Mark Munson
Ruder Ware
Suite 8000
Wausau, WI 54403
Attorney Mark Munson is a natural born advocate. He’s motivated to have a meaningful, positive impact on the lives of every client and their families.
Ruder Ware
Attorney Mark Munson is a natural born advocate. He’s motivated to have a meaningful, positive impact on the lives of every client and their families.
Ruder Ware
Prior to becoming an attorney, Jessica worked in public sector leadership in both Human Services and Public Health. She utilized skills developed through her Master of Social Work degree to advance relationships with families and strengthen community partnerships.
Drach Elder Law Center
Bio coming soon!
Brogan & Yonkers, P.C.
Attorney Brogan is a native of Marquette and attended both the Marquette Area Public Schools and Northern Michigan University. He later went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the University of Michigan. Since then, he has been practicing law in Marquette.
Brogan & Yonkers, P.C.
Attorney John E. Yonkers III is a partner at Brogan & Yonkers, P.C. Yonkers earned his undergraduate degree in Public Administration from Ferris State University and completed his Juris Doctorate at Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
Wessels & Liebau LLC
Attorney Carol J. Wessels has been practicing elder law since 1991. She is the founding shareholder of Wessels & Liebau LLC in Mequon, Wisconsin Carol has been recognized as the Milwaukee "Elder Law Attorney of the Year" for 2014 by Best Lawyers publication.
Wessels & Liebau LLC
Jessica is a 2011 graduate of Marquette University Law School. She has joined the firm as of July, 2016. Jessica is a member of the Elder Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
Jordan Balkema Elder Law Center
Todd received his Bachelor of Science degree from Western Michigan University majoring in Political Science and Economics. He received his juris doctorate degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan.
Keenan Law Counsel
Though born and raised in West Michigan, Ryan initially practiced in BigLaw as a corporate and securities associate with a national firm headquartered in Philadelphia.
The Law Offices of David L. Carrier, P.C.
At Carrier Law, we believe that all families deserve to use their life savings as they see fit, not as some government regulations or bureaucrats decide.
Sturgul & Long, S.C.
Ryan J. Long is an attorney with Sturgul & Long, S.C. where he practices primarily in the area of elder law, which includes estate planning, nursing home planning, and Medicaid planning.
The Law Offices of David L. Carrier, P.C.
At Carrier Law, we believe that all families deserve to use their life savings as they see fit, not as some government regulations or bureaucrats decide.
The Law Offices of David L. Carrier, P.C.
At Carrier Law, we believe that all families deserve to use their life savings as they see fit, not as some government regulations or bureaucrats decide.
Cunningham Dalman
Practice Areas: Business and Corporate Law Wills and Trusts Taxation Law Education: Bachelor of Arts degree from Kalamazoo College Juris Doctor degree from Willamette University College of Law Masters in Science of Taxation from Grand Valley State University CERTIFIED FINANCIAL P... (read more)
Cunningham Dalman
Practice Areas Banking & Commercial Transactions Elder Law / Medicaid Planning Estate Planning Litigation Probate Law Real Estate and Environmental Law Education Juris Doctor degree, Thomas M. Cooley Law School (cum laude) Bachelor of Science degree, Davenport University
Grosskopf & Burch Law Firm
Mr. Grosskopf has over 30 years of experience, specializing in Elder Law, Probate, Estate Planning, and planning for Individuals with disabilities or special needs. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and Wisconsin Elder Law Section of the State Bar and serves on the Board of Directors. Peter also serves on the Board of Directors for Wispact, Inc., a non-profit organization that adiministersSpecial Needs Trusts for people with disabilities. He has presented numerous workshops and presentations on Elder Law and Estate Planning and serves as a consultant to several local financial planning organizations.
Grosskopf & Burch Law Firm
When working with Elder Law clients, Aric works to alleviate stress by helping clients develop a plan to provide for their long-term care needs, while preserving their assets to supplement their quality of life and pass to future generations.
Attorney Mark Munson is a natural born advocate. He’s motivated to have a meaningful, positive impact on the lives of every client and their families. Mark’s skillset and experience allows families to focus on caring for one another while he tirelessly works on getting them the legal results, outcome...
Prior to becoming an attorney, Jessica worked in public sector leadership in both Human Services and Public Health. She utilized skills developed through her Master of Social Work degree to advance relationships with families and strengthen community partnerships. Jessica has advanced expertise working with fami...
Attorney Brogan is a native of Marquette and attended both the Marquette Area Public Schools and Northern Michigan University. He later went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the University of Michigan. Since then, he has been practicing law in Marquette. Over the last 15 years, Scott has endeavored to lear...
Attorney John E. Yonkers III is a partner at Brogan & Yonkers, P.C. Yonkers earned his undergraduate degree in Public Administration from Ferris State University and completed his Juris Doctorate at Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Yonkers worked as a Legal Clerk and has focused his edu...
Attorney Carol J. Wessels has been practicing elder law since 1991. She is the founding shareholder of Wessels & Liebau LLC in Mequon, Wisconsin Carol has been recognized as the Milwaukee "Elder Law Attorney of the Year" for 2014 by Best Lawyers publication. She has also been selecte...
Jessica is a 2011 graduate of Marquette University Law School. She has joined the firm as of July, 2016. Jessica is a member of the Elder Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She concentrates her practice in elder law and estate planning.&n...
Todd received his Bachelor of Science degree from Western Michigan University majoring in Political Science and Economics. He received his juris doctorate degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan. Mr. Balkema is a member of numerous professional organizations including the National Academy of Elder La...
Though born and raised in West Michigan, Ryan initially practiced in BigLaw as a corporate and securities associate with a national firm headquartered in Philadelphia. Upon returning to the lakeshore and joining an established Grand Haven law firm, he soon realized that the valuable skills he had developed could...
At Carrier Law, we believe that all families deserve to use their life savings as they see fit, not as some government regulations or bureaucrats decide. Many families wonder whether they can afford to avoid nursing home poverty, whether they can protect themselves from the crippling expense of long-term care: do they...
Ryan J. Long is an attorney with Sturgul & Long, S.C. where he practices primarily in the area of elder law, which includes estate planning, nursing home planning, and Medicaid planning. As part of his nursing home planning and Medicaid planning practice, he focuses on asset protection. Mr. Long began working with...
At Carrier Law, we believe that all families deserve to use their life savings as they see fit, not as some government regulations or bureaucrats decide. Many families wonder whether they can afford to avoid nursing home poverty, whether they can protect themselves from the crippling expense of long-term care: do they...
At Carrier Law, we believe that all families deserve to use their life savings as they see fit, not as some government regulations or bureaucrats decide. Many families wonder whether they can afford to avoid nursing home poverty, whether they can protect themselves from the crippling expense of long-term care: do they...
Practice Areas: Business and Corporate Law Wills and Trusts Taxation Law Education: Bachelor of Arts degree from Kalamazoo College Juris Doctor degree from Willamette University College of Law Masters in Science of Taxation from Grand Valley State University CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Associations: Haans is...
Practice Areas Banking & Commercial Transactions Elder Law / Medicaid Planning Estate Planning Litigation Probate Law Real Estate and Environmental Law Education Juris Doctor degree, Thomas M. Cooley Law School (cum laude) Bachelor of Science degree, Davenport University
Mr. Grosskopf has over 30 years of experience, specializing in Elder Law, Probate, Estate Planning, and planning for Individuals with disabilities or special needs. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and Wisconsin Elder Law Section of the State Bar and serves on the Board...
When working with Elder Law clients, Aric works to alleviate stress by helping clients develop a plan to provide for their long-term care needs, while preserving their assets to supplement their quality of life and pass to future generations. Aric advises clients in the areas of elder law, including use of...
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