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The attorneys at Pfeil & Millonzi, LLC have the knowledge to
assist you in a wide range of legal matters. We focus our practice
in the following areas:
Agricultural Law
Agricultural law deals not only with plants and animals but also
with real estate, leases, environmental rules and the use of food
products. We assist the family farmer and agribusiness with a variety
of legal matters pertaining to the agricultural industry. With the
increasing sophistication of farming processes, issues of intellectual
property, trade, finance, credit, commercial transactions and estate
planning often arise. A firm grasp of the economic context within
which the agribusiness client operates, beyond that of the legal
rules, is necessary to advise on the creation of business organizations,
restructuring of debt and the limitations placed on the inheritance
process.
Business Law
We will assist you in determining the appropriate business entity
for your business concept. Whether operating as a corporation, partnership,
sole proprietor or limited liability company, the choice will be
one of the more important decisions you will make. We not only assist
our clients with on-going issues pertaining to director and officer
duties and liabilities, shareholder rights, asset and stock sales,
franchising, joint ventures and business succession, but focus on
assisting the business owner in operating its business. From formation
of the business entity to advising on employment, labor, insurance
and risk management issues our lawyers have the experience to provide
proactive legal advice to allow the business owner to efficiently
and economically operate a business.
Construction Law
The uniqueness of construction law is a product of the work undertaken
by the parties to a construction project. This extends not only
through numerous contracts among many parties (from conception of
the project through warranty periods and applicable statutes of
limitation) but also involves such other areas of the law as creditors
rights, collective bargaining principles, employment law and real
estate. Thus, a working knowledge and understanding of the construction
industry is essential to providing accurate and timely legal advice.
We have the experience in construction law and the construction
industry to handle your issues. As former in-house counsel for a
national heavy and highway general contractor and the State of Wisconsins
largest homebuilder, we have a unique understanding of the construction
industry.
We represent general contractors, subcontractors, specialty contractors,
suppliers, construction managers, developers, engineers and architects
engaged in the construction industry. Our services include all aspects
of contract negotiating, drafting and review, bid disputes and protests,
review and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, formation
of joint ventures and design-build teams, payment and performance
bond claims, mechanics and material men liens, preparation and resolution
of construction claims and alternative dispute resolution.
Contracts
We not only review, negotiate, and draft contract documents for
a variety of business and individual needs but when necessary, pursue
and defend a wide range of contractual matters including business
and real estate sale agreements, construction contracts, purchase
agreements and employment contracts, including non-compete, and
severance agreements.
Elder Law
We are here to assist with the special planning needs of the older
client. Our services include estate planning; assisting with Social
Security, pension and retirement benefits, Medicare and Medicaid;
distribution from qualified retirement plans and IRAs; long term
care and assisted living issues; powers of attorney and health decision
making, guardianship and conservatorship, and employment discrimination
matters.
Employment Law
Employment law consists of local, state and federal statutes, administrative
regulations, and judicial decisions pertaining to employment discrimination
based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability,
sexual preference and other protected classes. Additionally, minimum
wage regulations, overtime regulations, child labor regulations,
unemployment compensation, substance abuse policies, employment
contracts, company handbooks and hiring/firing decisions fall under
employment law. We have experience assisting clients in all aspects
of employment law including drafting of employment contracts and
employee handbooks, discrimination investigations and representing
businesses in administrative hearings, mediation, arbitration and
litigation.
Estate Planning
We handle a variety of estate planning matters, including planning
for the distribution of an individual's property at his or her death
and taking into account wills, taxes, insurance, property, and trusts
so as to gain the maximum benefit of all laws, while, at the same
time, carrying out the person's wishes. Our estate planning services
include drafting of wills, spousal and children trusts, insurance
trusts, revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, advance medical
directives and powers of attorney (general, special and medical).
Real Estate
We represent commercial clients and individuals in all proceedings
and transactions that deal with real property including purchase
and sale, construction, mortgages, leases, easements, zoning, title
examinations, closings, and environmental issues.
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