DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C.
DeWitt Ross & Stevens is Madison's largest law firm. Founded in 1903, today we have more than 85 attorneys in offices in Madison and Metro Milwaukee.
Our lawyers and lobbyists address issues effectively in agriculture, business, employment, environment, estate planning, family law, government relations, intellectual property, nonprofits, real estate, schools and more. Client services range from business transactions to trials and from counseling to mediation.
When working with family businesses, we recognize that family relationships play a significant role. Members of the Family Business Center can count on us for insightful help. Among our exceptional services that benefit you are:
- Business assistance including business organization (corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, etc.), partnership agreements, buy sell agreements, contract negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, alternative dispute resolution, succession planning, leasing, construction, bankruptcy and business reorganization, state and local tax issues, sales and excise tax issues, zoning.
- Estate planning and asset protection including trusts (credit shelter, marital, dynasty, etc.), tax planning techniques, wills, powers of attorney, marital agreements, probate and trust administration, succession planning, charitable gift planning, federal estate and gift tax returns, will contest litigation, and more.
- Employment relations pro-active counseling for all laws (FMLA, ADA, Title VII, wage and hour, etc.), personnel issues, and employment contracts; representation in employment audits, arbitrations, mediations, and litigation under federal, state, or local employment laws.
- Employee benefits drafting/design of all qualified plans (profit-sharing, 401(k), pension, employee stock ownership, deferred compensation, etc.), applications for IRS approval of qualified plans, health insurance portability and accountability, non qualified plans, and more.
- Environmental expertise in all areas of air, waste and water law, including regulatory compliance, permitting and enforcement issues, renewable energy, and more.
- Family Law services including adoption, child/juvenile issues, divorce and post-divorce matters, marital agreements, and more.
- Governmental affairs assistance and lobbying before the state legislature, state and federal agencies, the Office of the Governor, Wisconsin cities, towns and municipalities.
- Intellectual Property protection including domestic and international patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, employee non-disclosure and non-compete policies, and more.
- Free human resources breakfast seminars, offered four times a year, cover the benefits and employment topics that most concern you. Write to hrroundtable@dewittross.com to be placed on the mail list.
Capitol Square Office
2 E. Miflin St., Suite 600
Madison, WI 53703
608-255-8891
608-252-9243 fax
Metro Milwaukee Office
13935 Bishop's Drive, Suite 300
Brookfield, WI 53005
262-754-2840
262-754-2840
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