Milwaukee Now a national firm with twelve offices and more than 300 legal professionals, Michael Best is proud to hail from the thriving city of Milwaukee. Founded in 1848, our downtown Milwaukee office is the firm’s largest, serving the broad legal needs of a distinct client base within and beyond Wisconsin. Our clients range from small start-up ventures to Fortune 500 companies; we guide clients as diverse as manufacturers, banks, nonprofits, educational institutions, and high-tech entities through a wide variety of business transactions, litigation, and other critical matters. Though our presence is concentrated most heavily in the Midwest, our practice can handle pressing legal issues across the country and around the globe. Yet our work is not limited to success in the legal arena. Committed to sustaining the city’s cultural diversity and revitalized economy, our lawyers are enthusiastic supporters of community groups and charitable entities, from engaging in frequent volunteer activity to forging rewarding relationships with prominent service organizations like the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and the United Performing Arts Fund. Office Directions
From the North
Take I-43 S to the I-794 East exit. Merge onto I-794 East and take the North Plankinton Avenue exit. Merge onto North Plankinton Avenue then turn right onto Wisconsin Avenue and continue to Water Street. Turn left onto Water Street and enter the parking garage in building (turning left) from Water Street.
From the West
Take I-94 East to the I-43 North/I-794 East exit. Merge onto I-794 East and take the Van Buren/Jackson Street exit. Keep to the left when exiting on the ramp and turn left onto Clybourn Street. Take this to Water Street and turn right. Proceed to the second stoplight, which is Wisconsin Avenue. Cross over Wisconsin Avenue and enter parking garage in building (turning left) from Water Street.
From the South
Take I-94 W., which becomes I-94 W/I-43 N., to Kilbourn Avenue exit ramp. Stay on Kilbourn Avenue until Water Street. Turn right on Water Street and enter parking in building (turning right) from Water Street.
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