Reading Time: 4 minutes When meeting with an individual who is contemplating a divorce, I can always sense that they are wondering if they need an attorney. So, they look at alternatives. I am of the opinion none of these alternatives are advisable. A trend has developed where attorneys will market themselves as Family Law Collaborators. They offer a… Continue reading To Hire or Not: Why a Divorce Attorney May Be Your Best Bet
Reading Time: 3 minutes Small claims court is an accessible forum for resolving disputes involving relatively modest amounts of money. Whether it’s a landlord-tenant disagreement, a consumer rights issue, or a dispute over services rendered, small claims court offers a streamlined, user-friendly, efficient process. This article delves into the workings of small claims court, exploring its procedures, benefits, and… Continue reading Navigating Small Claims Court
Reading Time: 2 minutes Getting married is a big life event, as individuals spiritually and legally bind themselves to someone dear to them. Here’s a brief guide to the preparations individuals should consider before walking down the aisle. 1. Have Tough Conversations This one might sound obvious, but it’s often overlooked! Few things in life can be as upsetting… Continue reading 5 Legal Preparations Before Saying “I Do”
Reading Time: 3 minutes Over the past few weeks, much of the state has been under a winter storm warning, with some areas getting a foot plus of snow. As we get further into winter, the snow fall will continue, as will the challenges that come with it. Please take some time to read some friendly reminders to help… Continue reading An In-depth Look at Winter Weather Guidelines and Safety
Reading Time: 2 minutes As we all know, winter brings a lot of snow to Wisconsin. While it sets a festive mood for the holidays and brings back winter sports, it also causes slippery roads. In light of this, people must not only adapt their driving habits to match winter conditions but also remain aware of the steps to… Continue reading A Simple Guide on What to Do After a Car Crash
Reading Time: 3 minutes In our quaint community of Menomonee Falls, an enduring legacy was born in 1953 when John McLario, a beloved figure within the town, established The McLario Firm. Rooted in the values of faith, family, and community, the firm has remained true to its founding principles for the past seventy years. Values Integrity – Servant Leadership… Continue reading The McLario Firm: Your Trusted Legal Partner for Over Seven Decades
Reading Time: 3 minutes One of the first things many people consider when hiring legal counsel is how much it will cost. Understanding the basics of how attorney’s charge for their services before meeting with one will help you ask the right questions and determine whether the services they will be providing are worth it so you get the… Continue reading Understanding How Attorneys Bill for Their Services
Reading Time: 3 minutes As 2023 nears its end, every adult should take the time to review their estate plans to ensure their legal and practical relevance. The people named in various documents may or may not be the right people to inherit property or make decisions in the event of incapacity or death. Additionally, document legality might have… Continue reading A Five-Point Checklist For Every Estate Plan
Reading Time: 3 minutes Everyone knows that the last few years have brought significant ups and downs for the real estate market. There were a lot of buyers, few sellers, interest rates were skyrocketing. So, what can you control when you are trying to buy or sell a home? Buyers: If you are using a real estate agent, trust… Continue reading Navigating the Real Estate Market
Reading Time: 2 minutes With warm weather approaching it’s easy to get distracted while driving. With the sun shining on their face and the wind blowing through their hair, people can get absorbed in the moment, unaware of their speeding until the flashing lights of an officer appear behind them. This article serves as a reminder to all drivers… Continue reading Stay in the Driver’s Seat: A Guide to Understanding Traffic Citations
Reading Time: 2 minutes Greetings everyone! I’m very grateful to have recently joined The McLario Firm located in beautiful downtown Menomonee Falls. I look forward to meeting and working with many of you over the coming months and years. One of the top issues I’ve heard from clients lately concerns Medicaid eligibility for seniors needing long-term care services in… Continue reading Wisconsin Medicaid Eligibility and Long-Term Care: What To Watch For In 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes As people live longer, second and third marriages become increasingly common, creating the potential for uncharted legal and emotional challenges. Most of the time both parties will bring property into the marriage and each spouse will usually have an understandable desire to protect the children from his or her first marriage. This can create a… Continue reading Business Succession Upon a Re-Marriage
Reading Time: 3 minutes As an estate planning attorney, I have the privilege of educating many clients on areas ranging from charitable giving to the various types of trusts.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Proverbs 21:5, “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” With a New Year here and plenty of uncertainties looming over the coming weeks and months, now is an appropriate time to take stock of present realities in our personal lives, including financial and legal… Continue reading A Five-Item Checklist for Legal Matters
Reading Time: 3 minutes As an estate planning attorney, I have the privilege of educating many clients on areas ranging from charitable giving to the various types of trusts. In providing that education, I often run across areas where many clients need clarification on a particular issue. One of those areas is the titling of real estate (land and buildings).… Continue reading 5 Truths about Real Estate Titling
Reading Time: < 1 minute Like many other professions, lawyers essentially earn a living by selling their knowledge. While it provides a great opportunity to get a paycheck while helping others, selling an intangible is difficult in that it is impossible to put a definitive value on what is being offered.
Reading Time: < 1 minute As members of a profession that is well-known for its less savory members, those attorneys who chose to make their practice a part of their faith are confronted with unique challenges. Among the most significant of these
Reading Time: < 1 minute A recent accident in Waukesha County illustrates this fact. In the fall of 2016, the area was experiencing gusty winds. At the same time, a property owner’s neighbor was cutting his grass.
Reading Time: < 1 minute When involved in an accident which results in injuries caused by the fault of another, there will be medical bills. As a person gets treatment for accident related injuries, the bills will have to be dealt with.
Reading Time: < 1 minute This time of year in Wisconsin presents many opportunities to encounter slippery sidewalks, parking lots and stairs. Wisconsin winters can be tough. Everyone knows, be careful when walking on snow or ice.
Reading Time: < 1 minute One of the most troublesome problems facing an individual injured in an accident is dealing with medical bills. We have noticed a definite trend in the health care industry
Reading Time: < 1 minute Nowadays, personal injury lawyer advertising is not only common, but in some markets, nearly incessant. Attorneys flood the television and radio airwaves, internet, newspapers,
Reading Time: < 1 minute Most people driving automobiles in Wisconsin have insurance coverage. In fact, it is now mandatory. Similarly, most people believe they are adequately covered. They talk to their insurance agent
Reading Time: < 1 minute Most people over their work life will experience some type of injury on the job. When the injury requires treatment, an entire system of compensation becomes available to the employee.
Reading Time: < 1 minute In a legal environment where more and more people are electing to represent themselves in drafting documents, responding to formal requests and even attending Court appearances, attorneys are often asked the question “Do I need an attorney for this?” As with many loaded questions, the response is much more involved than the inquiry.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Some people are reluctant to hire a lawyer following an accident. It seems that many people feel it may be in their best interest to proceed on their own. This approach is not only welcomed, but encouraged by the insurance company.
Reading Time: 2 minutes When I was in college over 40 years ago, I was part of a ministry in which we were strongly encouraged to memorize Scripture. One month I chose the 3rd chapter of James, which is a very well known admonition against negative or slanderous speech.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Years ago when I was studying for the bar exam, my review materials included a section on the law of Agency. Agency is a legal concept that can apply to business dealings, financial transactions and any other situation where a person is authorized to act on the behalf of another.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Recently I was visited by two clients who needed me to help them tie up the loose ends of their late mother’s financial affairs. These included a land contract which she had signed a few years prior to her death.
Reading Time: < 1 minute As a Christian attorney with a busy family law practice, I understand as well as anyone that divorce, legal separation and custody situations happen to people from all faith backgrounds.