Practice Areas

Injuries from Accidents

Curran, Hollenbeck & Orton, S.C. has a strong team of experienced trial lawyers with a solid reputation for success in winning cases involving injuries. Opposing lawyers and insurance companies know our reputation, thus we are often able to negotiate a substantial settlement without going to trial. Furthermore, we know the judges and we know the juries of central Wisconsin, enabling the best representation for our clients in the courtroom. Curran, Hollenbeck & Orton, S.C. offers free consultation and a no-fee-unless-we-win arrangement. We have over 70 years' experience representing the following:

• Automobile Accidents
• Farm Accidents
• Product Defects
• Unsafe Property
• Slip and Fall Cases
• Work Related Injuries
• Professional Malpractice

Divorce

Our team of family lawyers is well respected for handling the difficult issues surrounding divorce and child custody matters with understanding and strong advocacy. Our experience and efficient service ensures that our client's rights are fully protected and that they are given the support needed to make the difficult decisions involved in family matters. We have many years' experience dealing with the judges and court commissioners in eleven county areas.

• Divorce & Annulment
• Child Custody & Visitation
• Adoption & Termination of Parental Rights
• Child Support
• Child Protection Cases
• Grandparent Visitation
• Property Divisions/Business Valuations

Real Estate

Curran, Hollenbeck & Orton, S.C. can assist you with all of your real estate needs. Our firm will guide you through the purchase or sale of your home, farm or business from start to finish. Any of our experienced attorneys can take the worry out of real estate transactions by explaining the crucial details to protect you now and in the future.

• Residential & Commercial Closings
• Drafting Offers to Purchase
• Drafting Deeds and Land Contracts
• Title Insurance/Abstract Protection
• Easements, Roadways and Boundary Line Disputes
• Zoning Permits and Disputes
• Landlord & Tenant Problems
• Residential and Commercial Leases and Disagreements
• Timber Sales
• Environment and Construction Claims

Wealth/Estate Planning

Curran, Hollenbeck & Orton, S.C. has developed a team to deal with this often complex and confusing area of the law. Estate planning, which includes retirement planning, health care planning, transferring property, tax planning, charitable giving and more, has become increasingly more complicated. Additionally, the exaggerated hype from traveling salesmen selling trust kits at mass meetings has added to the public's confusion. Our first concern is to provide continuity of decision-making during your life, then provide for you and your family and give you peace of mind by assisting you in avoiding needless taxes and eliminating probate. We handle all estate planning, from the basic small estate to the largest and most complex estate.

• Wills
• Durable Powers of Attorney
• Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Wills
• Irrevocable and Revocable Trusts
• Retirement Benefit Accounts
• Marital Property Agreements
• Revocable Trusts
• Insurance Trusts
• Charitable Giving
• Deferred Compensation and IRA Trusts
• Family Limited Partnerships and LLC's
• All Other Estate Planning Needs

Business/Corporate Legal Services

Curran, Hollenbeck & Orton, S.C. provides a wide range of business and corporate legal services. Our firm will help you decide what type of entity best suits your needs and get you up and running. We have assisted central Wisconsin companies for over 70 years with professional guidance and small town personal attention.

• Starting Corporations
• Limited Liability Companies (LLC)
• Limited Partnerships (LP)
• Contract, Lease, or Employment Disputes
• Buy-Sell Agreements
• Creditor's Rights
• Breakup, Liquidation and Reorganization
• Nonprofit Organizations

Elder Law

The elderly are faced with many issues and the federal laws surrounding Medicaid are constantly changing. The experienced attorneys of Curran, Hollenbeck & Orton, S.C. can assist you with these important concerns. We take pride in our dedication to serving the needs of the elderly and their families.

• Guardianship & Protective Placement
• Medicaid
• Social Security
• Age Discrimination

Labor and Employment Law

Curran, Hollenbeck & Orton, S.C. has experience assisting both employers and employees with work-related matters. We assist employers with everything from the preparation of employment contracts, to the creation of employment handbooks, to the hiring and termination of staff. We help employees protect their rights and pursue claims arising out of their employment.

Collection/Creditor's Rights

Our team of lawyers has extensive experience in collecting money for clients. We can guide you through the collection process from start to finish. We have represented numerous area lending institutions for years, and are familiar with all types of bankruptcy, mostly from a creditor's perspective. If your farm or business needs to redo its payment schedules, very few lawyers are experienced in this complicated area. We can provide a winning strategy.

• Foreclosure Proceedings
• Debt Collection
• Garnishments
• Appointment of Receivers
• Repossession
• Reorganization Bankruptcies
• Judgments & Liens

Criminal Defense

Curran, Hollenbeck & Orton, S.C. is well known as an effective criminal defense law firm handling all types of felony and misdemeanor cases including assault, disorderly conduct, domestic abuse, drug crimes and offenses, embezzlement, drunk driving, theft, burglary, forgery, trespass, and operating after revocation.

Traffic

Our experienced team of lawyers represent clients, both in and out of state, in traffic matters on a regular basis. In many minor traffic cases there is often no need to even appear in court, as our reputation allows us to contact District Attorneys and Assistant District Attorneys over the phone to negotiate settlements. We can save you time, money and points on your driver's license.

• Operating After Revocation
• Driving Without a Valid Driver's License
• Speeding Tickets
• Moving and Non-Moving Violations
• Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)
• Obtaining Occupational Licenses

Landlord & Tenant

Curran, Hollenbeck & Orton, S.C. represents numerous tenants and landlords, handling a multitude of issues that arise from rental situations. Our experience and knowledge can often help you avoid a problem before it arises.

• Leases
• Eviction Actions
• Recovery of Unpaid Rent or Damage to Property
• Fair Housing Standards
• Return of Security Deposits

School Law

Curran, Hollenbeck & Orton, S.C. has represented several area school districts for decades. With the ever-increasing problems in schools, many school districts utilize our firm for its breadth of knowledge and experience in this area of the law. We have also assisted many students and their families in protecting the student's rights.

• Advising and Protecting School Boards
• Suspensions and Expulsions
• Student Rights
• Hiring and Firing Staff and Faculty
• Construction and Financing Improvements
• Preparation of Student Handbooks & School Policy
• Athletic and Extracurricular Activities Liability

Government and Municipal Law

Curran, Hollenbeck & Orton, S.C. currently represents the City of Mauston and several counties, cities, villages and towns.

• Drafting and Interpretation of Ordinances
• Prosecution of Ordinance Violations
• Zoning and Land Use
• Easements & Rights of Way
• Eminent Domain & Condemnation
• Special Assessments & Public Construction
• Annexations & Boundary Issues