Attorneys in Wisconsin
Attorneys and firms with a proven record against law enforcement in Wisconsin.
Law FirmGimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP
Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP is a well-established Milwaukee, Wisconsin law firm with a longstanding reputation for aggressive civil rights and civil liberties litigation. Founded on principles of holding governme... Read More →
Law FirmGingras, Thomsen & Wachs, LLP
Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs, LLP is a prominent Arizona civil rights and plaintiff's litigation firm with a long-standing reputation for holding law enforcement agencies and government entities accountable for misconduct. F... Read More →
AttorneyJeff Scott Olson
Jeff Scott Olson is a prominent civil rights attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, with decades of experience representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government offi... Read More →
AttorneyNathaniel Cade, III
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 vi... Read More →
State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits
For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.
Wis. Stat. § 893.53
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations. Note: the general personal injury SOL in this state is 3 years (Wis. Stat. § 893.54(1m)), but federal courts apply the longer catch-all period for § 1983 claims.
Wis. Stat. § 893.80
Notice of claim must be served within 120 days of the event for claims against governmental subdivisions and their employees. Note: § 1983 borrows Wisconsin's 6-year catch-all SOL, not the 3-year personal injury period.
Wisconsin has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.