Attorney
Liz Leonard
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Charlene Ploessl
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Liz is an associate attorney with focuses in the litigation and municipal law practice groups.
Prior to becoming an associate, Liz spent two years clerking for the Honorable Justice Jill Karofsky on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, giving her an invaluable perspective on big-picture Wisconsin law trends as well as the ins-and-outs of our state high court.
While obtaining her law degree at the University of Wisconsin, Liz was a summer clerk at Boardman Clark and a research assistant for the State Democracy Research Initiative. Before pursuing a legal career, Liz worked in the construction industry and the healthcare technology industry. Her wide-ranging experience helps her provide unique insight into a variety of matters.
Admitted to Practice
- Wisconsin State Courts
- United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Education
- J.D., magna cum laude, University of Wisconsin Law School, 2021
- Order of the Coif
- Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender & Society
- Best Performance Awards in Civil Procedure, Federal Jurisdiction, and Administrative Law
- B.A. English Literature, University of Wisconsin – Madison, 2008
Liz’s Latest Writing & Presentations
Property Tax Excessive Assessment Claims
Municipal Law Newsletter | 04.16.25
Every year, property owners have the opportunity to challenge the property tax levied against their property. Many municipalities see regular challenges to property tax assessments, with some repeat challengers coming back year after year. When a challenge arises, it is important to be aware that Wisconsin lays out specific rules for how the challenger must bring property assessment claims.