About Teri
Attorney Teri M. Nelson has a unique philosophy in handling Family Law matters. She believes that every client deserves her time in terms of individual attention and her experience so that they have the best representation possible to guide them through one of the most difficult experiences in their life. She has a commitment to excellent personal service to her clients and believes her clients appreciate her quick and truthful responses to their questions and concerns.No one wants an expensive, difficult or time-consuming divorce experience. Therefore, Attorney Nelson is committed to giving her clients a quick, civilized and fair resolution to their family law matter. To do that, she provides to her clients an accurate picture of what to expect, what the personal and financial costs are likely to be, and what their legal options are. She strongly believes that providing clients with realistic information in this way empowers them to make good legal decisions for themselves. However, if a resolution cannot be accomplished, Attorney Nelson has over 25 years of family law experience and is known as a tough and competent litigator with excellent results in the courtroom.Areas Of PracticeCertified in Collaborative DivorceCooperative DivorceComplicated DivorceUncontested DivorceChild Custody and PlacementChild SupportAlimony/MaintenanceRestraining OrdersPost-Judgment DisputesCertified Legal SpecialtiesCollaborative DivorceBar AdmissionsWisconsin, 1992U.S. District Court Eastern District of WisconsinU.S. District Court Western District of WisconsinEducationUniversity of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, WisconsinJ.D. - 1991University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin1989Honors And AwardsLeading Lawyers - MKE Lifestyle (formerly M) Magazine, 2014, 2015 & 2019Who's Who in AmericaSelected to Super LawyersPast Lists2018 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list2017 Wisconsin Super Lawyers listProfessional Associations And MembershipsAmerican Society of Legal Advocates, MemberDivorce Cooperation Institute, Inc., MemberAmerican Bar Association, Family Law Section, MemberWisconsin Bar Association, Family Law Section, MemberMilwaukee Bar Association, Family Law Section, MemberMilwaukee County Family Bench-Bar Committee, MemberMilwaukee County Bench-Bar Committee, Past Member
Attorney Teri M. Nelson has a unique philosophy in handling Family Law matters. She believes that every client deserves her time in terms of individual attention and her experience so that they have the best representation possible to guide them through one of the most difficult experiences in their life. She has a commitment to excellent personal service to her clients and believes her clients appreciate her quick and truthful responses to their questions and concerns.
No one wants an expensive, difficult or time-consuming divorce experience. Therefore, Attorney Nelson is committed to giving her clients a quick, civilized and fair resolution to their family law matter. To do that, she provides to her clients an accurate picture of what to expect, what the personal and financial costs are likely to be, and what their legal options are. She strongly believes that providing clients with realistic information in this way empowers them to make good legal decisions for themselves. However, if a resolution cannot be accomplished, Attorney Nelson has over 25 years of family law experience and is known as a tough and competent litigator with excellent results in the courtroom.
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Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Family Law
- Leading Lawyers - MKE Lifestyle (formerly M) Magazine, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022Who's Who in AmericaSelected to Super Lawyers for the last seven (7) years
- Leading Lawyers - MKE Lifestyle (formerly M) Magazine, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
- Who's Who in America
- Selected to Super Lawyers for the last seven (7) years