Westby Lawyers

I grew up in Brownsdale, Minnesota, a small town in the southeastern corner of the state near Austin & Rochester. After graduating from Hayfield High School, I attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. I was a music major, and received my B.A. in 1987. That same year, I met my future wife, a Cassville native. We were married in 1991.

My first job after college was teaching vocal music at Bloomington, Wisconsin, which later merged with another school to form River Ridge School District. A few years after consolidation, the new district cut the music staff from four teachers down to...

Patrick is a general practice lawyer, whose areas of expertise include: Real Estate Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Corporate and Business Law, Litigation, Collections, Banking Law and Title Insurance. Patrick Taggart II grew up in Sauk City, Wisconsin. After graduating from Marquette University Law School, he returned to the Sauk City and Prairie du Sac area and joined LaRowe Gerlach & Roy, LLP as an Associate Attorney. In 2001, Patrick became a Partner of the law firm. The firm was subsequently re-named LaRowe Gerlach Taggart LLP in March of 2013. In 2017, he was appointed as a Court Commissioner for...

Attorney Jeremiah Meyer-O’Day has dedicated his career to the service of others and the protection of the “little guy.” His legal career began at a non-profit law firm in Madison, Wisconsin, where he helped people in both criminal and civil proceedings, including evictions, collections, and family-law issues. Attorney Meyer-O’Day then joined the Office of the State Public Defender, working in the Lancaster, Wisconsin office. There, he defended people accused of crimes at all levels of severity. He has extensive trial experience, and a record of successfully litigating issues involving the violation of clients’ constitutional rights. He’s convinced judges to throw...

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...

After 28 years being away from my hometown of Lublin, WI, I have returned! My office is now open in Thorp, WI. I provide elder and estate planning, real estate services, probate and guardianship work. I am excited to return to small town life and help serve the communities where I was raised.

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.

I was born in St. Paul, MN on July 21, 1980. My father, Mike, was practicing law in Minnesota at the time. When I was four years old, my parents moved to Menomonie, WI and I attended K-12 within the Menomonie School District graduating in 1998. In High School, I enjoyed playing football and baseball. I was fortunate to be one of the quarterbacks on the undefeated 1997 Menomonie football state championship team. Following high school, I decided to move across the state and attend the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Although Whitewater was...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving the entire State of Wisconsin

With roots in the Chippewa Valley, Heike Law Offices, LLC enjoys a well-deserved reputation among its clients for legal work, skills, and strategic representation. Every case is approached with the practical knowledge and skill gained over years of focused practice. Our goal is to establish and nurture long-term relationships with our clients by providing them with exceptional client care and result-oriented solutions. At Heike Law Offices, LLC, your peace of mind, growth, and success are our priorities. We believe that every client deserves professional and reliable legal advice and representation. From real estate closings to will preparation or estate administration, there...

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.

Lindsey primarily practices in the areas of real estate, business, and municipal law. She understands that regardless of your legal needs, you need practical solutions, and she is dedicated to finding the right solution for you. Lindsey is passionate about helping small businesses set themselves up for success. She also has significant experience in government, which has given her the skills necessary to effectively represent municipalities as well as individuals and businesses interacting with municipalities.

John A. (Jack) Kaiser has represented clients throughout Western and Northwestern Wisconsin since 1976. For four decades, he has represented injured and disabled workers and their families in workers compensation disputes, Social Security Disability Insurance appeals, and personal injury and disability insurance claims. Since 1992, he has limited his practice to only those areas of law.

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...

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...

Co-founder of law firm's Madison office (1995) Extensive practice representing Spanish-speaking employees before Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Division

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.

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...

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...

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...

Shannon Law's commitment: We listen to you. Whether you visit us for estate planning, a family law concern, financial issues, or a business matter, our job is to listen and provide you with services, information, education, and the options that are appropriate to your personal needs. We counsel you. While we recognize that some disputes can only be resolved by a trial, we will counsel you on how to avoid the burden and expense of litigation through creative solutions, fair compromises, and mediation. We fight for you. We accept cases where the facts, the law, or both, are disputed and must be tried before a judge...

With more than 35 years of practicing law, Bob Duxstad offers clients unparalleled experience in representing their cases. His practice is focused on personal injury and civil litigation, banking, business law, and criminal and traffic matters. Earning his reputation as a tenacious litigator and negotiator, Bob has recovered more than $7 million in damages for clients in the personal injury arena alone. While serving as Green County District Attorney, Bob started the law firm that is now Duxstad and Bestul. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and its Litigation and Office Management Sections, the Green...

Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin; before the U.S. Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District, and the U.S. Tax Court. Loyola University of Chicago School of Law. Practices primarily business/real estate and aviation law. Presents aviation law courses and writes about aviation law in areas throughout Wisconsin. In his free time Ryan flies his airplane or rides his motorcycle. He lives in Madison and is thankful for his lovely wife and two children.
Attorney Contact: ryan@assuritylegal.com.

Current practice consists primarily of advising individuals and small business regarding insolvency and debt relief, and representing debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases filed in the Western and Eastern District of Wisconsin. Daily practice includes client counseling, exemption planning, preparation of schedules and statements, and litigation regarding exemptions, liens, transfers, and preferences under Sections 522, 544, 547 and 548 of the Bankruptcy Code. Litigation practice also includes representing clients in the trial and appeal of adversary actions, most typically claims brought against debtors under Section 523(a)(2)(A) and 523(a)(2)(B) of the Bankruptcy Code.

I'm Bob Caflisch and I am a transaction lawyer in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing real estate law and business law. I work with buyers and sellers of residential real estate, including: buying and selling homes, corporate relocations, condominiums, for sale by owner FSBO, offers to purchase, title review, new construction, and closings. I also handle commercial real estate matters, including: land acquisition and development, construction contracts, condominium developments, bank and insurance company financing transactions, and work with both landlords and tenants on commercial leasing transactions. My business law experience includes working with entrepreneurs, start-ups, entity formation including LLCs and corporations, sale...

Real estate transactions and litigation. Licensed to practice in Illinois and Wisconsin. Experienced in all aspects of the purchase, sale, and financing of real estate; declarations of covenants, easements, restrictions, and servitudes; leases and lease disputes; prescriptive easements and adverse possession; contested probate, trusts, and estates; and forming LLCs and other business entities.

Flat Fee Trademark filings
Nearly 30 years of experience in trademark and patent filing, prosecution, searching, licensing, portfolio management, enforcement, negotiation, purchase/sale of IP, and business consulting and promotions. We consult with business owners and managers for strategic intellectual property use and business development and promotion.

Services include: Patent and trademark prosecution and disputes, searches, infringement analysis and opinions, Portfolio management, licensing, negotiation
Trade dress, trade secrets
Business consulting and strategy
Non-compete agreements and disputes
Confidentiality agreements, NDAs
Computer law counsel and licensing
Negotiation and drafting for purchase/sale of IP and Due Diligence.

Our clients operate in a variety of industries, including:

medical devices
delivery systems
farming equipment
integrated circuits/packaging
biotech
industrial safety and airport/construction...

David Zoeller joined the law firm of Hawks Quindel in June 2009 as an associate attorney after practicing as an employment and class action litigation attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mr. Zoeller has represented employees in multiple nationwide class and collective actions, and focuses his practice on wage and hour litigation under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Mr. Zoeller also represents clients in employee benefits disputes (ERISA), labor litigation, social securiy disability appeals, and employment discrimination litigation.

I am a Senior Associate at Axley and a member of Axley Brynelson, LLP's Litigation Practice Group. I focus my practice on insurance defense and other civil litigation. I have an affinity for legal research and legal writing. I work with insurance companies and their insureds on matters related to bodily injury and property damage claims. I also work on insurance policy coverage am a member of the Dane County Bar Association and the James E. Doyle American Inn of Court. I live in Sun Prairie with my wife, daughter (5) and son (1.5). I enjoy cooking and baking, volleyball and the...

Attorney Morgan Stippel is an associate attorney and member of the Litigation Practice Group at Axley. Ms. Stippel focuses her practice on condemnation and eminent domain, commercial litigation, and insurance defense.

Ms. Stippel regularly represents clients in state and federal civil litigation matters, including condemnation reviews, business disputes, collection actions, 42 U.S.C. § 1983 litigation, and defective home cases. She has experience helping clients navigate all aspects of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, mediation, arbitration, and trial.

While in college, Ms. Stippel interned for her hometown’s Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. House of Representatives, and Minnesota’s largest provider of domestic violence services,...

Bob Nennig graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a major in Accounting. After working for a time at a large public accounting firm in Milwaukee, and passing the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, Bob moved to Chicago, Illinois to attend law school.

Bob graduated from DePaul University College of Law in 1997. During law school, he was a law clerk for Commonwealth Edison and was also a law clerk in the Civil Litigation Division for the Wisconsin Department of Justice in Madison, Wisconsin. Upon...

I focus my practice on workers' compensation for injured workers in Wisconsin. With over twenty-five years of experience, I have consistently stood up against large corporations and their insurance companies when they have denied workers their rightful compensation benefits. The impact of a work injury is profound and far-reaching – it can lead to loss of income, unpaid medical bills, stress, frustration, physical pain, and even emotional isolation. I fully grasp the magnitude of these challenges. I make it a point to listen to my clients and create a tailored strategy for each case I handle. I am personally involved from...

Heath Straka is a partner at Axley Brynelson, LLP and is the Immediate Past President of the Wisconsin Association of Justice (WAJ). WAJ is the state-wide association for trial attorneys and has over 800 professional members. His practice focuses on personal injury actions, general litigation involving employment and construction disputes and also complex litigation and class actions involving product liability claims and wage and hour violations. Heath received his law degree from the UW Law School in 2000. He has extensive litigation experience in the State and Federal Courts of Wisconsin and has practiced in the successful resolution of...