Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution; view more
Licensed in Wisconsin since: 2015
Education: University of Wisconsin Law School
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Zimmer & Rens LLC
15850 W. Bluemound RoadSuite 204
Brookfield, WI 53005 Visit website
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Paul Zimmer, the managing partner and a seasoned attorney at Zimmer & Rens LLC in Brookfield, Wisconsin, is a dedicated and bold advocate for his clients. Serving those in Brookfield, the greater Milwaukee area and throughout Wisconsin, he brings a wealth of experience to the courtroom. His extensive trial experience spans a variety of areas, including:
• Real estate
• Business transactions
• Contract breaches
• Dispute resolution
• Probate/inheritance matters
• Construction litigation
Additionally, Mr. Zimmer is well-versed in the nuances of the Corporate Transparency Act and the 2003 Wisconsin LLC laws.
Renowned for his professionalism, Mr. Zimmer has achieved remarkable success in both trial courts and on appeal. Notably, he won a landmark case at the Wisconsin Supreme Court that set a new precedent in the property tax classification of agricultural land. His victories include several trials such as two intense week-long jury trials over real estate disputes – one concerning adverse possession and property damage, and the other revolving around a commercial lease issue tied to a multimillion-dollar business sale.
Mr. Zimmer's academic journey began with a B.S. with honors from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, followed by a J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School. Since being licensed to practice in Wisconsin in 2015, he has been admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin.
Furthermore, Mr. Zimmer’s remarkable skills shine through in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, where he has achieved numerous successes. His accomplishments include published decisions that have shaped important aspects of construction lien waivers and reclaiming attorneys' fees in legal battles.
During law school, Mr. Zimmer was inducted into the prestigious Order of the Coif, received the J. Michael Riley Award for excellence in tort law and consistently made the dean’s list. A respected member of the legal community, he actively participates in the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Bar Association.
Practice areas
Real Estate: Business, Business Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Defense, Construction Litigation: BusinessFocus areas
Arbitration, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Construction Defects, Landlord/Tenant, Mediation, Mortgage & Refinance, Non-Compete Agreements, Short Sale, Trade Secret
- 30% Real Estate: Business
- 30% Business Litigation
- 10% Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Civil Litigation: Defense
- 10% Construction Litigation: Business
First Admitted: 2015, Wisconsin
Professional Webpage: https://zrlawyers.com/about-us/paul-w-zimmer/
- Court Admissions: Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- American Bar Association
- Milwaukee Bar Association
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Wind Point Restoration, Inc. v. Anne Weikel, No. 2018AP2258, 2020 WL 6051095 (Wis. Ct. App. Oct. 14, 2020) (affirming trial verdict in client’s favor, plus award of attorneys’ fees against opposing party)., 2020
- Jennifer Buth v. Daniel and Jodi Pyawasay, et al., Milwaukee County Case No. 20-CV-5561 (summary judgment for clients defeating home buyer’s claims alleging fraud based on alleged non-disclosure of alleged house defects)., 2020
- Jennifer Buth v. Daniel and Jodi Pyawasay, et al., Milwaukee County Case No. 20-CV-5561 (summary judgment for clients defeating home buyer’s claims alleging fraud based on alleged non-disclosure of alleged house defects)., 2020
- US Bank Trust National Association v. Ambiguous Asset Corporation, 23-AP-1671 (court of appeals reversal of circuit court order denying motion to reopen order confirming foreclosure sale based on untimely filing of eligible third-party bidder affidavit)., 2023
- Richard Carr v. City of Pewaukee, Waukesha County Case No. 21-CV-1180 (summary judgment for taxpayer on property tax objection claim, plus recovery of majority of client’s attorneys’ fees on sanctions award obtained against the municipality’s legal counsel)., 2021
- Mid America Steel Drum Properties, LLC et al. v. Container Life Cycle Management LLC, Milwaukee County Case No. 19-CV-644 (jury verdict in client’s favor for over $450,000 in damages for unjust enrichment in the use of client’s properties and judgment dismissing defendant’s claim for reformation of lease), 2021
- Great Lakes Excavating, Inc. v. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., 2021 WI App 23, 397 Wis. 2d 210, 959 N.W.2d 351 (published decision of court of appeals affirming summary judgment for client and holding contractor waived its construction lien rights in disputed lien waiver document), 2021
- Talmer Bank & Tr. v. Jacobsen, 2018 WI App 15, 380 Wis. 2d 171, 908 N.W.2d 495 (published decision of court of appeals clarifying that the third-party exception to the American Rule applies in breach of contract actions)., 2018
- State ex rel. Peter Ogden Family Tr. of 2008 v. Bd. of Review for Town of Delafield, 2018 WI App 26, 381 Wis. 2d 161, 911 N.W.2d 653 (published decision of court of appeals reversing circuit court’s dismissal of certiorari petition).
- State ex rel. Peter Odgen Family Tr. of 2008 v. Bd. of Review, 2019 WI 23, 385 Wis. 2d 676, 923 N.W.2d 837 (unanimous decision of the Wisconsin Supreme Court holding agricultural taxation of real property does not require business intent, saving client over $800,000 in assessed property value for taxes).
- Parrish v. Weaver, Eastern District of Wisconsin Case No. 2:17-cv-01500 (summary judgment for defendant in alleged misrepresentation and failure to disclose home defect case for alleged water entry into basement).
- Christopher Hookstead v. Gary Beal, et al, Dodge County Case No. 19-CV-242 (jury verdict in client’s favor defeating plaintiff’s adverse possession claim and obtaining judgment on counterclaim for nearly $400,000 in damages, punitive damages, and attorneys’ fees, following week-long trial).
- Central United Methodist Church v. City of Milwaukee, Case No. 19-AP-778, 2020 WL 1264074 (Wis. Ct. App. Mar. 17, 2020) (decision of the court of appeals reversing circuit court and holding client’s church parking lot is tax exempt despite use of lot to collect donations from people parking there for nearby concerts)., 2020
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- Member, Bench Bar Committee of State Bar of Wisconsin
- Past Chairman, Brown Deer Zoning Board of Appeals
- Past Member, Brown Deer Plan Commission
- Youth Soccer Coach, Erin Soccer Club
- Order of the Coif, honorary scholastic society for law students, Order of the Coif, honorary scholastic society for law students
- Member of Pi Sigma Alpha, honorary society of the American Political Science Association, Member, Pi Sigma Alpha
- Dean’s List, University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, honors, Dean’s List, University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
- Dean’s List, University of Wisconsin Law School, magna cum laude, Dean’s List, University of Wisconsin Law School
- J. Michael Riley Award for excellence in the study of tort law, J. Michael Riley Award
- University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (B.S., honors)
- Agriculture
- Business Services
- Commercial
- Construction
- Health Care
- Leasing Services
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
- Real Estate
- Rental Services
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Fantastic Litigator”
“Paul is a knowledgeable, efficient, and skilled attorney dedicated to professionalism and success.”
“Paul is a good writer and a strong advocate. He is well-versed in real estate litigation.”
“Paul is a thorough and talented attorney. He recently won a case in the Wisconsin Supreme Court, unanimously.”
“Paul is a young attorney with superior appellate skills. Paul, in his short career, has already won a case before the Supreme Court of Wisconsin and multiple cases before the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. ”
“Paul is only out of school 4-5 years. This year alone he argued and won a case at the Wisconsin Supreme Court, won a case at the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, and won a week-long jury trial.”
Office location for Paul Zimmer
15850 W. Bluemound Road
Suite 204
Brookfield, WI 53005
Phone: 414-296-6225
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2021 - 2024