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About Robert E. Shumaker at a glance
Robert E. Shumaker is a Partner based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at DeWitt LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin (1986). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1986) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Seventh Circuit, Dane County, Western District of Wisconsin and American Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serves clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. Robert E. Shumaker is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, lawsuits & disputes, business and 4 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1976, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Robert practices at DeWitt LLP in Madison, WI
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Robert E. Shumaker's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert E. Shumaker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Robert E. Shumaker is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert E. Shumaker is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 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.
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