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Beth Kushner, Appellate Attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

focused on Appellate, Business, and Litigation

Milwaukee, WI

Trusted appellate attorney serving Milwaukee.

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Beth Kushner is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Litigation.

Based in
Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
Experience
attorney
Known for
Appellate · Business · Litigation
  • Handles Appellate, Business, and Litigation matters from Milwaukee, WISCONSIN.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (Milwaukee) (2021).

About Beth Kushner: Beth Kushner is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Beth takes on

Beth concentrates on appellate, business, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Beth handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Appellate cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Beth takes appellate matters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Beth agrees to represent you.

Business cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Beth takes business matters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Beth agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Beth takes litigation matters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Beth agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Beth takes personal injury matters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Beth agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Beth takes product liability matters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Beth agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Beth Kushner — appellate lawyer in Milwaukee

Beth Kushner is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Litigation.

Beth Kushner is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. She specializes in complex litigation and has successfully handled a broad range of business and commercial disputes, shareholder disputes, construction matters, antitrust disputes, class actions of all sorts, fraud and RICO cases, employment cases and product liability claims. She has a particular expertise in cases that involve high exposure and difficult facts, and her clients appreciate her creative, pragmatic, and cost-effective approach to litigation. She has a demonstrated ability to devise and implement winning strategies and to do so without losing sight of cost, business disruption, or public relations. In addition, Beth regularly represents clients in mediations and arbitrations, as well as acts as a neutral, and is a member of the Wisconsin Association of Mediators. She enjoys the respect of lawyers and judges in Wisconsin and around the country.

How Beth handles appellate matters

Beth Kushner is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. She specializes in complex litigation and has successfully handled a broad range of business and commercial disputes, shareholder disputes, construction matters, antitrust disputes, class actions of all sorts, fraud and RICO cases, employment cases and product liability claims. She has a particular expertise in…

The kind of cases Beth takes

Beth reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and litigation matters in Milwaukee and the surrounding Wisconsin area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Virginia

    J.D. · 1979

  • University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

    B.A. · 1975

Jurisdictions

Beth's state bar admissions

  • Virginia, Virginia S

    ACTIVE

  • Wisconsin, State Bar

    ACTIVE

Beth studied at J.D. in University of Virginia and B.A. in University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.

Law school and academic background

Beth completed J.D. in University of Virginia and B.A. in University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Beth runs in Wisconsin is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Beth has received 25 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (Milwaukee)

    2021

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — “Top 25: Women Wisconsin Super Lawyers” (2011-2013, 2017)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Wisconsin Super Lawyers (2005-2021)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation “Top 250 Women in Litigation”

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — "Women in the Law",

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Wisconsin Law Journal

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — (2007)

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (Milwaukee) (2021). Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026).

Locations

Beth Kushner's office in Milwaukee

Beth's primary office is at 411 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1000, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202-4427. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

411 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1000

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-4427

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Hiring guide

How to hire Beth Kushner — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Beth usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Beth charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Beth's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Beth will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Beth

Beth discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Beth confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Beth's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Beth Kushner

  • How much does it cost to hire Beth for a appellate case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Beth walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Beth offer a free consultation?

    Beth charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Beth's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Beth's current terms during booking.

  • How long do appellate cases in Wisconsin typically take?

    Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Beth gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Beth take my case if I'm outside Milwaukee?

    Beth is licensed in Wisconsin. Matters governed by Wisconsin law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Beth will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Beth?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Beth will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Beth accepting new appellate clients right now?

    Beth's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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