David B. Karp is widely regarded as one of the most experienced divorce and family lawyers in Wisconsin. He was awarded “”Lawyer of the Year” by U.S. News and World Report for 2022. He has handled thousand of family law cases, including hundreds of trials, in his nearly 40 years in practice. Attorney Karp has been named to Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers in Wisconsin for the past 10+ years. He has served as the President of the Wisconsin chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, one of the premier divorce lawyer organizations in America. Attorney Karp uses his experience and courtroom skills to ensure our clients get the best results possible under difficult circumstances.Attorney Karp believes that the best lawyers don’t just tell their clients what they want to hear. While a good lawyer will advocate fiercely in the courtroom for his clients, lawyers need to be honest with clients about what to expect and what a judge is likely to decide before investing time and money litigating.Attorney Karp is a managing member our Litigation team and a member of our Appeals team.
David B. Karp
Awarded Practice Areas
Family Law
Biography
Locations
Education
- Marquette University, J.D., graduated 1982
- American University, graduated 1978
- University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, B.A., graduated 1977
Affiliations
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Fellow
- American Association of Justice - Member
- State Bar of Wisconsin - Member
- The Wisconsin Association of Justice - Member
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Family Law, Milwaukee (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Family Law
Special Focus:
- Alimony
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Child Custody
- Divorce
- Domestic Relations
- Litigation
- Marital Settlement Agreements
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