Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Fennimore, WI
Wood Law Firm has served Grant County and Southwest Wisconsin since 2012, providing comprehensive legal solutions rooted in deep community ties and professional excellence. Our founder, Attorney Benjamin R. Wood, combines big-city legal expertise with personalized small-town service, drawing on experience as Grant County Corporation Counsel and City Attorney for Boscobel. We specialize in estate planning, elder law, probate, business law, real estate, and municipal law, handling matters ranging from simple wills to complex trust formations and commercial transactions. Our team includes dedicated legal assistants in Lancaster, Fennimore, and Boscobel offices, ensuring accessible support for all clients.With a commitment to both legal proficiency and compassionate representation, we prioritize protecting clients' legacies while addressing their immediate legal needs. Our practice reflects decades of combined experience, including academic roles teaching legal subjects at technical colleges and universities. We maintain active involvement in local organizations like the Wisconsin Bar Association and Southwest Technical College foundations, reinforcing our dedication to community development. Our approach emphasizes clear communication, ethical standards, and practical solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Services
Estate Planning
Elder Law
Probate
Business Law
Real Estate
Municipal Law
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 12+ years of local government legal experience
- Our team provides personalized service with deep community knowledge
- We handle complex estate planning and business formation matters
- Our attorney teaches legal subjects at technical colleges
- We maintain active involvement in local bar associations
What people say
Best Law Firm 2024
Compassionate service
Deep local knowledge
Professional expertise
Personalized attention
Services
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Our services protect assets and ensure client wishes are honored through revocable and irrevocable trusts. We provide confidential consultations to develop personalized strategies for wealth preservation and family security.
Elder Law
Our elder law practice focuses on Medicaid planning and asset protection strategies. We help families navigate nursing home cost management through legal tools like irrevocable trusts. Our approach balances legal requirements with compassionate solutions for aging clients and their families.
Probate
We guide executors through probate proceedings while handling trust terminations and property agreements. Our team simplifies complex court processes and manages estate disputes with professional representation. We prioritize minimizing stress during difficult family transitions through efficient legal administration.
Business Law
We form LLCs, partnerships, and corporations while assisting with business dissolution matters. Our services include document coordination with accountants and bankers to ensure proper business structuring. We represent clients in commercial transactions and entity disputes across Southwest Wisconsin.
Municipal Law
As Grant County Corporation Counsel, we provide legal guidance for municipalities including ordinance drafting and prosecution. Our services cover guardianships, mental commitments, and departmental legal support. We represent cities and counties in civil matters with specialized knowledge of local government operations.
People
Benjamin R. Wood
Attorney & Founder
Attorney Wood practices law in his hometown of Fennimore, serving as Grant County Corporation Counsel and Boscobel City Attorney. He teaches legal subjects at technical colleges and has handled complex estate and business matters since 2012.
Laurie A. Ackerman
Legal Assistant
Laurie works in the Grant County courthouse office handling civil matters for the Corporation Counsel. She has served in this role since 2012, providing essential support for county legal proceedings.
Meghan Blindert
Legal Assistant
Meghan assists clients in the Fennimore office with estate planning and business law matters. She has supported Attorney Wood's practice since joining the firm in 2013, maintaining regular office hours.
Margaret Yearous
Legal Assistant
Margaret provides legal support in the Boscobel satellite office, serving clients in northern Grant County. She manages office operations four days weekly while coordinating client communications.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on estate planning, elder law, probate, business law, real estate, and municipal law services.
How do you assist with probate matters?
We handle court proceedings, trust terminations, and property agreements while minimizing family stress during estate administration.
Do you serve areas beyond Grant County?
While based in Grant County, we provide legal services to clients throughout Southwest Wisconsin.
How does your firm approach estate planning?
We create customized plans using wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to protect assets and ensure client wishes are honored.
What experience do you have with local government?
Our attorney serves as Grant County Corporation Counsel and Boscobel City Attorney with 12+ years of municipal law experience.
