Carol J. Wessels

Overview

Practice Areas

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Contact Information

  • Nelson, Irvings & Waeffler SC
    2675 N. Mayfair Rd. #420
    Wauwatosa, WI 53226
    Office: 414-777-0220
    Fax: 414-777-0140
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

References

Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Compassionate and competent”

Posted by: Julie, 15 days ago.

Client Review: Ms. Wessels has done an exemplary job handling my mother's legal affairs. Her case was difficult and at times frustrating, but Carol managed all... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Robert Jacob Welcenbach

I had the opportunity to have a case with Carol and found her to be very knowledgeable, professional and a zealous advocate for her client. I would... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Welcenbach , Milwaukee (WI), 1 day ago
Joanne Kay Leifheit

I highly recommend Carol. Carol is a leader among the state elder law attorneys. Carol is a frequent speaker and is a knowledgeable expert and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joanne Leifheit , Pewaukee (WI), 23 days ago

Résumé

 

License

24 years since Carol J. Wessels was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Wisconsin Active 1988 03/06/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Wisconsin Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1988
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater French BA - Bachelor of Arts 1985

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member Ozaukee County Bar Association
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 2
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Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Treated with Respect: Enforcing Patient Autonomy by Defending Advance Directives Marquette Elder’s Advisor Journal 2005
"Independent Living" Eviction in Subsidized Housing National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Quarterly Journal 2002
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
The Guardian ad Litem’s Role in Placing People with Developmental Disabilities or Mental Illness in the Community Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy Training 2005
Incompetency, the Legal Perspective State Bar of Wisconsin 2005
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