Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Wisconsin Legal Partner Since 1935
Curran Law Office has been a trusted legal partner in south central Wisconsin since 1935, providing comprehensive legal services through a team of nine attorneys with expertise in over a dozen practice areas. Our firm combines over 200 years of collective legal experience with a commitment to ethical standards, offering tailored solutions for businesses, government entities, and individuals. We prioritize client relationships, maintaining accessibility through offices in Mauston and Wisconsin Dells while adhering to the highest professional conduct.Our attorneys regularly handle complex litigation, estate planning, real estate transactions, and family law matters, supported by dedicated paralegals. With deep roots in the community, we serve clients across Wisconsin through personalized legal strategies that address both immediate needs and long-term objectives.
Services
General Litigation
Bankruptcy Law
Family Law
Estate Planning
Real Estate Law
Probate Services
Business Law
Personal Injury
Wills & Trusts
Land Use Law
Details
- Year established: 1935
Highlights and features
- We have over 85 years of continuous legal service in Wisconsin
- Our nine attorneys offer combined expertise across 12+ practice areas
- We maintain direct attorney-client communication throughout all cases
- We provide home and hospital visitations for personal injury clients
- Our firm handles both litigation preparation and settlement negotiations
Services
Personal Injury Law
Our personal injury practice helps clients recover compensation for accident-related damages through comprehensive legal representation. We handle car accidents, slip-and-falls, and workplace injuries with a focus on medical expense recovery and fair settlements. With over 95% of cases resolved through negotiation, our trial-ready approach strengthens settlement positions while maintaining personalized attorney involvement throughout the process.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans that ensure asset protection and smooth property transfer while minimizing tax implications. Our services include wills, living trusts, healthcare directives, and business succession planning tailored to individual family needs and financial circumstances. Regular plan reviews ensure documents remain current with life changes and legal developments.
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce, child custody, and support matters with sensitivity to emotional and financial impacts. We provide strategic guidance on property division, spousal maintenance, and parenting agreements while advocating for clients' rights in both contested and uncontested proceedings through Wisconsin's mandatory mediation processes.
Real Estate Law
We handle residential and commercial real estate transactions including purchase agreements, title insurance, and zoning compliance. Our services cover deed preparation, mortgage documentation, and 1031 exchange facilitation for property owners, developers, and lending institutions across Wisconsin's diverse real estate market.
Bankruptcy Law
We guide individuals and businesses through Chapter 7, 13, and 11 bankruptcy proceedings while exploring alternative debt solutions. Our practice focuses on foreclosure defense, debt restructuring, and creditor protection while explaining discharge limitations for different debt categories under Wisconsin bankruptcy laws.
People
William T. Curran
Attorney
Experienced legal professional specializing in real estate and business law with decades of service to Wisconsin clients.
John R. Orton
Attorney
Skilled practitioner in family law and estate planning with extensive courtroom experience in Wisconsin courts.
Thomas J. Casey
Attorney
Specializes in personal injury litigation and insurance claims with a focus on client advocacy.
Catherine C. Orton
Attorney
Experienced in probate matters and business succession planning serving Wisconsin families and entrepreneurs.
Eric S. Johnson
Attorney
Focuses on bankruptcy law and debt restructuring solutions for individuals and small businesses.
Questions
What practice areas does Curran Law Office handle?
We handle personal injury, estate planning, family law, real estate transactions, bankruptcy, and business law matters.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for personal injury cases to discuss legal options.
How are attorney fees structured?
Most personal injury cases use contingency fees; other matters use hourly rates or flat fees as appropriate.
Can I update my estate plan?
Yes, we recommend reviewing and updating estate plans every 3-5 years or after major life events.
Do you serve clients outside Wisconsin?
We primarily serve Wisconsin residents but can assist with out-of-state property matters through appropriate legal mechanisms.
What happens during a real estate closing?
The closing involves executing deeds, mortgages, and transfer documents to complete property transactions legally.
