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Justices question judges on limited-scope representation
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices expressed concern Friday that a rules petition pertaining to limited-scope representation would allow judges to keep attorneys on cases far longer than the attorney had agreed.
Former corp. counsel to lead Legal Aid Society
Kimberly Walker, who was ousted as Milwaukee County corporation counsel in 2013, will serve as the new executive director of the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee Inc.
EDITORIAL: Wanted: Leaders who will not settle
The state’s civil courts are the realm of the rich, those who can afford as many lawyers as they need.
Ebbott and Cannon ‘would not compromise’
John Ebbott is stepping down from his role leading Legal Action of Wisconsin Inc., but his passion for equal representation remains strong.
Cannon to retire from Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee
The longtime executive director of the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee Inc. is retiring in September.
State considers potential for nonlawyer legal practitioners
A movement is underway to create a new class of nonlawyer legal practitioners, meant primarily to provide services to the poor.
Legal Aid Society recognizes contributions to equal justice
A law firm partner, a champion of battered women and children and a Milwaukee reporter each were honored Wednesday with the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee’s Equal Justice Medal.
Who’s Doing What: New hires at Quarles; new positions at Whyte Hirschboeck
Lindsey Davis, James Goldschmidt and Leila Sahar joined Quarles & Brady LLP’s Milwaukee office.
Legal Aid Society gets 21K grant for foreclosure mediation project
Milwaukee County supervisors on Thursday unanimously approved allocating $1,644,101 in Community Development Block Grants, which are financed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Silent partners: Dwindling support squeezes state’s legal service groups
State Sen. Glenn Grothman leaves no room for interpretation when summarizing the state’s stance on handouts for civil legal service.
EDITORIAL: Yes, Mr. Grothman, people do need free lawyers
Logic doesn’t often prevail in the politics versus social services debate.
Candidate field for Branch 28 gets crowded
At least two candidates will vie for the Branch 28 seat in Milwaukee County Circuit Court next spring.
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- Lawyer with ties to Brookfield, Wis. sentenced to four Years in Federal Prison
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