Christopher M. Meuler
Partner
262-439-2372
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Brookfield, Wisconsin
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Education:
- J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School
- B.A., Marquette University
Admissions:
- Wisconsin
- Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
Christopher Meuler helps clients resolve complex disputes in state and federal courts with a focus on business litigation, insurance coverage, and appellate advocacy. He brings more than 20 years of experience guiding companies, individuals, and public entities through high-stakes litigation and compliance matters.
Chris maintains a broad litigation practice that includes trust and estate disputes, contract and business tort claims, professional liability, defamation, and real estate conflicts. He also advises on eminent domain, bid protests, and election law issues. In addition to his litigation practice, Chris serves on multiple public boards and Wisconsin Judicial Commission, the Milwaukee County Ethics Board, and the City of Wauwatosa Board of Review.
Affiliations
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Milwaukee Bar Association
- Milwaukee County Ethics Board — 2016-present (Chair, February 2018-present)
Articles & Presentations
- Warpinski and Meuler, “Should We Assume That Assumption is a Good Idea? State Wetland Permitting and Act 183” — State Bar of Wisconsin Construction and Public Contract Blog, September 2018
- Warpinski and Meuler, “The Boundaries of State Assumption of Wetland Permitting Authority Get Tested” — American Bar Association Environmental and Energy Litigation Blog, December 2018
Awards & Recognitions
- Super Lawyers, 2013–2025
- Rising Stars, 2008–2012
- Volunteer Attorney of the Year, American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin, 2014
- Member, Wisconsin Judicial Commission
- Member, Milwaukee County Ethics Board
- Member, City of Wauwatosa Board of Review
Notable Representations
- Represented a group in a referendum recount involving nearly $1 billion in school funding from the initial proceeding through oral argument before the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
- Defended a publicly traded company in an appeal concerning the arbitrability of claims brought by a former CEO.
- Litigated valuation and right-to-take issues in one of the largest brownfield condemnations in Wisconsin history.
- Represented an airline in a case involving a taxiway collision at General Mitchell International Airport.
- Secured insurance coverage for public and private entities facing environmental liabilities.
- Advocated for clients in constitutional claims, negligence matters, and professional liability disputes.
Service Area Subspecialties
- Compliance
- Defamation
- Election Law
- Litigation
- Business Litigation
- Civil Litigation
- Open Meetings and Public Records
- Probate
- Public Bidding