About Michael J.
Michael J. Coakley earned his Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University College of Law. He completed the curriculum there and entered the legal profession prepared for practice in the Midwest.
After law school Coakley established his career in Wisconsin. He is licensed to practice in that state and has built a practice that engages with matters arising in Wisconsin courts. His early years in practice included courtroom work and client representation, and over time he settled into a steady role at a regional firm.
Coakley is an attorney at Turke & Steil LLP. Colleagues describe him as methodical in case preparation and plainspoken with clients. He has taken part in trials and hearings, and he routinely handles filings and advocacy before state tribunals. His approach emphasizes careful analysis of facts and statutes. He writes and reviews briefs, examines witnesses, and argues motions when cases require that level of advocacy.
Outside of casework he maintains current membership in professional associations. That involvement keeps him connected to developments in Wisconsin law and to other lawyers in the region. He has also contributed to firm discussions on litigation strategy and case management, and he mentors junior attorneys on trial preparation and courtroom procedure.
At Turke & Steil LLP Coakley works on matters that arise under Wisconsin law. He represents clients in state proceedings and assists them through each stage of litigation and dispute resolution. His current practice centers on matters of Wisconsin law.
