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Ryan Fetherston, Business Attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury

Milwaukee, WI

Practicing business in Milwaukee since 2006.

20+
Years practicing
1
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Ryan Fetherston is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Ryan has over 20 years of legal experience.

Based in
Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
Experience
over 20 years
Known for
Business · Litigation · Personal Injury
  • Handles Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Milwaukee, WISCONSIN.
  • Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Ryan Fetherston: Ryan Fetherston is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Ryan has over 20 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Ryan takes on

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

Business cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ryan 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 Ryan agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ryan 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 Ryan agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ryan 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 Ryan agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Ryan Fetherston — business lawyer in Milwaukee

Ryan Fetherston is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Ryan has over 20 years of legal experience.

Ryan Fetherston is a Shareholder of the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. He has broad experience in litigation matters, with particular focuses on business and general litigation, professional liability, toxic tort, insurance coverage, and worker’s compensation. Ryan has experience representing clients in all phases of litigation from initial case investigation and strategy development to discovery, motion practice and trial.

Ryan's approach to business cases

Ryan Fetherston is a Shareholder of the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. He has broad experience in litigation matters, with particular focuses on business and general litigation, professional liability, toxic tort, insurance coverage, and worker’s compensation. Ryan has experience representing clients in all phases of litigation from initial case…

The kind of cases Ryan takes

Ryan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, litigation, and personal injury matters in Milwaukee and the surrounding Wisconsin area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Marquette University

    J.D. · 2006

Jurisdictions

Ryan's state bar admissions

  • Wisconsin, State Bar

    2006 · ACTIVE

Ryan studied at J.D. in Marquette University.

Law school and academic background

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

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Ryan has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — from 2024-2025 for work in:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - 2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2024

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - 2024

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Best Lawyers in America — from 2024-2025 for work in: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2025 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - 2025 (2026).

Locations

Ryan Fetherston's office in Milwaukee

Ryan'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 Ryan Fetherston — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Ryan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ryan'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; Ryan 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 Ryan

Ryan 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. Ryan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Ryan'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 Ryan Fetherston

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

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

  • Does Ryan offer a free consultation?

    Ryan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ryan's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Ryan'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. Ryan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Ryan 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 — Ryan 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 Ryan?

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

  • Is Ryan accepting new business clients right now?

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

Areas served

Business attorneys serving Milwaukee, Madison and Waukesha in Wisconsin

Ryan handles business matters throughout Wisconsin. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.

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