Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Our attorneys represent people who have been injured by someone else’s wrongful or negligent actions. Our goal is to help our clients obtain fair compensation for the medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages that result from their injury. In car accident cases, we can also help our clients quickly get their damaged vehicle repaired.
Why choose Germanotta & Shillinglaw for your personal injury case, when there are so many other law firms with so many advertisements on television, radio, billboards, and buses? Large law firms with large advertising budgets have thousands of clients, and their clients are just numbers who rarely, if ever, get to communicate directly with the lawyer. At Germanotta & Shillinglaw, you work directly with your attorney on everything, including the free initial consultation. If we take your case, you will get our best, regardless of the size of your case. And there is never any cost to you until we win your case.
We help clients with the following types of injury claims:
Motor vehicle accidents
Dog bites
Slip, trip, and fall injuries
If you’ve been injured, contact Germanotta & Shillinglaw for a free consultation with our attorneys.
Estate Planning
Planning for the future is essential. We help our clients create an estate plan that makes sense for them, giving them peace of mind that their loved ones and their assets are protected. With our expertise, our clients can ensure that their wishes are clearly documented and legally binding.
Every person and family has unique needs, so there is no one-size-fits-all estate plan. We use various estate planning tools, including Wills, Healthcare Powers of Attorney, Durable Powers of Attorney for Finances, and Revocable Trusts to craft customized estate plans that address our clients’ specific circumstances.
We help our estate planning clients with the following:
Avoid Probate. Probate can be a lengthy and expensive process. Our experienced attorneys help our clients avoid the probate process, saving time and money for their heirs.
Declare a Guardian for your Children. If you have minor children, it is important to use your estate planning documents to declare who will become their guardian in case you and your spouse pass away.
Protect Beneficiaries. Some of our clients have minor children, dependents with special needs, or beneficiaries who are not financially savvy. Our attorneys can help establish trusts or other mechanisms to protect their inheritance.
Minimize Taxes. Our attorneys are familiar with the latest tax laws and strategies, and can help our clients minimize estate taxes.
Manage Complex Family Dynamics. We understand that family relationships can be complicated and can offer advice and solutions to address potential conflicts.
Keep Your Plan Up to Date. We help our clients keep their estate plan current, making adjustments as needed to reflect changes in the law and in our client’s lives.
Real Estate
It takes expert knowledge to navigate the complexities of a real estate transaction. Whether you are buying, selling, leasing, or investing, our attorneys will ensure your interests are protected while helping move the transaction forward timely and successfully.
We guide our clients through every aspect of a real estate transaction, from an initial comprehensive discussion and review of the contract through the closing. We help to negotiate the terms of a real estate deal, ensure the property title is clear of any liens or encumbrances, and confirm compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Business Law
Our attorneys provide expert legal services to meet the unique needs of your business. We help clients with business formation and structuring, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions. Once the business is established, we also provide assistance with the various issues that a business owner encounters, such as contract drafting and review; employment law issues like hiring/firing, handbooks, and restrictive covenants; and litigation.
Probate & Trust Administration
The loss of a loved one is a deeply emotional time. Handling the legal complexities of probate and trust administration adds unnecessary stress during an already difficult period. At Germanotta & Shillinglaw, we provide compassionate and knowledgeable legal guidance to help you navigate these processes with clarity and confidence.
We specialize in providing comprehensive legal support for Probate Administration, including guiding the personal representative through the probate process, handling any contests or disputes, ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations, and assisting with asset distribution. We also assist with Trust Administration by providing clear and practical advice to trustees on their fiduciary duties, resolving disputes, and assisting with management and distribution of trust assets.
Landlord/Tenant Disputes
Disputes between landlords and tenants can be complex and frustrating. If you are facing a legal issue involving your rental property, our experienced attorneys can help. At Germanotta & Shillinglaw, we represent residential and commercial landlords and tenants in a variety of matters, including eviction proceedings, lease violations, security deposit disputes, and property damage claims. Our attorneys are committed to providing clients with personalized attention and cost-effective representation to resolve these matters.
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Germanotta & Shillinglaw
1733 North Farwell Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-272-2295
Fax: 414-272-2840
Email: info@zgkc-law.com
Please note that contacting our office via this website should not be construed as, and is not, the formation of an attorney/client relationship.