & Cusimano LLC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she focuses on Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Real Estate, and Real Estate Law
- Lydia regularly advises condominium and community association boards on a wide range of legal matters, including declaration and bylaw amendments, assessment collections and foreclosure, rulemaking, voting and governance issues, and HUD and fair housing compliance
- Her thoughtful and practical approach allows her to address issues efficiently while considering the perspectives of all parties involved
- In addition to her legal practice, Lydia works closely with property managers and association boards by helping organize and present legal seminars on topics such as condominium development, association management, collections, and post-foreclosure considerations
- Her work reflects a strong understanding of the legal and operational challenges facing community associations in Wisconsin
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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