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Ruder Ware
500 First Street, Suite 8000
P.O. Box 8050
Wausau, WI 54402-8050
715.845.4336
715.845.2718 Fax

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Joshua D. Taggatz
Associate

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Josh advises clients on a wide variety of business transactional matters, including the organization of business entities, banking and securities matters, sale and acquisition transactions, and related issues.  He works with banks and financial institutions on an array of matters including general transactions, securities, litigation, and loan work-outs.  Josh also works with clients in the moving and storage industry, and he serves as the firm's member contact for the Wisconsin Warehouse Association.

In addition to his business transactional experience, Josh assists clients involved in commercial litigation.  As a litigator, Josh has helped clients to negotiate settlements, develop litigation strategies, and resolve disputes.  He uses his combined background as a litigator and business advisor to proactively limit liability risks.

Among other matters, Josh has recently:

  • Helped businesses prepare proxy statements and other necessary SEC disclosures;
  • Worked on a variety of complex litigation; and
  • Assisted clients with the sale and purchase of equipment and other assets.

 

Education:
B.A. Political Science - University of Wisconsin - Madison (2007)

J.D. (magna cum laude) - University of Minnesota Law School - Minneapolis, MN (2010)

Admitted to Practice:
Wisconsin Supreme Court

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin

Bar Associations:

American Bar Association
State Bar of Wisconsin

Marathon County Bar Association

Professional Involvement:

Wisconsin Warehouse Association, Member Contact

Civic Activities:

Knights of Columbus, Member

Noon Optimist Club, Member

Family Counseling Services of Wausau, Inc., Board Member

Stratford High School, Mock Trial Coach

Presentations:

  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and International Intellectual Property Laws, ExporTech - 3/8/12
  • Warehouse Contracts:  What You Need to Know About How Standard Terms and Conditions Affect Your Business, Wisconsin Warehouse Association Webinar - 9/28/11

Articles and Publications:

Limitation Changes for Small Claims Court - 7/21/11