Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in Brookfield Area

With more than 33 years of practicing law in the State of Wisconsin in the areas of Trusts and Estates, Probate, Elder Law and Business and Real Estate Law, John has represented thousands of clients to pursue their legal goals.  His years of experience creating estate plans, including trust-based and will-based plans, administrating trust and probate estates and litigating trust and probate issues provides John with a wealth of experience to draw upon when representing his clients.

Rettko Law Offices is a full service law firm helmed by William Rettko, a graduate of Drake University Law School.. Since 2001, Rettko Law has been providing clients with superior litigation services in Employment and Labor Matters, Civil Rights and First Amendment Issues and Business Concerns.

My practice focuses on estate planning and probate, helping clients navigate through will and trust planning, probate court, powers of attorney, and everything in between.  As much as possible, I help my clients and their families avoid conflicts through comprehensive estate planning, probate-avoidance techniques, powers of attorney, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. I believe that preventative measures are always better than trying to fix a problem after it happens.  That's not always possible, though.  For situations where a conflict cannot be avoided, my approach is to limit emotionally draining and expensive legal battles to the extent possible while still fighting for you to make sure your interests are protected.. Before opening my own practice, I worked at several other firms, including a small family-owned office, a medium-sized multi-attorney general practice firm, and high-end firm on the top floor of an office building in downtown Milwaukee.  I learned a lot from each of these experiences and was motivated by the successes of those I worked with to venture out and design a business that matched my own vision.. I received my law degree from Marquette University Law School in 2010.  I focused my legal education on estate planning, dispute resolution, mediation, and restorative justice. While at Marquette, I founded and served as the President of the Restorative Justice Society. I also served on the boards of the Alternate Dispute Resolution Society and the Client Skills Board.  I was inducted into the Pro Bono Society with high honors for outstanding volunteer involvement with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program and the Milwaukee Foreclosure Mediation Program. I also mediated small claims disputes at the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.. I received my undergraduate degree from Marquette University in 2005 with a triple major in English Composition, Philosophy, and Comparative Theology. I live in Wauwatosa with my wife and three children.

My approach to practicing law has always been about the client as a person. I try my hardest to give my clients the same advice I would give to my family. I believe humor and being down to earth are two very important traits as an advisor to people. Many people I see are dealing with a recent death and I try as best as I can to make this process one that is as stress free as possible.. Outside of law I am an avid car collector and enjoy scale model building and gardening. My hosta gardens are something I find to be very relaxing and rewarding. I enjoy spending time with my family and enjoy traveling and cooking.. I look forward to meeting new people and hope you will be one of them.

I have had the privilege of assisting my clients over the years with their personal wealth management needs by focusing on the legal, tax and investment issues that many high-net worth individuals face.  I have had the opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor in a few different capacities including 8 years as an estate, tax and business succession planning attorney in private practice and 2 years as a specialty tax manager in public accounting.  My experience as an attorney and as a tax professional pairs perfectly with my current focus on the trust and investments side.. Ultimately, my sole mission is to ensure the long-term vitality of your hard-earned wealth and to support the achievement of your uniquely personal financial goals.. I earned my B.S. degree from North Dakota State University, my J.D. degree from Marquette University Law School, and my Master's of Science in Taxation from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In addition, between my first and second year of law school, I studied international and comparative law abroad at the University College in Dublin, Ireland.

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2000.  My current practice focuses on estate planning and probate.

I empower my clients through education and advocacy. I want you to understand your planning and my advice, not just walk away with a bunch of documents that you couldn't explain to someone else.

I am the senior shareholder and president of Schmidt, Rupke, Tess-Mattner & Fox, S.C.  Please visit our website at and go to my attorney profile for a detailed resume about me.  I am an honest and hard working lawyer.. In addition to practicing law, I am an arts and education advocate, and serve on the Board of Directors of the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Sally Ride Academy.  I also play the trombone for fun in several community orchestras and bands, and organize a trombone choir in the summer in Milwaukee.. I enjoy bicycling, and took two years off between college and law school to try to make the 1976 Olympic Cycling team.  Now, I try to keep up with my son in law on the numerous 100 mile long charity rides or fun rides we do together each year.

I am a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  I grew up in the Bay View area before I left to attend college in Iowa at a small private college called Coe College.  I earned my Bachelor’s Degree, Magna Cum Laude, at Coe with a double major in English and Philosophy, minoring in French.  After leaving Coe, I attended Syracuse University College of Law in Syracuse, New York.  I graduated from Syracuse in 1997 and subsequently became licensed to practice law in two states: Wisconsin and Georgia.  I began practicing law with Snyder & Ek, S.C., a small general practice firm in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin in 1998.  I practiced law with Snyder & Ek for more than six years before opening my own firm.

Gary J. Krawczyk was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and attended Don Bosco High School. Upon completion of high school, Attorney Krawczyk enrolled at Marquette University and graduated in 1972 and a B.S. in business. He continued his education at Marquette University Law School, he obtained his Juris Doctoris degree, graduating in 1975. He was then admitted to practice law in the state of Wisconsin.. Mr. Krawczyk began practicing law in 1975 with his father, Attorney Edmund J. Krawczyk and Attorney Michael J. Duginski. He became a partner in the firm Krawczyk & Duginski, S.C. in 1980, and the Managing Partner in 1992. Through the years he has focused his practice in the areas of Family Law, Probate, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, and Real Estate.. Attorney Krawczyk was a former member of the Board of Directors of Franklin State Bank for twenty-five years. Attorney Krawczyk is also involved in many community activities and served as a past president of the Eleemosynarians of St. Francis Hospital. He is also a former member of the Board of Directors of the Milwaukee Society of Polish National Alliance. In addition, Attorney Krawczyk is a former member of the Board of Managers at the southwest branch of the Milwaukee Metropolitan YMCA and is a former chairman. He currently serves on the board for the Blue Lake Preservation Society.. Please feel free to contact Gary to arrange for an initial office consultation to discuss and review your legal needs.

Amy was born and raised in Southeastern Wisconsin. She earned her Bachelor's degree from UW-Whitewater and a Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University. Over the last number of years Amy found her niche and focused her practice on helping families and children. Amy previously ran her own successful solo practice in Ohio largely working in the areas of criminal and juvenile law (CHIPS and Juvenile Delinquency), and frequently served as a guardian ad litem in both juvenile and family court where she represented the children's best interests. She later joined a small general practice firm where she practiced in a variety of areas including estate planning, family, criminal and juvenile delinquency, CHIPS, and guardian ad litem cases. After moving back to the area and being admitted to the Wisconsin Bar in 2018, she joined Horizons Law Group, LLC where she practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, family, and continues to serve as a guardian ad litem. Amy has also expanded her practice to include bankruptcy as she finds debt is often closely associated with many family matters. Amy is married and has three young children.