01 / ML
Municipal law
Law governing cities and towns, essential services, licensing, hearings, planning, zoning, contracts, ordinances, and compliance counseling.
MAISTELMAN & ASSOCIATES / WISCONSIN
The record, made clear.
Focused representation in government, public affairs, and complex legal matters across Wisconsin.
Since 1994, according to the firm's about pageMilwaukee, Wisconsin
ILLUSTRATIVE FILE
A complicated matter, reduced to its next clear step.
RECORD CHECK
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THE INDEX
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ILLUSTRATIVE MATTER / not legal adviceTAB 01 / MUNICIPAL
Municipal law
ILLUSTRATIVE TAB / MUNICIPALThe firm describes municipal law work involving licensing, administrative hearings, building code issues, planning, zoning, land use, taxation, litigation, contract review, and drafting ordinances.
INTAKE
A city matter arrives with several agencies named in the file.
ISSUE
Separate the ordinance question from the related hearing record.
COUNSEL
Review the governing rules and the authority of the local body.
NEXT STEP
Prepare a focused recommendation for the officers involved.
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PRACTICE AREAS
Counsel where public decisions meet private stakes.
The firm lists five core practice areas. Each one asks for a different kind of record, and a clear way through it.
02 / GR
Government relations
Election law, campaign finance, public affairs, regulatory boards, planning commissions, city councils, agencies, and legislative proposals.
03 / RL
Real estate and land use
Property transactions, title disputes, homeowners associations, landlord-tenant matters, permits, zoning, easements, and closing support.
04 / BL
Business law
Business matters appear among the firm's listed practice areas, alongside its work in government, real estate, and litigation.
05 / CL
Civil litigation
The firm describes experience with complex and demanding litigation and lists civil litigation among its practice areas.
THE FIRM
A record built around the matter in front of you.
Maistelman & Associates describes itself as a Wisconsin law firm providing focused representation in government and public affairs. The firm represents businesses, government, nonprofit organizations, and individuals throughout Wisconsin, according to its about page.
Michael S. Maistelman is listed as managing member and founder. His listed focus includes government relations, land use and real estate, municipal law, business law, civil litigation, election law, and campaign finance.
Recognition
- 2005 Rising Star, Campaign & Elections Magazine
- 2012 Leader in the Law, Wisconsin Law Journal
- BV Distinguished Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Credentials
- BA in Politics, Ithaca College
- JD, University of New Hampshire
- Wisconsin and Massachusetts bar admissions
- U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
CONTACT
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Maistelman & Associates, LLC
Office hours
Monday to Friday
8am to 6pm
8am to 6pm
Saturday to Sunday
10pm to 3pm
10pm to 3pm
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