William H. Frazier

Of Counsel

William H. Frazier

Location: Milwaukee

T: 414.225.1408

F: 414.278.3608

wfrazier@dkattorneys.com

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Assistant: Dawn Riegel

T: 414.225.7505

Recognitions

  • Best Lawyers® in America - Trusts and Estates (2018-2023)
  • Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell®

Education

  • J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School
  • B.S., University of Wisconsin

Biography

William Frazier is a member of Davis|Kuelthau’s Litigation Team practicing in the Milwaukee office. He focuses his practice on the corporate representation of public and privately-held companies, primarily involved in manufacturing, wholesale grocery, transportation and railroad industries, including extensive experience in corporate, management labor, litigation including defense of products liability, medical, architects and engineers errors and omissions and railroad FELA and crossing cases in State and Federal trial and appellate courts, estate planning and development, representation and administration of trusts and private foundations. Reported cases include decisions in Wisconsin Court of Appeals and the Wisconsin Supreme Court, U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit.

Leadership

Professional Activities

Admitted, U.S. Court of Appeals

Admitted, Seventh Circuit Court

Admitted, District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin

Admitted, District Court, Western District of Wisconsin

Member, American Bar Association

Member, State Bar of Wisconsin

Member, Milwaukee Bar Association

Community Involvement

Former Law Clerk, Milwaukee County Circuit Courts

Former President, Law Undergraduate, Phi Delta Phi and Sigma Chi Fraternities

United States Army, Captain, Infantry – Active Duty/Reserves

Member and Former President, 440th Airlift Wing and 128th Refueling Wing Community Councils

Member, Former Member of DeMolay, Past-Master, Freemasons #363

Trustee, Community Involvement, Godfrey Foundation

Board of Governors – Leading Man, Milwaukee Court No. 101 ROJ

Board Member and Former President, Wisconsin Scottish Rite Foundation

Past Commander-in-Chief, Member, Wisconsin Consistory, Valley of Milwaukee

Member, Tripoli Shrine

Wisconsin Masonic Home, Board Chair; Three Pillars Retirement Community, Masonic Organizations

Wisconsin Masonic Home, Board Chair, Board Member, Former Vice-Chair, Former Chair Governance Committee, Former Chair, Planning Committee

Board Member, Former President, Kiwanis Club of Milwaukee

Former Member, City of Mequon Zoning Board of Appeals

Chair, Crossroads Foundation

Co-Chair Building Committee, Co-Chair Capital Stewardship Campaign; Member and Ruling Elder, Session, Crossroads Presbyterian Church

Board Member; JAG Officer; Oversees Milwaukee Armed Services Week, Milwaukee Armed Services Committee

Foundation Representative, Wisconsin Benevolent Activities Board

Member, Wisconsin Club

Member, Milwaukee Curling Club