Megan Drury

Top rated Family Law attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Burbach & Stansbury S.C.
Megan Drury
Burbach & Stansbury S.C.

Practice areas: Family Law, Appellate, General Litigation; view more

Licensed in Wisconsin since: 2021

Education: Marquette University Law School

Selected to Rising Stars: 2023 - 2025
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Burbach & Stansbury S.C.

11270 W. Park Place
Suite 220
Milwaukee, WI 53224 Visit website
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Megan Drury is a skilled family law attorney at Burbach & Stansbury S.C. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She guides clients through an array of family-related matters, including divorce litigation, paternity issues, third-party visitation, stepparent adoption and appellate cases. Her journey in family law spans across various Wisconsin counties, tackling cases involving custody, placement and financial challenges for individuals with significant net worth.

Ms. Drury finds fulfillment in supporting her clients through the emotional and complex journey of divorce. She understands the uniqueness of each situation and collaborates closely with clients to craft personalized legal strategies. Her focus is on ensuring clients remain informed and feel empowered to make decisions during these trying times.

Academically accomplished, Ms. Drury graduated with a B.A. in psychology from Marquette University in 2014, followed by an M.A. in social work from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2017. She obtained her J.D. from Marquette University Law School in 2021 and was licensed in Wisconsin that same year. Her experience in mental health enables her to compassionately guide individuals through the turbulent waters of high-conflict divorces, offering both understanding and perceptive guidance.

Highly regarded in the legal circles of Wisconsin, Ms. Drury is a dynamic member of the State Bar of Wisconsin – Family Law Section and serves on the board of the Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association. She is also an enthusiastic participant in both the Association of Women Lawyers and the Waukesha County Bar Association. Her insights have earned her invitations to guide continuing legal education courses for her colleagues, and her thoughts on family-related matters have graced the pages of publications such as U.S. News.

Ms. Drury’s commitment to serving others extends to volunteering at the Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee, earning her the Milwaukee Bar Association’s Pro Bono Publico Award for her dedication to pro bono work. She has also been rated “Superb” on Avvo.

Practice areas

Family Law, Appellate, General Litigation

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Appeals, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Litigation, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Restraining Order, Same Sex Family Law, Small Claims

  • 70% Family Law
  • 20% Appellate
  • 10% General Litigation

First Admitted: 2021, Wisconsin

Professional Webpage: https://www.burbach-stansbury.com/drury-megan

Bar / Professional Activity

  • State Bar of Wisconsin, 2022
  • Waukesha Bar Association, Member
  • Association of Women Lawyers, Member
  • Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association, Board Member
  • State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law Section, Member 

Videos

  • GRGB-Team Approach, 2022

Representative Clients

  • Chris Kappl Family Law Case through trial, 2023

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Legal Volunteer for Sojourner Family Peace Center Restraining Order Clinic, 2023
  • Milwaukee Bar Association Pro Bono Publico Award, 2021

Honors

  • volunteering nearly 250 hours, Pro Bono Publico Award, Milwaukee Bar Association, 2021
  • Wisconsin Law Journal, Top Women in Law, 2025
  • Rated “Superb” on Avvo
  • Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2023, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2023
  • 2024 Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer, 2024

Educational Background

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison, Master’s Degree in Social Work, 2017
  • Marquette University, Bachelor’s Degree, Major- Psychology, 2014

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • The Impact Of Domestic Abuse On Custody And Placement Determinations In Family Law Actions, Speaker, The Impact Of Domestic Abuse On Custody And Placement Determinations In Family Law Actions, Legal, 2023
  • The Impact Of Domestic Abuse On Custody And Placement Determinations In Family Law Actions, August 2023 
  • What Factors Go into Determining Child Support, Federal Bar Association, July 2024 
  • What Factors Go into Determining Child Support, myLawCLE, July 2024
  • What Is a Marital Separation Agreement? | Explore Law Firms and Legal Advice | U.S. News (usnews.com)
  • How to Get a Divorce | Explore Law Firms and Legal Advice | U.S. News (usnews.com)

Other Outstanding Achievements

  • 9.0 Rating on AVVO, 2023
  • Elite Lawyer-Family Law, 2022

Office location for Megan Drury

11270 W. Park Place
Suite 220
Milwaukee, WI 53224

Phone: 262-257-9110

Selections

3 Years Rising Stars
  • Rising Stars: 2023 - 2025

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