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Jane E. Lokken


Ruder Ware
402 Graham Avenue
P.O. Box 187
Eau Claire, WI 54702-0187
715.834.3425
715.834.9240 Fax

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Professional Experience:
Jane Lokken joined the firm in 1987 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Law School. She practices extensively in the probate, trust administration, and real estate areas.

Her estate planning practice focuses on the elderly, and she is a current chair of the Elder Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin. Jane is listed in the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers in America® for Elder Law.

In recent months, Jane worked with a number of clients to develop specialized limited liability companies to own recreational real estate and meet the clients' objectives of maintaining control during their lifetimes and an orderly, creditor-free transition to the next generation.

 

 

Education:
B.A., University of Minnesota – Minneapolis (1970)
J.D., University of Wisconsin – Madison (1987)

Admitted to Practice:
Wisconsin Supreme Court
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin

Bar Associations:
American Bar Association

Section Member:  Health Law; Real Property, Trust & Estate Law

State Bar of Wisconsin

Section Member:  Elder Law; Real Property; Health Law

Eau Claire County Bar Association

Professional Recognition:

Best Lawyers In America®, Elder Law, (2007 - present)

Wisconsin Super Lawyers®, 2005

Professional Activities:
State Bar of Wisconsin, Current Chair, Advisor, Elder Law Section
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)

Civic Activities:
Clear Water Kiwanis, Member

Eau Claire Community Foundation, Secretary

Eau Claire Regional Arts Council Endowment

Member and Secretary, Board of Trustees

Luther Hospital, Member, Ethics Committee
UW – Eau Claire Foundation, Member, Board of Trustees

Chamber Workforce Development, Committee Member

Clear Vision Implementation Team & Facilities Subcommittee, Member

Presentations: 
  • Instructor, Estate Planning & Probate, Lawyering Skills Program for the University of Wisconsin Law School

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