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Subrogation

Maxwell Attorneys LLC has substantial intensive experience in prosecuting and defending subrogation claims. The firm's subrogation practice entails expertise in each of the substantive areas in which subrogation cases arise, including workers' compensation, auto liability, products liability, premises liability, property damage and construction liability.

The attorneys' extensive experience in each of these areas provides them with a unique ability to assist their clients in all areas of subrogation claims handling, such as claim evaluation and consultation, site investigation and evidence preservation, expert retention and file management through litigation and recovery.

Bankruptcy

Maxwell Attorneys LLC’s managing partner, Mike Maxwell has handled all aspects of the bankruptcy process. From representing creditors in protection of their rights, to working with corporate and individual debtors seeking relief from financial disaster, to working as a Chapter 7 Trustee overseeing bankruptcy proceedings, Atty. Maxwell can help clients understand and navigate the difficult and confusing waters of the new Bankruptcy Reform bill that takes effect October 17, 2005.

Criminal Defense

Maxwell Attorneys LLC’s lawyers are before criminal court judges every day. Our lawyers have handled hundreds of criminal cases from simple misdemeanors to complex felonies including manslaughter cases. Our lawyers understand what it takes to evaluate a criminal case and zero in on the weak aspects presented by law enforcement. We know how to bring the motions that can have a case dismissed or seriously weakened. We maintain excellent working relationships with prosecutors throughout Southeastern Wisconsin in order to negotiate the best possible plea deal that we can for our clients. Finally, our attorneys regularly appear before the Wisconsin Court of Appeals representing clients in criminal matters on appeal.

Family Law

Maxwell Attorneys LLC maintains an aggressive and rigorous family law practice assisting clients in simple custody motions to complex estate divisions in a divorce case. We pride ourselves on being zealous advocates for our client’s position while maintaining the ability to negotiate judicious settlements when it favors our client’s interests. We routinely practice in front of judges and court commissioners throughout the region and have developed excellent working relationships with this tightly knit community to family law practitioners.

Business Planning

The form of business chosen for a business entity potentially affects every aspect of its operations. Maxwell Attorneys LLC assists its clients in formation and business planning in deciding whether they want to operate as a closely held business, limited liability company, partnership, or corporation.

Maxwell Attorneys LLC also provides ongoing advice and representation to businesses in a wide range of matters such as starting and restructuring business ventures, real estate purchases and sales, mergers and acquisitions, partner and shareholder arrangements, structuring and negotiating complex deals, financing and raising capital, employee relations and benefits, leasing and contracts, shareholder disputes and business-related litigation.

Business & Civil Litigation

Maxwell Attorneys LLC is well equipped to handle the zealous prosecution and defense of lawsuits involving virtually every type and size of business and civil legal disputes.

The firm's attorneys have successfully represented businesses and individuals at every level of the state and federal court systems, as well as before regulatory and administrative agencies, in arbitration, mediation, and through other means of alternative dispute resolution. Maxwell Attorneys LLC has experience in all types of business, commercial, insurance, tax and contract disputes, shareholder and partnership litigation and complex litigation in courts throughout Wisconsin and the United States.

Insurance Litigation

Maxwell Attorneys LLC is actively engaged in a variety of areas of litigation serving the insurance industry. Its attorneys regularly handle cases involving first party defense, bad faith litigation, insurance fraud, products liability, personal injury defense, automobile negligence, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home litigation, construction law, surety and fidelity law and subrogation.

Maxwell Attorneys LLC offers superior legal services to its insurance clients at affordable flat fee and hourly and multi-level contingency rates.

Consumer Rights Litigation

Maxwell Attorneys LLC assists individuals who have had their consumer rights violated by unscrupulous debt collectors or consumer credit providers. Our attorneys aggressively pursue those that violate consumer protection provisions in both state and federal court. Whether a person needs assistance with a credit transaction gone wrong or a lemon automobile, the attorneys of Maxwell Attorneys LLC are prepared to help.

General Civil & Criminal Practice

Maxwell Attorneys LLC also maintains a general law practice involving a variety of areas, including administrative law, antitrust and trade regulation, civil rights, criminal law, education law, employment law, family law, government agencies and programs, immigration and naturalization law, personal injury, securities law, state, local and municipal law, transportation law and workers' compensation.