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Five Things You Can't Do During Divorce

The divorce process is an emotional gauntlet that is tough to navigate. Avoid friction by considering the following don’ts during your divorce Read More »


The Pros and Cons of Going it Alone in Business

If you’re considering starting a business in 2017, here’s a look at the pros and cons of going solo. Read More »


New Year resolutions for business: 6 steps to protect your entity

Whether you’ve been in business for years or you’re just starting up, now is a good time to make sure you’re getting all the personal protections afforded by your corporate structure.  Read More »


A New Year's resolution to keep: managing your business risks

A New Year is not just a good time to make personal resolutions like exercising more frequently and eating better. Read More »


What Is "Pain and Suffering?"

In a personal injury case how is “pain and suffering” defined, and how is it calculated?   Read More »


Weird Wisconsin laws make unwitting criminals

You probably fancy yourself a law-abiding citizen, but in Wisconsin, there are several laws still on the books that you may be breaking without knowing.  Read More »


Estate Planning Guide: From age 18 to 118

Many people are surprised to learn that estate planning becomes relevant for all upon turning 18. Check this guide to see what you need at this point in your life.  Read More »


Estate planning through the ages

One size does not fit all when it comes to estate planning. Each of us has different needs and priorities, depending on where we and our family members are in our lives.  Read More »


Five tips for choosing a lawyer

Chances are at some point in your life, you'll need a lawyer. It is the nature of the complex world we live in that sometimes we need the guidance of an attorney to protect our interests. Whatever the reason, you want to make sure you get the caliber of representation you deserve.  Read More »


Five everyday legal tips to make life easier

Life can be messy. With some legal planning some of the messiest can minimized. These five legal tips can help preemptively smooth out some trials of life Read More »


What's in a (business) name?

JFC attorneys are confident that if Susan McDonald named her hair salon “McDonald’s Salon,” she would not run into big tradename problems.  Read More »


Driving with a cell phone: Wisconsin law clarified

Can you please clarify Wisconsin’s laws about cell phone use while driving? Can I text if I’m using voice controls? Read More »


Augmented reality meets metal and glass: Poke-risks in a Poke-verse

Pokemon is nothing new. Since the late 90s, gamers have captured, trained and battled with hundreds of little creatures from the comfort of their couches. Pokemon has spawned anime and manga television series, a few dozen films and a lovely low-tech card trading game that cost unknown numbers of third graders stern reprimands during silent reading time. Now, the Pokemon franchise gives us some legal issues to consider. Read More »


Top 3 liabilities of summer

Summertime in Wisconsin is magical, but it isn’t all fun and games. Summer in Wisconsin is a prime time for injury-related accidents—many of which can easily be avoided and many of which carry big liability issues when they aren’t. Read More »


The power of mediation: getting parties to settle out of court

When mediation lawyer Brent Smith negotiates a case, he moves from room to room, listening and sharing offers and counter offers. One goal of mediation is faster and less expensive resolutions to legal problems. Read More »