Stafford Rosenbaum LLP

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP is a Wisconsin-based firm with over 140 years of history serving government entities, businesses, nonprofits, and families from Madison and Milwaukee offices. The firm specializes in public sector law, business counsel, family law, and emerging areas including intellectual property and technology law, emphasizing responsive, accessible service.

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Stafford Rosenbaum LLP is a Wisconsin-based law firm with more than 140 years of history, serving clients from offices in Madison and Milwaukee. The firm has built its reputation on accessible, responsive service and deep expertise across a broad spectrum of legal practice areas.

The firm serves as general counsel and special counsel to more than 100 Wisconsin local governmental entities, advising on public utility, government administration, employment, labor, and environmental law matters. This substantial public-sector practice reflects the trust government leaders place in the firm's understanding of the regulatory and procedural landscape.

For businesses, Stafford Rosenbaum combines the experience of business attorneys and litigators to address the full range of legal challenges facing owners and operators. The firm similarly acts as general counsel and business advisor to nonprofit organizations, including charities, educational institutions, and trade associations, drawing on specialized knowledge in nonprofit governance and compliance.

The firm's family law and estate practice serves individuals and families with estate planning, guardianships, child custody, divorce, post-divorce issues, real estate transactions, and related matters. This comprehensive approach allows clients to address multiple family and property concerns under one roof.

Stafford Rosenbaum also maintains dedicated practices in intellectual property, entertainment, and technology law, positioning the firm to advise clients in creative industries and technology sectors. Recent firm activities reflect ongoing professional engagement, with attorneys presenting at industry conferences on topics ranging from AI contract drafting to environmental law and procedure.

The firm emphasizes effective client communication as central to its practice philosophy. With offices in both Madison and Milwaukee, Stafford Rosenbaum represents clients' interests throughout Wisconsin and beyond. The firm accepts matters on various fee arrangements, including general counsel relationships, hourly engagement, and consultation-based work. Prospective clients can request additional information about services or fee structures through the firm's website.

Overview compiled from the firm's website