Business
& Banking Law
Our firm's practice includes all phases of business, banking, partnership and corporate law. We especially focus on problems unique to privately-held businesses and their owners. We represent individuals and businesses from start-up through merger, acquisition and sale. We draw on years of experience to assist our clients, many of whom have been with us for over 70 years. Our attorneys also serve on the Boards of Directors of many companies.
These attorneys concentrate their practices
in Business and Banking Law:
James
R. Petrie
John R. Nelson
Thomas L. Frenn
Daniel J. Miske
Shawn Govern
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Business & General
Civil Litigation
Petrie & Stocking's attorneys are experienced in a broad range of litigation areas and try cases in both federal and state courts. We have experience in the following areas: business and commercial disputes, including the enforceability of covenants not to compete and trade secret laws; employment contracts and other contractual disputes; employment discrimination and all aspects of employment litigation; real estate contract disputes, including those involving commercial and residential leases; corporate-based litigation, including shareholder derivative suits and stock valuation disputes; litigation under the Fair Dealership Act; violations of franchising law; securities law; insurance litigation, including coverage and contract issues; litigation surrounding wills, trusts, and probate, including will contests, will construction litigation and litigation regarding fiduciaries; commercial collections, condominium collections and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act suits; professional negligence, including legal and medical malpractice suits; personal injury litigation; as well as the representation of individuals and businesses in adversary proceedings arising out of bankruptcy matters.
These attorneys concentrate their practices
in Business & General Litigation:
Roger
Pettit
Thomas L. Frenn
Daniel J. Miske
Shawn Govern
Tristan R. Pettit
George D. Mistrioty
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Personal Injury Litigation
Our attorneys are experienced in helping persons who have been injured. From the date of the accident to the filing of insurance claims, settlement negotiations and trial, we provide competent, experienced representation. Our attorneys are experienced in a wide range of cases, including: motor vehicle accidents, defective consumer products, defective industrial and farm equipment, unsafe premises, wrongful death actions, work-related injuries, as well as medical and legal malpractice.
The following attorneys devote
a significant portion of their litigation practice
to personal injury or medical malpractice matters:
Roger
Pettit
Shawn Govern
Tristan R. Pettit
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Wills, Trusts & Estates
Petrie & Stocking emphasizes planning the prompt and efficient transfer of property during life and after death, while minimizing taxes. A number of our current clients are the fourth and fifth generations of families our firm has served over the years. Estate, gift, and income tax laws are constantly evolving and our lawyers are experienced in these areas, frequently writing and speaking on these ever-changing topics.
These attorneys concentrate
their practices in Wills, Trusts and Estates:
James R. Petrie
John A. Stocking
John R. Nelson
Thomas L. Frenn
Laura J. Petrie
Elizabeth Ruthmansdorfer
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Estate Planning for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities and Their Families
Our firm assists families in planning the transfer of their assets to persons with special needs so that disabled individuals can benefit from inheritance yet still qualify for valuable governmental programs such as Supplemental Security Income and Title 19 (Medical Assistance). Our attorneys review life insurance and retirement benefits to make certain that disabled family members can benefit from these assets without losing their governmental benefits. We assist the elderly in preserving their personal assets against expensive nursing homes, assisted living or other health care expenses in the future. Our attorneys also prepare durable powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney and assist in the establishment of guardianships, when necessary.
These attorneys concentrate
their practices in Estate Planning:
John
A. Stocking
Thomas L. Frenn
Laura J. Petrie
Elizabeth Ruthmansdorfer
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Employment Law
Our firm represents both employers and employees in all phases of labor relations, personnel and employment law matters, including litigation. Our work includes representing employers in union representation and election campaigns, labor contract negotiations and grievance arbitration matters. We provide clients with advance planning on how to best prevent labor and employment problems through the development of sound policies and procedures which are often incorporated in employee handbooks.
Roger
Pettit
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Family Law
Petrie & Stocking S.C. offers a full range of family law services which include pre-marriage planning, representation during dissolution, and the handling of post-judgment issues and appeals. Our attorneys emphasize and facilitate the client's control of the case, whether it is in the context of litigation or other alternatives such as mediation. From simple divorces, annulments or legal separations, to complex actions affecting the family, we handle all stages of representation and are able to advise our clients of their rights and responsibilities under Wisconsin's Family Code. Our attorneys also have extensive experience in the handling of temporary restraining orders (TRO's), permanent injunctions, transfers of guardianship, children in need of protection and services (CHIPS) proceedings, termination of parental rights (TPR's) and adoptions.
The following lawyers devote
a significant portion of their practice to divorce
and family law matters:
Kelly
M. Dodd
Tristan R. Pettit
George D. Mistrioty
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Real Estate
Petrie & Stocking's attorneys are skilled in many areas of real estate practice, including buying, selling, and tax-free exchanges of real estate; real estate development; and real estate organizations, including limited liability companies, limited and general partnerships and limited liability partnerships. Our attorneys have negotiated and litigated eminent domain cases with various municipalities and served as expert witnesses in real estate contract disputes. Our attorneys also represent landlords in the drafting and enforcement of both commercial and residential leases and other rental documents. We assist our clients with compliance with the state and federal fair housing laws, represent them in eviction actions, and defend them against Wisconsin Administrative Code violations. Petrie & Stocking's attorneys are also skilled in the representation of condominium associations, including meeting procedures, collections, and the drafting and enforcement of condominium rules and regulations.
The following attorneys at
our firm practice real estate law:
John R. Nelson
Thomas L. Frenn
Daniel J. Miske
Laura J. Petrie
Shawn Govern
Tristan R. Pettit
Elizabeth Ruthmansdorfer
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Creditor's Rights and Bankruptcy Law
Petrie & Stocking's attorneys are skilled in all areas of creditors' rights and bankruptcy law including Chapter 11 reorganizations, Chapter 13 corporate reorganizations, Chapter 7 liquidations and Chapter 128 liquidations. Our attorneys also represent secured creditors, unsecured creditors and debtor's committees. Creditors have extensive rights when debtors file for bankruptcy and our attorneys can help to protect those rights.
John
R. Nelson
Thomas L. Frenn
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Mediation & Arbitration (Alternative Dispute Resolution)
Our attorneys are committed to the practice of mediation, arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in order to resolve our clients= disputes quickly, cost-effectively and confidentially while at the same time preserving the business and personal relationships necessary for our clients= continued success. Many of our attorneys provide mediation and arbitration services within their specialty areas.
The following attorneys at
our firm practice in the area of ADR:
John
A. Stocking
Daniel J. Miske
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Traffic Law
Petrie & Stocking's attorneys are skilled in many areas of traffic law including, the handling of traffic citations, assisting individuals who have been cited for operating after suspension or revocation and those in habitual traffic offender status. Petrie & Stocking also helps clients reinstate their driving privileges after their licenses have been suspended or revoked.
The following attorneys at
our firm practice in the area of Traffic Law:
Tristan
R. Pettit
George D. Mistrioty
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