The excitement of starting a business – there’s nothing like it…except for the tension when once happy and driven business partners decide to split up.  A proper exit plan can keep a business divorce from spinning out of control.

Professor David Ruder, the son of our founder George Ruder, spoke to all employees about his father's legacy. Ruder was in Wausau to accept the “Founders Award” as part of Junior Achievement’s “Champions of Business” event on his late father’s behalf.

Some decisions are clearer than others. For instance, when it comes to business succession planning for the family operation. Our Trust & Estates team deals with this type of thing on a daily basis and we’ll help your family business continue to prosper.

You love your job. But there’s a part of your job – like everyone else’s – that doesn’t qualify as “fun”. We’ve been in the employment law business for decades, and can help you when the time comes.

But that doesn't mean you want to see it sold that way. It takes a lifetime to build a farm. Planning for your succession calls for a legal partner that understands farming, and farmers.

Getting a few steps ahead should mean one less headache. Yet, things don’t always go as planned. In order to manage litigation and depositions your business should engage a trustworthy and experienced team...even before disputes happen.

Now that your business is growing, you could use a little advice. Or perhaps a lot of advice. When that happens it’s nice to know you’ve got someone in your corner to give you sound counsel on your next move.

It’s unfortunate when an employee takes advantage of a situation and, in turn, takes advantage of you. Fortunately, we have an experienced and knowledgeable team that can assist you in these uncomfortable situations.

Around here this is a more common problem than you'd think. How do you hand down such an important gift to the family? These aren’t easy decisions to make and they’re not ones you should be making alone.

Your business is growing. You need to borrow money and don’t know where to start. We can make some introductions for you. We know businesses and we know banks, and will help get you where your business is taking you tomorrow.