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Most people charged with property crimes in Wisconsin are not career criminals. Many are college students, young adults, or people who have never been in trouble before. Sometimes the crime stems from a stupid decision at a party. Sometimes it is a misunderstanding between friends. Sometimes it is a prank that went too far.

If you are a parent reading this, you may be panicked and confused. If you are a young adult reading this, you may be scared…
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Milwaukee guardianship lawyerGuardianship is a legal relationship where a court appoints someone to make decisions for another person who cannot make those decisions themselves. This might be a grandparent raising your grandchild, an adult child caring for an aging parent, or someone stepping in after a family tragedy.
The guardianship process can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to figure it out alone. Our Milwaukee guardianship attorneys offer free consultations for family law issues. We can guide you through every…
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Milwaukee, WI property rights lawyerBreaking up when you are not married can feel just as painful as divorce, but Wisconsin law treats these situations very differently. Unlike married couples who have clear divorce procedures, unmarried partners must rely on property law and contract principles to divide what they own together. This gap in the law can leave people without guidance when relationships end and shared assets need to be split.
You will need to handle your split through negotiation or civil lawsuits.
Continue Reading When Unmarried Couples Break Up, What Happens to The Stuff They Own Together?

If you are reading this blog, you probably have already suffered significant harm. Maybe you lost your business, suffered serious injuries, or are dealing with serious partnership disputes. But when you talk to lawyers about suing, you learn that Wisconsin law caps your damages at an amount far below what you actually lost.

These statutory damage caps may seem to prevent you from recovering fair compensation, and sometimes they do; but often, the reality is more…
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After divorce, many fathers find themselves newly single and taking on a major parenting role. Between adjusting to new routines, managing work, and caring for your children full-time or part-time, you may feel stretched thin. The good news is that you are not alone. Thousands of Wisconsin fathers successfully share or manage custody every day.

Whether you have primary placement of your children or share custody equally, these practical tips from our family law attorney Kristin Leaf can…
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Milwaukee, WI child custody lawyerBy Attorney Kristin Leaf, Partner in the Family Law Department at GRGB

If a judge has appointed a guardian ad litem in your custody case, you may understandably feel some nervousness about this stranger who now has significant influence over what happens with your children. The GAL will investigate your family, interview you and your children, and make recommendations to the court about custody and placement. Understanding how to work effectively with the GAL can make the difference…
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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.
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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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