Adam Schleis
About Adam Schleis
Adam Schleis is a lawyer based in Milwaukee, WI and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Adam Schleis is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Appellate Practice
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Family Law
Current Firm: Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown LLP
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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