Business Details
30 Years
experience
Wisconsin Business Law Firm Serving Cedarburg & Milwaukee
Founded in 1996, McIlnay Button Law has provided comprehensive legal counsel to businesses and professionals across Wisconsin for over 25 years. Our attorneys combine decades of experience with a client-centric approach, offering personalized guidance in business law, real estate transactions, estate planning, and dispute resolution. We prioritize understanding each client's unique goals to deliver strategic solutions tailored to their specific needs.With deep roots in the Milwaukee area, we serve clients from small businesses to major corporations, maintaining a commitment to accessibility through modern technological tools like online client portals. Our practice extends beyond traditional legal services, encompassing mediation and proactive planning to help clients navigate complex legal landscapes while preserving their legacies and business interests.
Services
Business Law
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Mediation Services
Business Litigation
Commercial Transactions
Land Use Planning
Succession Planning
Contract Disputes
Zoning Matters
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of combined legal experience in Wisconsin business law
- Our attorneys provide personalized attention as general counsel for businesses
- We handle complex transactions across multiple intersecting areas of law
- We maintain local expertise with deep knowledge of Milwaukee area regulations
- We combine courtroom advocacy with alternative dispute resolution options
Services
Business Law
We provide comprehensive business law services including entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting, and dispute resolution. Our attorneys work as strategic partners to help businesses navigate legal challenges while focusing on long-term growth objectives. With experience handling complex commercial transactions and shareholder agreements, we deliver practical solutions that align with both current needs and future aspirations.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning practice helps individuals protect their assets and business interests through customized wills, trusts, and succession strategies. We guide clients through the emotional process of legacy planning while ensuring tax efficiency and smooth business transitions. Our services include probate assistance and development of comprehensive plans that address both personal and professional succession needs.
Real Estate Law
We handle all aspects of commercial and residential real estate transactions including purchase agreements, lease drafting, zoning compliance, and land development. Our local expertise in Milwaukee area zoning regulations helps clients navigate municipal approvals and resolve boundary disputes. We provide end-to-end support for property transactions while protecting clients' financial interests throughout the process.
Mediation Services
As experienced mediators, we facilitate business dispute resolutions that maintain confidentiality and control for all parties. Our approach focuses on creative solutions that avoid courtroom expenses while addressing core business concerns. With decades of combined litigation experience, we help clients achieve mutually beneficial outcomes through structured negotiation processes tailored to their specific industry needs.
Business Litigation
We represent businesses in complex commercial disputes involving contracts, shareholder conflicts, and employment matters. Our litigation strategy emphasizes cost-effective resolution while maintaining readiness for courtroom advocacy when necessary. With experience handling cases in Wisconsin courts and federal jurisdictions, we protect clients' interests through thorough preparation and aggressive representation in all phases of litigation.
People
Bruce McIlnay
Attorney
With over 30 years of experience, Bruce McIlnay specializes in business law and land use planning. He assists clients with commercial transactions, technology contracts, and zoning matters, drawing on his background as former Village Trustee and economic development officer in Grafton, Wisconsin.
James Button
Attorney
James Button provides comprehensive legal counsel to businesses across Wisconsin. He focuses on helping clients navigate complex legal challenges while maintaining a client-centered approach that prioritizes clear communication and practical solutions tailored to each business's unique needs.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in business law, real estate transactions, estate planning, and mediation services for Wisconsin businesses and professionals.
How long have you served Wisconsin businesses?
Our attorneys have over 30 years of combined experience serving Wisconsin businesses since the firm's founding in 1996.
Do you handle out-of-court dispute resolutions?
Yes, we offer mediation services as an alternative to litigation for business disputes and contract conflicts.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve clients throughout Wisconsin, with particular focus on the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
Can you assist with business succession planning?
Yes, we help business owners develop comprehensive succession plans to ensure smooth transitions and legacy protection.
