New Resources Available for FREE!!

In order to help clients and non-clients understand what to do after someone dies, I’ve created two resources that are available for FREE! The first is a checklist for practical steps that should be taken after someone dies: After Death – A Checklist The second is a brief description of Probate and the Probate process: …

Generational Differences Impacting Workplace Design.

On May 8, 2015 I will be presenting at the Wisconsin Bar Leaders Conference.  My session topic is “Titanium Hips with Smart Phone Holsters – The Ethical Implications of Generational Differences. ”  The session explores an area that interests me a LOT – generational differences.  In the past few years I have become addicted to …

Happy Halloween from Kirk Law Office!

I admit it.  I love Halloween. The costumes, the jack-o-lanterns, the goofiness of it all. The candy doesn’t hurt much either. So here’s an interesting article from the Huffington Post titled, “8 Super Weird Things You Didn’t Know About Halloween.” It’s not legal stuff. It’s not a promotion for my firm. It’s just fun. REMINDER …

US Supreme Court Will Decide the Role of Mandatory Reporters.

The U.S. Supreme Court added the case Ohio v. Clark (Case No. 13-1352) to its docket for this term.  The case is expected to be argued in January or February.  Here is why teachers, medical professionals and mandatory reporters should care… Ohio v. Clark involves a man who is accused of abusing his girlfriend’s toddler son.  The boy …

New Deer Hunting Regulations in Wisconsin

The weather is hot and humid outside.  Let’s spend some time thinking about colder weather and activities. There are only 101 days until November 22, 2014 – Opening Day for whitetail rifle hunters.  For those of you who are regular hunters you will want to know about some changes in hunting regulations. Perhaps the biggest …

Update on WI Fireworks Law

The State Bar of Wisconsin has published a helpful guide on fireworks laws.  Having once told a county sheriff’s deputy, “Yes sir, we’re all done lighting them now,” I suggest you read it! The full  article can be found here: http://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=6&Issue=13&ArticleID=11646 Highlights from the article: “I think we all realize that there is a significant …

Kirk Law Office Recognized by Industry Leaders

Wisconsin Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company (WILMIC) provides professional liability insurance to attorneys of Wisconsin. Their 2013 Annual Report to Policyholders featured Kirk Law Office, “Kirk’s decision to simplify her practice approach mirrors moves seen nationally and in Wisconsin of firms downsizing and attorneys going solo. In her case, the combination of modern marketing savvy and …