Practice Areas: Family Law, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning & Probate; view more
Licensed in Wisconsin since: 2011
Education: Marquette University Law School
Selected to Rising Stars: 2018 - 2024 Call today:
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Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Eric Hart is the owner of Hart Law Office. Based in his hometown, he divides his practice among a variety of different disciplines, representing clients throughout the greater metropolitan area. Mr. Hart is a graduate of Marquette University, where he majored in finance and marketing and received a Bachelor of Science in 2008. After taking courses at the University of Dayton School of Law, he moved back to Milwaukee and enrolled at Marquette University Law School, and he was awarded his Juris Doctor in 2011. Mr. Hart has practiced in numerous counties, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, as well as federal courts.
A large part of Mr. Hart's practice is centered on family law matters. In that regard, he represents people whose marriages are coming to an end and who are struggling to reach an agreement on such divorce-related issues as child custody and visitation, alimony, child support, and the division of complex assets and debts. A tenacious litigator when necessary, Mr. Hart often helps them reach an accord through such alternative dispute resolution techniques as mediation and negotiations. He also has experience in the preparation of prenuptial and post-marital agreements, and he helps clients seek the enforcement of or modifications to existing support and custody orders.
Mr. Hart's other practice areas include defending clients who are facing criminal charges and he provides representation to plaintiffs in personal injury, estate planning, and wrongful death litigation.
Mr. Hart is the co-chair of the Milwaukee County Bar Association Bench Bar Committee. He meets with judicial officials to help improve the quality of the family court system. He is also the president of the Leander J Foley, Jr. Society of Family Lawyers. An organization that brings family attorneys together for training and collaboration.
Practice areas
Family Law, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning & Probate, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault, Assault & Battery, Child Support, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Estate Planning, Failure to Pay Child Support, Father's Rights, Felony, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Law, Living Wills, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Name Change, Paternity, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Power of Attorney, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Prenuptial Agreements, Probate & Estate Administration, Probation, Same Sex Family Law, Sex Offenses, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Theft, Traffic Violations, Wills, Wrongful Death
- 50% Family Law
- 30% Criminal Defense
- 10% Estate Planning & Probate
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2011, Wisconsin
Professional Webpage: http://www.rhart.com/attorneys/eric-hart/
- Milwaukee Bar Association Family Bench Bar Co-Chair, 2024
- President of the Leander J. Foley Jr., Society of Family Lawyers., 2024
- Leander J. Foley Jr., Society of Family Lawyers, Vice President, 2023
- Leander J. Foley Jr., Society of Family Lawyers, President, 2023
- Leander J. Foley Jr., Society of Family Lawyers, Treasurer , 2022
- Milwaukee Bar Association Family Bench Bar Co-Chair, 2023
- Wisconsin Bar Association member, 2023
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin member, 2023
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, member, 2022
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts member, 2020
- Guardian Ad Litem Improvement Project, member, 2019
- Divorce Cooperation Institute, board member, 2018
- Marquette Brief Legal Advice Clinic, volunteer attorney, 2024
- Organized and moderated a training for family attorneys that included moderating a panel of judicial officials. , Moderator and Organizer, Milwaukee Bar Association Family Judge Live, 2023
- Moderated judges panel for the Leander J. Foley Society of Family Lawyers. A professional organization that provides training and collegiality between family law attorneys. , Moderator, Judges Panel, Leander J. Foley Society of Family Lawyers, 2023
- Organized a training for lawyers and judges regarding trauma in children as part of family law cases. Moderated a panel of judges on that and a variety of topics. , Moderator and Organizer, Milwaukee Bar Association Judges Live, 2022
- Moderated panel of family law judges at a Continuing Legal Education training. , Moderator, Judges Panel, Leander J. Foley Society of Family Lawyers, 2021
- Moderated training with judges and other presenters., Moderator, Judges Live, 2021
- Organized training for Guardian ad Litems, focusing on the issue of Domestic Violence. , Organizer, Guardian ad Litem Training - Domestic Violence, 2021
- Moderated training with judges and other presenters. , Moderator, Judges Live, 2020
- Moderated a discussion with judges. , Moderator, Judges Panel, Leander J. Foley Society of Family Lawyers, 2020
- Organized and moderated a continued education training program with other judges. Presented to family law attorney. , Moderator, Judges Live, Attorney, 2019
- Presenter at a continuing education seminar for family court Guardian ad Litems. , Presenter, Guardian ad Litem Improvement Project, 2019
- Moderator for a panel of family court judges and commissioners. , Moderator, Family Court Judges Panel, Family Law, Divorce, Paternity, 2018
- I was a presenteer at the 2018 Divorce Cooperation Institutes seminar entitled Practically Cooperative. I presented on ethical issues in family law and also moderated a discussion about complex financial issues. , Presenter and Moderator, Practictically Cooperative, Divorce, Family Law, Complex Divorce, 2018
- Moderator for a doctor and GAL panel on “Adolescents Who Resist and/or Refuse Placement”, Moderator, Working with Adolescents who Resist and/or Refuse Placement, Divorce, Family Law, Paternity, Guardian Ad Litem, 2017
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Attorney Eric Hart is a very knowledgeable young attorney. He is already highly regarded by the courts and his peers. He has handled difficult cases with calm and professionalism. Despite his young age, the courts have been appointing him as guardian ad litem for the children in very difficult custody and placement cases. This shows that the courts trust his ability to communicate well and have the best interest of the children in hand. Eric's peers speak highly of him in regards to his knowledge, demeanor and professionalism. Eric's client appreciate that he takes the time to know their case and give them the best and honest advice.”
“I have known Eric now for several years. He has served with me on the SOFL Board and has done an exemplary job as a lawyer and public servant. He gets immersed with various cases and also helps those underprivileged who need help and representation. I would highly recommend him for this nomination.”
Office location for Eric Hart
207 East Buffalo Street
Suite 201
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-271-1775
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2018 - 2024
