Stephen J. Eisenberg, a founding member of Eisenberg Law Office, S.C., has more than 40 years of experience providing representation to his clients in the Madison, Wisconsin, metropolitan area. His practice consists of plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death cases.
A native of Madison, Mr. Eisenberg attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison as an undergraduate and received a Bachelor of Arts in 1980. He then enrolled at the University of Wisconsin Law School and was awarded his Juris Doctor in 1983. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin, Mr. Eisenberg is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 7th and 10th Circuits, the U.S. court of Federal Claims, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Throughout his career, Mr. Eisenberg has been able to obtain many favorable results for his clients. One case resulted in a $12.7 million jury award in favor of a client who was injured in an incident in a hospital psychiatric ward. His fellow professionals have taken note of his successes, as evidenced by his receipt of an AV Preeminent* peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Eisenberg has also been selected for inclusion in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, and he has been named as on of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. He is actively involved in many legal organizations, including the American Society of Legal Advocates, the American Bar Association, the Wisconsin Association for Justice and the National Association for Criminal Dense Lawyers.
Eisenberg Law Offices was voted as a Best of Madison law firm by Madison Magazine in 2024, a testament to the trademark diligence, attentive care, and development of personal relationships with clients which have remained the foundational cornerstone of the practice for over four decades.
2006-2007, 2016-2024 Super Lawyers
Steve Eisenberg has been selected to the Wisconsin Super Lawyers list for 2006 – 2007, 2016 – 2024, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Wisconsin receive this distinction. Click the badge to see Steve’s Super Lawyers profile.
2019 America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
Stephen J. Eisenberg was selected to America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® for 2019. Selection to America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional trial attorneys in high value, high stakes legal matters. Only the top 100 qualifying attorneys in each state will receive this honor. Less than one-half percent (0.5%) of active attorneys in the United States will receive this honor.
The American Society Of Legal Advocates
December 2013 –Stephen J. Eisenberg has been selected as a Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Wisconsin by The National Trial Lawyers organization.
Only the top 100 trial lawyers from each state and who are actively practicing criminal defense law are eligible for invitation. Invitees must demonstrate superior qualifications, leadership skills, and trial results as a legal professional. The selection process for this elite honor is based on a multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third party research. Prospective members of The NTL are carefully screened prior to receiving an invitation for membership. The criteria used in the evaluation process include, but are not limited to, the following:
Reputation among peers, the judiciary, and the public
The previous year’s achievements, settlements and verdicts as a trial lawyer
Board Certification as a trial lawyer or trial attorney
Nominations received from leading trial lawyers, current members and/or our executive committee members
Leadership and membership within other national and state trial lawyer organizations
Rankings and ratings of the attorney by established organizations.
Membership is not automatically renewed; attorneys are reevaluated annually to determine whether their activities and accomplishments qualify them for continued membership.
Wisconsin Super Lawyers
Stephen J. Eisenberg has been selected as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer for the years of 2006 and 2007.
Madison Magazine’s Top Lawyers
Stephen J. Eisenberg has been selected as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer for the years of 2006 and 2007.
Eisenberg Law has been recognized as some of Madison’s best lawyers in “Madison Magazine”.
Rated “AV®” By Martindale-Hubbell
An AV® certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment – a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. A lawyer must be admitted to the bar for 10 years or more to receive an AV® rating.
Bar/Professional Activity
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 1987
American Association for Justice
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
State Bar of Wisconsin
Wisconsin, 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1986
American Bar Association
Dane County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Wisconsin Association for Justice
United States Supreme Court, 1992
U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1983
United States Court of Federal Claims, 1995
Dane County Bar Association
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
United States Tax Court, 1989
American Society of Legal Advocates
Honors/Awards
National Association of Distinguished Counsel “Nation’s Top 1 Percent”
Martindale-Hubbell’s Highest Possible Peer Review Rating in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards
Wisconsin Super Lawyers
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys Top 10 Attorney
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Educational Background
University of Wisconsin – Madison, B.A., 1980
University of Wisconsin Law School- J.D., 1983
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
Trying the Case, State Bar of Wisconsin Midwinter Convention, January 31, 1998
CJA Training Seminar, Western District of Wisconsin Bar Association, May 7, 1998
Search and Seizure: the Suppression of Illegally Obtained Evidence, State Bar of Wisconsin, Midwinter Convention, January 19, 1999
The Franks Motion, Dane County Bar Association, November 18, 1999
Vehicle Forfeiture, Newsletter of the Western District of Wisconsin Bar Association, April, 2002
Some Things to Know if Your Client Gets Subpoenaed By a Grand Jury, Newsletter of the Western District of Wisconsin Bar Association, December, 2002
Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C. is a trusted Wisconsin law firm that has been serving clients since 1983. We represent individuals and families in a wide range of legal matters, including personal injury, criminal defense, juvenile law, and more. Our attorneys are known for their experience, integrity, and commitment to delivering results when it matters most.
Areas We Serve
With a main office in Madison, WI, Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C. proudly represents clients throughout Dane County and beyond. We handle cases in Columbia County, Rock County, Sauk County, Jefferson County, and more, offering experienced legal support across Wisconsin. Whether you’ve been injured or need a strong defense, our team is here to help.