Todd M. Cleary
About Todd M. Cleary
Todd M. Cleary is a lawyer based in Madison, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Todd M. Cleary is recognized in the following practice area:
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: Godfrey & Kahn SC
Education: Cornell University, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: Madison, WI
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