Our family law and divorce attorneys are skilled in drafting enforceable premarital agreements—something that more and more couples are considering. These agreements may be important in second marriages where parties want to exercise control over assets provided to their children or in any marriage where there are substantial assets owned by one or both parties. A well-drafted premarital agreement can prevent misunderstandings and allow the parties to design their own financial future.
Child Support
Whether you need help with a divorce, custody or placement of your child, child support, or post-divorce issues, our family law team offers experienced, confidential and professional assistance. Family lawyets help settle matters that can be contentious and emotionally charged. Our experience aids our clients in getting through an intense and difficult period while building a base for the future.
If you are facing criminal charges, don’t hesitate to contact us for an evaluation of your case and to learn more about how we can help you get the justice you deserve. The criminal defense attorneys at Bakke Norman Law Firm have offices in New Richmond, Menomonie, Baldwin, and Eau Claire. Contact us at the Bakke Norman office nearest to you.
Wrongful Death
Sex Crimes
Numerous not guilty verdicts on felony and misdemeanor charges ranging from Sexual Assault, False Imprisonment, Strangulation and Battery to Failure to Comply with Officer’s Attempt to Take Person into Custody, Attempted Battery to a Police Officer, Operating While Intoxicated, Disorderly Conduct and DNR violations.
Misdemeanors
Drug Crimes
We understand that being accused of or charged with any crime is a frightening experience. Our team of experienced attorneys provide the highest-quality legal representation, protecting our clients’ rights while continually working to achieve the best possible outcome.
Assault
Murder
Homicide
Our team of criminal defense attorneys offer the best defense for those facing criminal charges such as homicide, sexual assault, and more. Our team of aggressive defense lawyers is dedicated to providing the highest-quality legal representation that puts client rights first.
MaiVue grew up deeply involved in helping her parents create and operate a successful small business. She brings that same passion to helping her clients achieve their goals. MaiVue counsels small and large businesses on transactional and contractual matters including formations, purchases and sales, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, trademark protection and real estate. She also assists financial institutions with state and federal legal compliance and negotiating and structuring complex financing deals. In addition to her Of Counsel role with Bakke Norman, MaiVue serves as the Executive Director of the Eau Claire-based Pablo Foundation.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Businesses are confronted with challenges and opportunities throughout their life cycle. Our business attorneys have the skills and experience to assist your business, whether you seek ongoing general counsel or need assistance with a particular issue. We represent all types of businesses, from small family-owned businesses to large multi-state companies, and can assist with all aspects of business law, including corporate and business services, business formation, contract negotiation and preparation, mergers and acquisitions, employee handbooks and benefits, private company securities law and corporate finance, and taxation.
Business Formation
Business Disputes
Succession planning can be a complex process, so it is important to work with an attorney to ensure that operations continue as you intended after you are no longer at the helm of the tractor. Succession planning allows you to have a say in who takes over the farm and how it’s run. If you’re considering starting the succession planning process, get in touch with one of our experienced business law attorneys today.
Business Transactions
Represented buyers and sellers in various business transactions, including commercial real estate sales and business acquisitions or sales
Limited Liability Companies
Bryan puts first-hand knowledge from the business side of transactions to use for the firm’s clients. His experience extends across all commercial property types, including retail, office, industrial, and warehouse (distribution). Having represented corporations and limited liability companies from an in-house environment, clients rely on Bryan’s practical and thoughtful legal advice on a wide range of matters relating to their business and commercial interests. Bryan believes in a pragmatic and cost-effective approach to meeting the objectives of the client.
David is a highly regarded Personal Injury, Employment Discrimination and Civil Rights attorney. David has tried injury claims in both Wisconsin and Minnesota, and his skills are aptly summarized in a juror’s email following trial...
Employment Litigation
The Employment dispute specialists at Bakke Norman Law Firm are committed to providing proactive legal services for you or your business. Employment law attorney Dave Schoenberger has successfully handled employment discrimination and civil rights cases in state and federal courts in Northwest Wisconsin for over 20 years.
The ever-fluctuating legal landscape that contractors, business owners and homeowners face requires knowledgeable adaptable legal professionals to ensure that their rights are protected. The litigation team at Bakke Norman Law Firm are just that. Our expert business and real estate law attorneys have the specialized knowledge and skills needed to advise you on protecting your business and your property.
Premises Liability
Construction Litigation
There are differences between commercial and residential construction such that not every law firm is ready to handle both types. At the Bakke Norman Law Firm we have represented both commercial and residential builders and property owners since the inception of the firm. Our team stays on top of the changes in law and the trends in the construction industry, so we are best suited to represent our clients regardless of the type of construction issue facing them.
Real Estate Transactions
Through its association with Attorney’s Title Guaranty Fund, Bakke Norman is able to provide a full range of title services. These include the drafting of deeds and other real estate documents, providing both Owner’s and Lender’s title insurance commitments and policies construction payment escrow services, and handling closing of various real estate transactions.
If you are injured in an automobile accident, a farming mishap, through medical negligence, or due to a defective product, Bakke Norman’s personal injury trial attorneys can assist and protect you. Our attorneys have over 65 years of combined courtroom experience and have successfully handled thousands of cases.
Dog Bites
David has also successfully handled numerous employment discrimination and civil rights cases in state and federal courts, as well as various administrative forums. He’s been with Bakke Norman for over 20 years and takes great pride in helping his clients get proper representation against corporations and insurance companies. His personal injury practice includes car and motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, dog bites, premises liability claims and product defect claims. His employment practice includes all types of employment discrimination and retaliation claims.
Disability Discrimination
Recovered $500,000 for a student in a disability discrimination/failure to provide equal access claim. Busone v. Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, US District Court, Western District of Wisconsin Case No. 12-CV-671.
If you’re like most people, estate planning isn’t high on your list of favorite topics. The complexities of wills, trusts, and probate can make anyone overwhelmed — particularly if you are dealing with the estate of a loved one.
Wills
The experienced Estate Law Attorneys at Bakke Norman offer numerous estate planning solutions to help you achieve your goals, whether you seek to avoid probate, minimize taxes, or provide for future generations. From simple wills to complex trusts, our estate planning team is ready to create the right estate plan for you and your family.
Trusts
In the estate planning realm, trusts are becoming an increasingly common tool for management, protection and distribution of assets. Our attorneys can help you form, fund, and administer a wide variety of trusts, ranging from simple revocable trusts to more complex irrevocable trusts.
One of Wisconsin’s most highly regarded bankruptcy and insolvency professionals, Bill also has an active transactional and commercial litigation practice. Bill developed his skills working for a federal bankruptcy judge. In private practice, he has built a reputation as a practical, results-oriented legal strategist, advisor and litigator. Bill handles complex transactions, commercial litigation and insolvency matters for individuals, businesses, and financial institutions. He also serves as a Small Business Bankruptcy Trustee for the Wisconsin and Northern Illinois Bankruptcy Courts. Bill has received the highest AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell, is recognized among the top 5% of business bankruptcy attorneys in Wisconsin by Super Lawyers, and is listed in America’s Best Lawyers, which also named him the Eau Claire area’s 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for business bankruptcy and insolvency matters.
Foreclosure
In good times and in bad, financial institutions face a variety of legal issues on a daily basis. We have a combined 45+ years of experience in helping lenders throughout the lending and collection processes, from assuring accurate loan documentation and perfection of security interests at the inception of the loan to foreclosure, replevin and collection of deficiency judgments. Our understanding of the financial industry allows us to deliver perceptive and dedicated attention to each matter. We also offer in-house education to assist financial institutions and train their lenders and staff on current issues and changing laws.
Tax Law
Our tax practice serves clients at the federal, state and local levels. We handle all aspects of taxation, including advice and counsel in structuring mergers, acquisitions, sales, partnerships, and joint ventures. Bakke Norman’s tax attorneys help farmers, high net worth families, and companies with corporate and private client matters. We also address legislative tax matters, administrative and judicial actions, corporate structuring, and other tax planning activities. Bakke Norman is associated with Richardson Tax & Accounting LLC, a firm that has been preparing tax returns and providing tax planning for farmers, businesses and individuals for more than 40 years.