Atty. Peter Joel Faust
Peter Joel Faust is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, commercial banking, commercial loans and 11 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1986, and has been licensed for 32 years.
Commercial Banking & More Attorney · Serving Milwaukee, WI · 32+ Years Experience
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About Peter Joel Faust at a Glance
Peter Joel Faust is a Shareholder based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, ip, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1994). Educated at Marquette University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Joel Faust
- Peter Joel Faust is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, commercial banking, commercial loans and 11 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1986, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Peter practices at O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. in Milwaukee, WI
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Peter Joel Faust's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Joel Faust handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Milwaukee.
Contracts in Milwaukee
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Business & Corporate Law in Milwaukee
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Milwaukee
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Milwaukee
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Securities Law in Milwaukee
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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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Milwaukee Choose Peter Joel Faust
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 Peter Joel Faust's practice in the field of contracts, business, ip, m&a, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Joel Faust brings 32+ 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 contracts, business, and ip, Peter Joel Faust 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 Peter Joel Faust 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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Common Legal Issues Peter Joel Faust Handles in Milwaukee
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Peter Joel Faust 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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