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Patrick W. Brennan, Business Attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

focused on Business, General, and Insurance

Milwaukee, WI

Trusted business attorney serving Milwaukee.

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Patrick W. Brennan is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Insurance.

Based in
Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · General · Insurance
  • Handles Business, General, and Insurance matters from Milwaukee, WISCONSIN.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Milwaukee) (2024).

About Patrick W. Brennan: Patrick W. Brennan is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Insurance.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Patrick takes on

Patrick concentrates on business, general, insurance, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Patrick handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Patrick 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 Patrick agrees to represent you.

General cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Patrick takes general 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 Patrick agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Patrick takes insurance 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 Patrick agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Patrick 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 Patrick agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Patrick 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 Patrick agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Patrick W. Brennan — business lawyer in Milwaukee

Patrick W. Brennan is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Insurance.

Pat is a shareholder and Chairman of the board of Crivello, Nichols & Hall. With state and federal practice throughout Wisconsin, he has demonstrated expertise in professional liability, commercial litigation, construction disputes, insurance coverage issues and personal injury litigation. Maintaining the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, he has achieved the AV Preeminent Martindale Hubbel Award, was invited into the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel organization, and elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).

Having tried to verdict over 100 cases, Pat’s experience in the courts has been recognized by his peers with election to the Chair position of the State Bar of Wisconsin Litigation Section and President of the Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin, now the Wisconsin Defense Counsel, and a Super Lawyers designation since 2010.

Pat has been selected as a Fellow of both the State Bar of Wisconsin and the American Bar Foundation and has received the singular honors of Lawyer of the Year/Legal Scholar by the Milwaukee Bar Association, Best’s Lawyer of the Year for personal injury in 2022, and Lawyer of the Year for personal injury litigation – defendants in Milwaukee 2023.

An award-winning author, Pat has published widely in the legal, insurance and corporate press, and has spoken on topics of interest to litigators, to professional and industry groups including RIMS, CPCU, the State Bar of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Defense Counsel and numerous other organizations. He co-authors a chapter of the Wisconsin Trial Practice manual.

Honors and Awards

  • AV Preeminent 2023 Martindale-Hubbell rating
  • Top Rated Lawyer in Insurance Law, 2013 Martindale Hubbell
  • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
  • Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
  • State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation Section Board of Governors (Chair 2007-2008)
  • 'Super Lawyer,' designation 2005 - present
  • Best Lawyers In America - Commercial/Litigation 2013-2014
  • President, Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin (2001-2002)
  • Chairman, Peter Favre Forum (1994-2002)
  • Whitefish Bay Municipal Judge (1993-2008)
  • Recipient, Lawyer of the Year/Legal Scholar, Milwaukee Bar Association (1990)

Working with Patrick on a business matter

Pat is a shareholder and Chairman of the board of Crivello, Nichols & Hall. With state and federal practice throughout Wisconsin, he has demonstrated expertise in professional liability, commercial litigation, construction disputes, insurance coverage issues and personal injury litigation. Maintaining the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, he has achieved the AV…

Who Patrick represents

Patrick reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, general, and insurance matters in Milwaukee and the surrounding Wisconsin area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Marquette University

    — · 1978

  • Marquette University

    J.D. · 1981

Jurisdictions

Patrick's state bar admissions

  • Illinois, State of I

    ACTIVE

  • Wisconsin, U.S. Cour

    ACTIVE

  • Wisconsin, U.S. Dist

    ACTIVE

  • Wisconsin, U.S. Dist

    ACTIVE

  • Wisconsin, State of

    ACTIVE

Patrick studied at — in Marquette University and J.D. in Marquette University.

Law school and academic background

Patrick completed — in Marquette University and J.D. in Marquette University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Patrick runs in Wisconsin is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Patrick has received 16 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Milwaukee)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Milwaukee)

    2022

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lawyer of the Year/Legal Scholar, Milwaukee Bar Association

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Past President, Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Former Chair State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation Section

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer designation past 10 years

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Irish Legal 100

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Milwaukee) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Milwaukee) (2022). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026).

Locations

Patrick W. Brennan's office in Milwaukee

Patrick's primary office is at 710 North Plankinton Avenue, Suite 500, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

710 North Plankinton Avenue, Suite 500

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203

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Hiring guide

How to hire Patrick W. Brennan — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Patrick charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Patrick'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; Patrick will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Patrick

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business 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. Patrick confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Patrick W. Brennan

  • How much does it cost to hire Patrick for a business case?

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

  • Does Patrick offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do business cases in Wisconsin typically take?

    Simple business 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. Patrick gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Patrick 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 — Patrick 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 Patrick?

    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. Patrick will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Patrick accepting new business clients right now?

    Patrick'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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