Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Kenosha, WI
Guttormsen & Hartley is a full-service law firm with a legacy of service to Kenosha and Southeastern Wisconsin since 1877. Our firm combines small-town accessibility with big-city legal expertise, offering comprehensive legal solutions across diverse practice areas. We pride ourselves on maintaining a strong reputation for excellence, dedication, and high ethical standards over 135 years. Our attorneys and staff have deep roots in the community, actively participating in charitable, academic, and governmental organizations. We stay current with evolving legal landscapes to provide clients with informed, strategic representation.Licensed in all Wisconsin courts and multiple federal jurisdictions, we handle complex cases with precision and integrity. Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in our long-standing relationships and community influence. We offer personalized consultations and strive to exceed expectations in every case. With a focus on practical solutions, we serve individuals, businesses, and organizations with tailored legal support. Our team remains dedicated to advancing the firm's legacy of trust and excellence in the Kenosha area.
Services
Business Law
Estate Planning
Civil Litigation
Family Law
Real Estate Law
Personal Injury
Social Security
Worker's Compensation
Municipal Law
Probate
Highlights and features
- We have over 135 years of legal experience serving Kenosha County.
- Our attorneys are licensed in all Wisconsin state courts and multiple federal jurisdictions.
- We maintain a strong reputation for ethical standards and community involvement.
- We offer personalized legal solutions across 15+ practice areas.
- Our team actively contributes to the growth and development of Kenosha.
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice provides strategic legal guidance for corporations, partnerships, and entrepreneurs. We handle contracts, mergers, compliance, and dispute resolution. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of Wisconsin business regulations and decades of courtroom experience.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and advance directives tailored to individual needs. Our approach ensures asset protection and smooth succession planning. Clients receive personalized strategies to preserve wealth across generations while complying with state and federal laws.
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation team represents clients in complex disputes involving contracts, property, and business matters. We combine aggressive courtroom advocacy with settlement negotiation expertise. Clients receive strategic representation focused on achieving cost-effective, timely resolutions in Wisconsin courts.
Family Law
We handle divorce, child custody, and support matters with sensitivity to emotional and legal complexities. Our attorneys prioritize clients' family needs while protecting legal rights. We offer practical solutions for property division, parenting plans, and post-divorce modifications in Kenosha County courts.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers residential and commercial transactions, zoning issues, and property disputes. We assist with contracts, title examinations, and closings. Clients benefit from our local market knowledge and experience resolving boundary disputes, landlord-tenant conflicts, and development challenges.
Questions
What areas of law does Guttormsen & Hartley specialize in?
We specialize in business law, estate planning, civil litigation, family law, real estate, personal injury, and more across 15+ practice areas.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Guttormsen & Hartley has served clients since 1877, making us one of Kenosha's oldest continuously operating law firms.
Are your attorneys licensed in federal courts?
Yes, we're licensed in Wisconsin state courts and federal jurisdictions including the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free consultations to discuss your legal needs and potential representation options.
What communities do you serve?
We primarily serve Kenosha and surrounding areas in Southeastern Wisconsin from our downtown Kenosha office.
Can you handle complex legal disputes?
Our attorneys have decades of experience resolving complex business, estate, and litigation matters in state and federal courts.
