Ashland County Business Lawyer, Legal Aid & Services Profiles - Ashland County Wisconsin Attorneys & WI Law Firms

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Education: Marquette University Law School - Marquette University

Jurisdictions: Wisconsin - Admitted in 1975 (34 years)

Effective November 1, 2008, I opened my own law office in Brookfield, Wisconsin (in Waukesha County, a suburb of the City of Milwaukee). In addition to being more centrally situated to my personal client base, this move also reflects the fact that as my practice was increasingly focused on asset planning and debt reorganization, it resulted in my former law firm more frequently encountering conflicts of interest with business organizations and financial organizations it represented (or, desired to represent!).

Generally, I will continue to provide services in the following areas of concern as they tend to interact, and at the listed rates:

A. Personal/business debt reorganization/resolution. My services here are based on assisting clients either eliminating debt concerns that hamper their business, or in exiting the business under circumstances where protection of the owner's personal assets are maximized, to the extant legally possible. This involves the use of such tools as Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcies; Chapter 128 state law liquidations: and personal asset protection plans. To that end, I am representing only a few area banking concerns [AnchorBank; NorStates Bank) to eliminate conflicts of interest which, far too often, may be influencing the vigor of representation offered by other firms in this locale. Fees in this practice area will range from $250 to $265 per hour.

B. Employment matters and litigation. For businesses, I offer services in responding to employee claims, and assisting in employment decisions where a claim potential exists. I also will counsel higher-compensated employees about exploring their options in conflict with their employer. To this area, I bring my experience as a former claims investigator for the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division and years of representing each side in - typically - contested employment disputes, where trials or administrative hearings are likely to occur. My litigation (courtroom work) matters will focus on misrepresentation, fraud and/or administrative code violations, such as deceptive business practices. Fees here will range from $225-$245, again driven by the complexity and breadth of the issues.

C. General business consulting, planning and setup matters, including subsidiary and affiliate implementation, as a means to protect the core business in the event a planned expansion or venture either fails, or is more successful than anticipated. Generally, these services will be at an hourly fee range of $200-225, based on the size and complexity of the client's project.

A note about the fee ranges: Generally, these ranges are markedly less than charged by similar practitioners with similar experience in the subject fields. Nor do I expect to increase them any time soon. The business model of a "downtown firm," with annual fee increases noted as
standard in their engagement letter is not one I care to follow. I have a long relationship with most all of my present client base; they expect effective service and I intend to keep my overhead under control to eliminate fee spiraling for such services.

It goes without saying that a business seeks customers that pay timely for fair services; but the larger you grow in the service fields, the harder it is to hold true to that goal . . . and other clients tend to suffer for the consequences of that growth. I am proud that my practice has been virtually client referral-based. After initial discussion on a matter, I quote a fee rate from the above ranges and confirm it by letter. I also charge as "expenses" only out-of-pocket fees (for legal filings, court reporter fees) and, occasionally, photocopying; scanning; mailing, if a large volume is handled on my end (versus being copied and issued at your own facilities).

Personally, I obtained the coveted A-V rating from Martindale-Hubbell (generally recognized as the foremost and longest-established lawyer evaluation service) back in 1991 (one of the first to achieve such at my former firm).

Prior to engaging in private practice, I served as a law clerk (legal researcher) to the Wisconsin Supreme Court after graduating cum laude from Marquette Law School, where I was one of the editors of its Law Review. During law school, I was employed as a field investigator for the Equal Rights Division (through a law school clinical program) of the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (investigating discrimination claims).

I have also been president of the Alumni Association for the Law School, and served two terms as its representative on the Marquette University National Alumni Association's Board of Directors. Early on, I was awarded the Volunteer Lawyer of the Year for the Milwaukee Young Lawyers' Association/Legal Action of Wisconsin joint program for supplying legal services to the community for complex employment matters; and still provide services on bankruptcy matters for its current program.

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Peter Bruce Ritz

Ritz & Caflisch, S.C.

608-257-8280

Business Law, Real Estate Law

15 N Butler St
Madison, WI 53703

Shawn G. Rice

920-694-6244

Business Law, Collections, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law, Securities Law

605 North 8th Street, US Bank Bldg Suite 350
Sheboygan, WI 53081

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Jurisdictions: Eastern District of Wisconsin - Admitted in 1993 (16 years), Wisconsin - Admitted in 1993 (16 years), Western District of Wisconsin - Admitted in 1997 (12 years)

Shawn Rice practices primarily in the areas of mergers & acquisitions, corporate, business, real estate, banking & finance and estate planning. Shawn provides counsel and strategic direction to business clients and individuals, guiding them through a variety of transactional matters. Shawn focuses his practice on business, corporate and commercial matters. He advises businesses of all types and sizes, from closely-held, family companies to multi-national corporations.

He has extensive experience providing counsel on general business matters such as start-up and formation, limited liability companies, joint ventures and partnerships, corporate governance, shareholder relations, bank and other financing, securities, real estate matters, and contracts including venture capital, franchises, employment, vendors and consulting arrangements. Shawn also maintains an active practice assisting clients with mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, including leveraged buy-outs and business succession planning. Shawn also represents local non-profit organizations and financial institutions.
Recent Experience.

* Representing buyers and sellers in the acquisition and divestiture of various international, national, regional and local businesses
* General counsel for numerous manufacturers, franchises, entrepreneurs and service companies
* Representing various local and Wisconsin-based lending institutions and non-profit entities
* Representing financial institutions and distressed businesses and their owners in restructuring and workout transactions
* Mergers, acquisitions and divestitures including asset purchases and sales, stock purchases and sales, and entity conversions
* Structuring and formation of legal entities including limited liability companies, corporations, non-profit and tax-exempt entities and partnerships

Bar Admissions.

State of Wisconsin, 1993; Eastern District of Wisconsin (1993); Western District of Wisconsin (1997)
Education and Honors.

Marquette University Law School, J. D., 1993; Creighton University, B.A., 1990, cum laude
Professional Affiliations and Community Service.

Member, State Bar of Wisconsin; Member, Sheboygan County Bar Association; Member, Milwaukee Bar Association; Member, Marquette Golden Angels Investment Network; Member, Sheboygan County Estate Planning Council; Member, Employers Against Drugs Board; Board Member, Friends of St. Nicholas Hospital; Greater Sheboygan Committee; Member, Downtown Rotary Club; Member, Sheboygan Economics Club; Member, State Bar of Wisconsin Private Equity and Venture Capital Committee of Business Law
Articles, Publications, and Lectures.

Author, "Architectural Appearance Ordinances and the First Amendment," 76 Marquette Law Review 439, 1993; Editor, Marquette Law Review; Presenter, numerous legal seminars
Related Experience.

* Davis & Kuelthau, s.c., Milwaukee/Sheboygan, 2002-2007
* Godfrey & Kahn s.c., Milwaukee, 1998-2002
* Schreier Malting Company, General Counsel, 1996-1998

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Mark Joel Goldstein

Attorney

414-446-8800

Business Law, Civil Rights, Employment Law, Workers' Compensation

7177 North Port Washington Road, #200
Milwaukee, WI 53217

Paul Verberne

920-803-4194

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Business Law, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Tax Law

605 N 8th St
Sheboygan, WI 53081

Gina Vollmer

920-725-8464

Banking/Finance, Business Law, Collections, Commercial Foreclosure, Estate Planning More >>

2 Neenah Center, Suite 701
Neenah, WI 54956

William Grunewald

715-748-2211

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Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law

128 W Division St
Medford, WI 54451

Robert Russell

715-536-8393

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Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law

Craig Nienow

715-536-7185

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Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law

1105 E Main St
Merrill, WI 54452

Robin Lynne Bentley

715-675-6806

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Business Law

Steven Cray

715-723-8591

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Business Law

2 N Bridge St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Heather Marie Hunt

715-723-8591

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Business Law, Real Estate Law

2 N Bridge St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Wendy Brockman Collins

715-845-1805

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Business Law, Consumer Law

Scott Alan Jackman

715-845-1805

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Business Law, Real Estate Law

Alan Hougum

715-845-1805

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Business Law, Estate Planning

Daniel Daubert

715-845-1805

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Business Law, Consumer Law, Real Estate Law

Timothy Joseph Laux

715-294-4161

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Business Law, Employment Law, Municipal Law

202 Cascade St
Osceola, WI 54020

Mark Mathias

715-830-0191

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Business Law

3013 Westridge Dr
Eau Claire, WI 54703

Anthony Jerome Bourget

715-835-5232

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Business Law, Intellectual Property, Patents

Drew Ryberg

715-833-9699

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Business Law, Car Accidents, Injury Law, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Defense More >>

200 Riverfront Terrace
Eau Claire, WI 54703

Michael Happe

715-833-9699

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Business Law, Car Accidents, Injury Law, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Defense

200 Riverfront Terrace
Eau Claire, WI 54703

Michael Koehn

715-832-5074

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Business Law, Collections, Real Estate Law

131 S Barstow St
Eau Claire, WI 54701

Roger Deffner

715-842-0888

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Business Law, Collections, Real Estate Law

1803 Stewart Ave
Wausau, WI 54401

John Wilcox

715-832-6645

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Arbitration / Mediation, Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law

2215 E Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701

David Eckert

715-842-0907

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Business Law, Estate Planning

216 S 3rd Ave
Wausau, WI 54401

Bradford Paul Bollmann

502-550-2375

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Arbitration / Mediation, Business Law, General Civil

802 Fulton St
Wausau, WI 54403

Dale Michael Eaton

715-843-6700

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Business Law, Divorce, Family Law

513 Grant St
Wausau, WI 54403

Jeffery Drach

715-842-0606

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Business Law, Estate Planning

500 3rd St
Wausau, WI 54403

Peter Grosskopf

715-835-6196

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Business Law, Estate Planning

1324 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701

Gregory Stacker

715-845-9211

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Business Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law, Workers' Compensation

530 Jackson St
Wausau, WI 54403

Jerry Slater

715-845-9211

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Business Law, Civil Rights, Real Estate Law, Tax Law

530 Jackson St
Wausau, WI 54403

Richard Weber

715-845-9211

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Business Law, Car Accidents, Injury Law, Municipal Law, Real Estate Law

530 Jackson St
Wausau, WI 54403

Colin Pietz

715-845-9211

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Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law, Tax Law

530 Jackson St
Wausau, WI 54403

Richard Ricci

715-839-7786

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Business Law, Employment Law

3624 Oakwood Hills Pkwy
Eau Claire, WI 54701

Donald Marjala

715-839-7786

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Business Law

3624 Oakwood Hills Pkwy
Eau Claire, WI 54701

William Thedinga

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Business Law

3624 Oakwood Hills Pkwy
Eau Claire, WI 54701

William Spangler

715-839-7786

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Business Law, Real Estate Law

3624 Oakwood Hills Pkwy
Eau Claire, WI 54701

Christine Gimber

715-839-7786

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Business Law

3624 Oakwood Hills Pkwy
Eau Claire, WI 54701

Paul Weinke

715-839-7786

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Business Law, Estate Planning

3624 Oakwood Hills Pkwy
Eau Claire, WI 54701

Mark Seidl

715-842-4411

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Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law

215 Grand Ave
Wausau, WI 54403

Ryan Ruzziconi

715-847-0551

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Business Law

1323 S 11th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401

Erwin Steiner

715-832-2040

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Business Law, Real Estate Law

2522 Golf Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54701

Craig Knapp

715-849-5651

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Business Law, Divorce, Family Law, Tax Law

1718 Grand Ave
Wausau, WI 54403

Gary Bakke

715-246-3800

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Business Law, Divorce, Family Law

1200 Heritage Dr
New Richmond, WI 54017

Daniel Dozer

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Business Law, Divorce, Family Law

5810 Thomas Ave
Schofield, WI 54476

Tim Osicka

715-241-9228

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Business Law, Car Accidents, Injury Law

5209 Schofield Ave
Schofield, WI 54476

Patrick Juneau

715-486-8870

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Business Law, Estate Planning

120 N Central Ave
Marshfield, WI 54449

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