How to Find an Attorney at Boardman Clark

Boardman Clark provides a "Find an Attorney" path on its website for locating lawyers by name or practice need. The firm organizes its legal work into three client groups — businesses, public sector clients, and individuals — so the fastest route is to first identify which group your matter falls under, then narrow to a specific attorney or practice team. This guide covers how to use those entry points and what to have ready before you reach out.

Start with the client group that matches your situation

The firm's practice structure is built around three audiences, each with its own landing page:

If you are unsure which applies, the individual-focused page is the safer starting point for personal matters, while business and public sector pages list the teams that handle organizational work.

Use the "Find an Attorney" directory

The site includes a dedicated "Find an Attorney" tool. Attorneys are listed with their names and roles — for example, Christopher Hussin is listed as an attorney on the firm's homepage. Use the directory when you already know the name of a lawyer or want to browse the roster before deciding.

A practical sequence:

1. Open the "Find an Attorney" page.
2. Search or scan for an attorney whose listed practice area matches your need.
3. Note the attorney's name and any practice team affiliation shown.
4. Use the contact details on that attorney's profile to make initial contact.

Match your legal need to a practice team

The firm describes itself as full-service, with "legal teams with focused expertise serving business, public sector and individual clients." That means most matters route to a team rather than a single generalist. Before contacting anyone, write down:

• The type of matter (for example, estate planning, a business contract dispute, or a municipal ordinance question).
• Whether you are an individual, a business, or a public entity.
• Any deadlines or court dates already in play.

This lets you pick the right practice page on the first attempt instead of being redirected.

What to expect from the firm's approach

Boardman Clark emphasizes relationships, trust, and candor, describing its model as "big-firm capabilities with a small-firm handshake." The firm states that every client should feel like its only client. In practice, this suggests you can expect an initial conversation aimed at charting a path forward rather than an immediate formal engagement — the homepage language is "Together, we can chart the best path forward."

The firm also publishes client-facing updates, including a "Business Minute" series and news items on topics such as FinCEN beneficial ownership reporting and Wisconsin Court of Appeals decisions. These can help you confirm whether the firm actively works in your area before you make contact.

Common sticking points

• Picking an attorney before picking a practice area. The directory lists names, but matching the practice area first usually saves a step.
• Assuming one contact method fits all. The site offers a payment portal for existing clients (including a "Make a Payment" and "Trust / Retainer" option), but that is for billing, not for new inquiries — use the attorney directory or practice pages to initiate contact instead.
• Overlooking events. The firm runs seminars, such as one on common misconceptions in estate planning, which can be a low-commitment way to assess fit before retaining anyone.

A quick decision path

If you want to move forward now: identify your client group, open the matching practice page, then use "Find an Attorney" to select a lawyer whose listed focus aligns with your matter. If you are still deciding whether the firm is right for you, read a recent Business Minute or register for a listed event first — both give you a sense of the firm's work without a formal consultation.