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Franklyn M. Gimbel - Milwaukee, WI
330 East Kilbourn AvenueSuite 1170 Milwaukee, WI 53202
Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP
Milwaukee Criminal Law Lawyer
Overview
Franklyn M. Gimbel founded GRGB after serving as an Assistant United States Attorney from 1963 through 1968. His experience as a federal prosecutor has proven invaluable in developing a successful private criminal defense law practice.
Over the years, Frank has expanded his practice into civil litigation, including complex business, employment, communications and First Amendment cases. He has represented small businesses and large corporations, as well as individuals including doctors, other lawyers and judges. No person's problem is too insignificant or too complicated.
Helping people is Frank’s passion and the cornerstone of his practice. As he so aptly puts it, “my goal is to ensure that people are better off in some way after I render my services, than when they came in the door. If that is the end result, I have been successful.” He also wants clients to feel that every attorney at the firm is accessible to them. “There is a real team approach here. This is not always the case in law firms. My job is to mirror that behavior so that everyone works together for the common good of the entire firm and most importantly, our clients.”
Reaching out to the community is another important aspect of the GRGB culture. “There is nothing that we do that should be measured by a direct economic impact. Giving back is a crucial part of being a good citizen and neighbor in the communities we serve,” he notes. In demonstration of this mantra, Frank has established an impressive record of community service. In May 1994, he was appointed to a three-year term on the Wisconsin Center District Board of Directors by then Governor Tommy G. Thompson. Under his guidance, the District completed the construction, renovation and financing of the buildings which form the core of Milwaukee's convention business, the Wisconsin Center, the U.S. Cellular Arena, and the Milwaukee Theatre. He was elected Chairperson at its first meeting and continues serving in that capacity.
Managing a work / life balance is also important to Frank. When he is not manning the helm at GRGB, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four adult children. He also takes time to travel and take part in a wide variety of community events.
About Franklyn M. Gimbel
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Complex Civil Litigation
- Employment Law
Litigation
- 75%
Current Employment Position(s)
- Founding Partner
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, 1960
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1960
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1960
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1963
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1966
Other Affiliations
- Milwaukee Bar Association, 1976 - 1977 (President)
- State Bar of Wisconsin, 1977 - 1983 (Board of Governors)
- State Bar of Wisconsin, 1981 - 1982 (Chairman/Board of Governors)
- State Bar of Wisconsin, 1986 - 1987 (President)
- Milwaukee Bar Association (Member)
- Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association (Member)
Education
- Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1960
J.D. - University of Wisconsin, 1958
B.B.A.
Pro Bono Activities
- Chairman, Board of Directors, Wisconsin Center District (Owner/ Operator of Wisconsin Center, UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, and Miller High Life Theatre), 1994 - 2015
- Director, Greater Milwaukee Foundation Board, 2000 - 2012
- Member, Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund
- Member, Spirit of Milwaukee Board of Directors
- Member, Downtown Rotary Club
- President, Downtown Rotary Club, 2000 - 2001
- Vice Chairman, Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, 1977 - 1982
- Director, Federal Defender Board, State of Wisconsin, 2000 - 2015
- Member, Greater Milwaukee Committee, 2010 - 2015
- Member, Marquette Law School Advisory Board
- Director, Wisconsin Club Board, 2010 - 2016
- Co-Chair, Make-A-Wish Annual Fundraising Event, 2012
- Co-Chair, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Association Annual Fundraising Event, 2013
Classes and Seminars
- "Plaintiff's Perspective on Police Officer's Liability"
- "Caseload Management: Managing Your Calendar; Managing Your Time"
- "What's Good About Being a Criminal Defense Attorney?"
- "Advice From the Experts & Successful Strategies for Winning Commercial Cases in Federal Courts"
- "Representing Professionals in Criminal Cases"
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Franklyn M. Gimbel
Included on the 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2023 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2005 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
Honors
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
- Fellow, American Bar Foundation
- Fellow, Wisconsin Law Foundation
- United States Attorney General Superior Performance Award, 1967
- Named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" for Criminal Defense, 1983 - Present
- Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Leadership Award, 1987
- Milwaukee Bar Association Lawyer of the Year, 1989 - 1998
- Community Service Human Relations Award, Milwaukee Jewish Committee, 2002
- Charles L. Goldberg Distinguished Service Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Legal Profession, Wisconsin Law Foundation, 2002
- Judge Myron L. Gordon Lifetime Achievement Award, Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association, 2003
- "The Defender" William Coffey Memorial Award for Professionalism in Field of Criminal Law, 2005
- Named one of Milwaukee's Best Lawyers for Criminal Law by Milwaukee Magazine
- Selected to Wisconsin Super Lawyers, 2005 - 2013
- Named in top 25 Milwaukee Super Lawyers – 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017
- Named in top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers – 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018
- Named one of “Milwaukee’s Leading Lawyers” – M Magazine – 2012, 2013
- Named “Milwaukee’s Best Lawyers Criminal Defense: White Collar Lawyer of the Year” – Best Lawyers Magazine - 2010
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Milwaukee Bar Association
- Marquette University Lifetime Achievement Award, 2015
- Big Pi Lifetime Achievement Award by Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity
Office Information
Address
330 East Kilbourn AvenueSuite 1170 Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone
Fax
- 414-271-7680
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
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