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Atty. Michelle B. Fitzgerald
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Atty. Michelle B. Fitzgerald

3.7
9 reviews

611 N. Barker Road, Suite 209, Brookfield, WI 53045 + 1 location

Divorce, Estate Planning, Probate and 3 more

About Atty. Michelle B. Fitzgerald

Michelle Fitzgerald, founder of Horizons Law Group, LLC, has been shaping the legal landscape since 2000 with her unique skills in family law, estate planning, and probate. Previously a mathematics and computer science high school teacher, Michelle served as chair of the school management council before transitioning to law. Her journey led her to Marquette University Law School, where she was an adjunct professor, teaching the Mediation Advocacy Workshop. Michelle's innovative approach to legal practice has garnered recognition, including awards such as the Women in the Law Award and Innovator of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Law Journal. Former president of the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau, Michelle is committed to problem-solving with practicality and common sense, ensuring peaceful resolutions for her clients. Her firm operates under the guiding principles of "Educate, Collaborate, Mediate, and when necessary, Litigate," reflecting her philosophy of integrating education and collaboration into client service.

 

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She was never ready for our appointments; she kept us waiting while she rummaged in her files for the correct forms. She would frequently be confused as to the county in which we were filing. Overall very unprofessional; I trusted her paralegal/clerk more than I trusted her.

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 1
    • Divorce
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Wills and Probate
  • Real Estate
  • Other 1
    • Probate

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  • Firm Information
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    Firm Name
    Horizons Law Group, LLC
  • Additional Links
    https://www.horizonslaw.com/ourattorneys

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2000, Wisconsin
    Memberships
    Milwaukee Bar Association
    Association of Women Lawyers
    West Suburban (Wauwatosa) Chamber of Commerce
    Junior Achievement.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Marquette University
    Class of 2000
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Wisconsin-Madison
    Class of 1986
    B.S.

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Owner and Attorney at Horizons Law Group, LLC
3.7
9 reviews

611 N. Barker Road, Suite 209Brookfield, WI 53045U.S.A.

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57 S. Main St.Hartford, WI 53207U.S.A.

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  • Monday 08:30 am - 04:30 pm
  • Tuesday 08:30 am - 04:30 pm
  • Wednesday 08:30 am - 04:30 pm
  • Thursday 08:30 am - 04:30 pm
  • Friday 08:30 am - 04:00 pm
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57 S. Main St.Hartford, WI 53207U.S.A.

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    Yes, Atty. Michelle B. Fitzgerald will accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
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    Horizons Law Group, LLC has 5 attorneys at this location.
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    Yes, Atty. Michelle B. Fitzgerald has a presence in Hartford, WI.
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    Atty. Michelle B. Fitzgerald attended Marquette University.

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