Business Details
Experienced Legal Representation in Kenosha
Guttormsen & Hartley is a full-service law firm with a legacy of service to Kenosha and Southeastern Wisconsin since 1877. Our firm combines small-town accessibility with big-city legal expertise, offering comprehensive legal solutions across diverse practice areas. We pride ourselves on adapting to legal changes while maintaining a deep commitment to community involvement and ethical standards. Our attorneys have played pivotal roles in local growth, contributing to charitable, academic, and governmental organizations.With over 125 years of experience, we provide personalized legal strategies while staying at the forefront of evolving legal landscapes. Our practice emphasizes alternative dispute resolution, business law, civil litigation, condemnation, and creditor-debtor matters, ensuring clients receive both innovative and traditional legal approaches. We maintain active participation in federal and state courts, demonstrating our dedication to client advocacy and legal excellence.
Services
Business Law
Civil Litigation
Condemnation Cases
Creditor Rights
Estate Planning
Government Law
Personal Injury
Real Estate Law
Workers Compensation
Highlights and features
- We offer 135+ years of combined legal experience in Wisconsin courts
- Our attorneys hold leadership roles in local governmental organizations
- We provide federal court representation including US Supreme Court experience
- Specialized practice areas cover business, litigation, and property law
- Active community involvement shaping Kenosha's legal landscape since 1877
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice provides comprehensive legal guidance for corporations and organizations. We assist with entity formation, compliance, employment agreements, and business succession planning. Our attorneys offer strategic counsel for day-to-day operations and complex transactions, including business purchases, sales, and dispute resolution. With decades of experience, we help clients navigate Wisconsin's business regulations while protecting their interests in both routine matters and high-stakes negotiations.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in civil and business litigation matters across Wisconsin and federal courts. Our approach prioritizes alternative dispute resolution while maintaining trial readiness. The firm handles commercial disputes, contract breaches, insurance issues, and complex litigation matters. Our trial attorneys collaborate with business law specialists to prevent disputes through proactive legal strategies, ensuring clients receive both preventive counsel and aggressive courtroom representation when necessary.
Condemnation Law
Our condemnation practice focuses on property rights protection when government entities seek to acquire private property. With over 25 years of experience, our attorneys evaluate jurisdictional offers, challenge improper proceedings, and secure fair compensation. We represent both property owners and condemnation authorities, including Wisconsin Department of Transportation and local municipalities, providing balanced perspective in these complex legal matters involving land takings and property rights.
Creditor Rights
We help businesses maximize accounts receivable through effective collection practices while ensuring compliance with Wisconsin laws. Our services include dispute resolution, court representation, and strategic counsel on Uniform Commercial Code matters. We represent both creditors seeking to recover outstanding debts and debtors needing legal protection, providing tailored solutions that balance legal compliance with business objectives in creditor-debtor relationships.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help individuals protect their assets and plan for future needs. We create customized estate plans that address property distribution, healthcare directives, and business succession. The firm's experience in probate matters ensures our planning considers potential challenges, while our long-standing community presence provides understanding of local estate considerations and family dynamics in Southeastern Wisconsin.
People
Neil F. Guttormsen
Attorney
Experienced business law attorney with expertise in corporate formation, business succession planning, and commercial transactions. Provides strategic legal counsel to Wisconsin businesses while maintaining active community involvement.
Thomas B. Hartley
Attorney
Recognized condemnation law expert with 25+ years of experience handling eminent domain cases. Served on Wisconsin jury instruction committees and represented both property owners and governmental entities in complex land taking matters.
Erik H. Guttormsen
Attorney
Business and creditor rights attorney focusing on commercial transactions, debt collection, and business dispute resolution. Works closely with Wisconsin businesses to develop practical legal solutions that protect financial interests.
Miles W. Hartley
Attorney
Emerging leader in condemnation law and business litigation. Collaborates with senior attorneys on complex cases while developing expertise in property rights protection and commercial dispute resolution.
Questions
What areas of law does Guttormsen & Hartley specialize in?
We specialize in business law, civil litigation, condemnation, creditor-debtor matters, estate planning, government law, personal injury, real estate, and workers compensation cases.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Guttormsen & Hartley has served Kenosha since 1877, providing legal services for over 135 years with continuous adaptation to modern legal needs.
Do you handle cases in federal courts?
Yes, our attorneys are licensed in Wisconsin state courts and federal courts including US District Courts, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and US Supreme Court.
What alternative dispute resolution options do you offer?
We provide mediation and arbitration services to resolve disputes efficiently, avoiding trial when possible while maintaining vigorous advocacy for our clients' interests.
