Michael R. Calkins
Attorney
Phone: (414) 755-5012
Fax: (414) 271-3841
E-mail: mrc@hallingcayo.com
Areas of Practice:
- Business Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Securities Litigation
Bar Admissions:
- Wisconsin, 2023
As a legal practitioner, Michael doesn’t just argue cases but seeks to coax out the principles of the law that will lead to a just result for his clients. Each motion filed and every cross-examination will be handled as a thoughtful exercise, not just going through the motions. Clients don’t just receive representation; they gain a strategic partner whose legal acumen is tempered by philosophical insight, offering a unique perspective on their challenges, and how to overcome them.
Upon graduation, Michael was inducted into Marquette’s Pro Bono Honor Society for providing more than 120 hours of pro bono legal assistance to underserved communities in Milwaukee and surrounding areas. Michael primarily volunteered with the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic, where he assisted licensed attorneys in providing free legal advice on diverse issues such as debt and collections, landlord-tenant, family, and many others.
As an undergraduate, Michael attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he was a member of the Wisconsin Evans Scholars, and their President from 2019 to 2020. He earned his Juris Doctorate, graduating Cum Laude, from Marquette University Law School. During his time in law school, Michael placed a particular emphasis on subject areas surrounding litigation, and earned Marquette Law School’s Litigation Certificate in the process.
Upon graduation, Michael was inducted into Marquette’s Pro Bono Honor Society for providing more than 120 hours of pro bono legal assistance to underserved communities in Milwaukee and surrounding areas. Michael primarily volunteered with the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic, where he assisted licensed attorneys in providing free legal advice on diverse issues such as debt and collections, landlord-tenant, family, and many others.