Family Law

• Divorce
  Kershek Law Offices was founded in 1955 by Eugene A. Kershek. Eugene A. Kershek practiced law from 1955 to 2003. He passed away in 2008. The firm currently consists of three attorneys, namely E. Joseph Kershek, Gary D. Shultis, and Kimberly M. Kershek and serves a wide variety of individual and business clients throughout the State of Wisconsin and the entire Midwest. Each attorney has his or her own area of emphasis or specialty. Kershek Law Offices is a full service law firm providing quality legal services for your family and business needs. Kershek Law Offices has rendered legal advice to many types of businesses and individuals in the following areas of law: personal injury, real estate, business and corporate law, estate planning, probate, litigation, divorce and family law, criminal law and traffic.
• Child Support
  A: If a parent has physical placement with the child less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the time, the Court usually bases child support on a percentage of that parent’s gross income.  The standard support percentages are...
• Child Custody and Visitation
  A: The term "custody" generally refers to the right of the parent to make legal decisions regarding his or her child including religious upbringing, medical care and where the child attends school.  The Court presumes that joint legal custody is in the child’s best interest, which gives both parents the decision-making authority over the child.  It is only where there is evidence, such as spousal abuse or other wrongdoing on behalf of a spouse, that joint legal custody is not appropriate.  Physical placement refers to how much time a child spends with each parent.  It is better for both parents to work out their own child custody and placement arrangement either prior to or during the divorce proceeding.  This has a less traumatic effect on the child.  If married couples have problems agreeing on custody and/or placement, the Court usually requests that spouses seek counseling.  If this does not work, the Court usually determines what is in the child’s best interest regarding these issues.  If there is a custody and placement issue, the Court usually appoints an independent attorney as a Guardian at Litem to investigate the matter and make a recommendation to the Court as to the appropriateness of custody and/or placement with one or either parent.
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
  We can help protect your interests, including child custody, finances and child support. We can provide you with the the legal representation and individual attention to get through this rough patch. From divorce proceedings to child custody hearings, from prenuptial agreements to grandparents’ rights, Kershek Law Offices experienced divorce lawyers can help you through it.
• Guardianship
  Financial and healthcare powers of attorney are important estate planning documents to have. Without them, if you should become either mentally or physically incapable of taking care of your affairs, you would be required to go to court to have a guardian appointed for you to make such decisions. A guardianship proceeding can be costly, as it may involve the input of physicians and psychiatrists to verify that you are unable to take care of your personal affairs and are in need of a power of attorney. This procedure requires court supervision and a guardian is required to file an annual guardianship account with the court.
• Spousal Support
  A: Maintenance (alimony) is money that one spouse pays to the other during or after a divorce proceeding.  Maintenance is different than child support. Maintenance and child support are treated differently for tax purposes. The parent paying child support cannot deduct it on his or her income tax return and the parent receiving child support does not report it as income.  However, just the opposite is true for maintenance.  The person paying maintenance can deduct it on their taxes and the person receiving maintenance must report it.
• Legal Separation

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  The criminal defense attorneys at Kershek Law Offices know a criminal charge is a serious matter, and the legal process can be very stressful and filled with doubt and frustration. Our experienced criminal defense attorneys represent you using solid legal strategies. Our dedicated team of criminal defense lawyers will represent you with confidence.
• DUI/DWI
• Wrongful Death
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
• Embezzlement
  If you should happen to die without a will and your estate needs to be probated, the court would appoint a personal representative to administer your estate. Without a written will, the court is required to appoint a bond. A bond is a surety or an insurance policy which insures the estate against any theft, embezzlement or mismanagement of estate assets by the personal representative. A bond can be expensive. Therefore, one advantage in creating a will is to waive the bond requirement, which would save the estate some money.
• Assault
• Restraining Order
• Internet Crimes

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Kershek Law Offices is a full-service law firm providing quality legal services for your family and business needs. Kershek Law Offices' atorneys and staff have a proven track record as being competent and professional: personal injury attorney, real estate attorney, business and corporate law attorneys, estate planning attorneys, probate attorney, litigation, divorce lawyer and family law attorney, criminal defense lawyer and traffic attorneys.
• Mergers and Acquisitions
  Kershek Law Offices business and corporate law attorneys have experience in business law from small to large corporations. We guide start-up companies every step from developing a business plan to receiving initial capitalization. Our business lawyers have represented established companies through the creation of corporate policies, report filings, and the maintenance of shareholder agreements. We guide companies in the Milwaukee, Waukesha and Racine areas as they enter into mergers and acquisitions.
• Business Disputes
  The attorneys at Kershek Law Offices have been practicing business and corporate law in the Milwaukee and Waukesha areas for over 30 years. We offer vast experience in business law including...
• Limited Liability Companies
  A: Choosing the form of legal organization for your business is important as it may have liability, tax and other implications for the owner. There are four basic types of business organizations: (1) Sole proprietorships; (2) Partnerships; (3) Limited Liability Companies; and (4) Corporations. The important features that a business owner should consider when establishing a new entity are liability protection and proper tax treatment... READ MORE >>>

Employment Law

• Non-compete Agreement
• Severance Agreement

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  The real estate attorneys at Kershek Law represent clients in all areas of commercial and residential real estate law including: acquisition, construction, financing, leasing and sale of real estate.
• Real Estate Transactions
• Land Use and Zoning
• Condominium Law

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  “I was a passenger in my own car that was being driven by my boyfriend.  While we were at an intersection, another vehicle turned in front of our car and we collided almost head-on.  I suffered significant injuries and treated with my doctors for more than three years.  Kershek Law Offices was very effective in seeking a satisfactory recovery for me.  They pursued a claim against the other driver and settled for that driver’s policy limits.  Then Kershek Law Offices pursued claims against mine and my boyfriend’s insurance companies for Underinsured Motorist coverage.  The case went to binding arbitration.  Kershek Law Offices was very helpful throughout the entire process and assisted me in obtaining a successful arbitration award.  I would recommend their firm to anyone who suffered a personal injury from a motor vehicle accident, particularly where there may be a non-insured or an underinsured driver.”
• Medical Malpractice
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
• Slip and Fall Injury

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Estate planning is the legal process where families develop a plan to ensure their lifetime of assets are distributed as they choose. Our attorneys can create an estate plan that address your concerns about medical treatment, minimizing estate taxes, leaving money to charities or transferring a family businesss upon their death. Our experienced estate planning attorneys have over 30 years experience in the estate planning practice. Our list of services include...
• Wills
  Let Kershek Law Offices assist in developing your Living Trusts, Wills (simple & complex), Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Irrevocable Trusts, Family Limited Partnerships, and Charitable Gifting Strategies. Our attorneys can help you preserve your wealth for future generations, minimize estate taxes, and avoid the expense and hassle of probate.
• Trusts
  A: A living trust is a written agreement drafted to control the distribution of your property while you are alive and then the control of your property after your death. Upon creation of a trust document, your assets are then retitled into the name of the trust itself. As part of the trust document, you name trustees who will manage the affairs of your trust during your lifetime and who will take over upon your death. Usually the owner of the assets placing the assets into the trust is the initial trustee. Upon the death of the one creating the trust, the assets pass pursuant to the terms and conditions of the trust to the designated beneficiaries. Under this system, there is no need to probate one’s estate if the trust is properly drafted. A will is typically used along with a trust in the event there are trust assets that were inadvertently not transferred into the name of the trust. The will would then provide that all such assets be transferred pursuant to the terms and conditions of the trust. Under the terms of the will, you could also name a guardian for your minor children.
• Power of Attorney
  A: There are basically two types of powers of attorney in Wisconsin. One is a financial power of attorney and the other is a healthcare power of attorney. Under the terms of a financial durable power of attorney, you authorize a person to act on your behalf in financial matters. This person is called your power of attorney or agent. The exact nature of the agent’s duties depends upon the terms of the financial power of attorney. Generally speaking, a financial power of attorney has authority to sign legal documents, pay bills, buy and sell real estate and to basically take other actions on your behalf. The authority of a financial power of attorney ends at your death. Thereafter, either the personal representative or trustee will take over your estate.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Foreclosure
  "As a vice-president of a bank, I have relied upon Kershek Law Offices to assist in the foreclosure process of several commercial properties.  I found their office to be very knowledgeable in this area.  They handled the foreclosure process with professionalism and completed the process quickly.  As a result, our bank was able to avoid a costly and extended foreclosure court battle.  Kershek Law Offices are good lawyers who work with you and keep your best interests in mind."
• Tax Law