Best Lawyers in Wisconsin, United States for Trusts and Estates
Nathan K. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Nathan K. practices law in Waukesha, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Nathan K. Johnson since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nathan K. Johnson is held by oth...
For over forty-five years, Dennis has advised business owners in all areas of contract and corporate law. He focuses primarily on assisting his clients with business succession planning, estate planning, contract and corporate law—with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, and shareholder/partner disputes. One of the founding members of the firm in 1973, Dennis has assisted hundreds of business owners and their companies in structuring successful business succession plans. These comp...
George Peek is a Shareholder in the Trusts & Estates Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. George assists clients in a broad range of estate planning and administration services, including estate and trust administration, preparation of estate planning documents and representations in guardianships/conservatorships; and he is also a frequent presenter in these areas. In addition, he has litigated several complex estate planning issues including inheritance disputes. Beyond his estate p...
Jennifer R. D'Amato is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Jennifer R. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer R. D'Amato since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. Th...
Attorney Johanna J. Allex is a partner in Stafford Rosenbaum LLP 's Madison office where she helps families and individuals plan for and manage life’s expected and unexpected transitions. Johanna’s law practice covers all aspects of estate planning and estate administration, marital property law, business succession planning, and tax-exempt organization planning and operations. Johanna is a Certified Public Accountant and serves on the Firm’s Board of Directors. Johanna&rsqu...
John “Jack” McNally is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Trust, Estates and Succession Planning Practice Groups. He focuses his practice on estate planning and probate and trust litigation, as well as a broad range of civil litigation matters. Jack represents individuals, families, and businesses in disputes involving estates, fiduciary duties, and other complex civil issues. Jack’s background in public service provides him with practical litigation experience and ...
T. Samuel Azinger is a Shareholder in the Trusts and Estates Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Sam focuses his practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration, retirement benefits planning, charitable giving, and special needs planning. He counsels high-net-worth families, closely-held business owners and professionals at every stage of wealth, designing and drafting wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, asset-holding structures, marital property agreements and powers o...
Claire McDonough is a member of the Trusts and Estates Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. She enjoys working with individuals, families and business owners to help them plan for the future. Claire focuses on all matters relating to estate planning, succession planning and trust and estate administration. Specifically, her practice includes drafting trusts, wills, marital property agreements and powers of attorney. Claire also advises clients on prenuptial agreements. During law school s...
Avery Mayne is a member of the Trusts and Estates Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. She works with clients on funding for long-term care, special needs trust planning, and adult guardianships and protective action litigation. A focal point of her practice is elder law and special needs law. She is certified as an Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation. She helps families and individuals with asset protection planning and appeals, determining eligibility for long...
Maura is a member of the Tax Advice, Planning and Controversy and Trust, Estates and Succession Planning Practice Groups. She assists clients with estate planning, probate and trust administration, succession planning, and general estate related tax issues. Maura is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School. With prior experience in family law, Maura offers well-rounded legal expertise and an understanding of the complexities of families. Maura Assists Clients With Estate Planning ...
Alexis (Lexie) Witte is a member of the Trusts and Estates Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. She advises individuals and families on trust planning, asset protection, tax planning, business formation and special needs trusts. During law school, Lexie served as Editor-in-Chief of the Marquette Intellectual Property & Innovation Law Review and was an Executive Board Member of the Student Bar Association. She provided services at the Volunteer Legal Clinic’s Estate Planning Clin...
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