WISN 12 – October 2019
Raymond M. Dall’Osto featured in WISN 12 article.
Entries by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP
When Is Probate Litigation Necessary to Resolve a Contested Estate?
The death of a family member can be a difficult, highly emotional time. An estate that is contested can make this an even more stressful situation—and one that requires a good probate litigation lawyer. What Is Probate? Probate is the process by which a person’s assets—or estate—are transferred to those who are legally entitled to them. The process […]
How Can Healthcare Businesses Address Legal Issues Involving Overbilling?
By Attorney Kristen Nelson In recent years, a number of news stories have surfaced about healthcare providers who have committed fraud by overbilling patients. While there are some unscrupulous entities that intentionally do just that, sometimes what looks like an attempt to commit fraud is nothing more than human error. For example, a bill could come from the […]
What Types of State Criminal and Related Consequences Can Result From Computer-Related Crimes?
By Patrick Knight, Ray Dall’Osto & Jason Luczak Computer and digital technology is constantly changing and ever-expanding. As a result, certain types of activities that might not seem problematic at the time could end up causing serious legal problems. State laws governing theft, and its civil cousins misappropriation and conversion, have expanded to include unauthorized possession, use and misuse […]
How Do You Show Breach of Contract in a Civil Case in Wisconsin?
There are three ways a contract can be breached, warranting a civil lawsuit in Wisconsin. These are: Failing to perform a task specified in the contract. Making it impossible for the other party to perform a task stipulated in the contract. Communicating an intent to not perform a task in the contract. While these three criteria may […]
What Sentence Does an Arson Conviction Carry in Wisconsin?
By Ray Dall’Osto & Jason Luczak Wisconsin, like most states, considers arson to be a very serious criminal act and imposes stiff penalties on anyone convicted of the crime. An individual facing arson accusations and charges in Wisconsin should consult with and work with a skilled criminal defense attorney who is also familiar with applicable insurance law and claims procedures, […]
What Visitation Rights Do Grandparents Have in Wisconsin?
Families can be complicated, and this means that matters of family law can also involve a variety of complex issues. Divorce and child custody cases often result in contentious disputes, and when issues such as visitation rights of grandparents or other third-parties are added to the mix, they can be difficult to resolve. Parents and grandparents should be sure to understand […]
Stricter Drunk Driving Laws May Be Near in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Assembly passed two bills this summer which, if approved by the state Senate, would impose stiffer penalties on individuals convicted of operating while intoxicated (OWI). The first bill would establish a mandatory minimum prison sentence of at least five years for drivers convicted of an OWI that resulted in a fatality. A driver facing such […]
What Happens to Pets in Wisconsin Divorce Cases?
Pet owners can be very attached to their animals, and a growing trend in the United States is to treat pets more like family than property. So, when a Wisconsin couple is facing divorce, the question naturally arises: “Who gets the pet?” When it comes to divorce, Wisconsin state law still considers pets as property, and […]
Why Ice-Related Slip-and-Fall Cases on Commercial Property Can Be Complex
If you live in Wisconsin, you know what comes after fall: winter, which usually involves plenty of snow and ice. Unfortunately, these conditions can bring another type of fall—one that causes injury. But when a slip-and-fall accident happens on a commercial property, who is responsible? The answer can be complex. In Milwaukee, like many Wisconsin cities, “property […]