Timothy M. Barber
Axley Brynelson LLP • Madison, WI
AppealsEmployment LawInsuranceLabor & EmploymentPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
timothy.barber@wicourts.gov
Phone
(608) 602-4550
Address
Madison, WI, US
Professional
About
Timothy M. Barber is an accomplished income partner at Axley Brynelson, LLP, based in Madison, WI, with a robust legal practice encompassing Employment Law, Insurance, Labor & Employment, Personal Injury, Rail, Real Estate, and Transportation Law. With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Barber has developed a deep expertise in appellate practice, commercial and municipal insurance defense, and litigation. He is particularly skilled in handling cases involving employment discrimination, insurance coverage disputes, municipal liability, and tort liability. A notable highlight of Mr. Barber's career includes his successful representation in two significant insurance defense cases before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, addressing complex issues related to pollution exclusion clauses and commercial umbrella policy endorsements. He frequently collaborates on appellate matters, providing strategic guidance to fellow attorneys and drafting "friend of court" briefs for trade associations. Mr. Barber's legal acumen is complemented by his role as an adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he teaches legal writing and research, enhancing the next generation of legal professionals. He earned his Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School in 2003 and his Bachelor of Arts from Ripon College in 2000. Active in the local cycling community, Mr. Barber serves on various transportation committees and the board of a non-profit focused on maintaining bike trails. As a former law review editor, he contributes to legal publications and regularly speaks at legal seminars, reinforcing his commitment to the profession. He is admitted to practice in all State Courts of Wisconsin and the U.S. District Courts for both the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin.
Credentials
Education
2003 Marquette University Law School J.D. 2000 Ripon College B.A.
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2015 Named to the 2015 Wisconsin Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers 2014 Named to the 2014 Wisconsin Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers 2013 Named to the 2013 Wisconsin Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers 2012 Named to the 2012 Wisconsin Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers
Publications
2016 Wisconsin Employment Law Letter 7th Circuit Takes a Swipe at Cat’s-Paw Liability 2015 Wisconsin Employment Law Letter 7th Circuit Clarifies Liability Standard for Indirect Employers 2015 Axley.com Considering Consideration: Wisconsin Supreme Court Changes Non-Compete Law 2015 Axley.com Repeated Refusal to Refer Union Member for Job Can Be Discrimination 2015 Wisconsin Employment Law Letter Up in Vapor: Lawmakers Take Up E-Cigarettes in the Workplace
Associations
2007 - Present Western District Bar Association of Wisconsin Member 2003 - Present State Bar of Wisconsin (Appellate Practice, Litigation and Labor & Employment Sections) Member 2013 - 2015 Wisconsin Defense Counsel Amicus Committee Member 2012 - 2013 Bike for Boys and Girls Club - Ride Recruitment Committee Member 2012 - 2015 CORP - Board of Directors Member
Speaking
2015 Employment Law Update Seminar Case Law Update 2015 DCBA Monthly Luncheon Seminar The Art of Brief Writing 2013 Full Day HR Legal Update Seminar Employment Law News and Trends 2013 Employment Law Update Seminar Case Law Update 2011 Employment Law Update Seminar Case Law Update
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Updated: May 25, 2026