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Matthew A. Drewes
Milwaukee, WI Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
University of Minnesota Law School
I'm a shareholder with DeWitt Law Firm practicing in the areas of real estate and business. I have assisted local and international banks and retailers, national restaurant operators and other businesses, community associations, property managers and owners, title insurers, general contractors and construction trades, creditors, landlords, and parties to insurance coverage disputes. I also work with community associations and their property managers in all kinds of transactions and disputes. I have successfully tried and arbitrated cases and handled insurance appraisals in state and federal courts, as well as appeals. I have also been selected to serve as mediator involving issues...
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Hon. Linda M Van De Water (Ret.)
Brookfield, WI Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, Employment and Real Estate
Marquette University Law School
I formed CCMA SOLUTIONS, LLC (Consultation, Collaboration, Mediation & Arbitration) and mainly focus on Alternative Dispute Resolutions as a Certified Mediator. My 27 years of practice as a lawyer and 12 years as a Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge, along with my Mediation Certification from Northwestern University, give me a unique ability to resolve a multitude of cases fairly and efficiently without having to waste time and money litigating them in court. Although many of my cases are Divorce and Paternity, I have also Mediated a multitude of topics including: Contract disputes, Landlord/Tenant leases, Probate disputes, Real...
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Bryan Thomas Kroes
Wauwatosa, WI Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Real Estate
Marquette University Law School
Bryan T. Kroes is a shareholder with Hurtado Zimmerman SC in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Bryan’s law practice includes entertainment, including entertainment-adjacent business, construction, and real property. As an entertainment attorney, Bryan represents musicians, artists, influencers, performers, record labels, film companies, publishers, venues, and other creative types, together with entertainment-adjacent businesses such as breweries, restaurants, and similar clients serving the hospitality industries. A lifelong musician with an extensive history of touring and production work, Bryan brings a seasoned, unique, and personal approach to the business side of entertainment. Bryan is a founding member, and currently serves as Treasurer, for the Wisconsin...
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Aaron W Schenk
Green Bay, WI Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals
Ave Maria School of Law
As an attorney committed to putting clients first, we are proud to be part of The Schenk Law Firm, LLC, a "Client-First" law firm. We serve clients in Green Bay (Brown County), Appleton (Outagamie County), Oshkosh (Winnebago County), and throughout Northeastern Wisconsin & Michigan. Our firm is dedicated to providing powerful legal representation and is available for 24/7 emergency legal assistance at 911@SchenkLegal.com. My colleagues and I are known for being sympathetic and considerate, ready to assist you whether you're facing Criminal Felony or Misdemeanor Law Cases, Traffic issues, Probation Revocation, Appeals, Family Law Cases, Divorce, Child Custody, Tribal Court,...
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Christopher Duren
Waunakee, WI Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Experienced Real Estate attorney serving the entire State of Wisconsin
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Daniel B Purtell
Madison, WI Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Wisconsin Law School
He is the co-author of Your Life, Your Legacy (2003) and has written numerous published articles on various estate planning topics. Attorney Purtell is an active member of WealthCounsel, the Wisconsin Council of Estate Planning Attorneys (past-President), the Madison Estate Council, the State Bar of Wisconsin (Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section), and the Dane County Bar Association. He is also committed to his community through involvement in the Optimist Club of Cross Plains (past-President), being an active parish member of St. Francis Xavier Parish, and through his appointment to the Chair of the Personnel Committee for the Village...
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Cathleen A. Dettmann
Middleton, WI Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Business
University of Wisconsin - Madison
I focus my practice on complex business litigation and transactional work including partnership disputes, franchise and fair dealership issues, theft of trade secret issues, copyright disputes and breach of fiduciary duty cases, among others. My practice also includes a substantial amount of contract drafting, business start-up work, and business succession and estate planning.
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Matt Gillhouse
Madison, WI Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Matthew Gillhouse is an Immigration attorney who graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2007. He is best known in the Latino community as "Mateo." Matthew previously worked as a judicial law clerk for the federal district court located in Madison (District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin). Since 2011, he has been dedicated to representing immigrant families in immigration law cases. He has extensive experience working with victims of domestic violence. He is also completely fluent in Spanish. Matthew Gillhouse es un joven padre de familia y abogado de...
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Micabil Diaz Martinez
Madison, WI Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Marquette University Law School
Attorney Micabil Diaz has been practicing law over 30 years. His legal career can succinctly be summarized as one of service; both at the governmental and the not-for profit arena. His career includes significant litigation experience in both state and federal venues, including the military pursuant to the Uniformed Code of Military Justice. Upon his honorable discharge from military service, Attorney Diaz returned to Wisconsin where he appeared as the attorney of record in over 200 cases in courts throughout the state, representing individuals and institutions in a myriad of legal areas. As to...
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David K Anderson
Madison, WI Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Marquette University Law School
Attorney David K Anderson has been practicing criminal defense for over 6 years. Attorney Anderson focuses solely on Criminal Defense. He defends individuals charged with violating Wisconsin's criminal statutes. His firm, DK Anderson, S.C. specializes in defending against OWIs, drug crimes, property crimes, domestic violence, and violent crimes. We are client focused and work hard to keep the communication channels open so our clients are not left in the dark. We will aggressively defend you and your rights all at an affordable fee.
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Murali Jasti
Madison, WI Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
University of Wisconsin Law School
I choose to defend those who are being prosecuted because ultimately, I believe in you. Whether you are innocent or guilty of the charges being pursued against you by the Government, I believe that you are more than the person who is reflected in a criminal complaint. The role of a good defense attorney is to ensure that your side of the story is told, that your character and good acts are not forgotten, and that ultimately you are given the consideration and justice you deserve.
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Jen Hanna
Madison, WI Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Wisconsin Law School
Attorney Jen Hanna’s expertise with immigration matters has helped many families and individuals to achieve legal status in the United States. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2010 and has primarily practiced immigration law since that time.
Her practice includes hardship waivers, marriage based sponsorship, fiancé visas, adjustment of status, DACA work, naturalization, U-visas, green card renewal, asylum, and other immigration matters.
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Carl B Johnson
Racine, WI Lawyer
White Collar Crime
Marquette University Law School
Carl B. Johnson was born and raised in Racine. Attorney Johnson received his law degree from the Marquette University Law School in 2006 and his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Carl is licensed to practice in Wisconsin and the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Attorney Johnson’s practice specializes in all areas of criminal defense, including juvenile law, zealously defending his clients throughout southeastern Wisconsin. He represents clients charged with misdemeanors and serious felonies including drug offenses, gun crimes, domestic violence, property crimes, homicide, and sexual assault. Attorney Johnson has extensive trial experience,...
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Kevin Bublitz
Waukesha, WI Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Real Estate and Tax
University of Wisconsin - Madison
I am a shareholder of Schott, Bublitz & Engel, s.c. My practice areas include business law, real estate law, estate planning and probate. I served as counsel for an array of clients such as: privately held businesses, non-profit organizations, real estate developers and brokers, builders and subcontractors, manufacturers and distributors, employers and employees, lenders, condominium and homeowners associations, title insurance companies, and individuals. Prior to entering private practice, I practiced in the tax department of a national accounting firm. I am a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Waukesha County Bar Association participating in the...
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Frank Pasternak
Brookfield, WI Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(262) 785-0802
19601 West Bluemound Rod
Suite 201
Brookfield, WI 53045
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
The John Marshall Law School
Wisconsin personal injury lawyer Frank Pasternak is managing partner of Pasternak & Zirgibel S.C., award-winning plaintiffs personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin. Attorney Pasternak has been honored as one of the Top 50 “Super Lawyers” in Milwaukee Magazine, as chosen by his peers and through independent research. Attorney Pasternak was also voted “Best Attorney” by CNI Newspapers in its “Best of the Burbs” survey of readers and ranked as one of Milwaukee's "Leading Lawyers" in M Milwaukee Lifestyle Magazine. In addition Attorney Pasternak is rated an AV® Preeminent attorney and is honored in the most recent edition as one...
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Jerome Buting
Brookfield, WI Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Appeals
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Jerome Buting was featured as one of Steven Avery's defense lawyers in the Netflix docuseries "Making a Murderer." He has handled many high profile cases and spoken worldwide about America's criminal justice system. His first book is "Illusion of Justice: Inside Making a Murderer and America's Broken System" (Harper 2017). His current and past speaking engagements are found at http://jbuting.com/speaking-engagements/
Mr. Buting is a shareholder in the Milwaukee area law firm of BUTING, WILLIAMS & STILLING, S.C., where he practices exclusively in the field of criminal law, handling both trials and appeals. He received his B.A. in Forensic Studies from Indiana...
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Spiros S. Nicolet
Milwaukee, WI Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Immigration
Marquette University Law School
Spiros Nicolet earned his Law Degree from Marquette University in 1991. Attorney Nicolet worked at Madgrigrano, Gagliardi, Zievers & Aiello during Law School and then worked for Westlaw, the premier provider of legal research materials for law firms. After 13 years in the legal publishing industry he joined forces with Attorney Ronald Shapiro of Chicago, Illinois with offices in Northbrook, IL an employment expert in relation to all aspects of visas for employment and the family.
Mr. Nicolet believed that in starting his own practice, he could be more effective in helping people deal with a variety of legal issues....
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Jillian Scheidegger
Racine, WI Lawyer with 10 years of experience
840 Lake Ave
Racine, WI 53403
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Marquette University Law School
Jillian J. Scheidegger is a partner at Cafferty & Scheidegger, S.C. Jillian has been with the firm since 2013. She focuses exclusively criminal defense and traffic matters. Her practice includes the representation of adults and juveniles charged with crimes. Her cases typically involve drugs, sexual offenses, property crimes, alcohol and domestic violence. Jillian has represented hundreds of clients, zealously advocating for the best possible result in each and every case. It is important to Jillian that her clients feel informed throughout the process and understand each step of the way. Jillian is passionate about obtaining excellent results for her clients...
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Zeshan Usman
Monona, WI Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Consumer
University of Miami
Zeshan Usman, the founder of Usman Law Firm, LLC, has helped thousands of people fight back against auto insurance companies, the IRS, and abusive debt collectors. His practice is limited to personal injury and debt relief. He holds a B.A. in Finance from the University of Florida, a J.D., M.B.A. from the University of Miami and has been a licensed Real Estate Broker, Mortgage Broker and General Contractor. Zeshan understands not only the U. S. Bankruptcy Code, but all the other laws that impact consumers – the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the...
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Brian Schuk
Lake Geneva, WI Attorney with 24 years of experience
Real Estate
Marquette University Law School
Brian A. Schuk focuses his practice mainly on landlord-tenant law, representing both landlords and tenants. After being a partner of Wassel, Harvey & Schuk, LLP for 12 years, Mr. Schuk opened his own law firm, Schuk Law, LLC, in June of 2017. He continues to offer experienced and effective representation to businesses and individuals by assisting with negotiating and drafting leases, evictions, and damages/security deposit disputes. Attorney Schuk is also familiar with HUD and Rural Development rules and regulations. In his numerous years of experience, he has earned himself a highly respected reputation in the State for his vast knowledge...
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Chantelle M Ringe
Madison, WI Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Real Estate
DePaul College of Law
Chantelle M. Ringe’s practice focuses on estate planning, elder law, planning for individuals with special needs, adult guardianships, small business matters and real estate transactions. Chantelle works with elders and families of elders who are in need of long-term care, individuals who have special needs, and individuals looking to establish an estate plan that is tailored to their unique concerns and goals. Chantelle also advises individuals in the administration of trusts and probate estates, and frequently assists individuals with business organization, business succession plans and real estate-related matters.
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David Payne
Madison, WI Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationIP and Trademarks
Columbia Law School
David A. Payne, founder and Principal of Trademarkwise LLC, has practiced intellectual property law for more than ten years, and has handled over one thousand U.S. and international trademark, copyright, and intellectual property matters for clients around the world. David's experience includes U.S. and international trademark and copyright clearance, prosecution, registration, licensing, litigation, dispute resolution, and client counseling. Prior to founding Trademarkwise, David practiced trademark, copyright, and patent law with the intellectual property firms of Casimir Jones, SC and Medlen & Carroll, LLP. David is a graduate of Columbia University School of Law and the University of...
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Matthew Underwood
Madison, WI Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
University of Wisconsin Law School
Attorney Matthew Underwood is an estate planning and business attorney at Underwood Legal, LLC. Matt helps families, individuals, and businesses take hold of their future with customized planning and advice. Matt’s goal is to empower you to understand your planning decisions so you can take ownership of your plan and proceed in life with feelings of comfort and accomplishment.
Matt earned his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School and his bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
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Aaron Halstead
Madison, WI Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(608) 257-0040
222 W. Washington Ave., Suite 450
P.O. Box 2155
Madison, WI 53701-2155
Workers' Comp
Brigham Young University
Co-founder of law firm's Madison office (1995)
Extensive practice representing Spanish-speaking employees before Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Division
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Nancy Winter
Madison, WI Attorney with 35 years of experience
Business, Real Estate and Tax
University of Wisconsin Law School
Nancy brings an accounting background to the practice of law, allowing her to counsel her clients regarding their legal needs with an eye toward tax planning.
Nancy takes great pride in building and maintaining strong client relationships, based on service and trust. Together, Nancy and her father, Jay W. Winter, served the legal needs of Oregon and Madison-area families from one generation to the next. In 2013, Winter Law Office merged with The Law Center for Children & Families, forming The Law Center, S.C. As a result of the merger, the firm is able to serve more of...
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Wade M Pittman
Madison, WI Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Tax
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
Wade is a native of La Crosse and has lived in Madison since spending his third year of law school at the University of Wisconsin. Before moving to Madison, Wade lived in Minneapolis where he attended the University of St. Thomas Law School for his first two years of law school. Throughout life Wade has been motivated to help disadvantaged populations. The most profound experience for Wade was volunteering at a Peruvian orphanage before attending law school. The time there can be described simply as eye-opening. During law school, Wade continued to be committed to volunteer work by spending...
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Schuyler Boggio
Middleton, WI Lawyer
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Hamline University School of Law
Attorney Schuyler Boggio is an experienced trial attorney in all areas of criminal defense. He has represented clients through trial in cases ranging from misdemeanor charges to homicide, as well as civil commitment cases.
Attorney Boggio attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee as an undergrad where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology while minoring in criminal justice and sociology. He attended law school at Hamline University School of Law (Now Mitchell| Hamline School of Law.)where he received a Juris Doctorate in 2015.
From 2015 to 2022 Attorney Boggio worked as a trial attorney for the Wisconsin Office of the State Public...
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Michelle A Angell
Madison, WI Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Bankruptcy
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Attorney Angell, a Fox Valley native, attended law school at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California. Prior to opening her practice Attorney Angell worked at an Oshkosh area law firm and a law firm located in El Centro, California, devoting her time to helping her clients achieve satisfactory results in their bankruptcy, divorce and criminal law cases. Attorney Angell has focused her practice on helping people change their lives for the better. Her role as an attorney allows her to ensure her clients receive a fair and just outcome to their case. Attorney Angell works closely...
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David J Jones
Fort Atkinson, WI Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationRegent University School of Law
I grew up in and around Fort Atkinson. I went to college and law school in Oklahoma and Virginia. I visited China for a month, and I visited Israel for two weeks.
I had the honor and privilege of studying under Former U.S. Attorney-General John Ashcroft; Sitting Virginia Supreme Court Justice D. Arthur Kelsey; Professors Brad Jacob and James Duane, who had U.S. Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Stephen Breyer as law professors; Ben Madison, who writes law school Civil Procedure text books for Carolina Academic Press, a national law school textbook publisher; and Harvard Law School Alumni,...
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Shari Lynn Stevens
Green Bay, WI Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Attorney Shari Lynn Stevens has worked extensively with residents of Northeastern Wisconsin to secure their financial freedom through filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. She also advocates and represents disabled clients in their Social Security disability claims. Attorney Shari Lynn gained experience as a Bankruptcy Attorney at a prominent consumer bankruptcy law firm while residing in Fort Worth, Texas. After moving to Wisconsin, she represented clients on Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Claims in Northeastern Wisconsin. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hiking and camping with her husband and two children. ...
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Shane Laughton Brabazon
Green Bay, WI Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Shane Laughton Brabazon is the Owner and Managing Attorney of Brabazon Law Office, LLC. A native of Northeastern Wisconsin, Shane attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska where he earned degrees in Economic and Finance and Minored in Speech Communication. He served three terms as President of the Creighton University Speech and Debate Team and won numerous awards for debating and persuasive speaking. He graduated from Creighton Magna Cum Laude.
Shane graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Law in 1995 and passed the Wisconsin State Bar that same year. While at the University of Minnesota, Attorney Brabazon was an intern...
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Raymond H. LaBarge
Waukesha, WI Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer and Workers' Comp
University of Wisconsin Law School
I pride myself as being a versatile lawyer that can provide you with comprehensive and diligent legal representation. Since starting at the firm, I have handled cases in worker’s compensation, personal injury, family law, landlord/tenant rights, real estate transactions, estate planning, lemon law, small claims and civil litigation. I am also an experienced legal writer and researcher, having interned for the District IV Court of Appeals in Madison. In looking for lawyers, experience working for a court is always a bonus for several reasons - your lawyer will know what judges look for and perhaps more importantly,...
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Mr. Jonathan P. Groth
Milwaukee, WI Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Marquette University
Jon Groth has successfully tried cases throughout Wisconsin. We have handled cases in both State and Federal Court and has joined the elite few Wisconsin attorneys who have argued before the Wisconsin State Supreme Court. Juries have awarded our clients verdicts of approximately $900,000 in Milwaukee County and $1.2 million in Dane County. Attorney Jon P. Groth recently obtained a judgment of $2.15 million in Kenosha County. When you hire Groth Law Firm, S.C. you are hiring an attorney that is skilled and dedicated with proven results. If you or someone you know has been seriously injured...
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Tedia Gamino
Milwaukee, WI Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
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Katie E Babe
Pewaukee, WI Attorney
Free ConsultationAppeals
Marquette University Law School
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Nathan DeLadurantey
Brookfield, WI Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation and Consumer
Oak Brook College of Law
Nathan likes to meet new people and clients. During your initial consultation (always free) you'll talk about the facts of your situation, the legal options that may exist. From there, he'll work to see if there's a way to help. He has handled consumer protection cases - and jury trials - all over the state. Nathan and his paralegal (Ethan Webb, who will likely help you schedule the call) welcome your questions and calls.
Nathan's passion is representing consumers and litigating cases. He will take the time to listen to your story, outline a plan of attack, and your next...
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Georgia Konstantakis
Greenfield, WI Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
Attorney Georgia Konstantakis is firm founder of Konstantakis Law Office, LLC. She has 23 years of legal experience dedicated to estate planning, probate, personal injury, real estate, corporate, divorce, and traffic/drunk driving defense. She built a reputation as an aggressive attorney who is respected by her peers.
Attorney Konstantakis graduated cum laude from Loyola University of Chicago obtaining a degree in Finance and Business Administration. She worked as a Field Auditor for Lakeshore Bank and then proceeded on to law school and graduated with honors from Massachusetts School of Law. Attorney Konstantakis is a frequent lecturer on estate planning. Her professional...
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Craig Kuhary
Waukesha, WI Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals
Marquette University Law School
I practice as a criminal defense lawyer because I believe that the rights of all depend on the rights of one. As a result, each person’s rights must be vigilantly safeguarded against the powers of the state. An unfettered state results in the very tyranny our Founding Fathers sought to protect us against with the Constitution.
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Peter Francis Geraci
Milwaukee, WI Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Consumer
DePaul College of Law
Over 15,000 5-Star reviews from our satisfied clients! Since 1977, Geraci Law has helped over 100,000 people get debt-free by filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. FREE LAWYER CONSULTATIONS, low/no attorney fees down to file. Over 35 offices near you, open late and weekends. Call today to talk, or meet with a lawyer for free. Find out why so many people Trust Geraci Law!
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Matthew McKenna
Waukesha, WI Attorney with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Consumer
Roger Williams University School of Law
I am a consumer protection attorney that sues debt collectors, lending institutions and mortgage companies. I also defend lawsuits brought by these entities.