Carol J. Wessels
About Carol J. Wessels
Carol J. Wessels is a lawyer based in Mequon, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Carol J. Wessels is recognized in the following practice area:
- Mequon, Wisconsin
- Elder Law
Current Firm: Wessels & Liebau LLC
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, Juris Doctor, graduated 1988
Location: Mequon, WI
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