I received my Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse in December 2006. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison Law School in 2010 and chose to move back to the Coulee Region to begin my legal career. I decided to open my own law practice and have never regretted it.
Over the years I have developed a specific focus in two major areas of practice – Family Law and Criminal Law. Specializing in these areas puts me in the courtroom a lot, which is a place I feel very comfortable. I enjoy litigating, and that enjoyment translates into vigorous representation of my clients, often achieving very good results under even the most difficult circumstances.
I have served as Secretary, President-Elect, and President of the La Crosse County Bar. I have been honored as an award recipient from the Wisconsin Law Journal. I have given presentations at the Statewide Solo and Small Firm Conference as well as to our local bar association. Presently I am running for Coulee Region Joint Municipal Judge. My experience in a courtroom over the last 14 years means there is not much I have not seen.
On a personal note, I enjoy spending time with my family. I am also an avid fan of all Wisconsin sports teams, although my heart lies with my alma mater Wisconsin Badgers.
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Recommendations
- "The best attorney in La Crosse County!"
- "I appreciated Dan's professional, prompt and courteous assistance over the last year and can recommend him for a conversation regarding your legal support needs."
- I hired a different lawyer for my divorce first and got absolutely no where! I then hired Dan and he got right on it! Dan explained everything to me, answered all my questions and got me divorced. He will fight for you! He is honest about how things work and what to expect. His staff is very help...
- Dan is so incredibly knowledgeable in so many areas! He makes every conversation worth it with no nonsense. He has no problem making you feel like he cares about your exact situation, wants, and needs. While in the court room, he has a way with words that literally makes you feel so confident. Le...
- Attorney Norland is professional, efficient, and succinct. He was honest in his appraisal of my criminal case from the start and very knowledgeable. He fought to get the best resolution for me and reassured me through this troubling time. I highly recommend him.
- "Dan has handled my family case and criminal case. Works hard and gets the job done right!"
- Dan and Brittany are wonderful, kind, caring and smart. I'm am beyond grateful to have worked with them and will recommend Dan to anyone.
- "Dan is an excellent attorney to have represent you! He is very knowledgeable and professional and I would strongly recommend him!"
- I would like to say that Dan is a great attorney in every aspect of the profession. He kept me informed up to the minute and I was able to get quick responses from questions I had via email, just to name a couple attributes. I recommend Dan, knowing that he fights for what's best for his clients,...
- Dan seen to a case of mine, he was great and helped prove my case. I will always go back to Dan for my needs of a lawyer. I highly recommend Dan for your services.
- I had an extremely difficult case, which Dan did not hesitate to take. My case involved very strict restrictions placed against me which made it very difficult for me to see and spend time with my daughter. I've never been in trouble by the law, never even had a speeding ticket; in fact, I hold a...
- "Daniel is working very hard with my family, and you can really see how much he cares for our case and cares for our family. He is extremely timely in what he does for us and always has a great outcome."
- Dan was very honest and straightforward with me as I took my ex back to court to get equal placement with my son, which was a success. He was great at fighting on my behalf in the courtroom. He is very knowledgable and professional and will fight for you to get you what you want or need. I was ve...
- "Best lawyer in La Crosse. Helped me get everything I wanted from my divorce and more and has helped my brother in his time of need as well. He is a no BS kind of lawyer. I was pleasantly surprised with the results."
- Dan was involve on my "more than nasty 3 years long divorce". The challenges were high as my previous lawyer had things messed up. In addition we were facing an ultra feminist working as a legal advocate, ready to lie in court. Dan was very informative, never try to hide the risks to me. He was v...
- "We hired Dan for a criminal case and were VERY pleased with the results he was able to get. If we had questions, Dan was ALWAYS there to answer them immediately. He always kept us informed of where the case stood, and didn't put up with the bullsh*t delays in the DA's office. He is a no-nonsense...
- "Dan and his staff were so knowledgeable and friendly. I am so glad I had him representing me during my divorce. He worked so hard to get the best results. I would recommend him to everyone. He was so respectful, professional, and accomplished everything in a timely manner. I will definitely choo...
- Dispite my wishes and hard headedness.. Dan clearly explained to me the risks vs benefits in my case and a very acceptable ( however first I would have never thought this) agreement was reached in my case. He was very professional, kind, helpful, supportive and informative. He listened to what I ...
- Dan was a very knowledgeable and personable lawyer, he kept me fully aware of everything that was going on and what might happen in my case. Dan was always available to talk to you if you didn't reach him right away he would call back the same day. He was also very helpful with payment plans when...
- "From day one, Dan made me feel at ease, empowered, and hopeful. I was so relieved to know that I had someone in my corner who was smart, professional, experienced, and always one step ahead without leaving anything behind. I couldn't have been happier with the result and I would highly recommend...
- I first talked with Dan in Feb of 2017 and hired him within a month, he took on my case which lasted over a year. I was so scared I didn't know what to expect or what to even do. I just knew I had to stand up for my daughter and the situation at hand. I was not disappointed by his service. He has...
- "Dan Norland is a great attorney. He's a straight shooter, you will know exactly where you're at. He always was there for any questions any time I needed him. I would definitely use his services again! Thanks, Dan!"
- Norland Law Firm was excellent. They where professional, knowledgeable and straight forward from the beginning to the end. I never questioned a thing, they where on top of it and I never thought a case could go so smoothly! I wouldn't change a thing! If I ever need an attorney again, I have no ne...
- "Mr. Norland helped me understand what was going to happen and how to go about things in my divorce. He and his staff were a huge help to me and would take the time to answer all and any of my questions big or small."
- "Dan and his team were wonderful with my divorce. They were all very responsive, flexible, and knowledgeable. I truly felt like I had the best team on my side. The outcome was ideal."
- We hired Dan for a criminal case, and were VERY pleased with the results he was able to get. If we had questions, Dan was ALWAYS there to answer them immediately. He always kept us informed of where the case stood, and didn't put up with the bullsh*t delays in the DA's office. He is a no-nonsense...
- "You will be choosing the absolute best! Dan is so incredibly knowledgeable in so many areas! He makes every conversation worth it with no nonsense. He has no problem making you feel like he cares about your exact situation, wants, and needs. While in the court room, he has a way with words that ...
- I have no regrets after hiring Mr. Norland as my attorney. When I hired Mr. Norland I informed him of what I wanted to do with my case and he never ventured from that plan. Mr. Norland kept me informed and offered legal explanations for any potential decisions. Mr. Norland's confidence, backed by...
- "Dan is an awesome lawyer! He never stops fighting for what you want. He always gets back to any questions or concerns you have about your case. He gets his points across and will fight to get you what you want! I would recommend Dan in a heartbeat to anyone that is looking for a great lawyer!"
- "I had an extremely difficult case, which Dan did not hesitate to take. My case involved very strict restrictions placed against me which made it very difficult for me to see and spend time with my daughter. I've never been in trouble by the law, never even had a speeding ticket; in fact, I hold ...
- Absolutely remarkable, Professional and down to Earth. Mr. Norland helped me when no other lawyers would. Everybody said my case wasn't worth the trouble, but he sat down with me, and we worked out a deal. He was quick, efficient, and produced results. I am now at peace of mind because of him. Th...
- "I was very fortunate to have Dan on my side. I was fighting criminal charges and Dan always explained everything to me as I had never been through anything like this before and was not knowledgeable. He was always quick to return my emails as was Brittany! Because of how he fought for me, it mad...
- Dan was outstanding at keeping me informed about my entire case and fully ensuring that I understood every step taken. Very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. I have and will keep recommending him.
- Dan had my back throughout the divorce, always looked out for my best interests and kept me calm in the trying times. Dan was able to get everything I was asking for within the legal limits. Thanks for all you have done. Definitely would recommend Dans law office.
- "Dan represented me for my divorce this year. He was always very informative and clear when explaining things about the process. If you want someone to fight for you, Dan is your guy. I never had to doubt him or question anything. 11/10 recommend to anyone going through a divorce. Thank you Dan, ...
- "I am not from the area and did not know where to start when I was looking for a lawyer. Daniel's law firm was the only one that didn't charge for an initial phone consult so I decided to give him a call. I did not have to call anyone else because Dan was so understanding and patient that I felt ...
- Dan is an excellent attorney to have represent you! He is very knowledgeable and professional and I would strongly recommend him!
- I hired Dan Norland for a first offense OWI. Having never been in trouble with the law for even a speeding ticket, I was extremely grateful for the detailed explanations he gave as far as the process and what to expect. He worked with the City Attorney on my behalf to ensure the Court Order was c...
- Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
- Dan was knowledgeable, quick to return emails/phone calls, and super respectful of my situation. He got me out of my felony charge pretty much in his sleep. I would recommend anybody in need of an attorney to work with Dan. Thank you so much for helping me
- Dan Norland was recommended to me by a friend to handle my contentious divorce that eventually took two years to resolve. He was quick to respond to any issue related to the case, was level-headed, and highly reasonable. I would recommend him for any legal issue, but particularly for people deali...
- I would highly recommend Dan and his paralegal Brittany. Not only are they professional and knowledgeable, their response time is impeccable. You will not find timely responses like theirs, if you choose another lawyer.Additionally, Dan is incredibly fair with pricing for his services. He worked ...
- Great lawyer, I got my case to him and he took care of it right away and got it settled. We were in and out of court very quick. I'm sure if we pursued against the other party he would have done a great job. Once you get your case to him, he is on it and gets it done so your mind will be at ease.
- I came to Dan for help with my divorce after I had been in a losing battle with my ex-wife's legal team for 6 months. I had made some mistakes in my personal and marital life and was feeling helpless and hopeless. From day one, Dan made me feel at ease, empowered, and hopeful. I was so relieved t...
- He was very courteous, respectful, and went out of his way to give me the best and informed answers to my questions.
- Dan represented me in my divorce. My initial consultation was very informative and very helpful. He put my mind at ease on several topics. Dan did a great job in filing and seeing my divorce through in just over 4 months. I would recommend his services to friends and family.
- Mr. Norland was great while working through my case. Not only to me but the outcome of all charges being dismissed speaks volumes. As his client, communication with me was great as well. Every time I left him a voicemail or email in regards to what was happening, possible outcomes that may occur ...
- I would recommend Daniel Norland to anyone who is in need of an attorney in the La Crosse community. I've worked with other lawyers in La Crosse but they cannot compare to Daniel. What I appreciated the most about Daniel was that he was accessible via e-mail, telephone, and even setting up face-t...
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Highly competent, extremely dedicated, knowledgeable attorney
I was a complete mess after I received my 3rd owi, realizing I was looking at 45 days minimum jai, fines, suspension etc. Best decision I made was retaining Dan Norland, his knowledge of the law, diligence in reviewing my case, negotiations with the D.A. and communication with myself every step o... - I have had the pleasure of being a client of Dan Norland for the past few years. At first meeting I was in a precarious position legally after a criminal complaint. Needless to say the outcome was favorable. What was more favorable were the frequent phone calls, the professional yet relaxed atmos...
- From the very beginning to the very end, he was detailed every step of the way. Me being from out of state, he took care of everything without me having to present myself for anything. Great guy and awesome to work with. Two thumbs up!!!
- I hired Dan a few years ago after leaving another firm for my divorce. I worked very closely with Dan and Jenna, I was even given cell phone numbers in case of emergency. I always knew what was going on with my case and both of them guided me not only in a legal but a personal way as well. I feel...
- Mr. Norland is by far the best lawyer I have ever dealt with. He is very down to earth and approachable. He is very attentive and quick to respond to your concerns. I found him to be highly organized, efficient, and aggressive with my case, achieving the desired result. I would not hesitate to re...
- Mr. Norland helped me with an OWI case I had. During the consultation he was straight forward with me and did not mislead me in anyway just to obtain my business. After I hired him he wasn't just present for the court dates and speaking with prosecutors he also did a lot behind the scenes and wal...
- People I got smacked with charge after charge. A lot of bogus stuff. But he was able to make most disappear, and got me the best possible outcome. He is very easy to talk to and his staff at his office is also very easy going. He don't beat around bushes. He's awesome at what he does. I like to c...
- I was very pleased with the outcome of my divorce settlement . Dan was upfront and honest in everything . Also he was very prompt answering phone calls and emails. I would most definitely recommend him.
- I hired Dan upon suggestion of another local attorney, and I'm so glad I listened to the recommendation! During initial consultation and beyond, he listened and gave me best and worst case scenarios based on the information he was provided. During our family law case, he was extremely knowledgabl...
- I was able to rest easier even upon my first meeting with Dan. Throughout my case, he walked me through with clear detail on where to begin and so-on. My charges were dropped almost completely. I would recommend him if you want someone who is professional, but also easy to talk to and shows you u...
- Dan was very professional easy to talk to and always took the time to make sure I fully understood everything that was happening
- When I first contacted Dan, he told me exactly what the process was, how fees were calculated, and what to expect during my divorce process. Dan is definitely there to help his clients and does an excellent job of representing. I appreciated how he explained the court process and his communicatio...
- Dan was awesome with my child custody case. He was very helpful in guiding me in what ways I had to go. During the trial he didn't hold back to why I should have my kids more and came back with answers when the opposing side questioned my abilities. I ended up getting almost exactly what I asked ...