Atty. William W. Ehrke
Bill Ehrke is a shareholder with Crivello Carlson, S.C. Bill’s civil litigation practice focuses on the defense of corporations, insurers, municipalities, creditors, lenders, and repossession agents, with emphasis on personal injury defense, first party property insurance investigations and bad faith defense, the defense of lenders and repossession agents in Wisconsin Consumer Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act claims, third party casualty insurance defense, municipal civil rights claims defense, employment discrimination (race, gender, disability, religion, harassment, disability, ret
Insurance Law & More Attorney · Serving Milwaukee, WI
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About William W. Ehrke at a Glance
William W. Ehrke is a insurance attorney based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Crivello, Nichols & Hall SC. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin, State of Wisconsin, Illinois, State of Illinois, Wisconsin, U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Wisconsin, and Wisconsin, U.S. District Court - Western District of Wisconsin. Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1981) and Northwestern University (B.S. Industrial Engineering, 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William W. Ehrke
- Bill Ehrke is a shareholder with Crivello Carlson, S.C
- Bill’s civil litigation practice focuses on the defense of corporations, insurers, municipalities, creditors, lenders, and repossession agents, with emphasis on personal injury defense, first party property insurance investigations and bad faith defense, the defense of lenders and repossession agents in Wisconsin Consumer Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act claims, third party casualty insurance defense, municipal civil rights claims defense, employment discrimination (race, gender, disability, religion, harassment, disability, retaliation and hostile work environment) and workers compensation defense
- Bill is a member of the Wisconsin and Illinois bars, and is admitted to practice in the State and Federal Courts in Wisconsin and Illinois as well as the United States Supreme Court
- His experience includes over 60 jury trials and hundreds of administrative hearings and proceedings over the past 37 years, with multiple arguments before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Bill also provides advice, counsel and training to businesses, municipalities and private insurers in these areas outside of and prior to litigation in a risk analysis and loss reduction context
- Bill graduated from Northwestern University in 1978 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering and received his law degree from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago in 1981
- He is also a member of the Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin
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Insurance Law in Milwaukee
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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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Why Clients in Milwaukee Choose William W. Ehrke
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 William W. Ehrke's practice in the field of insurance.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Wisconsin, State of Wisconsin, Illinois, State of Illinois, and Wisconsin, U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Wisconsin, William W. Ehrke can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Insurance Practice
Concentrating on insurance means William W. Ehrke's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Milwaukee
A Milwaukee-based practice means William W. Ehrke 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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