About Michael
Michael Cerjak came to law after studying engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in software engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, and later completed a Juris Doctor at Marquette University Law School. His academic background blends technical training and legal education.
He began his legal career in Wisconsin. Over the years he has handled client matters in state courts and administrative settings. He holds current membership in professional associations and remains engaged with peers in the Wisconsin legal community.
Colleagues describe him as practical and methodical. He approaches cases with an attention to detail shaped by his earlier engineering training. That background informs how he analyzes documents and prepares matters for hearing.
At Cannon & Dunphy, S.C., Cerjak works among a small team of lawyers and staff. His work there involves preparing filings, counseling clients, and appearing in court when necessary. He has taken on matters that require careful factual review and steady advocacy.
Clients and co-counsel find his courtroom manner calm and direct. He prefers clear explanations over jargon. That straightforward style helps clients understand their options and expectations as a case moves forward.
Beyond casework, Cerjak contributes to the office’s practical systems. He often aids in drafting internal procedures and streamlining document management. Those efforts reflect his combined legal and technical training and aim to make the practice more efficient.
He keeps his practice local to Wisconsin and maintains connections in the state’s bar circles. His schedule mixes client meetings, court appearances, and the routine work of case preparation. He continues to build experience across the matters he handles while remaining engaged in bar activities.
Today he practices at Cannon & Dunphy, S.C., where his work centers on client representation and legal counseling in Wisconsin.
