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I often tell clients that usually when you think you need a lawyer, it is probably too late. In many situations, consulting an attorney as soon as possible may save you time, money, and difficulty on the back end. In my practice, I routinely help clients avoid problems down the road.

However, some problems may be unavoidable and people find themselves in situations where they need the immediate help of an attorney.

For example, I primarily work as a criminal defense attorney. Just because you have been accused of a crime does not mean you are guilty; nor does it mean that you should not have someone vigorously defend your rights. As with any other case, you can increase your likelihood of a successful resolution by immediately contacting an attorney. As your defense attorney, I will defend your Constitutional Rights no matter the charge and no matter the circumstances.

I also help people file for bankruptcy. I find that most people who come in to discuss a potential bankruptcy are good people who have suffered a terrible hardship such as a sick child, the loss of a job, or have gone through a difficult divorce. It is truly rewarding to help these people get a fresh start in life.

Regardless of the type of work I am doing, I endeavor to exercise the highest degree of honesty, integrity and professionalism in all my dealings with my clients, fellow attorneys, and our legal system.

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"I wanted to write a note of appreciation to you for all that you did for my son ---'s bankruptcy. So much frustration for so long, yet you kept persisting and made this huge burden be lifted off of our shoulders. You excelled in your profession, keeping up with the excessive forms of communication between ---, --- & --- and all the paperwork. But even more important Greg, is that you excel as a man who is kind and caring and empathetic to human problems and are willingly ready to help. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

P.S. Thought you might like the stationary I chose Greg. We know the adage - 'as wise as an old owl' - I don't know how old you are but I do know you are very wise & knowledgeable about the law. Thank you again for dispensing it so wisely."

- C.J.

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Personal Data

Born in Kewaunee, Wisconsin in 1978.
Married to his wife Jill since 2003.
Two children, daughter - Kate, son - Colin.


Community Involvement

United Way of Inner Wisconsin - Board of Directors, 2006-Present; Governance Committee, 2005-Present; Legacy Society, 2005-Present.
Boys & Girls Club of Wisconsin Rapids - Board of Directors, April 2007-Present.
State of Wisconsin Mock Trial Competition - Performance Judge, 2005-2007.
State of Wisconsin Mock Trial Competition - Attorney Coach, Oct. 2008 - Present.
Wood County Bar Association - Vice President, April 2007-Present.

Personal Interests

Spending time with my family.
Increasing my comprehensive knowledge of fantasy football.
Attempting to not embarrass myself on a golf course.
Expanding my vast knowledge of useless movie trivia.

Education

B.S. University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point - 2001
J.D. Hamline University School of Law - 2004

Professional Activities

Wisconsin State Bar Association - 2004
Federal Court for the Western District of Wisconsin - 2007

Attorney Rhonda Werner Schultz has practiced law for 15 years with a primary focus on divorce and family law, and bankruptcy. She serves clients in the Wausau, Wisconsin area.

Attorney Joseph M. Engl is Of Counsel to the Law Offices of C.R. Krieger and managing member of Engl Law Office LLC, a boutique bankruptcy and insolvency firm serving Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Green Bay, and all of Northeastern Wisconsin. Attorney Engl is a native of Sheboygan and a lifelong resident of Wisconsin. He has helped countless individuals, businesses, and family farmers obtain relief from their financial problems both inside and outside of bankruptcy. He has extensive experience helping businesses and high net worth individuals reorganize using Chapter 11, helping family farmers reorganize using Chapter 12, helping individuals solve debt issues using Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, and helping individuals and businesses stay in their properties using aggressive foreclosure dense techniques. He has worked with some of the best attorneys in the state, and has presented several seminars in the area of bankruptcy, insolvency, and foreclosure defense. With his vast knowledge and experience solving financial problems, Attorney Engl opened Engl Law Office LLC to provide quality and affordable legal services in the area in which he grew up, which has been hit hard in recent years with the downturn in the economy. Attorney Engl has good relationships with judges, attorneys, and bankruptcy trustees throughout the state, and he is well-respected for his bankruptcy knowledge and attention to detail.

Attorney Engl is a 1994 valedictorian of Sheboygan Lutheran High School. He attended Marquette University and graduated summa cum laude in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He attended Marquette University Law School, where he graduated cum laude in 2002 with a juris doctor degree. While at Marquette University Law School he was a member of the Marquette Law Review and served as its business editor. He is past program chair of the Western District of Wisconsin Bankruptcy Bar Association and its President for the 2011-2012 term.

Areas of Practice:

Individual and Joint Debtor Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Individual and Joint Debtor Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Business and Individual Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Family Farmer Chapter 12 Bankruptcy
Small Business Bankruptcy
Collection and Foreclosure Defense

Bar Admissions:

State Bar of Wisconsin, 2002
Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2002
Western District of Wisconsin, 2002