Prisoner Litigation Attorneys in Menasha and Green Bay, WI

Legal support is possible, even behind bars. Often, a concerned family member, advocate, or the person in custody will reach out directly. We coordinate communication with the incarcerated individual by phone, video call or mail, depending on the facility. Once contact is established, we gather the facts, review grievance records and assess whether a lawsuit is possible under civil rights law. Even if the system seems stacked against them, incarcerated people still have enforceable rights, and we work to ensure those rights are upheld.

Yes. While conditions inside may seem unchangeable, litigation has led to major reforms in prison healthcare, safety and living conditions across the country. A successful case can result in compensation, improved access to care, transfers to safer environments or broader administrative/policy changes. Legal pressure often works where internal complaints and grievances fail. For many incarcerated people, civil litigation is the only meaningful path to justice.

Unfortunately, that’s common. Prisons are legally required to have grievance processes, but they don’t always resolve complaints fairly—or at all. Once the internal process is exhausted or ignored, legal action may be warranted. We examine whether the prison’s failure to respond violates the law and whether a civil suit can address the harm more effectively.

Yes. When multiple inmates are harmed in the same way, such as through unsafe conditions, inadequate medical care or systemic abuse or neglect, we may bring a class action or joint litigation. These lawsuits can compel broader institutional reform and protect more people than a single claim might. We evaluate whether your case could be part of something larger and build the strongest possible approach.