Reid Hazelton, Business Attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
focused on Business, Family Law, and M&A
Milwaukee, WI
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Reid Hazelton is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and M&A.
- Based in
- Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · Family Law · M&A
- Handles Business, Family Law, and M&A matters from Milwaukee, WISCONSIN.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026).
About Reid Hazelton: Reid Hazelton is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and M&A.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Reid takes on
Reid concentrates on business, family law, and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Reid handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Family Law
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M&A
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Business cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Reid 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 Reid agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Reid takes family law 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 Reid agrees to represent you.
M&A cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Reid takes m&a 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 Reid agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Reid Hazelton — business lawyer in Milwaukee
Reid Hazelton is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and M&A.
Reid Hazelton is a member of the Business Practice Group in von Briesen’s Milwaukee office. He focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, as well as business and corporate issues, and Corporate Transparency Act compliance. Prior to law school, Reid worked in the automotive industry focusing on Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. He also served as a program manager for a start-up aerospace company, and later co-founded a branded luxury goods manufacturing company in Denver, which has been operating for over a decade. This mix gives him a first-hand understanding of many matters, legal and non-legal alike, from the client’s perspective.
In law school, he helped Afghan asylee applicants resettle in the U.S. through Operation Allies Welcome, an on-site operation at Fort McCoy. He was also inducted into Marquette’s Pro Bono Society. He interned with the Wisconsin Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel and clerked with the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals’ Chief Judge Diane Sykes, while graduating in the top 5% of his class.
Reid has an active pro bono practice and volunteers with Legal Action of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Justice Center, Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic, and Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee.
How Reid handles business matters
Reid Hazelton is a member of the Business Practice Group in von Briesen’s Milwaukee office. He focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, as well as business and corporate issues, and Corporate Transparency Act compliance. Prior to law school, Reid worked in the automotive industry focusing on Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. He also served as a program manager for a start-up…
Who Reid represents
Reid reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, family law, and m&a matters in Milwaukee and the surrounding Wisconsin area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Marquette University
J.D. · 2022
Reid studied at J.D. in Marquette University.
Law school and academic background
Reid completed J.D. in Marquette University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Reid runs in Wisconsin is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Reid has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026).
Locations
Reid Hazelton's office in Milwaukee
Reid'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.
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How to hire Reid Hazelton — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Reid usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Reid charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Reid'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; Reid 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 Reid
Reid 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. Reid confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Reid'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 Reid Hazelton
How much does it cost to hire Reid for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Reid walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Reid offer a free consultation?
Reid charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Reid's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Reid'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. Reid gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Reid take my case if I'm outside Milwaukee?
Reid 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 — Reid 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 Reid?
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. Reid will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Reid accepting new business clients right now?
Reid'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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