Nominate today for the inaugural editions of Best lawyers: Ones to Watch in France and Germany!

Best Lawyers logo
  • Lawyers
  • Methodology
  • NEW! Ones to Watch
  • Partnerships
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In
  • Lawyers
    • Advanced Search
    • COVID-19 Assistance
    • Featured Ones to Watch
    • Lawyer of the Year
    • Highlighted Lawyers
    • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Methodology
    • Overview
    • Ones to Watch
    • Editorial Timelines
    • Practice Areas
    • Publicizing Guidelines
    • FAQ
  • Publications
    • Family Law
    • New York Area
    • Canada
    • South Florida
    • Southern California
    • Northern California
    • Tampa
    • Midwest
  • Legal Insights
    • Featured Articles
    • In the News
    • Advisory Board
    • Meet the Board
    • Press & Events
  • About
    • Global Presence
    • Company History
    • Leadership
  • Ones to Watch
  • Partnerships
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In Log In
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In

Lawyer Profile

Image of Carl A. Sinderbrand

Carl A. Sinderbrand

Axley Brynelson, LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2007
  • Recognized in:
    Litigation - Construction
    Litigation - Environmental
  • Law School:
    University of Wisconsin–Madison
  • Website:
    http://www.axley.com
  • E-mail:
    csinderbrand@axley.com
  • Location:
    Two East Mifflin Street, Suite 200
    P.O. Box 1767
    Madison, WI 53701-1767
  • LinkedIn

Carl Sinderbrand practices in the areas of environmental law; construction and commercial contracting and disputes; public utility law; government regulation and permitting; and appeals.

Mr. Sinderbrand is passionate about environmental stewardship. The lawyer’s role in environmental transactions, permitting, and disputes is to help clients achieve their goals through appropriately balancing the productive use and preservation of critical resources. Mr. Sinderbrand has achieved success for clients for more than 30 years through a combination of having a clear understanding of the applicable law, as well as establishing realistic objectives and long-term professional, interpersonal relationships. When his clients’ interests cannot be protected through negotiation and permitting processes, he has protected their interests through zealous advocacy before the courts, including multiple cases in the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Mr. Sinderbrand’s stock in trade is his reputation for honor, honesty, effectiveness and personal integrity; and his conviction that history tells us that today’s adversaries may be tomorrow’s allies. Because of this, he has been able to consistently and compatibly represent businesses, individuals, public interest groups and governmental entities in a wide range of proceedings.

Admitted to practice in the State Courts of Wisconsin, several United States District Courts including the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, United States Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Ninth Circuits, and United States Supreme Court.

Continue Reading
  • Lawyer Bio
  • Client Comments
  • Firm Details

Lawyer Bio

Carl Sinderbrand practices in the areas of environmental law; construction and commercial contracting and disputes; public utility law; government regulation and permitting; and appeals.

Mr. Sinderbrand is passionate about environmental stewardship. The lawyer’s role in environmental transactions, permitting, and disputes is to help clients achieve their goals through appropriately balancing the productive use and preservation of critical resources. Mr. Sinderbrand has achieved success for clients for more than 30 years through a combination of having a clear understanding of the applicable law, as well as establishing realistic objectives and long-term professional, interpersonal relationships. When his clients’ interests cannot be protected through negotiation and permitting processes, he has protected their interests through zealous advocacy before the courts, including multiple cases in the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Mr. Sinderbrand’s stock in trade is his reputation for honor, honesty, effectiveness and personal integrity; and his conviction that history tells us that today’s adversaries may be tomorrow’s allies. Because of this, he has been able to consistently and compatibly represent businesses, individuals, public interest groups and governmental entities in a wide range of proceedings.

Admitted to practice in the State Courts of Wisconsin, several United States District Courts including the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, United States Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Ninth Circuits, and United States Supreme Court.

Read more on firm website
  • Education
  • Bar Admissions
  • Affiliations
  • Award List
  • Additional Information
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge

Education:

  • Oberlin College, BA
  • University of Wisconsin–Madison , J.D.

Bar Admissions:

  • Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin

Affiliations:

  • American Arbitration Association - Commercial and Construction Arbitrator
  • Clean Wisconsin, Inc. - Board of Directors (Past Chair)
  • Dane County Lakes and Watershed Commission - Former Member (1999-2007)
  • Environmental Law Section, Wisconsin Bar Association - Board of Directors (Past Chair)
  • Temple Beth El, Madison, Wisconsin - Board of Trustees (Past President)
  • Wisconsin Department of Transportation Dispute Review Board - Member
  • Wisconsin Wetlands Association - Board of Directors (Past Chair)

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Litigation - Environmental, Madison (2019)
  • Litigation - Environmental, Madison (2017)
  • Litigation - Environmental, Madison (2014)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Environmental
 

Awards:

  • Named a top litigation – environmental attorney in The Best Lawyers in America©
  • Named the Best Lawyers 2014 Litigation – Environmental “Lawyer of the Year” in Madison
  • Named to the 2006 – 2013 Wisconsin Super Lawyers Lists (Primary Area of Practice: Environmental Law)
  • Named to the 2011 Top 25 Madison, Wisconsin Super Lawyers List
  • Named to the 2011 Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers List
  • Named to Milwaukee Magazine’s 2010 Wisconsin’s Top 50 Lawyers
  • Named one of Madison’s top Administrative Law and Construction Law lawyers by Madison Magazine
  • Named in Strathmore’s Who’s Who
  • AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™

Additional Information:

Expertise
  • Administrative & Regulatory Matters
  • Bid Disputes & Protests
  • Bond & Insurance Claims
  • Business Mediation & Arbitration
  • Business, Corporate & Securities
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction
  • Construction Business Issues
  • Construction Mediation & Arbitration
  • Contract Negotiation & Drafting
  • Contract Preparation & Review
  • Environmental
  • Environmental Management Issues
  • Environmental Regulation & Disputes
  • Governmental, Administrative & Regulated Industry
  • Green Building
  • Lien Claims
  • Litigation
  • Litigation of Defect, Delay, Acceleration & Payment Claims
  • Professional Liability Defense
  • Professional Negligence
  • Public Utility Regulations, Operation & Financing
  • Transportation
  • Water Law
 

Lawyer Client Comments

Firm Details

Image for Axley Brynelson, LLP View Firm Profile
Axley Brynelson, LLP
http://www.axley.com
 
Headquarters
Two East Mifflin Street, Suite 200
P.O. Box 1767
Madison, WI 53701-1767
(608) 257.5661
2 Office Locations
in 1 Country

United States

United States

Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Waukesha, WI

N-20 W-22961 Watertown Road

Waukesha, WI 53186

United States

(262) 524.8500

Get Directions

 
Add Comment
In making your comments, please do not refer to a pending legal matter.
(*) Required Fields
There was an error during saving, please try again.
If you continue to get this message, please contact us at info@bestlawyers.com or 803.648.0300 for assistance.
Please complete the captcha then submit.
Your comment was saved successfully!
Thank you for your feedback.
  • Find a Lawyer
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Legal Insights
  • Contact Us
Lawyers 
  • Advanced Search
  • COVID-19 Assistance
  • Featured Ones to Watch
  • Lawyer of the Year
  • Highlighted Lawyers
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Find a Lawyer
Methodology
  • Overview
  • Ones to Watch
  • Editorial Timelines
  • Practice Areas
  • Publicizing Guidelines
  • FAQ
Publications
  • Business Editions
  • Regional Editions
  • Partnerships
  • Become a Contributor
Legal Insights
  • Featured Articles
  • In the News
  • Advisory Board
  • Meet the Board
  • Press & Events
  • Best Law Firms
  • Subscribe
About
  • Global Presence
  • Company History
  • Leadership
  • Founders
  • Press Releases
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us
  • Careers
My Account
  • Log In
  • Store
  • Marketing Guidance
Best Lawyers Best Lawyers logo +1-803-648-0300
801 Broad Street, Suite 950 Augusta, GA 30901
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Lawyer Directory
  • Best Law Firms

© 2010-2021 Best Lawyers — All Rights Reserved.

BL Icon

LEGAL INSIGHTS

by Best Lawyers®



Get the latest insights on the news, trends, and people that shape the global legal field with our weekly email digest.

Please enter a valid email address.

You have already subscribed.





PRIVACY POLICY

Thank you for subscribing.