Michael A. LoCoco

Michael A. LoCoco is a partner in McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC’s Milwaukee Office. With over a decade of experience, he draws on his unique plaintiff-and-defense background to provide strategic, attentive, and communicative representation in fire and explosion, products liability, and construction cases. His dual perspective enables him to anticipate opposing strategies and deliver tailored, results-driven solutions for his clients. 

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Michael graduated as valedictorian from the University of Dallas with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and earned his Juris Doctor with honors from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. 

Michael is an accomplished litigator, having tried cases to verdict, won numerous summary judgment motions, and negotiated multi-million dollar settlements, including a $3.2 million resolution in a personal injury case. As a defense lawyer, he has litigated fire and gas explosion, products liability, and construction disputes. As a plaintiff’s attorney, he handled premises liability and trucking accident cases in state and federal courts. 

An accomplished appellate litigator, Michael has secured victories at the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and a unanimous Supreme Court win in Correa v. Woodman's Food Market, 391 Wis.2d 651 (Wis., 2020), strengthening post-verdict review procedures. He remains at the forefront of legal trends, presenting on defense litigation and risk management for DRI and CLM. 

Outside the courtroom, Michael channels his discipline into bodybuilding’s classic physique category and hones his strategic thinking through chess. A proud Milwaukee native, he enjoys cheering for the Brewers, Bucks, and Green Bay Packers and cherishing time with his wife, Courtney, and their six children.

Education

• University of Dallas – B.A., Philosophy
• Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law – J.D.

Bar Admissions

• State Bar of Wisconsin
• United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western District of Wisconsin