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Pursuing Wisconsin Michael Edwards
Michael Edwards

Michael Edwards

Brazil & Benske, LLC

5 years of experience

Family Law, Divorce, Domestic Violence

Wisconsin

Biography

Michael A. Edwards was born in Milwaukee, WI. Michael attended the Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and graduated in 2014 after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law, Politics & Society and Rhetoric & Communication Studies. Michael graduated from Drake with University Honors. Michael graduated from Marquette University Law School in 2017 with a Certificate in Sports Law as well as Pro Bono Honors for volunteering nearly 400 hours of his time to pro bono legal services. Currently, Michael assists clients with family law issues in Fond du Lac and surrounding counties. While in school, Michael held various internship positions including positions with a sole practitioner, a bankruptcy firm, Bronx County Civil Court of New York, the Milwaukee Justice Center, Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Family Division, Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee and compliance for Marquette University Athletics. Over the years Michael has also been of service to his community having worked with the National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Meals from the Heartland, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Easter Seals and United Way. View More ›


Fees

Credit Cards Accepted


Practice Area

Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law,
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce,
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights,

Languages

English: Spoken, Written


Professional Experience

Associate Attorney
Brazil & Benske, LLC
2021 - Current

Education

Marquette University Law School

J.D. (2017) | Law

Marquette University Law School
Drake University

B.A. (2014) | Law, Politics & Society; Rhetoric & Communication Studies

Drake University

Awards

Top Attorney Rating
Avvo
2021
Lead Counsel Rated
Thomson Reuters
2021
2018 Avvo Client's Choice Award
Avvo
2018

Professional Associations

Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association

Member

2021 - Current

Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association
The Leander J. Foley, Jr., Society of Family Lawyers

Member

2019 - Current

The Leander J. Foley, Jr., Society of Family Lawyers
Fond du Lac County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Current

Fond du Lac County Bar Association
The Divorce Cooperation Institute

Member

2017 - Current

The Divorce Cooperation Institute
State Bar of Wisconsin # 1098942

Member

2017 - Current

State Bar of Wisconsin  # 1098942

Websites & Blogs

website
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Offices

Brazil & Benske, LLC
3821 S. Howell Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53207
Telephone: (414) 744-2757



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