Wisconsin Lawyers Deborah Skurulsky to Diane O'Connor

Firm: Muskego Law Group

S74w17095 Janesville Rd, Upper Level , Muskego , Wisconsin 53150

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Social Security & Disability, Probate, Adoption

Firm: Herrick & Hart, S.C.

116 West Grand Avenue , Eau Claire , Wisconsin 54702

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Diane S. Diel

126 N. Jefferson St. , Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53202

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Consumer Justice Law Center, LLC

P.O. Box 51 , Big Bend , Wisconsin 53103

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection

I love being a consumer protection lawyer. This truly is a David v. Goliath type of practice. For several years, I worked at the largest law firms in Wisconsin, basically pushing around piles of money for large corporations. It was pretty unsatisfying work personally. Once I learned of the area of consumer protection, I realized that this was my calling. Representing individuals against companies that rip them off, that engage in deceptive acts and practices and violate consumers' rights as a way of doing business. It is particularly satisfying to get client's car returned to them (or the value of the car, if it has been sold), plus their payments back if the finance company illegally repossesses the car. People use their cars to go to work, to shuttle their kids, to shop, etc. So losing their car is usually a major deal for them.. I also love suing abusive debt collectors. For many reasons, sometimes people can't pay all of their bills on time. Most often, it is due to illness, medical bills, job losses, divorce, and similar reasons. Companies and other creditors have the right to be paid for bills that are actually owed. However, they have to collect those consumer debts in a lawful way. State and federal law regulate how companies and debt collectors must act. They cannot use illegal, abusive, and/or deceptive practices. If that happens to you in Wisconsin, I am happy to consult with you to see if I can help.. Another area in which I like to help consumers is to sue timeshare companies located in Wisconsin which violate the Wisconsin Timeshare Act. There are a number of ways that many timeshare companies violate the law, including making false, deceptive, or misleading statements in the sales presentation. These often include lying about what is being sold, claiming that the price or benefits are only good for that day only (creating pressure to buy immediately), claiming the timeshare is a financial investment, misrepresenting the ease of trading, lying about whether the timeshare seller will take the timeshare back or help you sell or rent it if you change your mind, and many others.Most of my cases are accepted on a contingency basis, meaning they are contingent upon success. I don't get paid unless and until I recover some benefit for you, either through a court award, trial, or settlement. In almost all cases, the other side pays some or of the attorney's fees and out-of-pocket costs. The laws we bring these cases under require the court to award fees and costs if you win.

Firm: Derzon & Menard

400 E Wisconsin Ave , Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53202

Practice Areas: Personal Injury Law,

Firm: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

100 E Wisconsin Ave Ste 3300 , Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53202

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Firm: Hawkins IP

757 North Water Street , Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53202

Practice Areas: Trademark Application, Trademark, Intellectual Property

Derek focuses his practice on trademark prosecution, enforcement and licensing. Known for his ability to convey complex concepts to clients in a meaningful and understandable manner, he guides his clients through the trademark registration process and provides key insights to defend the trademark rights of his clients while simultaneously enhancing their brands.. Derek has represented clients across many industries including health and wellness, retail, education, alcohol and beverage, gaming, and consumer goods. Within these industries, he has comprehensively and successfully represented clients before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Derek also assists clients with commercial transactions, business formation, and equity financing.

Firm: The Law Offices of Jonathan Goodman

788 North Jefferson Street , Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53202

Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Estate Planning Center of Wisconsin, 8446 Excelsio , Madison , Wisconsin 53717

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, Probate, Guardianship

Firm: Mawicke and Goisman, S.C.

1509 North Prospect Avenue , Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53202

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Johnson Controls, Inc.

5757 N. Green Bay Avenue , Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53209

Practice Areas: Business

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.

Firm: Levy & Levy, SC

N61 W6058 Columbia Rd. , Cedarburg , Wisconsin 53012

Practice Areas: Family

After passing the Idaho State Bar exam in 1979, I practiced civil rights and health law in Idaho until I returned to Wisconsin in 1987.. While practicing in Idaho, I represented clients in all of Idaho's state trial & appellate courts; Idaho Federal District Court;  U.S. Claims Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit.

Firm: Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin and Brown

Two Plaza East , Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53202

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Corporate ,Estate Planning,Real Estate

Firm: Schmidlkofer, Toth & Loeb LLC

949 Glenview Ave , Wauwatosa , Wisconsin 53213

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Deladurantey Law Office

330 S Executive Dr , Brookfield , Wisconsin 53005

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, General Litigation, Consumer

Firm: Debt Advisors Law Offices Milwaukee

2600 N Mayfair Rd , Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53226

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Debt Relief Services

Firm: Wisconsin Foreclosure Mediation Network & Metro Milwaukee Mediation Services Inc

1000 Hidden Creek Ct , Pewaukee , Wisconsin 53072

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Mediation, Foreclosure, Construction, Commercial Real Estate, Bankruptcy & Debt

From 2009 to 2015, as Executive Director and Chief Mediator of the Department of Justice funded Wisconsin Foreclosure Mediation Network, I worked one on one with homeowners who fell behind on their mortgages and needed to navigate the complex arena of foreclosures and loss mitigation.. For the past four years, Travis, my husband and I have been known as Encore Properties LLC. As of January 1st, 2018, Justin Donohue, who is also from Pewaukee, has joined forces with us to make three partners in our business, thus the name Tricore Development Group LLC. Our company will continue to buy, renovate and sell properties along with other land development projects.

Firm: Godfrey and Kahn, S.C.

14905 Wisconsin Ave , Elm Grove , Wisconsin 53122

Practice Areas: Real Estate , Real Estate

Firm: Miller & Miller Law, LLC

735 W Wisconsin Ave , Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53233

Practice Areas: Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Foreclosure, Debt Settlement, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

I was raised in both Wisconsin and North Carolina, which explains both my passion for Kringle and love of college hoops. I attended Earlham College (Richmond, Indiana) and North Carolina State University(Raleigh, North Carolina) for my undergraduate studies and earned my bachelor's degree from the latter. I was able to study briefly in Krasnodar, Russia, during a very exciting time as that country transitioned out of the cold war.. Along with my family's support and various forms of financial aid, I put myself through college and law school working a variety of jobs such as server, bartender, salesperson, organizational consultant, and as an improvisational comedian. This variety served me well; I learned about various occupations, the value of hard work and how to work smart because my time is valuable.. To complete my formal education, I attended law school at the University of North Carolina School of Law. During those years, I had numerous experiences that helped teach me what it means to be an attorney and an advocate for my clients. During my first summer and during the year, I had the privilege of clerking for my personal legal hero, Raymond Mason Taylor, Esq., of Raleigh, North Carolina. Mr. Taylor's decades of experience as a respected and successful attorney allowed him to be a mentor to me. His advice still sounds in my head on a nearly daily basis as I perform work for my clients today.. I spent my second law school summer at Pamlico Sound Legal Services. At Pamlico Sound, I assisted clients who were struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Floyd with FEMA and state claims. The work was rewarding and challenging and I extended my internship well beyond the original agreement to continue working with the people of Eastern North Carolina to recover from the storm.. During law school, I also clerked for my criminal law professor, Arnold H. Loewy, and contributed research for his third edition of Criminal Law in a Nutshell (2003).. After three years of course work, participation in Moot Court, involvement in various volunteer activities, and a brief study abroad observing the institutions of the European Union, I was honored with my Juris Doctor in May 2001. â€¨â€¨I started my legal career as a staff attorney at the Indianapolis office of Indiana Legal Services, where I practiced consumer, family, and landlord-tenant law. This experience was invaluable. Because Legal Services provides free legal services to qualified individuals, the budget was not extensive. I was able to choose interesting cases and dive right in to practicing law whereas in a more traditional firm environment I might have been expected to spend more time observing or supporting more experienced attorneys.. I moved to Chicago in 2003 to take a job with a growing law firm specializing in consumer bankruptcy. I started by taking Chapter 7 and 13 cases and working with clients. Eventually, I managed the practice for Northern Indiana, with offices in Merrillville, Fort Wayne, South Bend, and Elkhart, Indiana. Later, at the same firm, I was asked to train and manage a number of offices across the country. I have continued to work with attorneys and clients at my former firm. I have traveled across the United States and worked with people in Manhattan, Miami, Las Vegas, San Francisco and a variety of less exciting locations in between.. In 2010, I moved back to Wisconsin. I chose to live in Milwaukee because of family connections and because I simply love Wisconsin...even when it snows. Fueled by a desire to spend more time with clients and less time in airports, I opened the Law Offices of Deborah A. Stencel in summer 2011.  In 2016, I joined Miller and Miller Law in Milwaukee where I am privileged to work with a team of caring and dedicated professionals.

Firm: O'Connor & Sachs LLP

1461 E Goodrich Ln apt , Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53217

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts

Ms. Diane K. O'Connor is a graduate of Smith College and Marquette University Law School.  She received certificates in Trust Administration from Northwestern University and Advanced Estate Planning from the American College. Attorney O'Connor is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, and a member of the Wisconsin and Milwaukee Bar Associations.  She is a Past Chair and Director of the State Bar Real Property, Probate and Trust Section and past Director of the Milwaukee Estate Planning Council. She has been a member of the State Bar committees on Marital Property Reform and Probate Code Reform and is a past member of the Wisconsin Trustees Association and Estate Counselors Forum. She is currently listed with Milwaukee Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America.  Ms O'Connor retired from practice in 2013.