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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 multi-million dollar estates, including contested estates. Mr Curtis has worked with clients to structure complex Medicaid divestment strategies, plans for gift tax avoidance, Reverse and Forward Single and Multiple Asset Tax Deferred Exchanges under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. Additionally, Mr. Curtis has represented buyers and sellers in transactions involving professional practices including chiropractic, dental, and medical businesses.. Mr. Curtis has represented numerous non-profit organizations, and has helped clients to carry out their philanthropic goals by forming and managing charitable entities. He has helped clients with personal wealth to create private foundations for long-term charitable giving within the family. He has assisted with the formation of public charities and has served on the board of organizations that support the Catholic Church, veterans causes, and community development.. Mr. Curtis is also a frequent speaker on estate, tax, and business law issues.. Civic Involvement:Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem;3rd Degree Knight of ColumbusExecutive Committee – Serra Club of La CrosseBoard Member – Gateway Area Council, Boy Scouts of AmericaBoard Member & Treasurer – La Crosse Jail MinistryFormer Member, Schola Cantorum of the Shrine of Our Lady of GuadalupeFormer Member, Cathedral Gallery SingersEagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America

Kevin has been practicing law at Hale Skemp since sts clients in all matters of business law, contract, estate planning, probate law, real estate law, elder law, and intellectual property law.. Kevin is very active in the community and the local schools.

Craig first joined Hale Skemp in 2005 and has a general practice, including but not limited to, personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, and civil litigation. Craig is licensed and practices in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, and is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court, the U.S. District Court of Minnesota, the U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa.. Craig regularly practices in state and federal court and has handled numerous appeals.. In his free time, Craig enjoys working on his family’s small farm in Western Wisconsin, fishing and competing in CrossFit.

Ann has been practicing in the Family Law area since 1987 after completing a Judicial Clerkship in Freeborn County, Minnesota.  She returned to Wisconsin to practice and has 24 years of experience with divorce, complex custody matters, mediation, adoption, and guardian ad litem work -representing children in family matters.  She has been litigating family law cases for her entire career, but is also proud of her ability to mediate and negotiate resolutions for a substantial number of her clients.  Knowing how to litigate is important, knowing how to resolve the issue short of litigation can be more important.. When not involved with the practice of law, Ann enjoys music, singing, playing golf, and working outside in her gardens.  It is important to balance your life with things that are not what you do every day.  Ann likes to travel and enjoys being involved in her church.. Ann's goals are to do the best she can  for each client, to help them move forward so they can get on with their lives, and to be an advocate for their concerns.  Not everyone gets what they want in a lawsuit, but you need to know the law and how it applies to your case.  Ann tries to educate her clients about what to expect and how the courts make decisions.

After working in a firm for the first four years out of law school, Candice opened her own law practice in Sparta, Wisconsin.  While she thoroughly enjoyed the six years she spent working across multiple counties and a wide range of legal areas, Candice sought and received a judicial appointment to complete a term as La Crosse County Circuit Court Branch 5 Judge.  Now that her term has concluded, Candice has returned to private practice with increased skill and knowledge to better serve her clients.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in La Crosse and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in La Crosse and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in La Crosse and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in La Crosse and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in La Crosse and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in La Crosse and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in La Crosse and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in La Crosse and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in La Crosse and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in La Crosse and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in La Crosse and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in La Crosse and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in La Crosse and surrounding areas.