
Kristine Susan Cherek, Health Care Attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Over 29 years of legal practice · focused on Health Care and Real Estate · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Special CounselatGodfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Milwaukee, WI
Practicing health care in Milwaukee since 1997.
- 29+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Kristine Susan Cherek is a special counsel based in Milwaukee, WI. The practice focuses on Health Care and Real Estate. Kristine has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Milwaukee, WI
- Experience
- over 29 years
- Known for
- Health Care · Real Estate
- Handles Health Care and Real Estate matters from Milwaukee, WI.
- Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Kristine Susan Cherek: Kristine Susan Cherek is a special counsel based in Milwaukee, WI. The practice focuses on Health Care and Real Estate. Kristine has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Kristine Susan Cherek
Kristine concentrates on health care and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kristine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Kristine takes health care 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 Kristine agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Kristine takes real estate 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 Kristine agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Kristine Susan Cherek — Over 29 years of Wisconsin health care experience
Kristine Susan Cherek is a special counsel based in Milwaukee, WI. The practice focuses on Health Care and Real Estate. Kristine has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Atty. Kristine Susan Cherek is a lawyer practicing real estate, health care. Kristine received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years. Kristine practices at Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. in Milwaukee, WI.
Working with Kristine on a health care matter
Atty. Kristine Susan Cherek is a lawyer practicing real estate, health care. Kristine received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years. Kristine practices at Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. in Milwaukee, WI.
Who Kristine represents
Kristine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care and real estate matters in Milwaukee and the surrounding Wisconsin area.
Credentials
Kristine Susan Cherek's legal education and bar admissions
University of Wisconsin Law School
J.D. · 1997
Marquette University
B.A. · 1994
Jurisdictions
Kristine's state bar admissions
Florida
2010 · ACTIVE
Wisconsin
1997 · ACTIVE
Kristine studied at J.D. in University of Wisconsin Law School and B.A. in Marquette University.
Law school and academic background
Kristine completed J.D. in University of Wisconsin Law School and B.A. in Marquette University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kristine runs in Wisconsin is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Kristine Susan Cherek
Kristine has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Locations
Kristine Susan Cherek's office in Milwaukee
Kristine's primary office is at 833 E. Michigan St., Ste. 1800, Milwaukee, WI, 53202-5615. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
833 E. Michigan St., Ste. 1800
Milwaukee, WI 53202-5615
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Client reviews of Kristine Susan Cherek — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Kristine. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing health care attorneys in Milwaukee.
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How to hire Kristine Susan Cherek — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kristine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kristine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kristine'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; Kristine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care 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 Kristine
Kristine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care 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. Kristine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kristine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kristine Susan Cherek
How much does it cost to hire Kristine for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kristine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kristine offer a free consultation?
Kristine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kristine's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Kristine's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in Wisconsin typically take?
Simple health care 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. Kristine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kristine take my case if I'm outside Milwaukee?
Kristine 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 — Kristine 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 Kristine?
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. Kristine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kristine accepting new health care clients right now?
Kristine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Health Care attorneys serving Milwaukee, Madison and Waukesha in Wisconsin
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