Rusk County Lawyers

Erspamer Law Office is proud of our State and National Awards recognizing the thousands of Cases we have handled throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. Take a moment to review our website explaining a number of the "Significant Previous Cases" we are proud to have handled. We treat people with courtesy and respect, while at the same time aggressively pursuing their case. We handle only Workers Compensation, Personal injury, and Social Security Claims. We passionately defend your right to fair compensation from an accident at the workplace, on an unsafe public property or in traffic on a major thoroughfare.

I was born in St. Paul, MN on July 21, 1980. My father, Mike, was practicing law in Minnesota at the time. When I was four years old, my parents moved to Menomonie, WI and I attended K-12 within the Menomonie School District graduating in 1998. In High School, I enjoyed playing football and baseball. I was fortunate to be one of the quarterbacks on the undefeated 1997 Menomonie football state championship team. Following high school, I decided to move across the state and attend the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Although Whitewater was...

Specialties: Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Administration; Contested Trust & Estate Litigation; General Litigation; Business Planning, Real Estate, Tax

Attorney Scott J. Curtis, a shareholder with the firm, practices in the areas of probate estates & trusts, general business law, estate planning, litigation, business formation & administration, business succession planning, estate and trust litigation, real estate, non-profit organizations, professional practices, estate planning, and general litigation.

Proficient in comprehensive estate planning, Mr. Curtis structures succession and estate plans for owners of family businesses engaged in numerous industries. In the field of probate and trust administration, Mr. Curtis has a reputation for success handling...

John A. (Jack) Kaiser has represented clients throughout Western and Northwestern Wisconsin since 1976. For four decades, he has represented injured and disabled workers and their families in workers compensation disputes, Social Security Disability Insurance appeals, and personal injury and disability insurance claims. Since 1992, he has limited his practice to only those areas of law.

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.

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...

Prior to his career in the legal field, Michael worked in the healthcare industry and as a chiropractor and regional developer for a nationwide healthcare franchise. As a chiropractor, he owned multiple chiropractic offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Michael also gained legal experience at the Minnesota Department of Human Services, St. Croix County Districts Attorney’s office and Doar Drill and Skow, during law school. Michael’s unique position of being both an attorney and a doctor of chiropractic allows him to combine legal, business and healthcare knowledge to assist his clients through difficult situations. He is also a Certified in Healthcare...

Dan Murray is an experienced trial lawyer and mediator whose practice areas include: family law; divorce; child custody and placement; agricultural, business, property, and insurance litigation; personal injury litigation; automobile, boating, and farming accidents; electrocution injuries; and mediation/negotiation. He has dedicated his career to aggressively advocating for the rights of individuals and small businesses. Dan is committed to his clients and obtaining the best possible result on each and every case. To each client matter Dan brings over 24 years of successful courtroom experience practicing law in many counties throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. Contact Rodli,...

Stephen R Zuber, S.C. Attorney At Law has over 30 years local experience practicing in Superior, Wisconsin as well as in Duluth, Minnesota, and their surrounding areas. No matter what your legal needs, Stephen R. Zuber will represent you diligently, effectively, and will present your case to obtain the most optimal results.??

When someone trusts me to defend them and their good name, I take it very seriously. My clients have the option of choosing any attorney to represent them in court. So, when an individual decides to choose me, I want to provide them with quality representation in return.


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Robert, a native of St. Paul, Minnesota attended the University of St. Thomas where he graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science. After college, he went on to graduate with honors from William Mitchell College of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Robert joined Bye, Goff & Rohde, Ltd. as an associate attorney in 2002, and became a shareholder in 2008. He has been named a Rising Star in an annual survey by Wisconsin SuperLawyers.

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.

Attorney Johansen is a Superior native who graduated from the UWS-Superior with a B.A. in History, cum laude. He earned his J.D. in San Diego, California. While in law school, Johansen worked for Federal Defender's of San Diego, Inc. After passing the bar examination, Johansen began handling cases in Douglas County and surrounding Wisconsin counties. Attorney Johansen has served as both President and Vice President of the Douglas County Bar Association and is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin. For the past two decades, he has been President of Johansen Law Office, S.C. where he focuses...

Daniel Overbey is a partner practicing in the areas of divorce, family law and asbestos & mesothelioma litigation. Prior to attending law school, Daniel served for 13 years as a Police Sergeant with the Daytona Beach Police Department. After law school, Daniel was employed with a large Chicago law firm until moving to Wisconsin in 2004. He and his wife live just north of Minocqua in the Town of Arbor Vitae. Daniel commutes to our Wausau office most days, but works from Minocqua at least one day per week, and is available to meet with clients in Minocqua....

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...

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...

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...

I've lived and practiced law in Madison Wisconsin for over 30 years. I am a partner in a small firm including attorneys practicing in real estate, bankruptcy, housing, estate planning, cooperatives and tenant representation. One of our partners is a Chapter 7 Trustee. My main areas of practice are bankruptcy, foreclosure resolution through Chapter 13 and modifications, and family law. I am on the board of the Madison chapter of the National Lawyers' Guild and a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.

I have been in practice in the State of Wisconsin for over 30 years and have been in the Hudson community for over 25. I have a varied litigation practice that is now focused on Family Law, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. I litigate cases from beginning to closure; meet clients; research and prepare for court hearings; draft pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs.

You won't find business as usual around here!

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.

I became a lawyer to make a difference in people’s lives, just like the lawyers who made a difference for my family when I was young.

Our world is becoming more and more complicated, especially when it comes to finances and healthcare. I make a difference by helping families navigate the growing bureaucracy and provide for their families.

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....

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.

David Welles is a partner practicing in the areas of business law, real estate and transactional matters. His experience includes: Advising individuals and business entities at all stages, including entity selection and formation, day-to-day business operations and the selling and buying of businesses Drafting, negotiating and providing advice to parties with regard to contract matters of many types, including purchase agreements, supply agreements, employment contracts, non-compete agreements, shareholder agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements and development agreements Representing parties in the purchase, sale, construction and development of single and multi-family residential real estate Representing parties in construction disputes Assisting purchasers, sellers, contractors and developers...

Ryan received his Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota in 2017. While attending law school, Ryan was involved in the school's bankruptcy clinic program, where he represented low-income individuals in bankruptcy filings and proceedings. Ryan also competed in the Maynard Pirsig Moot Court program and went on to be a student director in the program.

Prior to joining the firm, Ryan clerked for a Hennepin County judge working on civil and family law matters. Ryan focuses his practice in the areas of bankruptcy and social security cases in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Ryan is admitted to practice law in the state...

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...

Catherine Munkittrick practices law with the law firm of Rodli, Beskar, Neuhaus, Murray & Pletcher, S.C. in River Falls, Wisconsin. She practices primarily in the areas of municipal law, zoning/land use law, estate planning, appellate advocacy and employment law. She is City Attorney for the City of Hudson and also represents several towns and Police Review Boards in St. Croix, Pierce and Polk County. She received her B.A. degree in Humanities, cum laude, from the University of Minnesota in 1978. She got inspired to go to law school while she was working for the League...

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...

I am the owner, manager and principal attorney of Angela Olson Law. I specialize in family law and criminal defense. I spend a lot time in the courtroom representing people through the most difficult times in their lives – when they are getting a divorce or have been accused of a crime. I am a member of the Wisconsin State Bar Association and the St. Croix Valley Bar Association. I am a past president of the New Richmond Chamber of Commerce, a founding board member of the St. Croix Valley Young Professionals Group, and an active member in the Hudson...

Karry Johnson has engaged in a well-rounded law practice for the last 17 years of family law, personal injury, insurance defense, employment law and real estate. She now focuses in the areas of personal injury and worker compensation. As an advocate for her clients, Karry has pursued matters at both a trial court level as well as the appellate level. Her trial practice includes both court trials and trying matters to a jury.

Karry previously engaged in an extensive family law practice as both a parental/spouse advocate and as guardian ad litem. Karry strived at all times to provide respectful, compassionate...

Summary: Intellectual Property (IP) attorney with direct experience in: patent, copyright and trademark prosecution; business consulting/strategizing; licensing/commercialization of intellectual property; negotiation and purchase/sale of IP; litigation support/oversight. Areas of Practice: Securing/expanding intellectual property; patent and trademark searches; IP prosecution and infringement analysis; IP license negotiations and document preparation; computer law licensing and agreements; negotiation and drafting for purchase/sale of IP; IP due diligence. Subject Matter Examples: Medical devices, integrated circuits/packaging, biotech, industrial safety, airport/construction equipment, bulkheads, pumps, sporting goods, software, website contracts, adaptive tools, photography methods, designs, craft tools, games, etc

I was born in St. Paul, MN on July 21, 1980. My father, Mike, was practicing law in Minnesota at the time. When I was four years old, my parents moved to Menomonie, WI and I attended K-12 within the Menomonie School District graduating in 1998. In High School, I enjoyed playing football and baseball. I was fortunate to be one of the quarterbacks on the undefeated 1997 Menomonie football state championship team. Following high school, I decided to move across the state and attend the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Although Whitewater was similar in size to Menomonie, I...

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.