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: …
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Johanna Kirk Named A “Rising Star”
Johanna R. Kirk Each year SuperLawyers uses a process to identify attorneys who excel in their areas of practice. They have a patented process that includes accepting nominations, conducting independent research and evaluating nominees. Only 5% of practicing lawyers are selected as a “Super Lawyer” and only 2.5% are selected as a “Rising Star.” …
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 …
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Johanna Kirk Featured by UW-Superior Alumni Association
The spring/summer edition of Superior Alumni included an article about my new practice. If you haven’t read the hard copy, here’s the article at the UW-Superior website. Johanna R Kirk
E-Mails as Public Records
In working with school districts and municipalities the question about access to public records comes up on a regular basis. Wisconsin law defines public records and the process for requesting them as well as the obligations of a public agency to provide access to the records. The law also sets out exceptions for items that …
City Code Compliance for Mosquito Season
The City of Superior municipal code MANDATES insect screens. That’s right, you MUST have insect screens on certain windows and doors! I stumbled across this gem by accident but think it’s a fun one to share! Sec. 104-284. Insect screens. Every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms or food …
Speaking To Paraprofessionals At CESA 12
On Friday May 16, 2014 I presented at the CESA 12 9th Annual Paraprofessional Conference. I had the distinguished honor to be the keynote speaker on Friday night, kicking off the conference. For those of you who don’t know, CESA 12 is nonprofit governmental agency that assists school districts in meeting the needs of their …
Coming to the Veterans’ Expo on May 13, 2014
On May 13, 2014 I will be attending the UW-Superior Veterans Expo. For a few years now, I have been accredited with the Department of Veteran Affairs to represent vets through the disability and other benefit application and review process. Accreditation required training specific to the Veterans Benefit system and in order to maintain my …
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How To Wednesdays…NonCompete Agreements With Employees
I’ve helped a lot of employers draft and implement non-compete agreements with their employees. Wisconsin has strict requirements about how you can restrict an employee both during and after employment. The goal of a non-compete is to protect your business’ secrets, customers, and geographic area of sales. Non-competes, like any contract must be supported by …
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