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Stafford Rosenbaum’s Liz Stephens selected for Milwaukee County’s Government Affairs Efforts

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum is pleased to announce that Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic has selected Liz Stephens to oversee the Board’s state and local legislative advocacy efforts. Ms. Stephens will do so as a member of Stafford’s Government Relations practice where she will be responsible for advancing the Board’s legislative and community development initiatives before the state legislature and other local government entities.

Dec 22, 2014 in News/Events

Stafford Rosenbaum Awarded with the Community Growth Award

By Stafford Rosenbaum

At the 2014 United Way Campaign Celebration, Stafford Rosenbaum was awarded with the Community Growth Award for organizations with 26-99 employees. Stafford Rosenbaum is proud to support the United Way of Dane County.

Nov 21, 2014 in News/Events

2015 Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists include Stafford Rosenbaum Attorneys

By: Bruce Huibregtse Attorney Anthony Menting Barbara Neider Attorney Jared Potter Attorney Ted Waskowski Daphne Webb Richard Yde

Several Stafford Rosenbaum attorneys have been named to the 2015 Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Nov 17, 2014 in News/Events

Stafford Rosenbaum Day in the City of Madison

By Stafford Rosenbaum

In honor of Stafford Rosenbaum’s 135th anniversary, Mayor Soglin of Madison has issued a Mayoral Proclamation naming Thursday, November 13, 2014 to be Stafford Rosenbaum Day throughout the City of Madison.

Nov 13, 2014 in News/Events

Stafford Rosenbaum Receives Three United Way of Dane County Awards

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum receives three United Way Partners for Change awards. Among Madison law firms, Stafford Rosenbaum was awarded:Highest Increase in Dollars Raised; Highest Percent in Participation; and Highest Percentage Increase in Participation.

Nov 11, 2014 in News/Events

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP Ranked in 2015 “Best Law Firms”

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP has received a Tier 1 ranking in the 2015 Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms." Tier 1 rankings are determined through a firm's overall evaluation, which is derived from a combination of clients' impressive feedback, the high regard that lawyers in other firms have for the firm, in addition to the information provided through the Law Firm Survey.

Nov 04, 2014 in News/Events

Stafford Rosenbaum Day in the City of Milwaukee

By Stafford Rosenbaum

In honor of Stafford Rosenbaum’s 135th anniversary, Mayor Barrett of Milwaukee issued an official Proclamation naming Thursday, October 16, 2014 to be Stafford Rosenbaum Day throughout the City of Milwaukee.

Oct 15, 2014 in News/Events

Why Same-Sex Couples Should Consider a Pre-Nuptial Agreement

By Stafford Rosenbaum

As a result of the U.S. Supreme Court denying petitions to review same-sex marriage decisions from Federal Circuit Courts around the country, same-sex couples in Wisconsin may now legally marry in our state and take advantage of entering a prenuptial agreement.

Oct 13, 2014 in News/Events

Attorney Tiffany Highstrom Joins Stafford Rosenbaum

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum is pleased to announce that Attorney Tiffany L. Highstrom has joined the firm's Madison office as Senior Associate in the firm's Family Law practice.

Sep 29, 2014 in News/Events

Publication: Government Accountability Board Issues Guidance on Reinstatement of Voter ID

By: Attorney Matthew Dregne Attorney Kyle Engelke Attorney Christopher Hughes Attorney Paul Kent Attorney Bryan Kleinmaier Attorney Michael Lund Attorney Ted Waskowski Richard Yde

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay of Judge Lynn Adelman’s April 28th permanent injunction of the implementation of 2011 Wisconsin Act 23 (the “Act”), the so-called Voter ID law. In light of the Court’s action, the Government Accountability Board has advised that Wisconsin elections officials will be required to enforce the provisions of the law for the upcoming November elections.

Sep 17, 2014 in News/Events

Stafford Rosenbaum’s Trusts and Estates Blog Launches

By: Janice Bensky David Billing Attorney Amy Collins O’Hara Attorney James Egle Attorney Eileen Kelley Attorney Margaret Lund Attorney Anthony Menting Attorney Jared Potter Attorney Denasha Scott

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP is proud to announce the launch of the firm’s topical blog, “The Well Planned Estate: A Look at Wills, Trusts and Probate.” This will be the fifth legal blog the firm publishes; other blog topics include: municipal law, environmental law, employment and labor law, franchise and distribution law. “The Well Planned Estate’s” first post looks at estate planning for digital assets ranging from online banking accounts to social media sites.

Sep 11, 2014 in News/Events

Publication: “Undue Stimulus” and the Requirements for an Arm’s-Length Sale

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Given recent economic times, questions have arisen as to what constitutes an “undue stimulus” and what are the requirements for an arm’s-length sale.

Aug 25, 2014 in News/Events

Four Stafford Rosenbaum Attorneys have been Selected for “Best Lawyers 2015 Lawyer of the Year”

By: Daphne Webb Attorney Paul Kent

Christopher Hughes, Paul Kent, Richard Nordeng and Daphne Webb have been selected for "Best Lawyers 2015 Lawyer of the Year". Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant.

Aug 18, 2014 in News/Events

“The Best Lawyers in America” Recognizes 22 Attorneys from Stafford Rosenbaum in its 2015 Edition

By: Janice Bensky Attorney Matthew Dregne Attorney Christopher Hughes Bruce Huibregtse Attorney James Egle Attorney Paul Kent Attorney Bryan Kleinmaier Attorney Anthony Menting Barbara Neider Attorney Terrence Thom Attorney Ted Waskowski Daphne Webb Richard Yde

The Best Lawyers in America© recognized 22 attorneys from Stafford Rosenbaum LLP in its 2015 edition. Regarded as a top reference guide to the legal profession, The Best Lawyers in America© has been published biennially since 1983.

Aug 18, 2014 in News/Events

Stafford Partner, Gerald Mowris Reappointed to State Bar’s Legislative Oversight Committee

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Gerald Mowris has been reappointed to the Wisconsin State Bar's Legislative Oversight Committee for a two-year term. The Legislative Oversight Committee oversees the State Bar's Government Relations program, including its conflict resolution process for section lobbying.

Aug 12, 2014 in News/Events

Stafford Rosenbaum’s Kyle Engelke Elected to the Madison Parks Foundation’s Board of Directors

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Kyle Engelke, an attorney in the firm's Madison office, was recently elected to the Madison Parks Foundation’s Board of Directors. The Madison Parks Foundation is dedicated to future generations of citizens through efforts to preserve and expand our gift of parks and open space in Madison.

Aug 11, 2014 in News/Events

Stafford’s Director of Administration Appointed to State Bar Committee

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Michelle Andler, Stafford Rosenbaum's Director of Administration, has been appointed to the Wisconsin State Bar's Insurance and Member Benefits Committee for a one-year term.

Aug 07, 2014 in News/Events

Stafford Rosenbaum’s Meg Vergeront Elected to State Bar’s Labor and Employment Board

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum partner Meg Vergeront was recently elected Secretary/Treasurer of the State Bar's Labor and Employment Law Section Board.

Aug 04, 2014 in News/Events

Susan Allen Named as a Leading Litigation Lawyer in 2014

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Susan Allen, a senior associate in Stafford Rosenbaum's Milwaukee office was recently named by Milwaukee Magazine as a Leading Litigation Lawyer in 2014.

Jul 22, 2014 in News/Events

An Overview of the New Wisconsin Trust Code

By: Michelle M. Affatati Janice Bensky Attorney Amy Collins O’Hara Attorney James Egle Attorney Anthony Menting Attorney Jared Potter Attorney Denasha Scott

The New Wisconsin Trust Code (WTC) will take effect date of July 1, 2014. The new WTC offers greater flexibility in managing trusts, makes it easier to modify or terminate trusts, reduces the need for court involvement and may provide new opportunities in estate planning.

Jun 20, 2014 in News/Events