About Michael L.
Michael L. Dixon brings an uncommon combination of training to his work. He earned a Doctor of Chiropractic from Northwestern College of Chiropractic before turning to law and completing a Juris Doctor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. The two degrees shape how he assesses cases and advises clients.
Dixon began practicing law after finishing his legal studies and has worked in a mix of private firms. In 2019 he was an associate at Doar, Drill and Skow. By 2021 he had moved to Bakke Norman Law Offices, where he remains on the lawyer roster. Those stops helped him learn both courtroom procedure and the daily demands of client work.
His background in healthcare informs one clear strand of his practice. He holds a Certified Healthcare Compliance (CHC) credential from the Health Care Compliance Institute. That credential reflects training in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and healthcare policy. Having clinical training as a chiropractor adds a practical dimension to those topics. It gives him familiarity with medical records, clinical workflows, and the language practitioners use.
Dixon is admitted to practice in Wisconsin and before the Western District of Wisconsin of the United States District Court. He is a member of the Wisconsin Association for Justice and the St. Croix Valley Bar Association. Those memberships place him in professional circles where litigation strategy, continuing education, and practice issues are discussed among peers.
Colleagues describe him as methodical and straightforward in handling matters. He tends to frame problems in concrete terms and lays out options clearly for clients. His work has ranged from routine case management to contested litigation, reflecting the variety of assignments that come to a midsize law office.
He maintains an active role at Bakke Norman Law Offices. There he handles cases that draw on both his legal training and his healthcare background. He represents clients in matters arising under state law and in federal district court when jurisdiction requires it.
Clients and peers see his dual training as an asset rather than a novelty. It informs how he prepares records, questions experts, and evaluates regulatory issues. His current practice concentrates on matters that intersect healthcare and litigation, and he continues to develop that area through casework and professional engagement.
