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Shawn G. Rice

Ozaukee County, WI Business Law Attorney. 24 years experience

(262) 375-0625 101 Falls Road
Ste 601
Grafton, WI 53024

Business, Collections, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
Marquette University

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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...

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Robert E Holtz

Ozaukee County, WI Business Law Attorney. 32 years experience

(262) 241-1616 1001 W. Glen Oaks Lane, Suite 210
Mequon, WI 53092

Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Wisconsin Law School

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Rob has enjoyed the opportunity to practice law in Southeastern Wisconsin for over 29 years. Rob and his wife, Ann, have three children, including a son and twin daughters who attend UW-Madison, and they reside in Mequon. Rob is responsive to questions from both individuals and business owners, and has handled a variety of cases and projects in the areas of estate planning, wills, elder law, trusts, probate, tax, small business, business sales and acquisitions, real estate, litigation and general practice.

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Bruce A McIlnay

Ozaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer. 33 years experience

(262) 376-1287 1150 Washington St
Grafton, WI 53024

Business, Employment and Real Estate
University of Wisconsin Law School

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Douglas A. Blegen

Ozaukee County, WI Business Law Attorney. 34 years experience

(262) 241-8440 1001 W Glen Oaks Ln
Suite 209
Mequon, WI 53092

Business and Estate Planning
University of Miami School of Law and University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Doug Blegen is a corporate, tax, and estate planning lawyer who also has experience as a litigator. His practice focuses on the needs of closely-held businesses and professional practices, and of their principals. This includes determining and creating the appropriate structure; negotiating and drafting partnership and shareholder agreements, employment agreements, and transactional documents; and providing counsel regarding business acquisitions and divestitures, as well as tax and estate planning.

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Jean Ansay

Ozaukee County, WI Business Law Attorney.

(262) 284-3407 1329 W Grand Ave
Port Washington, WI 53074

Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Tax

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With over 25 years of success as an attorney, Jean's extensive knowledge, experience and integrity in providing preventive counsel and representing clients in the areas of estate planning, probate, family law, civil litigation, and corporate and real estate law, have proven to be the best-in-class. With each client, Jean is laser-focused on securing the best outcome possible and at the same time providing a peace-of-mind to her clients by involving them appropriately along the way. Jean has been honored with many awards and distinctions, such as being named the first female president of the Ozaukee Bar Association and voted one...

Donald Fraker Esq

Ozaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer.

(262) 241-5291 227 S Main St
Thiensville, WI 53092

Business, Bankruptcy, Civil Rights and Divorce

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Jill Hack Brodkey

Ozaukee County, WI Business Law Attorney.

(262) 241-5663 9830 N Courtland Dr
Thiensville, WI 53092

Business and Estate Planning

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Daniel Leep

Ozaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer.

12148 N Sunset Rd
Thiensville, WI 53092

Business

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John Gallo

Ozaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer.

(262) 377-0600 1650 9th Ave
Grafton, WI 53024

Business, Collections and Real Estate

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Robert Philipp

Ozaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer.

(414) 332-2118 1238 12th Ave
Grafton, WI 53024

Business

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Gary Lantzy

Ozaukee County, WI Business Law Attorney.

(262) 242-5955 301 Crescent Ln
Thiensville, WI 53092

Business

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Michael Edward McMorrow

Ozaukee County, WI Business Law Attorney.

(262) 241-3100 1017 W Glen Oaks Ln
Thiensville, WI 53092

Business and Estate Planning

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Ross L. Kodner Esq.

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer. 31 years experience

(414) 540-9433 MicroLaw, Inc.
2320 West Camden Road
Milwaukee, WI 53209

Free ConsultationBusiness
Marquette University Law School and Drake University

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Founder and CEO of MicroLaw, Inc., a 24 year old legal technology and law practice management consultancy serving law practices worldwide. Developed the "Paper LESS Office(tm)" process in 1994. In addition to consulting with law firm and legal department clients, I delivery over 40 CLE programs per year worldwide on a variety of legal technology topics. I write for a number of publications including Law Technology News and Technolawyer. I blog at the ABA award-winning blawg, Ross Ipsa Loquitur (rossipsa.com).

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JP Fernandes Esq.

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer. 20 years experience

(414) 915-6599 500 W Silver Spring Drive
K-200
Milwaukee, WI 53217

Business and Securities

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I am an informed transactional and commercial attorney who counsels businesses on organizational questions and planning matters including shareholder, contract, finance, and private placements as well as purchasing or selling businesses.

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Thomas Vaitys

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer. 15 years experience

(414) 882-0677 7670 N Port Washington Rd
#200
Milwaukee, WI 53217

Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections and Consumer
Chicago-Kent College of Law

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Ralph Ehlinger

Washington County, WI Business Law Lawyer. 48 years experience

(262) 255-5060 W175N11117 Stonewood Dr. #212
Germantown, WI 53022

Business, Appeals and Real Estate
Georgetown University Law Center

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Ralph Ehlinger is a lawyers' lawyer who brings knowledge and creativity to transactional matters and enjoys the challenge of an uphill battle in court. With a depth of experience in creating and acquiring businesses, drafting shareholder agreements and non-competes, and negotiating and closing business and real estate transactions, he represents individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations not only when things are going well but in times of trouble. He is a skilled litigator at both the trial and appellate levels, with particular emphasis on libel and slander, shareholder disputes and non-competes, open meeting and public records challenges,...

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Mark Joel Goldstein

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer.

(414) 446-8800 7177 North Port Washington Road
#200
Milwaukee, WI 53217

Business, Civil Rights, Employment and Workers' Comp

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General counsel and labor and employment lawyer to small and mid-sized businesses.

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Stephanie Erickson

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Attorney.

(414) 367-7306 PO Box 170901
Milwaukee, WI 53217

Business, Environmental and Insurance Claims

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John Swimmer

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer.

(414) 380-2433 500 W. Silver Spring Dr
Suite K 200
Glendale, WI 53217

Business, Bankruptcy, Collections and Consumer

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John Dobogai

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer. 16 years experience

(414) 541-3570 6520 W Layton Avenue
L203
Milwaukee, WI 53220

Free ConsultationBusiness, DUI and Estate Planning
Northern Illinois University

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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.

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William F Sulton Esq.

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Attorney. 8 years experience

(414) 278-8800 788 N Jefferson St Ste 500
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Business, Civil Rights and Employment
University of Wisconsin Law School

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Associate Attorney at Peterson, Johnson & Murray, S.C.

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Jeffrey Lee Murrell

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer. 22 years experience

(414) 224-0668 P.O. Box 579
Milwaukee, WI 53201

Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Divorce
Marquette University

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Admitted to practice law in Wisconsin since 1995, I have had my own law practice since 1997. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, my practice concentrates on litigation in the areas of criminal defense (all levels, state & federal), family law (divorce, child custody/support, paternity), personal bankruptcy (and alternatives), state & municipal licensing and other areas. I am admitted to practice in Wisconsin and in both the U.S. District Courts of the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin. I earned my B.A. at the University of New Orleans in 1991 and my J.D. from Marquette University Law School in 1995. I am...

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Hon. Linda M Van De Water (Ret.)

Waukesha County, WI Business Law Attorney. 29 years experience

(262) 424-8004 20945 Bartlett Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045

Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Marquette University Law School

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I formed CCMA SOLUTIONS, LLC (Consultation, Collaboration, Mediation & Arbitration) and mainly focus on Alternative Dispute Resolutions as a Certified Mediator. My 27 years of practice as a lawyer and 12 years as a Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge, along with my Mediation Certification from Northwestern University, give me a unique ability to resolve a multitude of cases fairly and efficiently without having to waste time and money litigating them in court. Although many of my cases are Divorce and Paternity, I have also Mediated a multitude of topics including: Contract disputes, Landlord/Tenant leases, Probate disputes, Real...

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Patrick M Roney

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer. 13 years experience

(414) 299-3875 230 W. Wells Street
Suite 706
Milwaukee, WI 53203

Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections, Consumer and Criminal
Marquette University Law School

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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....

(414) 299-3875 4641 W. Forest Home Avenue
Lower
Milwaukee, WI 53219

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Jason J. Heinen

Waukesha County, WI Business Law Attorney. 5 years experience

(262) 785-9000 14170 West Greenfield Avenue
Brookfield, WI 53005-7006

Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Liberty University School of Law

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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...

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Mr. Marc J. Adesso

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer.

(414) 278-8500 735 N. Water Street, 16th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Business and Securities

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Marc J. Adesso assists businesses through all of their life cycle events, such as LLC formation, tax matters, contracts, ownership-succession planning, and transactions of all sizes, with particular focus on private finance, commercial real estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and innovative technologies. Marc is fluent in Italian, Portuguese and Spanish, advising international clients in transactional matters as well.

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Kevin Bublitz

Waukesha County, WI Business Law Attorney. 30 years experience

(262) 649-1387 16655 W Bluemound Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005

Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
University of Wisconsin - Madison

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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...

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Janice Gauthier

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Attorney. 31 years experience

(414) 270-3855 126 North Jefferson Street
Suite 230
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Business, Communications, Construction and Real Estate
Harvard Law School

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Attorney focused on business law, real estate law, startup law & nonprofit law in Wisconsin & Illinois, including Milwaukee, Chicago & Madison

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Amy Salberg

Washington County, WI Business Law Attorney. 19 years experience

(262) 353-9556 305 N. 7th Ave., Suite A
West Bend, WI 53095

Business
University of Wisconsin Law School

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If you own a business, your lawyer should have the same interest in advancing your business goals as you do. That is why I opened Salberg Law, where the experience gained from years of representing large national corporations is applied to helping Wisconsin businesses reach their goals. I provide practical legal advice clients can use to make sound business decisions. By helping businesses prevent problems in their relationships with others - including customers, regulators, employees, and suppliers - I help clients avoid costly legal issues so they can devote their time and resources to developing their...

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Denis Regan

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Attorney. 35 years experience

(414) 271-1440 330 East Kilbourn Avenue
Two Plaza East, Suite 1170
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Marquette University Law School

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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 GRGB in 1986, Denis has represented many organizations in a wide variety of business areas. His...

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Jason Daniel Baltz

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Attorney. 16 years experience

(414) 375-0797 4431 North Lake Drive
Shorewood, WI 53211

Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, DUI and Family
Marquette University

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Jason D. Baltz is primarily a criminal defense attorney in Mikwaukee, but he also takes on cases for family law, personal injury, and business law. To contact Attorney Baltz about your legal matter, visit his website, or call his office today!

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Thomas Frenn

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer.

(414) 312-8999 812 E State Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Business, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Tax

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Thomas L. Frenn is a Leading Lawyer in Business Law, Litigation and Estate Planning. He focuses his practice on small business law, real estate, non-profit organizations, wills, trusts, estate planning, and business litigation. He also has extensive experience in residential and commercial real estate transactions, including buying/selling, tax-free exchanges and eminent domain cases.

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Amanda N. Follett

Washington County, WI Business Law Attorney. 2 years experience

(262) 334-3471 143 S. Main Street,
Third Floor
West Bend, WI 53095

Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Rutgers School of Law-Camden

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Amanda concentrates her practice on corporate and business law, estate planning and business succession planning, real estate law, and tax issues.

She lives in West Bend and is actively involved with several groups in the local community, including the Albrecht Free Clinic and West Bend Noon Rotary Club.

(262) 626-8432 1225 Fond du Lac Avenue, Suite 100
PO Box 456
Kewaskum, WI 53040

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Sean Michael Sweeney

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Attorney.

(414) 271-3400 320 E. Buffalo St.
Suite 700
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Free ConsultationBusiness, Broker Fraud, Entertainment & Sports and Securities
Marquette University Law School

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Sean's practice focuses on business transactional law, business litigation, civil litigation, and real estate law. Sean has experience litigating business and civil disputes as both plaintiff's and defendant's counsel, helping buyers and sellers complete real estate transactions, as well as experience drafting contracts ranging from small business contracts to plow a parking lot to large corporation contracts dealing with operating and maintaining real estate. Sean earned his Juris Doctor (JD) and Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Marquette University. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from Northern Arizona University. Before joining Halling & Cayo, Sean ran his...

20720 Watertown Rd.
Suite 202
Waukesha, WI 53186

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Richard Reilly

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer. 51 years experience

(414) 271-1440 330 East Kilbourn Avenue
Suite 1170
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Business, Divorce and Family
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law

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Richard Reilly brings the sharp strategic instincts of a litigator to the delicate practice of family law. He balances his practice with a compassion for the client and a willingness to fight on their behalf. “We know the issues surrounding family law can be very sensitive and require a soft touch, however, we also show our clients that we are not afraid to take an aggressive approach if need be,” he notes. Richard honed his instincts while serving five years as a trial lawyer in the United States Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's...

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Robert Levine

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer.

(414) 271-9585 111 E Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Business and Personal Injury

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Born and raised in the Milwaukee area, Robert Levine received his undergraduate and juris doctor degrees from the University of Wisconsin. While earning his J.D., he served on the Student Senate and as a student court judge, and was selected to work as a law clerk for the late Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge John Decker. As an attorney, Mr. Levine has been serving the people of Wisconsin since 1968. Not only has he won cases for countless clients in both civil and criminal court, he has been instrumental in changing laws regarding when pleadings can be amended and real estate...

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Evan E. Knupp

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer. 8 years experience

(414) 299-3875 230 W. Wells St.
Suite 706
Milwaukee, WI 53203

Free ConsultationBusiness and Bankruptcy
Marquette University Law School

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Jason D. Luczak

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Attorney. 9 years experience

(414) 271-1440 330 East Kilbourn Avenue
Suite 1170
MIlwaukee, WI 53202

Business, Criminal, Insurance Claims and Municipal
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Jason D. Luczak is a trial and appellate attorney at Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He represents clients in a variety of practice areas, including criminal and white collar defense, administrative and licensing matters, and civil litigation in the state and federal courts, as well as municipal courts and administrative agencies throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. His experience includes trying serious felonies and other charges in state and federal court and briefing and arguing appeals before the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Jason is licensed to practice law in...

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Scott N Burns

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer.

(414) 271-3400 320 E Buffalo St.
Suite 700
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Business and Real Estate
Marquette University Law School

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SCOTT N. BURNS graduated from the University of Wisconsin, and from Marquette University Law School. He is a member of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and American Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice in the Wisconsin and U.S. District Court, both Eastern and Western Districts. Scott's practice is devoted to all aspects of real estate and business transactional law. Scott was recognized as a "top attorney" in Milwaukee Magazine Best Lawyers issues (February, 1995, October, 1999, and September, 2003) in the real estate law specialty. He has appeared on both radio and television as a real estate law expert. Scott has also...

(262) 782-5200 20720 Watertown Rd.
Suite 202
Waukesha, WI 53186

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Christopher Kolb

Milwaukee County, WI Business Law Lawyer.

(414) 271-3400 320 E Buffalo St
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Business, Appeals, IP and Securities

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CHRISTOPHER KOLB is a 1981 graduate from Yale University Law School. Prior to attending Yale, he earned two postgraduate degrees from UCLA, which he attended on an NDEA fellowship, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, where he graduated with Phi Beta Kappa honors. His practice includes litigation on behalf of plaintiffs in securities disputes, representation of lawyers, doctors and other professionals facing possible disciplinary action by licensing authorities, and business litigation involving contract, intellectual property, and employment matters. He has also represented the owners of a large area shopping center regarding their leasing and litigation needs, and...

(262) 782-5200 20720 Watertown Rd.
Suite 202
Waukesha, WI 53186

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