Maria K. Schneider

Partner

Maria Kysely Schneider is a trial attorney who specializes in the representation of health, medical and dental providers as well as other professional matters related to malpractice, general negligence, licensing board actions, long term care, and correctional medicine defense. Over her career, Maria has tried numerous cases to verdict throughout Wisconsin, both in the Circuit State courts and Federal District courts. She has been recognized by her peers as a Super Lawyer in Wisconsin since 2007, and was named 2026 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers for Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants in Milwaukee. Maria is Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated, and has been honored with distinction from America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators® where she is among the ranks of some of the most esteemed Civil Defense Litigators throughout the country.

Maria has litigated hundreds of matters over the years and actively uses that experience in guiding the client through the process of a legal action. The goal is always to keep the client informed, prepared, and comfortable at each stage of the proceedings. Maria believes in taking a collaborative approach in advocating for her clients that stresses the importance of attorney-client communication and the development of persuasive defense themes. She continually strives to have a current understanding of the relevant medicine involved and the standard of care that applies to the given circumstances, and is a frequent lecturer to health care providers on licensing issues and risk prevention.

Education
J.D., Marquette University Law School, 1999
B.S., Public Policy and Administration, University of Wisconsin–Whitewater,1996

Professional Affiliations
International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)
Milwaukee Bar Association
State Bar of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Defense Counsel
Wisconsin Society for Healthcare Risk Management

Admitted to Practice
Wisconsin State Courts
Eastern District of Wisconsin Federal Court
Western District of Wisconsin Federal Court
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice; Professional Liability and Licensing Board Actions; Nursing Liability; Long Term Care Liability; Insurance Defense and General Liability Defense

Awards
Super Lawyers, 2013-Present
Rising Stars, 2007-2012