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Nathaniel Cade, III

Cade Law Group LLC

Wisconsin's Civil Rights Champion

Nathaniel Cade, III is the founder of Cade Law Group LLC, a Milwaukee-based civil rights and litigation firm with a strong track record of holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for constitutional violations. With decades of legal experience, Attorney Cade has built a reputation as one of Wisconsin's foremost civil rights litigators, representing individuals who have suffered at the hands of police misconduct, excessive force, false arrest, and other abuses of governmental power. His firm operates with a mission-driven approach, combining rigorous legal strategy with a deep commitment to justice for marginalized communities.

Attorney Cade has litigated high-stakes civil rights cases in both state and federal courts, often taking on cases that other attorneys decline due to their complexity or the formidable nature of opposing governmental defendants. His practice encompasses Section 1983 civil rights claims, Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment violations, wrongful death actions arising from police use of force, and cases involving systemic misconduct within law enforcement agencies. He is known for his thorough preparation, aggressive advocacy, and ability to navigate the procedural and evidentiary challenges unique to civil rights litigation against public entities.

Beyond individual case representation, Nathaniel Cade, III has been recognized within the Wisconsin legal community for his leadership and commitment to civil rights advocacy. He has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers and has served in various professional capacities that reflect his standing among peers. His firm, Cade Law Group LLC, has grown to handle a broad range of litigation matters while maintaining its core identity as a firm unafraid to confront powerful institutions on behalf of ordinary citizens seeking accountability and redress.

Notable Results

  • Multiple significant recoveries for victims of police misconduct and civil rights violations in the Milwaukee metropolitan area

Key Characteristics

  • Fearless civil rights advocacy with Nathaniel Cade III recognized as a rising voice in Wisconsin civil rights law
  • Skilled in Section 1983 litigation and constitutional challenges against Milwaukee-area law enforcement
  • Founder of Cade Law Group LLC, a Milwaukee-based civil rights and litigation firm dedicated to holding law enforcement accountable
  • Extensive experience litigating Section 1983 civil rights claims in federal and state courts against police and government entities
  • Selected for inclusion in Wisconsin Super Lawyers, reflecting peer recognition of his civil rights litigation excellence
  • Known for taking on complex, high-stakes civil rights cases that other attorneys decline due to the difficulty of opposing governmental defendants
  • Represents individuals in Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment violation cases arising from law enforcement conduct
  • Admitted to practice in Wisconsin state courts and federal courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin