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About Michael J. Westcott at a glance
Michael J. Westcott is a Partner based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Axley Brynelson, LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1982), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1984). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1982) and Carthage College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Dane County and American (Member, Labor Law Section) Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin (Member, Labor Law Section) Society for Human Resource Managers. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. Michael J. Westcott is a lawyer practicing labor relations law, employment law, municipal labor and employment law and 5 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Carthage College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Michael practices at Axley Brynelson, LLP in Madison, WI
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Michael J. Westcott is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Wisconsin →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing 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 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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