Alan L Spiegel Jr.

Alan L Spiegel Jr.

also known as Al Spiegel

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Menomonee Falls, WI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Litigation, Probate

N88 W16783 Main St., Menomonee Falls, WI

About Alan

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 60%

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney

23 years | 2,000 cases

60%
Family 20%

Divorce, legal separation, custody, placement, guardianship and child support

23 years | 300 cases

20%
Litigation 10%

General civil litigation, probate litigation, custody litigation

23 years | 50 cases

10%
Probate 10%

Contested and uncontested probate

23 years | 30 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 22 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2003

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Mclario Firm

N88 W16783 Main St., Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051

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Alan L Spiegel Jr.'s Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

He's as honest and fair as it gets. Highly recommended!

I found Attorney Spiegel through this site because I needed someone to represent me in a guardianship case and I was impressed with his reviews. I called him in tears and somewhat of a panic. He calmed me down and cleared time to see me the very next day. At our consultation he was very knowledgea...ble with the local court system, direct and didn't try to "sugar coat" the reality of the situation. The way he explained the process gave me comfort and I really knew then that he was the right lawyer for me. Sometimes we don't like to hear the truth but his honesty saved me several thousands of dollars and in the end, I won! Things turned out exactly as I wanted and I couldn't be any more happy. He's a terrific family oriented guy who is impressive in court and will fight for what's right. Thank you Attorney Spiegel for helping us on this journey.

Posted by Marie | June 12, 2013 | Family

Fights for what's right

I was going through a somewhat messy family case which was bound to end up in trial. I knew I couldn't survive a trial on my own and the opposing party had representation. Although everything was already going in my favor, I could have lost it all in trial. I began my attorney search and had consu...ltation after consultation with attorneys who were more than willing to not fight for the best interests of my son which would have resulted in him being moved to Florida and away from his whole family. I was desperate to find someone who would fight for what was right. I then found Al. He is easy to talk with, relaxes any anxiety you may have, and tells you exactly how he'll help. I never once through the rest of my proceedings felt like I was left to fight alone or in the dark about how my case was progressing. He stood by me through every step and decision. I couldn't be more grateful for having found him. If you seek an attorney who will be honest, personable, and give it to you straight, Al is the perfect candidate. He will only fight for what is in the best interest of the most important part in the case; the child(ren). If you are seeking an attorney who will fight for your own selfish wants, Al is not right for you and there are plenty of others out there who would be more than happy to do anything you want of them for the money. I have already, and will continue, to recommend anyone to Al who needs the help of an honest attorney who always keeps the kid(s) as the focus of the fight.

Posted by Denise Davis | November 15, 2011 | Family

A Devoted,Trustworthy, Hardworking,Sincere Attorney.

Mr. Spiegle is truly one of a kind! His 100% devotion to our particular case was outstanding. Mr. Spiegel stopped at nothing to make sure my daughter and I were comfortable with the information he presented us, as well as making sure we understood every angle of it. He took the time to make us feel s...afe in our journey, and feel confident the outcome would be one we'd be comfortable with. The way Mr. Spiegel broke things down for us,talked to us, and really listened to our needs and concerns was reassuring and promising. He never gave us any doubt, it was optimism and sincere empathy for my daughter and I right form the start. There was no rock left unturned in this emotional case at all. He went above and beyond the call of any attorney to be prepared and on top of things. Mr. Spiegel is not your ordinary attorney at all. He really sits and listens to you without reservations! He views things from a variety of standpoints that I believe help to make him the great attorney that he is today. He truly cares about his clients and wants the best for each of them. In this day and age, you don't see that in most attorneys. The majority of them claim you as a number or a cash income, and nothing more! Not this one.... We all had our ups and downs with this court case, and were thrown many different kinds of surprises, that left us feeling scared and unsure of things,yet Mr. Spiegel never gave up on himself or his abilities to do his best. He did just that too, he showed us a side of life that would be calming and beautiful full of no harm or fear. He proved to us that there really is a silver lining to every cloud. No more looking over our shoulders and second guessing what will take place next. It was Mr. Spiegel that helped us get our lives back in shape and it was his sincere compassion and heart felt drive for my daughters happiness and freedom that made all the difference for us. In court we ran into some very unexpected hurdles ,but Mr. Spiegel was able to use them to our advantage and turn things around for the better. He was able to improvise in the hardest of times, and adapt to the many road blocks we ran a crossed. In the end, we may not have walked away winning the entire case as we had wished for; however what we did walk away with was our freedom, our peace of mind, and our being a family once again. A feeling of closeness, love, and trust. Weeks later, my daughters life became even brighter when Mr. Speigel helped us present a name change to the court system, and she was granted the right to claim her stepfathers last name. The outcome overall was beneficial for all involved because Mr. Spiegel took the time to sit with us ,listen to us, and believe in us all the way around. His faith in us is and was the best thing that ever happened in our lives. Without his professional aspect on things,his trust and dedication to our fears and our concerns, and without his generous heart, we never would be able to speak of things today. I truly believe in my heart if it wasn't for Mr. Spiegel we wouldn't be alive today. Mr. Alan Spiegel is a fantastic attorney, one who will touch the lives of those he comes in contact with, and one who will not leave you disappointed! I whole heartedly recommend this gentleman as a representative to anyone. He does an amazing job.

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Alan L Spiegel Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Herro

Family lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Alan is a skilled lawyer and is highly respected by his peers. I have litigated many cases with Alan over the years. He does a great job."

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Jason Heinen

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alan knows his stuff and is very relational which is to say that he is an expert in his field who is easy to work with because he provides good counsel that is understandable. I have referred several individuals to Alan and his team, and I will continue to do so."

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Christina Balistreri

Family lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Attorney Spiegel as adversary counsel on a Family Law matter. Attorney Spiegel was very professional and advocated strongly on behalf of his client. We were able to work together to reach a resolution that was beneficial for both of our clients."

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Lindsey Anderson

Family lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Spiegel was a pleasure to work with as opposing counsel. He does not "stir the pot" and tries to resolve matters in a fair and equitable manner."

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Joseph Helm

Family lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney and Partner, The Mclario Firm, LLC

Associations

2014 - Present

Washington County Bar Association

2010 - Present

Waukesha County Bar Association

Former Board Member

2003 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Education

2003

University of Wisconsin

Juris Doctor

2000

Carthage College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2023

Leave A Lasting Aviation Legacy. Estate Planning

2018

Step by-Step Estate Planning

Step by-Step Estate Planning (Attendee)

2018

Introduction to Elder Law

Introduction to Elder Law (Attendee)

2018

Annual Judges Update Luncheon

Annual Judges Update Luncheon (Attendee)

2016

Estate Planning Seminar

Estate Planning Essentials

Publications

Languages

English

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