Merrillan Estate Planning Lawyers

PHIL CARDIS - FOUNDER/MANAGING PARTNER CARDIS LAW GROUP With offices in Mesa, Arizona, Madison, Wisconsin and Bloomington, Minnesota Quality, Trusted, Experienced Counsel in Estate Planning, Bankruptcy and Business matters. Cardis Law Group can provide our clients with exceptional, pragmatic counsel. Cardis Law Group is a dedicated and highly skilled law firm with deep experience in legal advisement and representation. We are exceptional, powerful negotiators and diligent advocates, and we will be your proactive partner to help you navigate through your legal...

Attorney Jim Lewis received his Bachelor Degree with highest honors from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. He then went on to the University of Wisconsin and earned his Law Degree in 1998. Jim has appeared on behalf of his clients in 25 Wisconsin Counties and both Wisconsin Federal District Courts. Although he has previously handled controversies in almost every area of the law, Jim currently concentrates his practice in the areas of Bankruptcy, Business Reorganization and Collections. Jim also practices in the areas of Business and Estate Planning and Family Law. He is a...

Nelson W. Donovan has spent a lifetime talking to audiences. First as a military aviation instructor and more recently, about the importance of estate planning, tailoring plans for his clients, and writing on this subject. Nelson is also a JAG attorney for the US Army Reserves.

Nelson’s experience as a wartime aviator, military instructor pilot, and airline captain, offers our clients steady precision. He acquired his fiscal savvy from his time as a licensed financial advisor, and an ethical outlook working for the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s Office of Lawyer Regulation.

A UW Law School graduate, Nelson integrates his extensive professional experience...

Do you need a lawyer? Our clients are middle class Americans who work hard to possess retirement savings, real estate, and their own businesses. At McAvoy Law Offices LLC, our job is to make sure that our clients' income, estates, and livelihood are protected.

Matt grew up in the Fox Valley/Green Bay areas. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from South Texas College of Law while also receiving the Transactional Law Practice Certificate. During his college career, Matt had a wide variety of internships, all with a common aspect – research and writing. These opportunities have helped to develop his transactional legal skills. Prior to joining Remley & Sensenbrenner, he worked for a firm specializing in estate and tax planning for high income wealth individuals. He is co-author of, “Tax Planning Opportunities After the American Taxpayer Relief Act: Tools, Tips, and Tactics.” He continues to...

Atty. John E. Dobogai III has been practicing law since 2000. Prior to beginning his private practice, he was a Wisconsin State Prosecutor. Dobogai Law Offices, LLC is a general practice serving the people of Wisconsin statewide since 2005. Atty. Dobogai currently serves as Municipal Judge in his hometown, the City of Cudahy. At Dobogai Law Offices, every client is treated with courtesy and is guaranteed effective representation. Our consistent track record of uncompromising ethics instills confidence and trust. Dobogai Law Offices, LLC is dedicated to achieving the best outcome for every client.

Raised in Northcentral Wisconsin, Attorney Wojan attended UW-Oshkosh and Marquette University Law School. Attorney Wojan has practiced at Petit & Dommershausen since 2012.

My grandfather’s great grandfather came to Milwaukee in 1867, the same year Jacob Leinenkugel and John Miller started a brewery in Chippewa Falls. However, instead of being skilled at brewing beer, Grandpa Heinen had a passion for woodworking. He started a cabinet shop out of his home and ran his small business off Market Street for over 15 years. Numerous people throughout Wisconsin have a passion for the skills and talents God gave them; they pour their lives into families and businesses they cherish. My passion is legal counseling and advocating for those brewers, woodworkers, and...

Greg Vanevenhoven is an attorney with Davidson Law Office where he concentrates his legal practice on assisting individuals, families, and businesses preserve their assets to create a lasting legacy for future generations. Greg also works with business owners to limit their liability exposure through focused contractual language in Buy-Sell Agreements, Purchase Agreements, and Service Contracts. In addition, Greg regularly handles real estate transactions, probate administrations, litigation matters, and a wide variety of municipal legal issues. Greg understands everyone has unique goals and objectives. By advising clients on an individual basis, Greg allows each individual to understand the available tools...

Paul was born in Milwaukee, WI and grew up on the south side of Milwaukee. Paul has five brothers and was raised by a single mom. Growing up on the south side of Milwaukee, Paul attended the local Catholic grade school and worked his way through school by working at gas stations, having a paper route and doing whatever he could to raise money to pay for tuition and books. Paul attended Pius XI high school and, once again, worked to pay all costs of his education, as did his five brothers.

Upon graduating from high school, Paul took a year...

Founder of Krause Estate Planning & Elder Law Center, Dan has helped thousands of families with estate planning and estate administration since 1999. A retired Army Major and JAG Officer, Dan is a board-certified Estate Planning Law Specialist. He is certified by The Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc.

Dan and his former law partner, Nelson Donovan, wrote the book _Estate Planning in Wisconsin: Privacy, Protection and Taking Control_, published in 2017. It is an easy-to-understand primer for non-experts, covering the basics of estate planning, including wills, trusts and powers of attorney.

Besides offering education classes for the public, Dan has lectured on...

Shawn Rice practices primarily in the areas of mergers & acquisitions, corporate, business, real estate, banking & finance and estate planning. Shawn provides counsel and strategic direction to business clients and individuals, guiding them through a variety of transactional matters. Shawn focuses his practice on business, corporate and commercial matters. He advises businesses of all types and sizes, from closely-held, family companies to multi-national corporations. He has extensive experience providing counsel on general business matters such as start-up and formation, limited liability companies, joint ventures and partnerships, corporate governance, shareholder relations, bank and other financing, securities, real estate matters, and contracts...

Providing thoughtful and deliberate care to his client’s needs, Denis handles a variety of practice areas, including real estate, business law, estate and succession planning, and probate. The most enjoyable thing about his practice is the diversity of people he is able to help. “I truly enjoy working and interacting with people and helping them to realize the best possible solutions for their needs. It not only makes my job interesting but also very rewarding,” Denis reflects. Since joining Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP in 1986, Denis has represented many organizations in a wide...

My practice is focused on family law and getting you thru the process with the heartache possible while getting you what you deserve! Let me guide you thru the system either as your advocate or as your mediator.

Our team has helped countless individuals in their most pressing cases, and we can help you. If you are going through a difficult divorce, need assistance with family law, or have other legal questions, please reach out to us for help. Our team of Appleton, Green Bay and Oshkosh Lawyers is licensed to provide service throughout Wisconsin. PETIT &...

Nancy brings an accounting background to the practice of law, allowing her to counsel her clients regarding their legal needs with an eye toward tax planning.

Nancy takes great pride in building and maintaining strong client relationships, based on service and trust. Together, Nancy and her father, Jay W. Winter, served the legal needs of Oregon and Madison-area families from one generation to the next. In 2013, Winter Law Office merged with The Law Center for Children & Families, forming The Law Center, S.C. As a result of the merger, the firm is able to serve more of...

Andrew Rossmeissl joined the Herrling Clark Law Firm in July 2005 and is currently a Shareholder. His practice includes a variety of matters, with a concentration in the areas of business, real estate, banking, municipal, litigation, and transactions.

Originally from Appleton, Wisconsin, Andrew graduated from Appleton East High School in 1996. He then attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in economics. As a junior, he attended the London School of Economics on the prestigious Hansard Scholarship. After a brief stint at a Fortune 500 company in Dallas, Texas, he returned to Wisconsin to begin his legal education at Marquette University Law...

Attorney Peter Wolff has been practicing law for over 17 years. His varied experience makes him an exceptional advocate. He has a good working relationship with the Judges and the prosecutors of Waukesha County and he has a reputation for achieving the best possible outcome for his clients.

Peter attended the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, and he received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, with a minor in Communications. He graduated from Marquette University Law School in 2002. His practice focuses on criminal and family law. Peter regularly accepts appointments in criminal, family and juvenile matters from the Circuit Court...

At Roney & Knupp, LLC, we know that you work very hard for your money. That is why we work very hard for you! We offer a comprehensive flat fee schedule where you know the cost for legal services up front. With a flat fee structure you pay one amount at the time that you retain Roney & Knuppe, LLC. After that you pay an additional amount ONLY if there is a fee, court expense or other expense related to your legal matter. You only pay for the additional fee or expense when the fee or expense is actually incurred....

Grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Attended Northwestern University and graduated with BA in history in 1986. Attended University of Baltimore Law School and graduated with a JD in 1991. Resided in Oshkosh, Wisconsin since 1992. Married with two children.

Attorney Chuck Koehler has been a shareholder with the Herrling Clark Law Firm for over 25 years as Financial Chairman. From 2013-2014 he served as President and is now Vice-President of the Firm. Chuck’s practice is concentrated in areas of business and personal financial matters, business and real estate transactions, municipal law, employment law, and related matters in these areas of law. Chuck also handles a wide variety of disputes, mediations, and lawsuits including matters involving real estate, employment issues, creditors' rights, municipal matters, banking matters, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporate law, purchase, and sale of businesses, bankruptcy,...

I genuinely believe that the value of life comes from service to others. I have dedicated more hours to this philosophy than our business manager would care to imagine. I have been rewarded kindly in the friends that I have made, the lessons that I have learned and the impact that I have made on the community. I never stop hunting for the next project. My service to the community has been very broad in scope. I have served as a member of the Oconomowoc school board, the Oconomowoc Hospital Foundation, and as a trustee of St. Jerome’s Catholic...

The ONLY law firm in Wisconsin with an affiliated Geriatric Care Management Firm. I provide families with private care assessments and consultation on care options (facilities, in home care, life care plans) along with educating families with available options on how to pay for care including available county, state, federal, Veteran, and private grants available to help with covering care costs. I also offer Medicaid, Family Care and ISIS application assistance as well as holistic planning from day one through end of life care. W. Ryan Zenk is a practicing Attorney with Elder Law Center of WI, LLC...

Jim was born and raised in Janesville, Wisconsin. During law school, he clerked for the IRS researching areas of the federal income tax laws. Jim spent several years working for Ernst & Young in Milwaukee as a tax manager before relocating to the Fox Valley to join Remley & Sensenbrenner in 1991. His primary practice focuses in business/corporate, tax, estate planning, and real estate. Jim and his wife, Deb, live in Neenah and have two children. Most of Jim’s hobbies involve outdoor activities, such as fishing, hunting, and downhill skiing.

I am a shareholder of Schott, Bublitz & Engel, s.c. My practice areas include business law, real estate law, estate planning and probate. I served as counsel for an array of clients such as: privately held businesses, non-profit organizations, real estate developers and brokers, builders and subcontractors, manufacturers and distributors, employers and employees, lenders, condominium and homeowners associations, title insurance companies, and individuals. Prior to entering private practice, I practiced in the tax department of a national accounting firm. I am a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Waukesha County Bar Association participating in the...

I focus my practice on complex business litigation and transactional work including partnership disputes, franchise and fair dealership issues, theft of trade secret issues, copyright disputes and breach of fiduciary duty cases, among others. My practice also includes a substantial amount of contract drafting, business start-up work, and business succession and estate planning.

It is important to have an experienced Attorney who will give your case the detailed attention it deserves. The entire staff at the Law Office of Jane L. Walker recognizes the intimidation involved in finding the right Lawyer. Attorney Walker has had her own private practice for over 20 years and has handled a variety of legal matters. The primary focus areas of the practice are Elder Law, Estate Planning and Trust and Probate Administration. Her past experiences have broadened her experience as an Attorney and given her a deeper understanding of human nature, the profound impact conflict...

John Kelly is an Oshkosh native with 45 years of experience creatively and expertly advocating for his clients. While his practice is wide-ranging, from serious personal injury suits to complex business transactions to multi-party litigation and beyond, he consistently achieves results that exceed his clients' expectations by providing the highest quality legal services to each matter he handles. Jack's extensive legal training, experience and wealth of knowledge, combined with his unmatched tenacity, have made him one of Wisconsin's leading attorneys. He is rightly recognized by the Wisconsin legal community for his success, integrity, and highest level of client representation. He...

Wyon was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Upon graduating from Law School he accepted a commission in the United States Army Reserve, serving as a member of the Judge Advocate General Corp. Wyon worked with the Internal Revenue Service for 10 years as an Estate and Gift Tax Attorney, Classifier, District Conferee, Reviewer and Assistant Officer Manager for the Milwaukee Estate and Gift Tax Group. He joined Remley & Sensenbrenner in 1982 and became a shareholder in 1986. Wyon is licensed to practice law in both Wisconsin and Florida and is a licensed Real Estate...

Kevin is founding member of Davidson Law Office, LLP, and The Estate Planning Group, LLC, practicing in the areas of estate, business and asset protection planning. He is a graduate of Marquette University and Marquette University Law School, with a Juris Doctorate degree from Marquette University Law School, a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association, former President of the Calumet County Bar Association, and former Member of the American Bar Association’s Advisory Panel. Attorney Davidson is a frequent lecturer and radio guest on matters of trusts, wills, estate planning and asset protection.

Attorney Matthew Underwood is an estate planning and business attorney at Underwood Legal, LLC. Matt helps families, individuals, and businesses take hold of their future with customized planning and advice. Matt’s goal is to empower you to understand your planning decisions so you can take ownership of your plan and proceed in life with feelings of comfort and accomplishment.

Matt earned his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School and his bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Attorney Ronald Sonderhouse has over 25 years of legal experience. He is a well respected attorney within the Waukesha County Court system and was given the backing of many Judges, the District Attorney and the Sheriff of Waukesha County when he ran for a Waukesha County Judge position. Ron graduated from the University of Detroit School of Law in 1990. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business from Michigan State University in 1987. While attending law school, Ron also received a Master's Degree in Business. Ron began his legal career in Allegan, Michigan in 1991 where he worked as an...

Shane Laughton Brabazon is the Owner and Managing Attorney of Brabazon Law Office, LLC. A native of Northeastern Wisconsin, Shane attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska where he earned degrees in Economic and Finance and Minored in Speech Communication. He served three terms as President of the Creighton University Speech and Debate Team and won numerous awards for debating and persuasive speaking. He graduated from Creighton Magna Cum Laude. Shane graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Law in 1995 and passed the Wisconsin State Bar that same year. While at the University of Minnesota, Attorney Brabazon was an intern...

Magner & Hueneke, LLP, a reputable law firm based in Milwaukee, is committed to offering comprehensive legal services tailored to the diverse needs of individuals and families. Specializing in divorce and family law, estate planning, and probate, our firm strives to provide exceptional representation. We understand the importance of having an experienced attorney who comprehends your objectives and works tirelessly to achieve your desired outcomes while securing your future. Chris Hueneke serves as a Partner at Magner & Hueneke, LLP. He completed his legal education at Marquette University Law School and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the...

Attorney Patrick S. DeMoon III is an Eagle Scout who began his legal career in 1997 when he accepted an appointment as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General. For the next five years, Attorney DeMoon represented the state and its elected officials as the lead attorney on a number of high profile cases, several of which were featured on television and the front pages of Chicago area newspapers. He then served for two years as the Senior Regulatory Attorney for the Chicago Stock Exchange, helping to protect the integrity of the national securities markets. In 2004 Attorney DeMoon...

Attorney Georgia Konstantakis is firm founder of Konstantakis Law Office, LLC. She has 23 years of legal experience dedicated to estate planning, probate, personal injury, real estate, corporate, divorce, and traffic/drunk driving defense. She built a reputation as an aggressive attorney who is respected by her peers.

Attorney Konstantakis graduated cum laude from Loyola University of Chicago obtaining a degree in Finance and Business Administration. She worked as a Field Auditor for Lakeshore Bank and then proceeded on to law school and graduated with honors from Massachusetts School of Law. Attorney Konstantakis is a frequent lecturer on estate planning. Her professional...

David C. Van Straten, II, practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, Real Estate and Corporate/Business matters and General Civil Litigation. David received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse with a Bachelor of Science in general management and technology. He continued on to obtain his law degree from Creighton University School of Law, where he obtained an area of emphasis in business, taxation and commercial transactions. He was also a member of the Public Interest Law Forum, and vice president of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society. An active member of the community, David supports...

I was raised in rural central Wisconsin. I graduated from UW-Superior and Hamline University School of Law. After spending years working at a traditional small firm I opened my solo office in 2013. My goal is to provide clients the value they want - quality legal services at a reasonable and affordable cost.

Tyler Claringbole joined Herrling Clark Law Firm in 2015 after previously working at the Firm as a law clerk.

Tyler has a general practice with an emphasis on business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, banking, employment law, commercial and residential real estate, and municipal law. Tyler also currently serves as a Commissioner of Condemnation for Outagamie County, a position to which he was appointed by the Outagamie County Circuit Court judges.

Originally from the Fox Valley area, Tyler graduated from Freedom High School and received his Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business where he majored in...

Benjamin J. Pliskie is admitted to practice in Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana, as well as the United States District Courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and the Northern District of Indiana. Benjamin earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2001. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a double major in Political Science and History from the University of Wisconsin in 1997.

Benjamin currently serves as a member of the Wisconsin Judicial Council; a 21-member body whose principal statutory responsibilities are to study and make recommendations relating to: (1) court pleading, practice...