Atty. Mark A. Thimke

Atty. Mark A. Thimke

Mark A. Thimke is a lawyer practicing energy, environmental regulation, epa regulatory.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Energy & More Attorney · Serving Milwaukee, WI · 47+ Years Experience

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About Mark A. Thimke at a Glance

Mark A. Thimke is a Partner based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on environmental and energy. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1979). Educated at Duke University School of Law (JD, 1979) and University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About Mark A. Thimke

  • Mark A. Thimke is a lawyer practicing energy, environmental regulation, epa regulatory
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Mark practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Milwaukee, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Mark A. Thimke's Areas of Legal Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark A. Thimke handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Milwaukee.

Environmental Law in Milwaukee

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

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Energy & Utilities Law in Milwaukee

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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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Common Questions About Mark A. Thimke

Where is Mark A. Thimke's law office located?
Mark A. Thimke's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark A. Thimke handle?
Mark A. Thimke focuses on environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Mark A. Thimke practiced law?
Mark A. Thimke has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Mark A. Thimke go to law school?
Mark A. Thimke earned their education at (JD, 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Mark A. Thimke for a consultation?
You can contact Mark A. Thimke 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 Mark A. Thimke received?
Mark A. Thimke's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Professional Profile

Why Clients in Milwaukee Choose Mark A. Thimke

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 Mark A. Thimke's practice in the field of environmental and energy.

Decade-Tested Legal Experience

Mark A. Thimke brings 47+ 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 environmental and energy, Mark A. Thimke 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 Mark A. Thimke 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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Mark A. Thimke's Practice Areas & Specializations

Education & Law School Background

JD
Duke University School of Law
- 1979
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
- 1976

Awards & Professional Honors

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1979

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