Bruce A. Lanser

Bruce A. Lanser

4.9
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 43 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Hartland, WI
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

P.O. Box 418, Hartland, WI

About Bruce

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Bankruptcy and Debt 100%

Representation of financially distressed individuals and small businesses in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases and in voluntary workouts. Cases include the routine matters as well as the very complex, including bankruptcies where (a) divorce is pending or is being considered; (b) individuals are principals in financially distressed businesses; (c) there may be a need for pre-bankruptcy planning; (d) timing is critical for a variety of reasons. Also serves as a Chapter 7 panel trustee.

44 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 43 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1982

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Lanser Law Office

P.O. Box 418, Hartland, WI, 53029

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Bruce A. Lanser's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Excellent Attorney

Attorney Lanser was very helpful in my bankruptcy case. Having him represent me made the process run smoothly and it was not as stressful as I thought it would be.

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Without question. Bruce is the best!

Due to the complexity of my case, other attorneys were reluctant take it on. From the beginning of the case, Bruce was honest, made no promises, but gave me realistic expectations of what the outcomes of my filing would be. I have had horrible experiences with other attorneys in the last 5 years, b...ut Bruce was so easy to work with, fast to respond to any questions I had, and extremely professional. With my discharge in hand, I am ready to start a fresh beginning. Credit score is already back above 700! It's only been a 3 months since the filing! I wouldn't even think about hiring anyone else if I needed reorganization - whether its personal or business related. This is the man you want. Period.

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Excellent Law Office

My wife and I went to see Bruce Lanser Law office for initial consultation as we were considering bankruptcy. In the first meeting, Bruce took detailed information and asked a lot of questions to get a good picture of our financial situation. Bruce also explained the entire bankruptcy process includi...ng the different type of bankruptcy, fees and estimated cost to file for bankruptcy. He recommended Chapter 7 and we agreed to initiate the bankruptcy process. During the entire process we found Bruce and Lisa to be very professional and curtesy. They responded to our inquiries promptly and in details. They were very structured and organized- lots of documents filed with the bankruptcy. Bruce and Lisa were very knowledgeable in the bankruptcy laws and they helped us tremendously to understand and to navigate through the process. We appreciate all the time and efforts that Bruce and Lisa but in to get us through the bankruptcy. I highly recommend Bruce’s law office.

Posted by Zak | July 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Above and Beyond what we expected.....

Bruce Lanser assisted us in the complicated matter of a personal bankruptcy, anticipating many of our concerns and setting us up for success. After the inital consultation, when Bruce asked the tough questions, but also showed heart I felt that working with him was the correct decision. This ...was further exemplified throughout the whole process. His experience was paramount and his thought process on tackling difficult parts of the process was surely appreciated. I have nothing but great things to say about Bruce and would recommend him to all who find themselves in difficult circumstances!

Posted by Ewa | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bruce A. Lanser, An Extraordinary Attorney

From the very first contact and then throughout the entire time it took to proceed with my case until the time when it was successfully concluded, attorney Bruce A. Lanser showed the highest standards of professionalism. He has been very meticulous in his approach to my case but at the same time neve...r lost sight of the distress, I as a client, was going through. Personally, there are not enough words to say how very fortunate I felt to have found Bruce Lanser. I contacted numerous lawyers in order to have my situation resolved, but each and every one of them declined to help because of the complexity of my case. Until one of those contacted lawyers kindly referred me to attorney Lanser. When I first met attorney Lanser, I was impressed by his knowledge as much as by his sensitivity and awareness of the fact how very difficult it was for me to talk about my financial past that I would most prefer to keep hidden. And then, knowing the details, he did not decline to take my case! He thoroughly explained all options available to me in my situation, without rush, patiently. He answered my questions and helped clarify my thinking. Because of him I felt I was regaining sense of confidence and faith, I felt there was a way out of the seemingly hopeless situation I was in. If anyone would ask me for a referral in case of debt or bankruptcy, I say Bruce A. Lanser is the lawyer to go to. I would say, "Do not waste time calling around. Call Bruce Lanser". He is not only highly qualified and knowledgeable, but also he is kind and will work with a client to set up a payment plan if there is a need for it. Throughout the whole time it took for my case to be processed, attorney Lanser and his office maintained regular communication with me, either via post mail or e-mail. I always felt I knew what was going on. If I had a question, I could shoot an email to him or to Lisa, his secretary, and almost right away get a reply. The fact that I had to file for bankruptcy was a sad and difficult event in my life, but working on it with attorney Lanser and his office made it not only easier to go through but also allowed me to maintain a sense of dignity. For people going through such hard time, a successful resolution of a case is almost as important as preserving their feeling of dignity. Attorney Bruce A. Lanser is someone who will do that and I highly recommend him.

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Bruce A. Lanser's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sheila Romell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Bruce Lanser for many years as I often refer bankruptcy cases to him. He is my "expert" in the field of bankruptcy. I will continue to refer clients to him in the future."

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Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Milwaukee Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Judge Dale E. Ihlenfeldt Bankruptcy Award, Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association

2012

Best of Milwaukee, Best Bankruptcy Lawyer, Shepherd Express

2003

Best Bankruptcy Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine

1999

Best Bankruptcy Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine

N/A

Super Lawyer - Bankruptcy - 2007-present, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

N/A

AV Rated - 1996 to present, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Best Lawyer 2007- present, Best Lawyers in America

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Chapter 7 Trustee, United States Bankruptcy Court - Eastern District of Wisconsin

1987 - Present

Lawyer, Lanser Law Office

1982 - 1987

Associate, Consumer Law Center, Law Offices of John P. Savage

Associations

2013 - Present

American College of Bankruptcy

Fellow

1982 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Local Rules Committee

Past Member

State Bar of Wisconsin, Farm Crisis Committee

Past Member

2003 - 2009

State Bar of Wisconsin, Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditors' Rights Section

Board Member

1982 - 2010

Milwaukee Bar Association

Member

Education

1982

Marquette U

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

State Bar Build Your Practice Series, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015

Basic Bankruptcy:Representing Clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Filings

2013

Annual Meeting of Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association

Pre-Bankruptcy Planning: Where is the Line Between Prudence and Fraud

2011

State Bar of Wisconsin

Bankruptcy For the Rest of Us

2010

State Bar Annual Bankruptcy Update Seminar, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2010

Various Bankruptcy Topics

2007

University of Wisconsin Law School

Creditor/Debtor Proceedings Unit of Lawyer Skills Course

2005

State Bar of Wisconsin, Annual Convention

Ethical Issues Faced by Lawyers in Joint Representation

2005

Society of Family Lawyers

Selected Highlights of BAPCPA

2005

Marquette University Law School

Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention Act of 2005

2004

State Bar Annual Bar Convention

Sec. 707(b): What Is It, Where Did It Come From and How Is It Applied

2004

Leander J. Foley, Jr. Matrimonial American Inn of Court

Pre-Bankruptcy Planning and the Timing of Bankruptcy Relative to Divorce

2004

American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Fall Convention

Pre-Bankruptcy Planning and the Timing of Bankruptcy Relative to Divorce

2003

Society of Family Lawyers

In Pursuit of the Perfect Happiness Package

2003

Milwaukee Bar Association

Great Expectations

2002

Legal Action of Wisconsin, Consumer Advocacy and Bankruptcy Assistance Project 1995, 2000, 2002

Basic Bankruptcy

2000

Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, Winter Seminar

What the Personal Injury Lawyer Nees to Know About Bankruptcy

1999

State Bar of Wisconsin

Family Law and the Bankruptcy Code

1997

State Bar of Wisconsin, Build Your Practice Series

A Closer Look at Chapter 13

1993

National Business Institute

Fundamentals of Bankruptcy Law and Procedure

1992

State Bar of Wisconsin

Basic Issues In Bankruptcy

1991

State Bar of Wisconsin

Chapter 13: A Step by Step Analysis

1989

State Bar of Wisconsin

Pitfalls In Bankruptcy

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