Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. - Green Bay, WI

Comprehensive Legal Counsel for Wisconsin Enterprises

For more than six decades, Godfrey and Kahn, S.C. has stood as a pillar of the Wisconsin legal community. Established in 1957 by Dudley Godfrey and Jerry Kahn, the firm was built upon a clear guiding principle: judge our own success by the success of our clients. Today, with over 180 skilled attorneys and multiple offices across Wisconsin including Green Bay, Appleton, Madison, Milwaukee, Eau Claire, and Washington, D.C., the firm delivers top-tier legal and business counseling to multinational corporations, mid-market enterprises, emerging growth startups, and family-owned businesses.

When corporate leaders need to hire a business lawyer in Green Bay to navigate complex commercial transactions, regulatory frameworks, or contentious disputes, Godfrey and Kahn, S.C. offers the institutional depth of a statewide powerhouse paired with local insight. The Green Bay office, situated along South Washington Street in the vibrant downtown district, connects Fox Valley and Northeast Wisconsin businesses directly to sophisticated multidisciplinary legal solutions.

Full Spectrum Corporate and Transactional Services

The firm acts as outside general counsel and specialized transaction counsel for leading regional employers and financial institutions. Business clients rely on the firm across critical transactional areas:

• Business Formation and Corporate Governance: Assisting founders and boards of directors with business formation, entity structuring, joint ventures, board compliance, shareholder agreements, and long-term succession planning.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Guiding buyers, sellers, and private equity investors through complex buyouts, divestitures, due diligence, and capital financing with a proven record recognized at the highest levels by Chambers USA.
• Commercial Real Estate Lawyers: Structuring commercial leasing, land development, zoning permits, environmental compliance, and large-scale acquisitions across Wisconsin.
• Banking and Financial Restructuring: Advising commercial lenders, regional banks, and borrowers on secured credit facilities, loan workouts, and debt restructuring.

Business Litigation and High-Stakes Dispute Resolution

Commercial conflicts require disciplined preparation and formidable courtroom experience. As accomplished business litigation lawyers and contract lawyers, the attorneys at Godfrey and Kahn, S.C. defend client interests in state and federal courts, arbitration panels, and administrative forums. The firm handles complex breach of contract claims, shareholder controversies, intellectual property conflicts, non-compete enforcement, trade secret litigation, and commercial fraud defense with a constant focus on client efficiency and strategic risk reduction.

Labor, Employment, and Workplace Compliance

Guiding management through evolving workplace regulations is a core strength of the firm. Acting as experienced employment and labor lawyers, the practice guides corporate clients through wage and hour regulations, workplace discrimination allegations, harassment claims, OSHA compliance, executive compensation contracts, and union negotiations. By delivering proactive policies and strong defense against wrongful termination and regulatory audits, the firm protects employer operations and brand integrity.

Strategic Estate Planning and Private Wealth Management

Beyond transactional and litigation services, Godfrey and Kahn, S.C. features seasoned estate planning lawyers who assist business owners, executives, and high-net-worth families with wealth preservation. Attorneys structure revocable and irrevocable trusts, business succession programs, tax minimization strategies, and charitable endowments, ensuring long-term financial security across generations. When you seek to find a business attorney in Wisconsin who combines deep industry knowledge with an unwavering commitment to client success, Godfrey and Kahn, S.C. provides the strategic clarity required to thrive.