- DivorceFamily law disputes can be scary and emotionally trying. At Walden Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C., our firm helps families throughout Waukesha and surrounding counties overcome their most difficult family law hurdles and move forward to better and brighter futures.
- Child Support
- Child Custody and VisitationKelly L. Neitzke (Super Lawyer) focuses on family law cases, including child custody and placement, support, and paternity. Kelly prioritizes communication with her clients and strives to provide each client with her honest opinion regarding their needs, goals, and personal objectives. She has been coined a Super Lawyer each year since 2019 and received the Martindale-Hubbell Silver Client Champion award in 2018.
- AdoptionIn cases where a parent has failed to assume parental responsibilities or has had little to no contact with a child, a termination of parental rights action is a good option to protect your child and to provide permanency or stability for a child. In cases where a step-parent has been informally raising and/or supporting a child in lieu of a biological parent, a termination of rights and step-parent adoption is a legal option that should be considered. Our team of attorneys would be happy to review your case to let you know if this is an option for your family.
- Paternity
- GuardianshipSome home environments are not suitable or safe for children. One or both parents may be struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, or there may be evidence of abuse in the household. Our Waukesha legal team helps grandparents, aunts and uncles, extended family members, and others petition for guardianship when it is warranted. A guardianship may be temporary or permanent from...
- Spousal Support
- Legal Separation
- Child Abuse
- Criminal Defense“I never had to hire a criminal defense attorney before and Craig made the whole process so warm and understanding. He is very accessible either by calling the office, email, or his cell phone. If I ever need this kind of attorney again (hopefully not) I wouldn't hesitate to call Craig and anyone reading this review should call Craig.”
- DUI/DWICraig Kuhary (Super Lawyer) has decades of experience handling charges such as DUIs, assault, drug trafficking, and theft. No matter what charge a client may face, Craig makes a point to treat his clients respectfully. He has been named a Super Lawyer every year since 2020 and received the Martindale-Hubbell preeminent award in 2020.
- Sex Crimes
- Theft
- Drug Crimes
- Assault
- Juvenile CrimesBreanne M. Bucher (Rising Star) has a passion for litigation in areas such as criminal, family, and juvenile law. Breanne is very compassionate as she enjoys helping others, is a good listener and is a zealous advocate for her clients. She has achieved a 10.0 Avvo rating and has been selected as a Rising Star every year since 2014!
- Restraining Order
- Corporate LawWe help businesses grow by handling annual meetings, keeping corporate minutes and dealing with day-to-day, month-to-month and year-to-year business matters such as contracts, commercial lease negotiations and employee-relation matters. We negotiate, mediate and, if necessary, litigate commercial disputes. We draft commercial offers to purchase and structure buy/sell and other shareholder agreements.
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business DisputesOftentimes, you may need litigation support in disputes regarding business, real estate, personal contracts or other areas. At Walden Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C., we believe a team approach works best with a litigator supported by an attorney in that practice area, such as real estate law or business law, collaborating to obtain the best result possible under the law.
- Limited Liability Companies
- Construction ContractsAt Waukesha-based Walden Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C., we represent individuals, businesses and commercial real estate developers throughout Wisconsin. Our lawyers provide advice and counsel during every stage of the commercial development process, including negotiating the sale or purchase of property, resolving land use restrictions and zoning issues, drafting construction contracts, and resolving any disputes that may arise.
- Real Estate LitigationAt Walden Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C., our attorneys are smart, aggressive litigators. We have the knowledge and experience required to successfully handle the most complex real estate disputes.
- Premises Liability
- Construction LitigationOur attorneys negotiate and draft smart, concise property transaction agreements, construction contracts and development plans that clearly dictate each party’s rights and responsibilities; each party understands his or her role and the consequences for breach of the contract. Because we’ve done our due diligence and carefully drafted strong agreements, we are able to reduce the possibility of future litigation, save our clients’ time and money, and help move construction projects along in a timely manner.
- Real Estate TransactionsOur attorneys investigate title to ensure it is clear of encumbrances — such as loans, liens and other title defects — negotiate purchase prices, draft title transfer documents and communicate with lenders. We explain each stage of the transaction to our clients to ensure they understand their legal rights and responsibilities. Large real estate transactions can not only impact your wallet, but can also cause quite a toll mentally as you may often be under pressure and in high stress situations. Know that our team understands the weight of such a major decision, and will do everything in our power to ensure that our clients are informed, educated and knowledgeable. Being confident in your real estate decision leads to a much better experience in the long term. From our initial consultation, we will help guide you every step of the way to ensure your process goes as smoothly as possible.
- Land Use and ZoningIf zoning or land use issues arise after the purchase of commercial property, we petition local municipal zoning boards to obtain variances that allow our clients’ to move forward with their commercial development plans.
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes
- Personal InjuryIf you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, you need attorneys who will put your interests first. Contact Walden Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C., at 262-547-5517 to speak with an experienced Waukesha personal injury attorney in a free consultation.
- Medical MalpracticeHe represents individuals injured in auto accidents, slip and falls, products liability, medical malpractice, dental malpractice, legal malpractice and civil rights abuses, as well as businesses and/or shareholders who suffer economic losses through breach of contract, fraud, misappropriation of funds and other financial misdeeds.
- Estate PlanningPreparing for the next stage of life can be daunting. While oftentimes it can be difficult to think of the idea of losing yourself or someone you love, we like to frame our conversations around estate planning around the concept of preparation. How can you equip yourself and your loved ones for success in the long term? More importantly, what legacy do you want to leave behind in the years to come? Life has surely taught us thus far that some things are out of our control. Things can change suddenly, and while we cannot always control what occurs, we can take control of our response. The most direct way to combat any potential uncertainty in life is by taking the reins and creating an overarching plan. This can include division of assets, property management, any business privileges, and more. All of the above may sound daunting, but you can avoid probate and ensure that your holdings remain in good standing by seeking the legal advice of our experienced estate planning lawyers in Waukesha County. At the law firm of Walden Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C., our commitment is to personal service. Our law office prides itself on a reputation of being able to bring advice, experience and expertise to your estate planning needs. Navigating estate planning and probate can be a lofty task, for even the most resilient or organized of individuals. To navigate what can be such a stressful period of life, it is important to have the right support — someone who does their due diligence to understand your needs, and works with you to create a plan of action that serves exactly what you are looking for. Dealing with investments that you have dedicated your life to can be a sensitive and personal matter that must be dealt with via extreme care and grace. You must be comfortable with your attorney so that he or she understands your family interactions, your goals and your financial situation. We pride ourselves on our team continuing on our years of serving clients with a genuine passion, compassion, and empathy.
- Wills
- TrustsShe is a frequent speaker on estate planning topics including life insurance and its role in estate planning, planning for business owners, charitable giving, and drafting and funding irrevocable trusts. She is also an author and has been nationally published, including her work as the co-author of Add Flexibility to Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, published in the Estate Planning journal.
- Power of AttorneyBy appropriate planning, we assist you in anticipating and planning for expected and unexpected matters such as disability, extensive medical and nursing home expenses, changes in family circumstances or relationships, tax laws and the protection of your financial assets. Planning can involve a variety of documents including wills, trusts of varying complexity, including powers of attorney, deeds and beneficiary designations, and the appropriate management of Title 19 applications and the spend-down process.
- Probate
- ForeclosureLand contracts are complex seller-financed alternatives to a traditional mortgage. Property purchased under a land contract may give rise to a Vendor’s Lien (seller) or a Vendee’s Lien (buyer). In addition to foreclosure processes, these liens can act to secure the subject property, repossess property, and/or enforce the covenants of the contract.
- Tax Law