Black Earth Lawyers

Mary John is a partner practicing in the areas of estate planning, probate and business law. She also handles real estate matters and provides litigation support, particularly in the firm’sappellate matters. Her experience includes: Preparing estate planning documents to meet each client’s individual needs, from the simple to the complex, including wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, marital property agreements, life insurance trusts, charitable remainder trusts and special needs trusts Creating and implementing asset-protection plans for clients planning for possible nursing home care Guiding families through probate or trust administration after the death of a loved one Setting up business entities, including LLCs, LLPs...

Jason Whitley lives in Amery Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1996. He practices in the areas of Worker's Compensation, Social Security Disability, and plaintiffs' personal injury. Jason has significant experience with all levels of litigation. This includes administrative hearings, Circuit Court jury and bench trials, appeals to State and Federal Courts of Appeal and the Wisconsin and U.S. Supreme Courts. Please visit his website at www.amerylaw.com for more information about practice areas and experience.

I have over 30 years of experience in Western Wisconsin courts having conducted numerous jury trials, hearings and court appearances. I have had an office in St. Croix County for over 25 years and am well versed in family court matters, criminal defense and personal injury.

Attorney Donald Chewning focuses his practice on helping people seeking disability benefits who need representation in federal court to appeal the denial of their claim by the Social Security Administration. He also represents individuals in appeals to the agency's Appeals Council. He previously handled cases at the hearing level, where he appeared with clients in over 800 disability hearings. Attorney Chewning is admitted to practice in the federal courts of the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of Wisconsin, Northern District of Illinois, and Western District of Michigan. He has argued cases before the Seventh...

Flat Fee Trademark filings
Nearly 30 years of experience in trademark and patent filing, prosecution, searching, licensing, portfolio management, enforcement, negotiation, purchase/sale of IP, and business consulting and promotions. We consult with business owners and managers for strategic intellectual property use and business development and promotion.

Services include: Patent and trademark prosecution and disputes, searches, infringement analysis and opinions, Portfolio management, licensing, negotiation
Trade dress, trade secrets
Business consulting and strategy
Non-compete agreements and disputes
Confidentiality agreements, NDAs
Computer law counsel and licensing
Negotiation and drafting for purchase/sale of IP and Due Diligence.

Our clients operate in a variety of industries, including:

medical devices
delivery systems
farming equipment
integrated circuits/packaging
biotech
industrial safety and airport/construction...

I am the founder and owner of J.G. Law. Born and raised in Michigan, I developed and retained a strong work ethic and a passion for helping others that has resulted in the respect of my peers and the trust of my clients.

I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Finance from Michigan State University. I then attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he graduated with his J.D. (Juris Doctorate) in December of 2010.

After completing my education, I moved to Colorado where and began practicing law. During my first year as a practicing attorney I focused primarily on tax law,...

Dale Eaton is a partner practicing in the areas of automobile accidents and other personal injuries, medical malpractice, business litigation and family law. He worked for law firms in Boston and Milwaukee, prior to moving to Wausau in 1993. For several years, Attorney Eaton provided full-time litigation support for one of the premier Boston law firms handling plaintiff asbestos and tobacco claims. The firm annually handled hundreds of asbestos/mesothelioma cases associated with Massachusetts area shipyards and factories; and was co-lead counsel for one of the first successful prosecutions of tobacco companies for lung cancer cases in the nation....

John Jokela is a Wausau workers compensation attorney with nearly 20 years of experience. He has been helping hard-working Wisconsin residents win employment law cases since he started practicing law in the Wausau area. In addition Jokela specializes in employee rights, social security disability, workplace accident compensation, and more. John Jokela Law Firm LLC offers free consultations and no upfront fees.

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The Ruffi team understands how distracting and time consuming legal needs can be. Sarah Ruffi founded Ruffi Law Offices, S.C. in 2004 with a clear vision to create a law practice with a broad base of business law experience designed to make legal issues worry-free. Sarah strives to give all of her clients peace of mind by being their in-house counsel at the other end of the telephone line.

For Ana Burkham, there’s nothing quite like the feeling she gets after she tries a successful case. She loves a challenge, and when she represents her Social Security Disability clients, she has one thing on her mind: getting them the best results possible.

Ana is a native of St. Louis, Missouri, but she moved to Wisconsin while she was still in grade school. She’s a 1997 graduate of Lawrence University in Appleton, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in art history. She then moved back to St. Louis to obtain her Juris Doctorate from Washington University School of Law...

With over thirty-three years of legal experience in the Fox Valley and Northeast Wisconsin, Sam Bomier Law focuses exclusively on the needs of injured workers.
A Northeast Wisconsin native, Sam knows his community and is dedicated to helping the hard-working people of Wisconsin who have suffered injuries on the job obtain the workers’ compensation benefits they deserve. Call Sam Bomier if you have any questions in this area of the law.

Whether you reside in Appleton, Oshkosh, Neenah/Menasha, Green Bay to Marinette, or along the Lakeshore, our office serves all of Northeast Wisconsin.

When you are facing a legal issue, your lawyer should be there for you when you need them most. There when you need us, day or night. From our Appleton, WI office we represent clients throughout Wisconsin in personal injury, criminal defense and family law. We will be with you for the entire process. Not many firms can provide such exceptional focused service. Contact us today for your free consultation.

Since second grade Eric knew he wanted to be an attorney. And having been a lifelong resident of the Appleton, Eric knew this is where he wanted to practice law. Even though Eric’s office is in Outagamie County, he also has significant experience in Brown and Calumet Counties. Because of Eric’s capabilities, he has been appointed cases in Door, Manitowoc, Marathon, and Winnebago Counties as well.

While Eric Eickhoff has extensive experience in other areas of law, Eric has made the conscience decision to focus on criminal defense. When an individual is alleged to have committed a misdemeanor or felony, they...

Joe had a long and distinguished career as a Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge and Chief Judge, before returning to private practice with Habush Habush & Rottier in 2007. Joe’s practice is dedicated exclusively to helping people who suffered personal injuries in accidents caused by other people’s carelessness and negligence.

He has successfully recovered multi-million-dollar results for his clients in jury trials and settlements, but he has also helped hundreds of people with much smaller claims.

In 2018 he was named Personal Injury Attorney of the Year by Best Lawyers®. In 2004 he was named Wisconsin Trial Judge of the Year by...

Attorney Genelle Johnson strives to be the best advocate for her clients and the best negotiator for a swift resolution. Her goal is to give her clients a life full of health and happiness to look forward to. Divorce can be an extremely alienating process that puts some of the worst moments of your life on the table for all to see. Throughout a case, she promises her clients to not only be an effective advocate for their cause but a friend during an extremely difficult time.

I have been an attorney licensed to practice law for 15 years. I am also a Certified Family Mediator. I am licensed to practice in both Wisconsin and Illinois, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, United States District Courts of WI (both Eastern and Western Districts). Practice Focus: Divorce, Paternity, Post-Judgment Matters, Child Support, Maintenance, Custody & Placement, Termination of Parental Rights/Adoptions, Children in Need of Protection or Services/Juveniles in Need of Protection or Services, Guardianships, Criminal Defense for Domestic Related Crimes.

Over the past 26 years I have represented clients in both State and Federal court charged with a variety of crimes, as well as appellate representation. While I have represented individuals charged with serious felonies all the way down to traffic offenses, I realize that each client's situation is uniquely different, and of the utmost importance to them. That is why the cornerstone of these representations has been a thorough investigation both factually and legally of all defenses so that no potential defenses are left unexplored or unlitigated. This 'leave no stone unturned' type of representation has led to numerous...

Attorney Heather L. Nelson has represented hundreds of family law clients in Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth counties. Her due diligence and professionalism have gained her the reputation for being a respected, reasonable, and fierce advocate throughout the legal community.

She listens to her client's individual concerns and explains the law and legal arguments, so they can make an informed decision. Heather challenges clients to question their motives and does not hesitate to keep her clients grounded in reality. This results in practical, cost-effective solutions.

Heather grew up in Southeastern Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with...

Attorney Putzstuck returned to the Fox Valley area to practice law after graduating from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, MN. Joe and his wife are both longtime residents of the Fox Valley.

Joe’s primary concern when representing individuals and businesses, facing a wide variety of legal issues, is to assist them in solving their unique legal issues in a way that makes sense to them. Recognizing that every case presents a unique set of circumstances, Joe likes to get to know his clients so that he can tailor their representation to meet their specific...

Mark N. Mathias has been an attorney for over 30 years. The focus of his experience is bankruptcy, debt restructuring, commercial and consumer finance, contract law, and banking law and regulation. Mark's approach is not only as a legal advocate, but as an educator. He explains the law so the client makes an informed decision. Each client's situation is unique. For this reason, Mark finds creative solutions to help you figure out what you can do instead of just telling what you can't.

Before joining Nicolet Law Office, Mark worked as in-house counsel for financial institutions in Detroit and Chicago...

Wisconsin native, Collin Mettelka, grew up in Green Bay. His mother is a public school teacher at Doty Elementary School and his father is the owner and operator of Jaymar Screen Printers, Inc.
Although Collin grew up in Green Bay, the Mettelka family has been part of the Vilas County community since 1938, when his Great-Great Grandfather, John J. Mettelka, built a cabin in Plum Lake, Wisconsin. Since that time, his family has maintained strong roots in Vilas County.
Collin received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and his Juris Doctorate from Marquette University Law School. While obtaining...

The Law Office of Stephen A. Kosa provides professional legal representation and personal guidance to clients throughout Western Wisconsin. We also serve clients in Minnesota. For more than 25 years it has been our goal to provide sound legal advice, thoughtful guidance, and zealous representation to each and every client in the Hudson Wisconsin area. Our clients receive personal attention; Attorney Stephen Kosa will take the time necessary to ensure that you fully understand your options, and that your legal rights are protected. Service areas include: Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate Law and Estate Administration, Business...

Christine is an attorney and owner of Valley Crossing Law. Her practice primarily focuses on the areas of estate planning, probate, real estate and business transactions. Christine has been involved with the St. Croix Valley Bar Association since 2008, serving as secretary, treasurer, vice president and president. Christine also assisted in the formation of a local chapter of the Wisconsin Wills for Heroes program. She has been a speaker at various estate planning seminars in St. Croix County. Christine lives in the St. Croix Valley with her husband, Brad, and their three boys. In her free time, she enjoys...

Over 39 years of experience helping people in West Central and Northwestern Wisconsin in criminal defense, Social Security Disability, and personal injury matters. I have defended clients on many different kinds of criminal charges, including: - White collar crimes - Traffic crimes - Drug offenses - Drunk driving / DUI / DWI - Driver's license revocation and suspension - Sentencing / post-conviction - Appeals Geographical areas served: West Central and Northwestern Wisconsin including these townships, cities and counties: Towns and Cities: Abbotsford, Alma, Altoona, Ashland, Augusta, Balsam Lake, Barron, Black River Falls, Bloomer, Chetek, Chippewa Falls, Durand, Eau Claire, Eleva, Ellsworth, Elmwood, Fall Creek, Hayward, Hudson, Ladysmith, Medford, Menomonie, Mondovi, Neillsville,...

Lindsay became a lawyer to help people. Growing up in a rural Wisconsin town, she didn’t know any lawyers—but she has always felt the drive to fight for the “little guy” against a system designed to take advantage of those without resources. Lindsay gets to fight for people that can’t fight for themselves as part of an incredible team. When people get food poisoning or get hurt, food and insurance companies too often fail to take responsibility for what happened. Our team has a track record of making sure they have to do the right thing. Let us help you.

I've lived and practiced law in Wisconsin for over 40 years, including Madison, Janesville and northern Wisconsin. Since leaving Judicare Legal Aid in August 2024, my main areas of practice are bankruptcy, foreclosure resolution through Chapter 13 and modifications, estate planning and family law.

Attorney Mayer is known for his compassionate and client-centered approach to legal representation. Attorney Mayer believes in building strong relationships with his clients based on trust, open communication, and understanding. He takes the time to listen to his clients' stories, thoroughly assess their legal needs, and develop customized strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes. He is a skilled negotiator and litigator who is not afraid to fight for his clients' rights in and out of the courtroom. He is known for his attention to detail, thorough preparation, and strategic thinking, which permits him to provide effective and efficient...

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...

Attorney Emma L. Guthrie earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2018 after just three years, majoring in English and Philosophy with a minor in legal studies. As a student, she served as tutor for UWL’s English and Philosophy departments and completed an internship with the La Crosse Public Defender’s Office. She continued on to earn her Juris Doctorate from Marquette University Law School, where she focused her studies predominantly on criminal law and trial practice. During her second year of law school, Attorney Guthrie began clerking for a local criminal defense firm that immediately...

I have been practicing for 27 years representing injured clients in workers compensation, social security and personal injury claims.

Attorney Rhonda Werner Schultz has practiced law for more than 28 years with a primary focus on divorce and family law, estate planning and bankruptcy. She serves clients in the Wausau, Wisconsin area.