We provide legal advocacy and counsel to business clients in a cost effective and client focused setting.  We are experienced in guiding companies of all sizes from initial start-up and through the life of the business.  We are experienced in providing counsel on all legal matters affecting day-to-day operations and our focus is on providing business solutions for all of your legal problems.  We work alongside our business clients to discuss and evaluate all options to create a solution in an efficient manner without exposure to legal liabilities. Our goal is to provide our clients with practical solutions to their business and legal needs.

We handle general corporate counsel responsibilities, contract drafting and review, the sale or purchase of a business, drafting of employment agreements, business counseling, negotiations and litigation. 

Our areas of practice include:  

• Business Planning and Consulting

• Formation of Business Entities

• Operating Agreements

• Contract Negotiation and Drafting

• Restrictive Covenants, Non-Disclosure and Non-Compete Agreements

• Employment and Labor

• Employment Agreements

• Independent Contractor Agreements

• Succession Planning

• Litigation of Business Disputes

In many cases, alternatives to litigation such as out-of-court settlements or dispute resolution are in the best interest of our clients. Our focus on meeting your business or personal objectives means these options will be fully reviewed before we recommend litigation. In those instances where litigation is necessary, we provide aggressive advocacy to help you achieve the desired result as quickly as the process will allow.  Our approach is to balance principle and practicality to achieve successful outcomes for our clients.   

We are experienced in all phases of the litigation process.  Client advocacy starts from the initiation of a civil lawsuit, through the discovery period and trial.  We have experience representing business and individual clients in federal and state courts, arbitration and administrative proceedings.

 Our areas of practice include:  

• Business

• Contract

• Employment

• Torts

• Real Estate

• Insurance Coverage and Defense

• Evictions

• Collections

Handling employment-related matters properly is vital to the success of any business and can be complex. We address employment and workplace management issues from a business perspective rather than taking a purely legal approach. Our goal is to help each employer identify and reduce risk exposure when making employment decisions. In a similar fashion, we help individuals address concerns relating to past, present, or prospective employment.

Our areas of practice include:  

• Unfair Labor Allegations and Prohibited Practice under Federal and State Law

• Non-Compete, Non-Disclosure, Non-Solicit, and Restrictive Covenants in Employment

• EEOC Matters

• WI Equal Rights Division Matters

• MN Department of Human Rights Matters

• Discrimination and Harassment Matters before Administrative Agencies, State and Federal Courts

• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

• Americans with Disabilities Act and Request for Accommodation (ADA)

• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

• Employee Handbook and Workplace Policies

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Compliance

• Unemployment Compensation Claims

• Human Resource Consulting

• Employee Discipline and Discharge

We are experienced in representing businesses and individuals before administrative agencies and licensing boards. We help our clients navigate through the regulations and administrative procedures based on their particular legal issue. Whether it is assisting a client in applying for a professional license, defending a client at an administrative hearing, or appealing the decision of an administrative board, we have the ability to provide thorough and cost effective representation. 

Our areas of practice include:  

• Administrative Hearings

• Licensing

• Zoning

• Land-use Permits

Whether the size of your estate is large or small, we can assist you in developing an estate plan that best meets your needs and protects your loved ones. We accomplish this by meeting with you to fully understand your family and financial situation, staying current on all changes to federal and state laws and drafting the documents necessary to accomplish your objectives.

We also represent parties in the administration of estates and trusts, including litigation of contested matters. No matter the size or complexity of the estate, we can handle all legal matters related to its administration.  

Our areas of practice include: 

• Wills

• Trusts

• Avoiding Probate and Non-Probate Transfers

• Powers of Attorney for finance and property

• Nominating a Guardian for minor children

• Testamentary Trusts for the benefit of minor children

• Healthcare Power of Attorney

• HIPAA

We represent buyers and sellers, borrowers and lenders, landlords and tenants, developers, title companies, brokers, environmental consultants and property managers. We assist our clients in a wide range of legal services related to the acquisition and disposition of real estate interests.  

 Our areas of practice include:  

• Sale and Purchase of Real Estate

• Real Estate Disputes

• Land Contracts

• Commercial and Residential Lease Agreements

• Construction Agreements

• Easements

• Adverse Possession