Atty. Stephen L. Chernof
Stephen L. Chernof is a lawyer practicing business, general corporate, real estate.
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About Stephen L. Chernof at a glance
Stephen L. Chernof is a Member based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1968). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1968) and University of Wisconsin (B.S., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen L. Chernof is a lawyer practicing business, general corporate, real estate
- Stephen received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
- Stephen practices at Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. in Milwaukee, WI
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen L. Chernof is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Stephen L. Chernof is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Wisconsin →
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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 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 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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