Overview

Stafford Rosenbaum, with offices located in Madison and Milwaukee, is a full-service law firm with an experienced team of 50 attorneys.

Business leaders turn to us because we know business. We harness the collective experience of our business attorneys and litigators to solve legal needs arising in the areas of antitrust and trade, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, business law, dealership and franchise, employment and labor law, environmental law, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, and alternative dispute resolution.

Government leaders turn to us because of our extensive experience in local and state government. We serve as general counsel for more than 13 Wisconsin local governments and act as special counsel for a variety of municipal and county governments, advising in areas such as public utility, government and administration, employment and labor law, and environmental law.

Leaders in the legal profession refer their clients to us when a conflict prevents them from handling a matter, or for experience they may not have. They know we provide solutions to their clients’ legal needs in all of the areas listed above, as well as estate planning and probate, family law, and insurance law.

Community leaders turn to us for our legal knowledge and our commitment to local communities.

As we celebrate over 140 years of service, effective client communication continues to be at the heart of our practice.

Founded:
1879
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Practice Areas:
31
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
19

Rankings

Regional

Madison

Tier
1
Madison
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Tier
1
Madison
Appellate Practice
Tier
1
Madison
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
1
Madison
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier
1
Madison
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Tier
1
Madison
Commercial Litigation

Firm Leadership

Select Clients

Chrysler Group LLC Cities & Villages Mutual Insurance Company City of Green Bay City of Verona CUNA Mutual Group First Business Bank General Beverage Sales Company Great Lakes Gas Transmission Company Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation, Inc. L.F. George, Inc. Madison Gas and Electric Company New Glarus Brewing Company State of Wisconsin Investment Board WCA Group Health Trust Wisconsin Energy Corporation (We Energies)

Rankings

Regional

Madison

Tier
1
Madison
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Tier
1
Madison
Appellate Practice
Tier
1
Madison
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
1
Madison
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier
1
Madison
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Tier
1
Madison
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Madison
Environmental Law
Tier
1
Madison
Family Law
Tier
1
Madison
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Madison
Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier
1
Madison
Litigation - Environmental
Tier
1
Madison
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
1
Madison
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Tier
1
Madison
Litigation - Municipal
Tier
1
Madison
Municipal Law
Tier
1
Madison
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Madison
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Madison
Water Law
Tier
2
Madison
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
2
Madison
Corporate Governance Law
Tier
2
Madison
Financial Services Regulation Law
Tier
2
Madison
Native American Law
Tier
2
Madison
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
2
Madison
Tax Law
Tier
2
Madison
Trusts and Estates
Tier
3
Madison
Corporate Compliance Law
Tier
3
Madison
Corporate Law

Milwaukee

Tier
1
Milwaukee
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier
2
Milwaukee
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Tier
3
Milwaukee
Nonprofit / Charities Law

Practice Areas

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 28 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Arbitration
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Communications Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Mediation
  • Franchise Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Antitrust
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Municipal
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Mediation
  • Municipal Law
  • Native American Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Real Estate Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Water Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP proudly has 19 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Stafford Rosenbaum LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Stafford Rosenbaum LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Gold Award, United Way
2012 Extra Mile Award from The Rainbow Project
Best Companies to Work For

Offices & Contacts

Madison, WI
222 West Washington Avenue, Suite 900
P.O. Box 1784
Madison, WI 53703-2744
United States
Milwaukee, WI
1200 North Mayfair Road, Suite 430
Milwaukee, WI 53226-3282
United States
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