Godfrey & Kahn SC
About Godfrey & Kahn SC
Godfrey & Kahn SC is a leading law firm with 82 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 52 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1989. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Godfrey & Kahn SC has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, and Administrative / Regulatory Law.
Godfrey & Kahn SC also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Godfrey & Kahn SC has 69 rankings in practice areas including: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Litigation - Real Estate, Tax Law, and Trusts and Estates, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
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These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Godfrey & Kahn SC's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations:
- Appleton, Wisconsin
- Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Washington, District of Columbia
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