Corporate Services & More Attorney · Serving Milwaukee, WI · 45+ Years Experience
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About Thomas A. Simonis at a Glance
Thomas A. Simonis is a Partner based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Quarles & Brady LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1981) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and U.S. Tax Court (1981). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1981) and University of Wisconsin (B.B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Wisconsin American Bar Association Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas A. Simonis
- Atty. Thomas A. Simonis is a lawyer practicing corporate services, mergers & acquisitions, private equity/venture capital and 5 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Thomas practices at Quarles & Brady LLP in Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas A. Simonis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas A. Simonis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Milwaukee.
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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Tax Law in Milwaukee
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Thomas A. Simonis is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Wisconsin →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Milwaukee
Thomas A. Simonis is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Wisconsin →
Environmental Law in Milwaukee
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Energy & Utilities Law in Milwaukee
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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 Thomas A. Simonis
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 Thomas A. Simonis's practice in the field of business, tax, m&a, environmental, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas A. Simonis brings 45+ 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 and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and U.S. Tax Court, Thomas A. Simonis can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, tax, and m&a, Thomas A. Simonis 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 Thomas A. Simonis 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 Thomas A. Simonis Handles in Milwaukee
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