Atty. Nancy Cruz
Nancy Cruz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law. Nancy, who practices law in Madison, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2024.
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Nancy Cruz is a environmental and energy attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison (J.D., 2020). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law (2026). Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Nancy Cruz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law
- Nancy, who practices law in Madison, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nancy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nancy Cruz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Nancy Cruz is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Wisconsin →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Nancy Cruz is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Wisconsin →
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 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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