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If you have been involved in a car accident in Wisconsin, you may quickly realize that your physical injuries are only the beginning. If you want to file a case and recover damages, then the paperwork, the deadlines, and the evidence all matter just as much as what happened at the scene.

Getting these things together and making a strong argument that another person was at fault for the accident can be very difficult. To give yourself the best
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Posted on October 22, 2025 in Family Law
Reports that Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were considering a prenuptial agreement before getting married spread as fast as Swift’s chart-topping hits. While most people will never live in that kind of spotlight, the reason for a prenup remains the same: Wealth changes the stakes of marriage.

For high-net-worth individuals in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin, a prenuptial agreement (or “prenup”) is not a sign that two engaged people do not love
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When Your Child’s Bad Decisions Land You in Criminal Trouble
 Posted on October 08, 2025 in Criminal Defense
For many parents, watching a child grow into independence is thrilling and terrifying at the same time. You hope they make good decisions, learn from mistakes, and get through adolescence and early adulthood with care.

But sometimes, even well-intentioned parents find themselves facing legal consequences because of their children’s reckless or illegal actions. In Milwaukee, this can happen in cases as
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Posted on September 29, 2025 in College Student Representation
College is one of the most exciting and formative times in a young person’s life. For students across Wisconsin, the start of the new school year means freedom, friendships, and personal growth. But freedom also comes with risks. Every year, students at schools throughout the state are arrested or cited for crimes. Convictions and even an arrest can have lasting consequences.

If you are a college student facing criminal charges
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Resolving Vendor and Supplier Disputes Through Business Litigation
 Posted on September 19, 2025 in Commercial Litigation
Every business, from the family-owned corner shop to the multi-state warehouse distributor, depends on vendors and suppliers. Suppliers provide the raw materials, finished goods, or essential services that keep operations running. When those relationships break down, the consequences are not merely inconvenient. They can threaten production schedules, strain cash flow, and damage client relationships on a long-term basis.

Across Wisconsin, vendor and
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Need an Attorney for Med Spa Professional Licensing Issues? Call GRGB 
 Posted on September 05, 2025 in Professional Licensing DefenseWisconsin attorney for med spa investigations and defenseMedical spas, or “med spas,” are among the fastest-growing businesses in Wisconsin’s healthcare and cosmetic service industries. Services such as Botox, dermal fillers, laser treatments, and body contouring draw thousands of clients each year. Unlike traditional medical practices or beauty salons, however, med spas operate in a unique space that combines both medicine and cosmetology. That means professionals
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Posted on August 31, 2025 in White Collar Crimes
White-collar prosecutions in Wisconsin can move quickly from investigation to indictment, and once charges are filed, the consequences can be very serious. Defendants often face not only prison time but also financial ruin and irreparable reputational damage; even the news of a criminal investigation can fuel major speculation and cause professional contacts to distance themselves.

While trials are an option, most local and federal white-collar cases end in negotiated resolutions.
Continue Reading Strategies for Negotiating White-Collar Plea Deals

Teen Drivers, Uninsured Drivers, and Summer Traffic Increase Wisconsin Car Accident Risk
 Posted on August 21, 2025 in Personal Injury
 

As summer winds down in Wisconsin, traffic patterns shift. Families take one last road trip, college students return to campus, and Labor Day weekend fills highways across the state. Unfortunately, this season also brings an increase in car accidents. Teen drivers with limited experience, uninsured motorists trying to cut corners, and congested summer traffic create real risks
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GRGB Provides Full-Spectrum Local Wisconsin Counsel to Out-of-State Law Firms
 Posted on August 08, 2025 in Wisconsin Government Regulations Lawyers
In the increasingly interconnected legal landscape, it is common for attorneys in one jurisdiction to find themselves managing complex matters that cross state lines. A client headquartered in Illinois becomes entangled in a commercial dispute with a manufacturer in Waukesha; a national corporate defendant is sued in federal court in Milwaukee; a multi-jurisdictional white collar investigation requires urgent representation
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Posted on July 31, 2025 in Criminal Defense
Drug diversion — the illegal distribution or misuse of prescription medications — has become a major focus for federal and state prosecutors in Wisconsin. When physicians are accused of diverting controlled substances, the consequences are severe and swift.

In Milwaukee, doctors under investigation for drug diversion often face not only criminal charges but also the potential loss of their medical license, DEA registration, and professional reputation.

At our Milwaukee-based firm, we
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Posted on July 21, 2025 in DUI / OWI
Every summer, Milwaukee transforms into a city of music, food, and celebration. From the grounds of Summerfest to neighborhood block parties and beer gardens, the city’s summer calendar is packed with fun ways to gather with friends and enjoy a cold drink in the sun. But for some festivalgoers, the season ends not with fond memories but with flashing lights in the rearview mirror and an arrest for operating while
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Posted on July 10, 2025 in Personal Injury
When you visit a store, restaurant, or other public business in Milwaukee, you expect a safe environment. Rarely are visitors at any business on the lookout for dangers like heavy falling items, slippery floors, or uneven surfaces and trip hazards. Unfortunately, though, accidents do happen on business premises every day.

Serious injuries in commercial spaces are more common than most people realize. If such an injury has happened to you
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Posted on June 29, 2025 in Personal Injury
In the devastating aftermath of losing a loved one, it can be very difficult to make practical decisions and plan for the future. Sometimes the most you can do is to get through each day in one piece as you plan a funeral, deal with logistics, and help your family members process the loss. And when that loss is caused by someone else’s negligence, the grief and overwhelm are compounded by
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In high-asset divorces, honesty is more than a moral principle; it is a legal duty. Wisconsin courts require both spouses to provide complete financial disclosures during a divorce. This includes listing all marital and individual assets, even those held in trusts, business entities, or foreign accounts.

If one spouse fails to do so, and the omission is not discovered until after the divorce is finalized, the law provides a potential path for correction. That path, however, is narrow,
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In Wisconsin, most breaches of fiduciary duty are handled in civil court. When those breaches involve deceit, theft, or abuse of power, prosecutors may pursue criminal charges. In 2025, state and federal authorities are showing greater willingness to treat certain financial misconduct and betrayals of trust not just as civil disputes, but as crimes worthy of jail time.

If you are being accused of a fiduciary breach that involves misuse of funds, public authority, or client assets, you
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Posted on May 31, 2025 in College Student Representation
College athletes may have gained the right to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL), but that does not mean they are protected from being misled, exploited, or coerced. In Milwaukee and across the country, universities are still navigating how to implement NIL policies, and some are doing it better — or worse — than others. As a student athlete, it is easy to feel like you have finally
Continue Reading Universities and NCAA Still Take Advantage of Student Athletes