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Author: Attorney Delaney Agnew
Phone: 608-257-0945
Email: dagnew@hurleyburish.com

In the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it may be tempting to forgo hiring an estate planning attorney to draft your important documents. However, below are some considerations that explain why this might not be the best idea.

  • Legal Expertise and Accuracy

    • Estate laws vary by state and are often complex.

    • An attorney ensures your documents are legally valid, compliant with current state laws, and properly executed (e.g., notarization and witness

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    Continue Reading Why You Shouldn’t DIY Your Estate Plan

    Author: Attorney Delaney Agnew
    Phone: 608-257-0945
    Email: dagnew@hurleyburish.com

    The transition into adulthood is typically marked by major life events such as going off to college, entering the workforce, moving away from home, buying a home, getting married, or even starting a family of your own. However, an important part of this transition should include planning for the unexpected.

    Planning for death or incapacity is not typically brought up in pleasant dinner table conversation, and most young people view their…
    Continue Reading Why Even Young Adults Should Not Put Off Estate Planning

    Hurley Burish, S.C. is pleased to announce Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars magazine named 4 attorneys to the 2024 list.
    Attorney Stephen J. Hurley – Top 25 Madison
    Attorney Andrew W. Erlandson – Business Litigation
    Attorney Jonas B. Bednarek – Criminal Defense
    Attorney Marcus J. Berghahn – Criminal Defense
    Continue Reading 2024 Super Lawyers – Hurley Burish, S.C.

    Hurley Burish, S.C. is proud to announce the following awards:

    Andrew W. Erlandson was named Best Lawyers® 2023 Litigation-Construction Lawyer of the Year, Madison, WI. As well as selection on The Best Lawyers in America 2023 Edition – Commercial Litigation.

    Marcus J. Berghahn was named Best Lawyers® 2023 Criminal Defense: White Collar Lawyer of the Year, Madison, WI. As well as selection on The Best Lawyers in America 2023 Edition – Criminal Defense: General Practice.

    Patrick J. Fiedler was…
    Continue Reading 2023 Best Lawyers® in America Selections

    We’re regularly contacted by people who want to know whether their criminal conviction can be expunged. Only criminal convictions can be expunged. Wisconsin law does not provide for expungement of non-criminal convictions, like traffic or ordinance violations.

    A very good resource on expungement in Wisconsin was published by the Wisconsin State Law Library.  It’s available here:

    https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=14&Issue=12&ArticleID=29212.

    To qualify for expungement under Wis. Stat. § 973.015(1m)(a)1. the person must be under the age of 25 at the time of…
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    This practical series, “Nuts and Bolts,” is intended to demystify the process of being charged with a crime in Wisconsin state (circuit) courts. The court process can be overwhelming. Knowing what to expect from the process may make it less confusing and unpredictable, and hopefully less stressful.

    Building Our Defense:  Discovery and Investigation

    For a defense attorney, this is when the case becomes interesting.  Before our not guilty plea is entered we typically have received only bare-bones, scant detail…
    Continue Reading Nuts and Bolts Series: Criminal Court in Wisconsin

    Hurley Burish, S.C. is proud to announce that we have seven attorneys selected to the 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyer and Rising Stars list.

    Congratulations to Attorney Stephen Hurley, Attorney John Mitby, Attorney Marcus Berghahn, Attorney Andrew Erlandson, Attorney Jonas Bednarek, and Attorney Patrick Fiedler. A special congratulations for Attorney Peyton Engel on being selected to the 2021 Rising Stars list.
    Continue Reading 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

    Hurley Burish, S.C. is proud to announce that we have several attorneys named as 2022 Best Lawyers in America.

    -Patrick J. Fiedler: Arbitration and Mediation

    -Mark D. Burish: Business Originations, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

    -Andrew W. Erlandson: Commercial Litigation and Litigation-Construction

    -John C. Mitby: Commercial Litigation, Litigation-Construction, Litigation-Municipal, and Mediation

    -Marcus J. Berghahn: Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar

    -Stephen P. Hurley: Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar
    Continue Reading HB Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers List

    As of July 1, 2021, the NCAA  suspended its rules prohibiting athletes from selling the rights to their names, images, and likenesses. Players will be able to monetize their social media accounts, sign autographs, teach camps, start their own businesses, create intellectual property, and participate in advertising campaigns.

    One thing the NCAA is not allowing (nor did the Supreme Court address) is granting schools the ability to pay athletes salaries for their athletic performance or use payments for recruiting…
    Continue Reading New NCAA Rulings – July 1, 2021

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    On Monday, February 8, 2021, US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Chuck Schumer announced that part of the December COVID-19 relief bill will include $2 billion in funds to FEMA for the reimbursement of funeral expenses for those who have died from COVID. Exact details are limited, but families will be eligible for a reimbursement up to $7,000 for funeral assistance. The funds will be available for COVID deaths dating back to January of 2020.

    Funeral expenses are often…
    Continue Reading COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Approved Via FEMA

    With the current worldwide pandemic, it is a good time to check your commercial insurance policy and any recent amendments. Most likely you do not have virus coverage for liability claims. Many recent amendments clearly state modification to your insurance and it now eliminates any insurance coverage by EXCLUSION – INFECTIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE.
    The legal impact is that under a lease or contract with indemnification for other party’s claims one could pick up liability for their employees or…
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    Hurley Burish, S.C. is proud to announce that we have seven attorneys selected to the 2020 Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list.

    Congratulations to Attorney Stephen Hurley, Attorney John Mitby, Attorney Marcus Berghahn, Attorney Andrew Erlandson, Attorney Jonas Bednarek, and Attorney Patrick Fiedler. A special congratulations to Attorney Peyton Engel on being selected to the 2020 Rising Stars list.
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    Author: Attorney John C. MitbyPhone: 608-257-0945Email: jmitby@hurleyburish.com

    There is a serious problem with COVID-19 pandemic-related claims. Insurers are refusing to provide coverage due to exclusions on infectious or communicable diseases. As businesses and healthcare providers may face lawsuits over coronavirus exposure, some states have begun to respond through legislation to provide temporary protection related to the unique challenges that the pandemic has brought upon businesses and healthcare providers.

    Ohio is one such state. It has taken steps to temporarily…
    Continue Reading COVID-19 Exposure, Insurance Exclusions, and Tort Liability: Will Wisconsin be Next to Provide Additional Protections?

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    Attorney John Mitby receives the DCBA Lifetime Pro Bono Award for making a positive and lasting impact on the community and on the lives of individuals, young and old, including those with cognitive and physical disabilities, socio-economic challenges, and others traditionally marginalized. Atty. Mitby is a longstanding legal services volunteer for AgeBetter, a non-profit organization serving older adults.

    Since 2005, Atty. Mitby has provided legal advice and services to develop and sustain AgeBetter’s Sharing Active Independent Lives (SAIL) program.
    Continue Reading Congratulations to Attorney John C. Mitby on the DCBA Lifetime Pro Bono Award

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    Spoiler alert: this article addresses some of the plot details of the film Knives Out.
    I’m something of a film buff.  I’ve been a big fan of director Rian Johnson ever since I saw his first feature length film Brick in theaters when I was in college back in 2005. It’s also my opinion that his take is the best of the newest set of Star Wars films, and am available to bore anyone with my reasons why.
    Mr.
    Continue Reading Knives In – How Harlan Thrombey Could Have Saved Marta Cabrera