Thomas J. Chmielnik
About Thomas J. Chmielnik
Thomas J. Chmielnik is a lawyer based in Milwaukee, WI and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Thomas J. Chmielnik is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 2018
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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