Eagle Family Lawyers

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Paisley Hoffman is an Associate Attorney with Nicholson Goetz & Otis, S.C., where she represents clients in a variety of practice areas, including: Criminal defense Divorce Paternity Post-judgment custody and placement disputes Child in need of protection or services (CHIPS) Delinquency Injunctions She serves as advocacy counsel in such cases at the urging of a Dane County Judge. In addition, she is regularly asked by multiple judges to serve as Guardian ad Litem, where she represents the best interest of children in Dane and surrounding counties. Judges trust her judgment in family cases and know she will always be a strong advocate for the best interest of children....

Practicing since 1990 and specializing in Business Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate. Open, Client centered practice.

Elizabeth “Liz” Rodriguez Lanzhammer is a senior associate in Axley’s Family Law Practice Group. She focuses her practice on divorce, child support, placement, paternity judgments and termination of parental rights and stepparent adoptions. Her practice also focuses on guardianship, both adult and minor, and conservatorship work. She acts as a Guardian ad Litem in both family and guardianship matters. Ms. Lanzhammer also works handling trust and probate litigation.

Ms. Lanzhammer prioritizes helping her clients work through the divorce process from both a legal and emotional standpoint. Ms. Lanzhammer advocates for her client’s best interest while also keeping them...

RICHARD J. PODELL, born Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 22, 1943; admitted to bar, 1969, Wisconsin and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin; 1974, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Colgate University (A.B., 1966); University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1969). Editor, Wisconsin Journal of Family Law, 1987-1989. Milwaukee Bar Chairman, Family Law Section, 1979-1984); Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1974--, Wisconsin, Chairman, 1986-1987; Active Member in the American Bar Association, Family Law Section for 35 years, 17 of which served as an officer or member of Council; Chairman of the American Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1988-1989;...

Never one to shy away from difficult cases, Austin worked on cases involving abuse allegations, restraining orders, and termination of parental rights. He has also assisted in arranging step-parent adoptions. No matter how difficult the case, if it means protecting client's children and families, Austin is prepared to go the extra mile for his clients.

To Austin, nothing replaces hard work and preparation, and every one of his clients deserves the same level of excellence. His overriding goal is to be a source of stability and strength in some of the stormiest moments in his client's lives. Ultimately, he hopes that...

Richard Reilly brings the sharp strategic instincts of a litigator to the delicate practice of family law. He balances his practice with a compassion for the client and a willingness to fight on their behalf. “We know the issues surrounding family law can be very sensitive and require a soft touch, however, we also show our clients that we are not afraid to take an aggressive approach if need be,” he notes. Richard honed his instincts while serving five years as a trial lawyer in the United States Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's...

With over 25 years of success as an attorney, Jean's extensive knowledge, experience and integrity in providing preventive counsel and representing clients in the areas of estate planning, probate, family law, civil litigation, and corporate and real estate law, have proven to be the best-in-class. With each client, Jean is laser-focused on securing the best outcome possible and at the same time providing a peace-of-mind to her clients by involving them appropriately along the way. Jean has been honored with many awards and distinctions, such as being named the first female president of the Ozaukee Bar Association and voted one...

Megan enjoys working with clients of diverse backgrounds to provide guidance and creative solutions to complex family law matters. She has worked in private practice serving family law clients since her graduation from the University of Wisconsin Law School. While Megan’s practice is focused in Dane County and Jefferson County she has also practiced throughout southern Wisconsin. Megan has shown a demonstrated commitment to family law. While at the University of Wisconsin Law School, Megan earned a Family Law Concentration Certificate. As a participant in the Family Court Assistance Project, she gained valuable experience representing clients in divorce, paternity, and...

My practice is intentionally limited to Divorce and Family Law issues. I have been practicing for over 20 years, and place a personal emphasis on resolving family conflicts rather than inflaming them. I listen closely to my clients to identify what is most vital to them, and then we pursue those goals in a way that is least divisive. Unfortunately, sometimes we need to act quickly and decisively to protect these goals. But this is usually done only after attempts at resolution have failed. I enjoy what I do, because I can see the positive...

Ryan is a partner and trial attorney at MacGillis Wiemer, LLC. He focuses his practice on Family Law, Estate Planning, and Civil Litigation cases. Ryan has represented numerous individuals in family law cases, including paternity, divorce, child support, property division, and post-judgment actions, throughout south, east and central Wisconsin. Ryan also works as a Guardian ad Litem in the Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties to represent the best interests of minor children. Ryan’s work as a Guardian ad Litem provides him with a unique perspective in handling family law cases. Beyond his work at MacGillis Wiemer, LLC, Ryan is also a...

Attorney Manuel R. Galang has been practicing criminal law in Wisconsin since 1990. He has handled hundreds of cases in Wisconsin. Many of these criminal cases resulted in reduced charges, dismissed charges, or acquittal after jury trial. His knowledge of the rules of evidence and criminal procedure, local rules and customs, as well as his experience, will give you the peace of mind knowing the right attorney represents you. Attorney Galang has extensive experience practicing family law as well, representing clients in divorce, child custody and other family matters.

I am a native of Chicago. I majored in History at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY, and went to I.U. Bloomington Law School. I have practiced immigration law since 1991 in Chicago and Milwaukee.

Attorney Jeffrey W. Jensen has been defending persons charged with criminal offenses for the past thirty-four years. A graduate of Beloit College, and Marquette University Law School, Jensen appears regularly before Wisconsin State Courts and also in federal court. Jensen has defended over 400 criminal jury trials, and he has handled hundreds of criminal appeals. He is admitted to practice before Wisconsin Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, and before the United States Supreme Court.

My 40 plus year law practice involves handling complex litigation in the areas of Personal Injury, Criminal, Family/divorce and Commercial cases. I have recovered 7 figure jury verdicts for wrongly injured clients, obtained not guilty verdicts in homicide cases and successfully negotiated and concluded multi-property real estate transactions. My litigation experience enhances my ability to handle both complex and straightforward matters involving our clients.

Kent A. Tess-Mattner is a shareholder with the Brookfield law firm of Schmidt, Rupke, Tess-Mattner & Fox, S.C. He received his B.A. (cum laude) from Carroll University and his J.D. from Marquette University. Before entering private practice, he was law clerk to Chief Judge John A. Decker of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. He has co-chaired the Civil Litigation Section of the Milwaukee Bar Association and is past president of both the Society of Family Lawyers and the Leander J. Foley Matrimonial Inns of Court. He is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar...

Private practice attorney serving Monona and Madison since 1977. Primary areas of law are estate planning including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, elder law, including guardianship, medical assistance planning, probate and trust admininstration, real estate, tax and business.

After graduating from Marquette University Law School, I've been practicing law since 2008.

Wisconsin family lawyer specializing in divorce, custody, child support, maintenance, criminal defense, DUI, bankruptcy, domestic violence, appeals, probation revocation hearings. Free consultation.