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About Michael J. Modl at a glance
Michael J. Modl is a Partner based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Axley Brynelson, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on discrimination, family law, employment, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1988) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circ (1988). Educated at University of Texas-Austin (J.D., 1987) and Ripon College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dane County Bar Association State Bar of Wisconsin Western District Bar Association (Officer) Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. Michael J. Modl is a lawyer practicing distribution and franchise, litigation, municipal and school and 26 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Ripon College in 1977, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Michael practices at Axley Brynelson, LLP in Madison, WI
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Michael J. Modl is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Wisconsin →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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 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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