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Dale has practiced law in Madison since 1986.  During that time he has focused his practice in the areas of residential and commercial real estate; general business, including contracts and contractual disputes; family law, including divorce and post-divorce matters; personal injury; estate planning and probate needs. He also represents individuals in the areas of criminal law, including OWI defense, traffic law and misdemeanor defense.. Dale graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned both a Bachelor of Business Administration and his law degree.. Over the years, as his clients have found themselves in need of legal services either business or personal, in good and not so good times, they have turned to Dale to assist them, to advise them and to help them achieve good results.   From starting a new business and creating new entities, growing and expanding the business, and handling transactions, Dale assists his clients with their day-to-day legal needs.  When it comes to planning, Dale helps clients with their estate planning needs, including drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney and Trusts.. When times are tough and uncertain, that's often when people need a lawyer most and they turn to a trusted advisor.  Dale assists his clients with the emotional and financial chanllenges surrounding family law, both in divorce and post divorce matters.. Dale has been defending drivers, including those charged with OWI/DUI/DWI and moving violations for many years.  Traffic cases are where many people first encounter the legal system and it can be confusing and time consuming to represent yourself.  Individuals charged with these types of offenses or misdemeanor charges count on Dale to review the merits of their cases and provide them with both a vigorous defense as well as an experienced opinion of how their cases can be resolved on the most favorable terms.  Informing clients, presenting and defending their cases, and listening to their concerns are part of Dale's regular practice.

At Treblaw we strive to help clients reach positive legal outcomes whether that comes at the mediation table, in a courtroom, or following appellate arguments. Treblaw offers a wide array of legal services so that we can be our clients one stop shop for the legal help they needs, and if we aren't the right people to handle a specialized case we ensure that our clients are connected with an excellent specialist in that area and stay hooked into that specialists work so we can help make sure that your other legal needs work in harmony with each other.. Whether you are a small business owner looking someone to work with who will come to understand you, your family, your business to provide with the best legal advice possible; an injured person who just needs the compensation you deserve; or someone who unfortunately has had the misfortune of being poorly represented by another lawyer I am here to help. Let's set up a time when we can talk about your legal needs. Consultations at Treblaw are always free.. One last thing, at Treblaw we firmly believe that legal services don't need to be a bunch of stuffy men sitting around in suits. Sure, suits have their place in the courtroom or when there is a need to impress other parties to litigation, but don't be surprised if you come in and I am wearing shorts and t-shirt.

I provide a personal and customized approach to my clients.  I understand that each client's needs are different and take pride in assisting her clients.  I focus my practice on corporate law and estate planning.. I counsel business owners in all stages in their development, including formation, growth and exit strategies. I prepare and negotiate commercial contracts such as nondisclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements and employment agreements. I advise buyers and sellers in acquisitions and dispositions.  In 2012, I assisted in the sale of a company that was a finalist for Mergers and Acquisitions Deal of the Year (between $50mm and $100mm) and a finalist for Industrial Manufacturing/Distribution Deal of the Year (between $50mm and $100mm) by M&A Advisors.. My estate planning experience includes wealth preservation strategies for individuals and business owners. I prepare estate plans for my lients, including wills, revocable trusts, healthcare power of attorneys, and financial power of attorneys. Additionally, I focus my estate planning practice in special needs planning. I am the recipient of Milwaukee Magazine’s 5-Star Estate Planning Award for 2014.

Graham C. Garland is an attorney in Meissner Tierney’s transactional practice group. Graham advises clients on business formation, taxation and compliance with state and federal regulations.. Prior to joining Meissner Tierney, he served as legal intern for Textron Systems and a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Patricia S. Curley with Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Graham is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and completed his undergraduate degree at Marquette University. At Georgetown, Graham was a student practitioner in the Law and Entrepreneurship Practicum and served as the Executive Operation Editor of The Tax Lawyer.

James W. DeCleene is an attorney in Meissner Tierney’s transactional practice group. He serves a variety of business entities and provides advice relating to business formation, taxation, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Jim also provides services in other areas including, estate planning, health care, and intellectual property.. Prior to joining Meissner Tierney, Jim held positions with the Waukesha County Circuit Court, where he served as Judicial Intern for the Honorable Mac Davis, Jennifer Dorow, and Ralph Ramirez. He also interned with the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the Honorable David T. Prosser, Jr. Jim comes to Meissner Tierney from Marquette University Law School, where he was graduated cum laude, served as a Comment Editor of Marquette Law Review, provided leadership in the Academic Success Program and finished as a Semi-Finalist in the 2014 National Moot Court Competition.

I am an attorney in Meissner Tierney’s transactional practice group. I advise clients on business formation, taxation and transactions.. Prior to joining the firm, I served as Law Clerk for the Wisconsin Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel. I earned her J.D. from Marquette University Law School and completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. At Marquette, I served as Associate Editor for the Marquette Law Review.

I am a corporate attorney with over 15 years business experience both as a business manager and in-house attorney. My primary focus is on supporting the business through commercial transactions, labor and employment, intellectual property and general legal needs.