Improving the administration of justice, delivery of legal services, & promoting the professional interests of Wisconsin lawyers. #wisbar #wisconsinlawyer

Madison, WI
Joined May 2009
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No matter where you are in life or on your business journey, Johnson Financial Group is here to help. The team works closely with State Bar of Wisconsin members to craft a cohesive plan to help achieve your financial goals. wisbar.pulse.ly/tkt9vmgiit facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=… #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar
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The Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference is almost here! Don't miss three days of valuable CLE, meaningful connections, and unforgettable experiences. From the Kick-Off Luncheon and Attendee Reception to Motion to Compete Game Night, dine-arounds, and Passport to Prizes, there's plenty happening beyond the classroom. Come for the CLE. Stay for everything else! Register now at wssfc.pulse.ly/5wzibr9igj. #WSSFC #SoloSmallFirm #WisconsinLawyers facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=… #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Wisconsin Court System is highlighting a new resource for people seeking court-ordered protection. The online Restraining Order Portal provides a guided, easy-to-understand way to prepare and file domestic abuse and harassment temporary restraining order petitions. Petitioners may also use the portal to prepare forms without creating an account. The portal is currently available for domestic abuse and harassment temporary restraining order petitions. Child abuse and individual-at-risk petitions must continue to be filed on paper or through the traditional circuit court eFiling process. Learn more: wicourts.gov/news/thirdbranc… Photo courtesy of the Wisconsin Court System. #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar #wicourts #scowis facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=… #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar
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Wisconsin Jury Instructions have been updated as of October 2026: 🔷 Wisconsin Children's Jury Instructions - Release 6 🔷 Wisconsin Civil Jury Instructions - Release 61 🔷 Wisconsin Criminal Jury Instructions - Release 71 Complete instructions and finding aids are available at wilawlibrary.gov/jury/ 🙏Thanks to the Wisconsin State Law Library for the update via their monthly newsletter! #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=… #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar
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What if you could watch a full trial unfold, but also hear why experienced lawyers made key decisions, have the judge explain rulings in real time, and then listen as jurors deliberate? That's the secret sauce that makes the Annual Institute of Trial Practice such an impactful program. wisbar.org/CA3991 #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar #abota #litigation
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10 years of learning. 10 years of connections. 10 years of putting Wisconsin lawyers into leadership positions. The G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy is marking a decade of shaping leaders across Wisconsin's legal community – and you're invited to celebrate! Join fellow attorneys, Academy alumni, and the incoming 2026–27 class at a complimentary reception on Friday, Nov. 13, 5–7 p.m. at the State Bar Center in Madison. RSVP at wisbar.org/marketplace using event code SA9492. #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar #sbwleadershipacademy facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=… #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar
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The State Bar is seeking member input on Rule Petition 26-04 (Creation of Supreme Court Rule Chapter 51, Authorized Practice by Legal Advocates). 🔖Details in the comments.👇 The Wisconsin Access to Justic​e Commission filed the petition with the Supreme Court in September 2026. #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar #scowis #wicourts facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=… #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar
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Never think twice about where to find important case documents, messages, and contacts. Everything is organized and accessible from any web browser or device with MyCase. State Bar of Wisconsin members get 10% off! wisbar.pulse.ly/x311pe3p5y
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Never think twice about where to find important case documents, messages, and contacts. Everything is organized and accessible from any web browser or device with MyCase. State Bar of Wisconsin members get 10% off! wisbar.pulse.ly/x311pe3p5y facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=… #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar
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Circuit court fees in Wisconsin are going up Nov. 1. Is your practice ready? 🔖Details in the comments.👇 Whether you handle civil litigation, family law, probate, or criminal matters, these changes will affect what your clients pay – and what you need to budget for. Examples of fee changes: • Civil actions over $10,000: $265.50 → $356.00 • Divorce with support/maintenance: $194.50 → $293.00 • Civil jury fee: $6 → $17 per juror • Docketing fee: $5 → $14 • Witness fees (circuit/appellate/supreme court): $16 → $55 #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar #wicourts
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Circuit court fees in Wisconsin are going up Nov. 1. Is your practice ready? 🔖Details in the comments.👇 Whether you handle civil litigation, family law, probate, or criminal matters, these changes will affect what your clients pay – and what you need to budget for. Examples of fee changes: • Civil actions over $10,000: $265.50 → $356.00 • Divorce with support/maintenance: $194.50 → $293.00 • Civil jury fee: $6 → $17 per juror • Docketing fee: $5 → $14 • Witness fees (circuit/appellate/supreme court): $16 → $55 #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar #wicourts facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=… #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar
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Can a 10-year-old charged with murder receive a fair hearing without the court weighing the unique characteristics of youth? That's the question before the Wisconsin Supreme Court in State v. Mann-Tate – a case with constitutional stakes that could reach far beyond Wisconsin. ✨Story in the comments.👇 The case centers on the reverse waiver statute, which allows a juvenile charged in adult court to seek transfer back to juvenile court. The Wisconsin Court of Appeals reversed the circuit court's denial, finding the statute violated due process by failing to account for how youth impacts the seriousness of an offense. Now the Supreme Court must decide. Nationally recognized advocate Bryan Stevenson of the Equal Justice Initiative is arguing for the defendant, drawing on landmark U.S. Supreme Court precedents that transformed Eighth Amendment protections for juvenile offenders. Five justices signaled concern that younger defendants face an especially steep burden under the current statute. The outcome could reshape how Wisconsin courts conduct reverse waiver hearings. #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar #scowis
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Can a 10-year-old charged with murder receive a fair hearing without the court weighing the unique characteristics of youth? That's the question before the Wisconsin Supreme Court in State v. Mann-Tate – a case with constitutional stakes that could reach far beyond Wisconsin. ✨Story in the comments.👇 The case centers on the reverse waiver statute, which allows a juvenile charged in adult court to seek transfer back to juvenile court. The Wisconsin Court of Appeals reversed the circuit court's denial, finding the statute violated due process by failing to account for how youth impacts the seriousness of an offense. Now the Supreme Court must decide. Nationally recognized advocate Bryan Stevenson of the Equal Justice Initiative is arguing for the defendant, drawing on landmark U.S. Supreme Court precedents that transformed Eighth Amendment protections for juvenile offenders. Five justices signaled concern that younger defendants face an especially steep burden under the current statute. The outcome could reshape how Wisconsin courts conduct reverse waiver hearings. #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar #scowis facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=… #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar
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Civic education comes to life when people can watch the courts at work. The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard two cases at the Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls on Oct. 13 through its Justice on Wheels program. Students, local officials, community members, and attorneys gathered to watch. Have you attended a Supreme Court hearing in-person? Were you at this one? Tell us what stood out. Full press release wicourts.gov/news/view.jsp?i… 🖼️Photos courtesy the Wisconsin Court System. #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar #scowis
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Stand out in Wisconsin’s legal profession with the State Bar of Wisconsin Certified Paralegal® (SBWCP) credential. SBWCP certification recognizes your knowledge, professional development, and value to the legal team—while giving you access to benefits such as recognition in the online paralegal directory, use of the SBWCP mark, and discounts on State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® CLE programs and legal publications. Start your SBWCP journey today: wisbar.org/paralegal #SBWCP #CertifiedParalegal #WisconsinParalegals
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Stand out in Wisconsin’s legal profession with the State Bar of Wisconsin Certified Paralegal® (SBWCP) credential. SBWCP certification recognizes your knowledge, professional development, and value to the legal team—while giving you access to benefits such as recognition in the online paralegal directory, use of the SBWCP mark, and discounts on State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® CLE programs and legal publications. Start your SBWCP journey today: wisbar.org/paralegal #SBWCP #CertifiedParalegal #WisconsinParalegals facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=… #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar
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