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With extensive experience in commercial, construction, and real estate litigation, Chelsea has successfully represented clients in a wide range of complex legal matters.

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<p class="wp-block-contentpilot-introduction">With extensive experience in commercial, construction, and real estate litigation, Chelsea has successfully represented clients in a wide range of complex legal matters.</p>

Chelsea is known for her meticulous approach to case preparation and her ability to navigate the intricacies of litigation with ease. She has a proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients, whether through negotiation, mediation, or trial.

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<p>Chelsea is known for her meticulous approach to case preparation and her ability to navigate the intricacies of litigation with ease. She has a proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients, whether through negotiation, mediation, or trial.</p>

In the realm of commercial litigation, Chelsea has handled disputes involving breach of contract, business torts, and shareholder issues. Her expertise in construction litigation includes representing contractors, developers, and property owners in cases related to construction defects, delays, and payment disputes.

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<p>In the realm of commercial litigation, Chelsea has handled disputes involving breach of contract, business torts, and shareholder issues. Her expertise in construction litigation includes representing contractors, developers, and property owners in cases related to construction defects, delays, and payment disputes.</p>

Chelsea is committed to providing clients with strategic and practical legal advice and ensuring that their interests are protected at every stage of the litigation process. She is a trusted advisor to her clients, known for her dedication, professionalism, and ability to deliver results.

<p>Chelsea is committed to providing clients with strategic and practical legal advice and ensuring that their interests are protected at every stage of the litigation process. She is a trusted advisor to her clients, known for her dedication, professionalism, and ability to deliver results.</p>

Chelsea started at Michael Best as a summer associate. While in law school, she gained valuable experience as a Student Attorney for the Economic Justice Center at the University of Wisconsin Law School, where she advocated for clients before immigration judges and the Board of Immigration Appeals.&nbsp;Prior to law school, Chelsea spent two years in the Peace Corps as an English Education Volunteer in Volintiri, Moldova

<p>Chelsea started at Michael Best as a summer associate. While in law school, she gained valuable experience as a Student Attorney for the Economic Justice Center at the University of Wisconsin Law School, where she advocated for clients before immigration judges and the Board of Immigration Appeals.&nbsp;Prior to law school, Chelsea spent two years in the Peace Corps as an English Education Volunteer in Volintiri, Moldova</p>

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