Attorney Michael F. Hupy is the senior partner of Hupy and Abraham, overseeing 11 offices in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa. He received his Juris Doctor from Marquette University in 1972. Attorney Hupy is licensed to practice in Wisconsin, Illinois, the United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, the Northern District of Illinois, and the United States Supreme Court.
Attorney Hupy is recognized for his leadership and achievements in the legal community. He has been listed in Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers since 2010 and is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He also served as President of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Under Attorney Hupy’s leadership, the firm has donated over $1 million to various causes. In recognition of his deep commitment to serving the community in which he lives, he received a Certificate of Commendation for his longstanding efforts to make “the community a better place to live” from Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle in 2008. Attorney Hupy has also been recognized by the State of Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs for donations to the Veterans’ Assistance Program.
Attorney Hupy has received numerous honors for legal excellence, including recognition as a Super Lawyer, Certification as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and selection as one of the Top Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers.
He has secured many multi-million-dollar results for clients, including $9.5 million in a slip-and-fall case, $5 million in a truck collision, and a $22 million award for an injured child.
- Marquette University Law School – Juris Doctor (1972)
- Marquette University – Bachelor of Arts (1968)
- Service Award – Center for Entrepreneurship (2012)
- Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist – National Board of Trial Advocacy (2014)
- Top Local Activist – Shepherd Express (2014, 2016)
- Leaders in Law – Wisconsin Law Journal (2013)
- Super Lawyer – Super Lawyers (2005)
- AV Preeminent Rated – Martindale Hubbell (1995-Present)
- Distinguished Service Award – Milwaukee Bar Association (2015)
- Lifetime Service Award – Milwaukee Community Journal (2016)
- Parents of the Year – COA Youth and Family Centers (2017)
- Elite Lawyers of America
- Salvation Army Chaplaincy Program Outstanding Individual Award – LISC and Safe & Sound Crime Prevention (2018)
- Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award – The Marquis Who’s Who Publications Board (2019)
- Diversity in Business Award – Wisconsin Law Journal (2019)
- United Performing Arts Fund – Campaign Cabinet (2015-Present)
- ABATE of Iowa (2013-Present)
- Martindale Hubbell – The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers (2010-Present)
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum (2007-Present)
- American Association for Justice (2000-Present)
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum (1995-Present)
- ABATE of Wisconsin – Lifetime Member (1989-Present)
- A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois (1989-Present)
- State Bar of Wisconsin (1972-Present)
- Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers – Board of Directors (1987-2000)
- Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – President (1988)
- Wisconsin Law Foundation – Fellow (2021-Present)
- American Bar Foundation - Fellow (2025-Present)
- Milwaukee Crime Stoppers - President
- Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers - The National Trial Lawyers
The service is always thorough and concise. The communication between the firm and client has always been consistent, as well as the ability to reach counsel without issue. I have used the services of Michael Hupy and his firm on multiple occasions spanning more than 40 years. I have never been disappointed. Great service, great staff and great outcome. Thank you.
-K. Gryniewicz
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Attorney Michael Hupy, thank you for helping so many in need, and for helping nonprofits, arrive successfully to accomplish their goals. You are a true partner in so many areas! Congrats too on the many awards and acknowledgments as well! God bless you and the good work you do!
-D. Wolniak
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I just wanted to let you know how impressed I am with your firm. You have been very professional and have kept me up to date with what has been going on with my case. Any questions I may have your office has answered promptly and with utmost professionalism. Your employees are very hard workers who I hope your company values. I will recommend your firm with the utmost confidence and enthusiasm.
-C. Kozeniecki
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Thank you kindly for everything you've done for my sister. May you be blessed today and everyday—I have and will continue to recommend Hupy and Abraham to any and everyone I know.
-J. Hoover
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Mr. Hupy, I wanted to personally thank you for the quick attention your firm gave to my parents. Not often is my mother impressed with service and she was dazzled by the response given and efficiency of the investigator.
-J. Bell
Wisconsin Practice Areas
- Car Accident Lawyer
- Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
- Truck Accident Lawyer
- Slip and Fall Lawyer
- Negligent Security Lawyer
- Dog Bite Lawyer
- Pharmaceutical Class Action Lawyer
- Wrongful Death Lawyer
- Police Brutality Lawyer
Illinois Practice Areas
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Attorney Michael Hupy, thank you for helping so many in need, and for helping nonprofits, arrive successfully to accomplish their goals.You are a true partner in so many areas! Congrats too on the many awards and acknowledgments as well! God bless you and the good work you do!
- D. Wolniak