Wisconsin Civil Appeals Lawyers

A civil judgment isn’t always the last word. The losing party can appeal; the winning party must be ready to defend what it won. Either way, the case changes character completely: no witnesses, no jury, no new evidence — just the record, the standards of review, and the briefs. Success on appeal belongs to the side that understands that shift and writes accordingly.

Strang Bradley represents appellants and respondents in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and the Seventh Circuit. We also serve as appellate counsel alongside trial lawyers — consulting on error preservation, briefing dispositive motions, and taking over when the case moves upstairs.

Civil Appeals We Handle

• Appeals from adverse judgments after jury or court trials
• Appeals from summary judgment and dismissal rulings
• Defense of favorable judgments and verdicts on appeal (respondent-side advocacy)
• Cross-appeals to protect or improve a partial win
• Appeals involving contract, business, insurance-coverage, and tort disputes
• Petitions for review in the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Standards of Review

The standard of review can be integral. Legal conclusions are reviewed de novo; factual findings are disturbed only if clearly erroneous; discretionary rulings are reviewed with deference. Choosing issues that fit favorable standards — and framing them to get there — is the core strategic decision in any civil appeal, and it is where experienced appellate counsel earns their keep.

Why Choose Strang Bradley for a Civil Appeal

Appellate judges reward precision, candor, and clear writing — the qualities this firm was built around. We keep caseloads low, read the entire record ourselves, and brief the issues that can actually change the outcome. Before you invest in an appeal, we will give you a clear-eyed assessment of its realistic prospects.