Deborah C. "Debby" Tomczyk
Awarded Practice Areas
Land Use and Zoning Law Real Estate Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Milwaukee.
Biography
Represents developers, retailers and end users in all phases of real estate development, including land planning, entitlements, acquisitions, financing, construction and leasing.
Overview
- University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 1994
- Smith College, BA, graduated 1991
- Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
- ICSC - Member
- NAIOP - Chair, Public Affairs Committee
- Real Prorperty and Probate Section, State Bar of Wisconsin - Past Chair
- Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
- ICSC - Member
- NAIOP - Chair, Public Affairs Committee
- Real Prorperty and Probate Section, State Bar of Wisconsin - Past Chair
- University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 1994
- Smith College, BA, graduated 1991
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Land Use and Zoning Law, Milwaukee (2026)
- Land Use and Zoning Law, Milwaukee (2023)
- Land Use and Zoning Law, Milwaukee (2017)
- Real Estate Law, Milwaukee (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Real Estate Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Corporate Law
- Government Relations Practice
Special Focus:
- Development
Awards:
- Business Journal 40 Under 40
- WCREW Women Leader Award
News & Media
Additional Information
Case History
Transactions
- Specializes in real estate development
Represented many clients in developing multi-million dollar shopping centers, business parks and mized use projects.
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