Appeals & More Attorney · Serving Milwaukee, WI · 59+ Years Experience
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About Thomas E. Obenberger at a Glance
Thomas E. Obenberger is a Partner based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on employment, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District (1967). Educated at Marquette University Law School (J.D., 1967) and Marquette University (A.B., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas E. Obenberger
- Atty. Thomas E. Obenberger is a lawyer practicing appeals, discrimination, labor and employment relations
- Thomas received a A.B. degree from Marquette University in 1965, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Thomas practices at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas E. Obenberger's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas E. Obenberger handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Milwaukee.
Employment Law in Milwaukee
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Thomas E. Obenberger is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Wisconsin →
Civil Rights in Milwaukee
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Thomas E. Obenberger is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Wisconsin →
Appellate Practice in Milwaukee
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 E. Obenberger
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 E. Obenberger's practice in the field of employment, civil rights, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas E. Obenberger brings 59+ 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 employment, civil rights, and appellate, Thomas E. Obenberger 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 E. Obenberger 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 E. Obenberger Handles in Milwaukee
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Thomas E. Obenberger 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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