Advanced Manufacturing & More Attorney · Serving Milwaukee, WI · 36+ Years Experience
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About Paul E. Benson at a Glance
Paul E. Benson is a Partner based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, ip, class action, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1990), U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1990), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Indiana (1996). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 1990) and Macalester College (B.S. Political, 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Paul E. Benson
- Atty. Paul E. Benson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, health care, advanced manufacturing and 6 other areas of law
- Paul received a B.S. degree from Macalester College in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Paul practices at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas Explained
Paul E. Benson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul E. Benson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Milwaukee.
Personal Injury in Milwaukee
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Paul E. Benson is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin →
Intellectual Property in Milwaukee
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Paul E. Benson is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Wisconsin →
Class Action in Milwaukee
Paul E. Benson is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Wisconsin →
Civil Litigation in Milwaukee
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Paul E. Benson is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →
Health Care Law in Milwaukee
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Paul E. Benson is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Wisconsin →
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Milwaukee Choose Paul E. Benson
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 Paul E. Benson's practice in the field of personal injury, ip, class action, litigation, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Paul E. Benson brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Wisconsin, U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Paul E. Benson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, ip, and class action, Paul E. Benson 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 Paul E. Benson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Paul E. Benson Handles in Milwaukee
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Paul E. Benson has experience with under Wisconsin law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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