Kathryn Potratz

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Primary Office

1433 N Water St Suite 400, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Legal Assistant
Evan Martin (414) 635-3604 emm@karplawfirm.com
Mailing Address

933 N Mayfair Rd Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI 53226

Contact Information
Email Linkedin Avvo
Primary Office

1433 N Water St Suite 400, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Legal Assistant
Evan Martin (414) 635-3604 emm@karplawfirm.com
Mailing Address

933 N Mayfair Rd Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI 53226

Above all else, Kathryn E. Potratz is a straight shooter. And whether her target is the Guardian ad Litem or opposing counsel—her logic and well-considered explanations always hit their mark. A compassionate listener, Kathryn enjoys being an advocate for people going through major life changes—particularly families with children.

Kathryn is a skilled navigator as she helps clients move on with their lives, cut ties with each other, learn to co-parent, and start a new chapter. She considers her clients’ families as a whole—and looks beyond the impact to a single individual to make sure the client emerges with the best possible family relationships.

Kathryn’s clients describe her as professional, responsive, and thorough. And though she represents her clients with great conviction and is the first to stand up to injustice—she also knows when to stand down and choose her battles. A shrewd negotiator, Kathryn knows a win-win solution is the best win of all. With Kathryn as your attorney, you can feel confident that she would never advise you to do something she wouldn’t do herself.

From the inception of her legal career, Kathryn has focused on family law. She enjoys the immediacy of the issues and the impact she can have in helping guide her clients to positive outcomes. In law school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she volunteered in legal clinics that advocated for children in court. As an undergraduate at St. Louis University, she did a semester abroad at their campus in Madrid, Spain. She recently published an article in the prestigious Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender, and Society.

In her spare time, Kathryn enjoys kayaking, rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers, and doting on her field golden retriever.

  • Education

    St. Louis University, B.S. Psychology & B.A.Criminology & Criminal Justice

    University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D.

  • Rated by National Advocates
  • Local Awards
    • Published Author in Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender, and Society

Kathryn’s commitment to family law causes is demonstrated in her history of affiliations with the below association(s):

  • Lawyers Association For Women
  • Leander J Foley Society Of Family Lawyers
  • State Bar Of Wisconsin (Young Lawyer Division)
  • Bar Admissions

    State Bar of Wisconsin

HEAR FROM KATHRYN’S CLIENTS.

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Lauren – in Madison

“I had Kathryn Potratz filled in for my attorney on my first court date for a motion. As I was very nervous & became concerned without having my hired attorney there. Kathryn did an incredible job as my defensive. I could tell she truly studied my case. She knew exactly how to answer & ask important questions. She was very professional & confident which made all my doubts go away. I recommend her for all Family Court Actions, she was incredible to have.”

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Kristi – in Wauwatosa

“I cannot say enough positive things about Attorney Potratz. She guided me through my divorce with ease and was there to answer all of my (many, many!) questions. During what was an extremely stressful and overwhelming time in my life, I was so thankful to be working with Attorney Potratz. She is extremely knowledgeable and had impressive response times. I had many questions throughout the process and she always gave me a thorough explanation and put my mind at ease. She is extremely detail oriented and organized, as well. Not only is she an incredibly talented attorney but, more importantly, a kind and empathetic person. Thank you, Attorney Potratz, for guiding me through this challenging time.”

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Rachel – in Wauwatosa

“I could not be more thankful for Kathryn Potratz’s assistance. She is quick in response, explains everything thoroughly and she consistently made me feel she was doing everything that needed to be done. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone.”

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Kathryn's Practice Locations

1433 N. Water St., Suite 428
Milwaukee, WI 53202

KATHRYN’S PRACTICE AREAS

Divorce

Divorce is difficult & exhausting, but it's not devastating or complicated with the right attorneys on your side.

Our Approach to Divorce

Legal Separation

An alternative to divorce that still allows you to define your rights to your children and finances while claiming your independence.

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Military Divorce

We've been helping clients navigate the complex Wisconsin military divorce laws for decades.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Learn whether sole custody or joint custody is best for your children, and find a visitation schedule that will work for your family.

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Child Support

When you’re a parent going through a divorce, your first concern is likely your children. Our lawyers are experts in guiding clients through the options available. We understand your top priority is making sure your children are taken care of.

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Child Relocation

Do you have questions about where you can relocate your children in the state of Wisconsin? We can help you understand the laws surrounding relocating a child.

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Alimony & Maintenance

Marriage isn’t always equal—and neither is divorce. You may have made unequal caretaking or financial contributions to the family. We will help you fight to make sure those contributions are acknowledged and compensated.

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Property & Assets

When you’re facing a division of marital property, it can be tough to ensure you’ll get a fair share of the assets. We’ll work with you to determine what is and is not part of the marital estate and will help you claim what is rightfully yours.

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Prenups

Whether you have a premarital property agreement or a post-marital property agreement, we can help determine whether it is still fair to you and how it might affect the outcome of your divorce.

Prenuptial Agreements

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