Thad W. Jelinske

Law Practice

Thad Jelinske’s emphasis is on commercial litigation in all areas of business disputes. He has prosecuted plaintiff claims with multiple million dollar verdicts in state and federal courts. Thad will protect your business and provide outstanding advocacy in its defense.

Thad Jelinske on Commercial Litigation

Some people think trials are glamorous. As a trial lawyer for businesses, I view them more as an option of last resort. You and your business don’t have time to get mired in the courtroom. That’s why I’ll analyze your situation, and then take the steps to resolve the issues as quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. If we go to trial, we’re going to go with an air-tight case. And we’re going to win.

Practice Areas

• Complex Commercial Litigation
• Municipal Law
• Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law
• Construction Law
• Franchise Law
• Trial and Appeal

Professional Highlights

• Bar Admission: State Bar of Wisconsin (Board of Governors; Young Lawyers Division (Director, President); Litigation Section; Construction and Lien Section)
• US District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
• US District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
• US Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
• WATL Commercial Litigation
• American Bar Association (House of Delegates)
• Milwaukee Bar Association
• Instructor in the following areas: Real Estate Transactions, ATS/CLE State of Wisconsin; Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Litigation, ATS/CLE and Franchise Division; Business and Fundamentals of Discovery in Litigation, ATS/CLE; Business Litigation, ATS/CLE.

Professional Recognition

• Rated AV® by Martindale-Hubbell (since 2000), indicating very high to preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards based on evaluations by peers in the legal profession.
• Listed in Who’s Who Among American Lawyers (2004 - Present).

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, B.S., 1982
• Drake University Law School, J.D., 1986

Beyond the Firm

I’m married with three college age boys. I enjoy golf, travel and sports, and have coached hockey for nearly 20 years. I spend time outdoors enjoying water sports and fresh air in the Waupaca area.

Defining Legal Moment

I go back to my early days with Mawicke & Goisman, S.C.. The firm was handling a complicated legal matter concerning a client, and I had an opinion that differed from where we were heading with the case. I was delighted to find that not only were my thoughts welcomed, they actually caused us to change our direction. In the end, everyone’s ego took a back seat to the needs of the client, which was, and still is, incredibly refreshing. It was also an indication of how important a team culture can be in a law firm. I’ve been with Mawicke & Goisman, S.C. ever since.

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