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Divorce and insurance: three important considerations

As if there isn’t enough to worry about when divorcing - child placement & support, maintenance, dividing assets & liabilities - you also need to think about insurance Read More »


Do we have to repay financial gift?

A relative gifted us money. Now she says we mismanaged it and told us to get a good lawyer. Read More »


Do's and don'ts after a car accident

Did you know that on average in Wisconsin, there's an auto accident every four minutes? Read More »


Resume fraud more common than one might think

Employers always need to be aware of the potential for resume fraud.  Read More »


Succession planning: turning your company over to the next generation

Your business is going well and even includes two of your six kids in its management. What will happen when you decide to retire or die? Read More »


Auto accidents: do's and don'ts

What should you do first after an automobile accident?  Read More »


Respect the rodents and defer to the dairy: scary laws in Wisconsin and beyond

Laws are written to protect the rights of citizens. Sometimes local ordinances can get pretty specific and a little weird. Read More »


Corporate integrity: maintaining separate corporate identity protects officers, owners

Maintaining a separate corporate identity is key to protecting officers and owners from personal liability for the acts or debts of the business.  Read More »


Restraining orders: when they are justified and how to proceed

A restraining order is a court order aimed at stopping someone from harassing you.  Read More »


Preparing your executor or trustee for success

While death is not a favorite dinnertime conversation, it’s crucial to set aside time to talk with those you have designated to manage your estate when you’re gone. Read More »


New Wisconsin law making it easier to deny unemployment under scrutiny

The Wisconsin Supreme Court clarifies language in a 2013 state employment law that made it easier for employers to deny unemployment claims Read More »


Statutory close corporations a great alternative for many businesses

For small business owners looking for the protection of a corporation & the simplicity of something less formal, a statutory close corporation may be just right Read More »


Is it legal to drive with pets on your lap?

Do Wisconsin distracted driving laws prohibit unrestrained animal companions? La Crosse attorney David Pierce answers. Read More »


5 tips for choosing a great lawyer

Whether you need help with estate planning, a divorce or a personal injury lawsuit, you’ll want and need to have the right attorney in your corner. Read More »


Can you separate real legal news from fake news?

With the lightning speed of communication today, we’ve never been more inundated with fake news. Can you tell what’s real versus what’s urban legend? Read More »