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6 Best Foreclosure Defense Attorneys in Wisconsin

Foreclosure defense attorneys in Wisconsin help homeowners stop or delay foreclosure proceedings, negotiate loan modifications with lenders, and explore bankruptcy options that can immediately halt foreclosure through the automatic stay. If you have received a foreclosure notice, time is critical. Browse 6+ foreclosure defense attorneys in Wisconsin to find immediate help.

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Steven Cotter
Unverified
5.0(81)

Steven Cotter

Law Office of Steven Cotter

Waukesha, Wisconsin
10.0/ 10Superb
17 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.2/10 (Excellent). 17 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (2008). Awards: A+ Rating - 2015, Rising Star - 2014, Rising Star - 2013.

Chapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 13 BankruptcyForeclosure
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Zeshan Usman
Unverified
4.9(230)

Zeshan Usman

Law Office of Zeshan Usman

Madison, Wisconsin NACBA
10.0/ 10Superb
18 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (2008), Florida (2007). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Wisconsin Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 13 Bankruptcy+1 more
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Kiley Zellner
Unverified
4.8(161)

Kiley Zellner

Law Office of Kiley Zellner

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
7.4/ 10Very Good
18 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.4/10 (Very Good). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (2007).

Chapter 7 BankruptcyForeclosure
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Gregory P. Kruse
Unverified
5.0(6)

Gregory P. Kruse

Law Office of Gregory P. Kruse

Sheboygan, Wisconsin
10.0/ 10Superb
12 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 12 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (2013).

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 13 Bankruptcy+2 more
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Paul A. Lucey
Unverified
4.9(64)

Paul A. Lucey

Law Office of Paul A. Lucey

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
9.8/ 10Superb
40 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.4/10 (Superb). 40 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (1985). Awards: Recognition - 2012, Super Lawyer - 2012, Recognition - 2011.

Chapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 11 BankruptcyDebt Collection+6 more
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Todd C. Esser
Unverified
4.8(172)

Todd C. Esser

Law Office of Todd C. Esser

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
9.6/ 10Superb
43 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 43 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (1982). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2023, Super Lawyer - 2022.

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About Foreclosure Defense in Wisconsin

Foreclosure defense in Wisconsin involves protecting homeowners from losing their property when a mortgage lender initiates foreclosure proceedings. Wisconsin follows a judicial foreclosure process, which directly impacts the timeline and legal strategies available to homeowners facing default.

A foreclosure defense attorney in Wisconsin can challenge the lender's standing to foreclose, identify violations of RESPA, TILA, and state-specific mortgage servicing statutes, negotiate loan modifications and forbearance agreements, and when necessary, file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy to trigger the automatic stay under 11 U.S.C. § 362 — immediately halting all foreclosure activity and providing time to cure arrears over 3–5 years.

Key defenses available in Wisconsin may include challenging the chain of title (whether the foreclosing party actually holds the promissory note), identifying dual tracking violations (pursuing foreclosure while a loss mitigation application is pending), raising statute of limitations defenses, and asserting violations of Wisconsin's specific pre-foreclosure notice requirements. Early intervention is critical — homeowners who engage counsel within the first 30 days of receiving a default notice have significantly more options available.

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