Steve Kruzel
About Steve Kruzel
Steve Kruzel is a lawyer based in Milwaukee, WI and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Steve Kruzel is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Labor and Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Quarles & Brady LLP
Education: Marquette University, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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