Craig H. Zetley

Email: Craig Zetley | Phone: 414-272-1424

Craig Zetley, an attorney and CPA, has been rated by fellow lawyers "as the number one attorney to see when clients are in trouble with the IRS." He is the founder and managing partner of Zetley Law Offices, S.C., a specialty law firm focusing on representation of individuals and corporations in disputes with taxing authorities. He is a recognized authority in the area of civil tax controversy, criminal tax defense, commercial and corporate litigation.

Zetley enjoys a challenge. He represents corporations that owe million of dollars in taxes and individuals and businesses under audit by a taxing authority. He also represents clients when their CPAs do not have the attorney-client privilege and the criminal investigator knocks on the client's door. Zetley has saved millions of dollars in taxes for his clients.

In addition to his practice, Zetley is a recognized leader in the community and helped shape development in the City of Milwaukee. He was appointed to a three-year term as Chairman of the Milwaukee Board of Zoning Appeals by Mayor John Norquist and confirmed by the Milwaukee Common Council in January of 1998. He was reappointed by Mayor Tom Barrett and served as Chairman through 2008. As Chairman, Zetley and the Board cut red tape and processing time in half.

Zetley previously served on the board of the City Service Commission. Zetley also enjoys spending time with his wife Lisa, and children, Mikaela, Aaron, and David. His hobbies include biking, boating, running triathlons, and windsurfing.

Areas of practice

Civil tax controversy
Criminal tax defense

Corporate tax law
Tax litigation

Admissions and licenses

Wisconsin Bar, 1985
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, 1985
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1985
U.S. Tax Court, 1987
Certified Public Accountant, Wisconsin, 1982

Honors, activities, and publications

AV® Preeminent™Peer Review Ratings^SM by Martindale-Hubbell®
Super Lawyers, 2005–2011
Best Lawyers in America, 2010 & 2011
Co-Chair, National Jewish Law Student Network, 1984
Managing Editor, National Jewish Law Review, 1984–1985
Co-Author: "IRS Tracks Down Non-Filing Lawyers," Wisconsin Lawyer, April 1994
Member (1988–1997) and President (1992–1997), Milwaukee City Service Commission
Member (1997) and President (1998–2008), Milwaukee Board of Zoning Appeals
Senior Partner, Zetley Law Offices, S.C., 1989–present

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D., 1985
Washington University, B.S.B.A., Accounting with honors, 1979

Professional memberships

Milwaukee Bar Association
Wisconsin Bar Association
American Bar Association
Fellow, Wisconsin Bar Association
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants