Brent D. Nistler

Attorney Brent Nistler brings over a two decades of high-stakes courtroom experience to Halling & Cayo’s litigation team. A seasoned trial lawyer who has tried over 50 jury cases to verdict, Brent focuses his practice on complex business disputes, real estate litigation, and probate litigation.

Brent’s diverse legal background allows him to navigate even the most challenging disputes with strategic foresight. Before joining Halling & Cayo, he served as a partner at a prominent boutique litigation firm and ran his own practice for over a decade. His career began in the public sector as a Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney, followed by a tenure as a civil litigator at one of Wisconsin’s largest law firms. This unique combination of prosecution and large-firm defense experience gives Brent a comprehensive perspective on litigation, allowing him to anticipate opposing strategies effectively.

Brent is widely recognized for his advocacy and commitment to his clients. He has been selected to Wisconsin Super Lawyers consecutively since 2014 and was named a “Leader in the Law” by the Wisconsin Law Journal in 2015. He is known for taking on complex “underdog” cases and securing favorable verdicts against some of the largest firms in the state. Whether representing a business in a contract dispute or an individual in a sensitive probate matter, Brent applies a rigorous, science-intensive, and evidence-based approach to his casework.