Katherine M. Lizdas, SSD Attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Over 24 years of legal practice · 4.0/5 rating from 5 verified client reviews
AssociateatTraver, Haass & Eshleman Law Firm, LLP
Milwaukee, WI
Practicing ssd in Milwaukee since 2002.
- 24+
- Years practicing
- 4.0 ★
- 5 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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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.
Traver, Haass & Eshleman Law Firm, LLP
135 West Wells Street, Suite 250
Milwaukee, WI 53203
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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
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