Wisconsin Bankruptcy Lawyers

Michael is a Wisconsin native and graduated cum laude Marquette University Law School in 2009. He has spent time working for the Internal Revenue Service and Former Chief Judge Susan V. Kelley, as well as on both sides of creditor-debtor law, primarily dealing with bankruptcy, foreclosure, and eviction matters. He is admitted to the Wisconsin State Bar, the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, and the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.

Michael enjoys practicing law to help people solve problems that would be difficult to manage on their own. He believes that everyone is entitled to be fully...

Matthew Lein has spent nearly his entire legal career helping consumers, workers subjected to unfair and deceptive business practices, the injured in non-work injury settings, those applying for Social Security, and injured workers. He is experienced in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Truth-in-Lending Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Wisconsin Consumer Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Ch. 102: Workers Compensation. He is experienced in all aspects of litigation, including trials and appeals. Matthew has appeared in almost every venue in Wisconsin: state, bankruptcy, district, and tribal...

Todd C. Esser is the owner of ESSERLAW LLC, a law firm providing debt relief and budget counseling options for individuals and small businesses. Mr. Esser has been serving the Greater Milwaukee Area since 1982. Todd received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1978, and law degree from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College in 1982. He served as a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee in the Eastern District of Wisconsin from 1988 through 1998. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Bar Association, National Association of Chapter...

Attorney Timothy H. Hassell is a partner at Watton Law Group. He concentrates his legal practice on assisting consumers through bankruptcy matters. Mr. Hassell received his law degree from Marquette University in 2010 and his undergraduate degree in Economics from Brigham Young University in 2007. Mr. Hassell admitted to practice in the state courts of Missouri and Wisconsin, as well as in the federal courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri, the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, the Southern District of Illinois, and the District of Colorado. Contact Watton Law Group today to schedule a consultation with...

Jerome R. Kerkman is a shareholder with the firm. He has a business litigtion practice with an emphasis in commercial financial transactions, business restructuring in court or out-of-court, mergers and acquisitions, personal planning and complex business litigation involving wrongful competition and trade secrets.

Bankruptcy Attorney Adam Lombardo received his BA from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and his Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School. His practice focuses on consumer bankruptcies and debt consolidation. He has assisted clients successfully in hundreds of cases over the past 12 years and helped clients save their homes from foreclosure, save vehicles from repossession, and get a fresh start.

Attorney Kirk M. Fedewa is an associate attorney with Watton Law Group. His legal practice focuses on consumer bankruptcy in Wisconsin. Mr. Fedewa received his law degree from Marquette University in 2014 and his undergraduate degree in Political Science, History, and Broad Field Social Sciences from Wisconsin Lutheran College in 2003. Mr. Fedewa is admitted to practice in in the State Courts of Wisconsin, as well as the Eastern Federal District Court of Wisconsin. He is a dedicated advocate for his clients and works diligently to help them through the nuances of their debt and financial matters.

Attorney Rhonda Werner Schultz has practiced law for more than 28 years with a primary focus on divorce and family law, estate planning and bankruptcy. She serves clients in the Wausau, Wisconsin area.

Board Certified Bankruptcy Specialist in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law

Michael hails from the Milwaukee area, and is an avid fan of all Wisconsin Sports. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his Juris Doctorate from University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Law. Initially Michael had a general, civil practice which included: Criminal Law, Landlord/Tenant Disputes, and Real Estate Law. Helpful by nature, Attorney Rud decided to expand his practice to include Bankruptcy. He joined ESSERLAW in order to make people, who find themselves in unfortunate circumstances, more aware of accessible choices.

Attorney Ryan J. Harrington has been in practice for over 19 years, having worked in both Wisconsin and Illinois while focusing on criminal defense, personal injury, bankruptcy, traffic, and temporary restraining orders due to domestic abuse or harassment. Mr. Harrington joined D’Angelo & Jones as an associate in June of 2002, and was elected partner in January of 2007. He has practiced throughout southeastern Wisconsin in more than 20 counties, and was praised for his trial work by the Wisconsin State Public Defender in an issue of its monthly publication after winning an acquittal in his very first felony...

Michelle Fitzgerald is an attorney and founder of Horizons Law Group, LLC. She practices family law, including mediation and collaborative law, real estate, new business start-ups, estate planning including probate and guardianships. Michelle is on the board of the Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin as well as a past Chairperson. She formerly served on the Wauwatosa Village BID Board and school governance council at her children's former school. She is also an active member of the Milwaukee Bar, and the Association for Women Lawyers (AWL), and past volunteer at the House of Peace Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic. Michelle was...

Bankruptcy lawyer and courtroom advocate with over 40 years of experience in national and international bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructurings in more than 20 states (and Puerto Rico) ranging from corporate and farm debtors, creditors' committees, trustees, individual creditors and interestholders, bondholders, and other parties in interest. Bankruptcy litigation and trial experience spans fraudulent conveyance, preference and all manner of contested matters in chapter 11 cases. Former President of the American Bankruptcy Institute, co-vice chair of ABI's National Ethics Task Force and co-chair of Section 363 Committee of the ABI's Chapter 11 Reform Commission. Also certified and experienced as mediator,...

Thomas L. Frenn is a Leading Lawyer in Business Law, Litigation and Estate Planning. He focuses his practice on small business law, real estate, non-profit organizations, wills, trusts, estate planning, and business litigation. He also has extensive experience in residential and commercial real estate transactions, including buying/selling, tax-free exchanges and eminent domain cases.

The Law Offices of Dantzman & Dantzman provides quality, affordable, hands-on bankruptcy representation to our clients in Wisconsin and New York. We understand that the decision to file bankruptcy is not an easy one, and we take pride in being accessible to answer the difficult questions you may have. We offer a free consultation, reasonable fees, and flexible payment arrangements. It is our commitment to personally spend time with you to discuss your situation and determine the best course of action to help you and your family. Personal attention. Compassionate attorneys. Focused on helping you get back on track. We...

Kurt concentrates his practice on representing clients in corporate matters, complex litigation, and corporate workouts and bankruptcy cases. Kurt has extensive experience in a broad range of legal and business issues that companies must address in order to successfully navigate today’s marketplace, from the boardroom to the courtroom.

A seasoned and successful courtroom advocate and boardroom advisor, Kurt is able to draw on his decades of experience in negotiations and court battles to his client’s advantage by helping to shape strategies and creatively think through potential resolutions in order to achieve the best results possible.

Claire Ann Richman is a partner in the Madison, Wis., office of Richman & Richman LLC, where she concentrates her practice in bankruptcy, real estate, and commercial and claim litigation. Ms. Richman served on ABI’s National Board of Directors, was appointed to the panel of chapter 7 trustees for the Western District of Wisconsin from 2004-2011, and was formerly a member of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees’ New Trustee Advisory Committee. She is also past chair of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditors’ Rights Section and serves as co-chair of its Legislative Committee. Ms. Richman formerly...

Stan has been providing quality legal services in Wisconsin since 1967. He is well known in the area as a leader with integrity. He is a family man who has a priority for building relationships. Stan has also served the Eastern District of Wisconsin as Trustee.

We represent clients in Waukesha and throughout Southeastern Wisconsin in a range of legal matters, including criminal defense, bankruptcy and family law matters. By handling many different practice areas, our lawyers are uniquely positioned to see the crossover from one practice area to others. We can help you understand how your criminal law decisions can impact your divorce or other matters, for example.

My practice focuses on federal bankruptcy law, Wisconsin debt amortization law, debt settlement and negotiation, traffic and municipal law, and estate planning. I help consumers file for relief under the Bankruptcy Code, offers clients an affordable repayment option by utilizing Wisconsin laws, assists with negotiating debt settlement, helps clients reduce traffic citations, and drafts wills and power of attorney documents.

Attorney Philip J. Ohrtmann is an associate attorney with Watton Law Group who focuses his practice on helping Wisconsin residents through bankruptcy cases. Mr. Ohrtmann received his law degree from Marquette University in 2021 and his undergraduate degree in Economics from Marquette University in 2018. Mr. Ohrtmann is admitted to practice in the state courts of Wisconsin and the Eastern Federal District Court of Wisconsin. If you are facing debt, Attorney Ohrtmann can guide you through the legal process to get you a fresh start. Call Watton Law Group today to schedule your initial consultation.

Zachary J. Kluck is a partner at Zerbst & Kluck, S.C. and focuses his practice primarily on bankruptcy and other debtor/creditor issues. Various options to get rid of your debt exist and the advice on which path to take is different for every individual based on their needs and circumstances. Some such options are filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, amortizing/consolidating your debts into a state Chapter 128 proceeding, negotiating with creditors, or even doing nothing at all. Zach will sit down with you, discuss your situation, tailor the advice to your needs, and explain...