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Katherine M. Lizdas, SSD Attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Over 24 years of legal practice · 4.0/5 rating from 5 verified client reviews

Practicing ssd in Milwaukee since 2002.

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Years practicing
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5 client reviews
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Katherine M. Lizdas is an associate based in Milwaukee, WI. The practice focuses on SSD. Katherine has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Traver, Haass & Eshleman Law Firm, LLP. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 5 client reviews.

Based in
Milwaukee, WI
Experience
over 24 years
Known for
SSD
  • Handles SSD matters from Milwaukee, WI.
  • Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Katherine M. Lizdas: Katherine M. Lizdas is an associate based in Milwaukee, WI. The practice focuses on SSD. Katherine has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Traver, Haass & Eshleman Law Firm, LLP. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 5 client reviews.

Areas of practice

Katherine's practice areas in Milwaukee

Katherine concentrates on ssd. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

SSD cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Katherine takes ssd matters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.

Biography

Katherine M. Lizdas, ssd attorney serving Milwaukee

Katherine M. Lizdas is an associate based in Milwaukee, WI. The practice focuses on SSD. Katherine has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Traver, Haass & Eshleman Law Firm, LLP. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 5 client reviews. Katherine works from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and takes on ssd matters across the region.

Atty. Katherine M. Lizdas is a lawyer practicing social security disability. Katherine has been licensed for 24 years. Katherine practices at Traver, Haass & Eshleman Law Firm, LLP in Milwaukee, WI.

Working with Katherine on a ssd matter

Atty. Katherine M. Lizdas is a lawyer practicing social security disability. Katherine has been licensed for 24 years. Katherine practices at Traver, Haass & Eshleman Law Firm, LLP in Milwaukee, WI.

Who Katherine represents

Katherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ssd matters in Milwaukee and the surrounding Wisconsin area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Katherine studied and practices

  • Vermont Law School

    J.D. · 2002

Jurisdictions

Katherine's state bar admissions

  • Wisconsin

    2002 · ACTIVE

Katherine studied at J.D. in Vermont Law School.

Law school and academic background

Katherine completed J.D. in Vermont Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katherine runs in Wisconsin is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Katherine's professional memberships and bar associations

  • State Bar of Wisconsin National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives

    NOSSCR · membership

Locations

Katherine M. Lizdas's office in Milwaukee

Katherine's primary office is at 135 West Wells Street, Suite 250, Milwaukee, WI, 53203. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Traver, Haass & Eshleman Law Firm, LLP

135 West Wells Street, Suite 250

Milwaukee, WI 53203

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Katherine M. Lizdas — 4.0/5 rating from 5 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Katherine. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing ssd attorneys in Milwaukee.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Katherine M. Lizdas — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new ssd attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katherine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Katherine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Katherine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a ssd attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A short list to run through before you commit: How many ssd matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Katherine

Katherine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ssd practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every ssd matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Katherine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Katherine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ssd practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Katherine M. Lizdas

  • How much does it cost to hire Katherine for a ssd case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Katherine offer a free consultation?

    Katherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office. Some ssd attorneys offer free consults — check Katherine's current terms during booking.

  • How long do ssd cases in Wisconsin typically take?

    Simple ssd matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Katherine take my case if I'm outside Milwaukee?

    Katherine is licensed in Wisconsin. Matters governed by Wisconsin law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katherine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Katherine?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Katherine accepting new ssd clients right now?

    Katherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

SSD attorneys serving Milwaukee, Madison and Waukesha in Wisconsin

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