Deanne L. Robison

Deanne L. Robison

4.5
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 32 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Wauwatosa, WI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate

11616 W. North Ave., Suite A, Wauwatosa, WI

About Deanne

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

Estate planning attorneys tell you different strategies you can use to transfer your belongings after you die. By planning your estate, you can maximize its value by minimizing taxes and eliminating court costs and interference.

50%
Trusts 45%

A trust is an arrangement whereby someone owns and manages money or property for another person's benefit. Like a guardianship, a trustee has decision-making authority over the trust property, but no court is involved in the trustee's action.

45%
Probate 5%

Probate is the legal process used to carry out a person's will after their death; a probate attorney advises you on how to perform the steps in the process.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 16 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2009

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 32 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Collins Law Firm, LLC

11616 W. North Ave., Suite A, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226

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Deanne L. Robison's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 5, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Extremely Positive Consultation, BUT -

I met with Atty. Robison for my first consultation. I found her very emphatic and a good listener. a few days later, I left a message. No return call for her office. Now, every time I call her office I get a busy signal!?! Would I recommend her services? I don’t judge, just report, you decide.

Deanne Robison

Replied last October 6, 2022

Thank you for your kind words about our initial consultation. We thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. We have a dedicated team to answer our phone calls at all times, so you should not be receiving a busy signal. Please double check the number you are calling. We would like to speak to you further about your experience and outstanding legal needs. Our office phone number is 1-414-207-6292 and is continuously monitored and answered. We look forward to speaking with you and thank you again for leaving us this feedback.

Posted by Beth | October 8, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Excellent, Caring Lawyer!

I have known Deanne for over 10 years and would highly recommend her for your personal, professional legal needs. She has acted as a professional consultant on estate and retirement planning for many members of my family and has given us extremely helpful advice, followed up with any questions we ha...d, directed us to the best solutions and has a retirement/estate planning process that is thorough, expert and incredibly helpful. She is a calm voice in what can be a difficult process and will spend time you need to understand issues and guide you to the right solutions. Excellent lawyer!

Posted by anonymous | October 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding attorney for estate planning, trusts & healthcare power of attorney

I needed to update 10 year+ legal documents for my will, trust and healthcare power of attorney prior to having major surgery. I wanted an estate attorney that I could easily connect with and trust. A close friend suggested Deanne Robison. I find Deanne very professional, approachable, detailed, ...and patient! I had a sense of urgency with my pending surgery. We worked under a tight timeline to successfully execute everything. Deanne gave me peace of mind. I'm highly satisfied with her work and recommended her to others.

Posted by anonymous | October 2, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Outstanding Attorney!

I worked with Deanne in her capacity as an attorney for the Ford U.A.W. plan in Lorain County, Ohio off and on for a period of approximately 20 plus years. Deanne was always prepared for her court hearings, courteous, and professional. She worked very hard to advocate for the rights of her clients. ... I highly recommend Deanne for all of your estate planning and probate services. Deanne

Posted by Brenda | September 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Former Deputy Clerk for Lorain County Probate Court, Elyria, OH

I worked with Deanne in my former job in Probate Court. She was always prepared and did an excellent job when she worked for UAW Legal Services. Since my husband was also an auto worker, we used her for services through UAW Legal Services. She did an excellent job doing estate planning for us. ... She also took over for another attorney when my husband was selling his mothers home. She also helped a friend of ours when his wife passed away to prepare new documents for him. She is an excellent attorney that goes to the limit for her clients. We miss her in Lorain County but wish her well in WI.

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Deanne L. Robison's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Williams

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Deanne Robison since we were in law school together nearly 30 years ago. Deanne has always impressed me not only with her technical skills but also with her ability to network and develop personal relationships. She has a unique ability to see not only the legal issue before her but also identify the "real world" issues at hand and then develop practical solutions that address both the legal and real world side of a problem. Deanne is highly organized which enables her to provide very personalized counseling to her clients specific to their unique legal situation. I endorse Deanne wholeheartedly."

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Michael Forbes

Probate lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Deanne is an excellent attorney and advocate, who genuinely cares for her clients. She is a no-nonsense lawyer’s lawyer and did an excellent job probating my father’s estate. I have also known her for many years and wholeheartedly endorse her in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration."

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Michael Silver

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Ferraro

Probate lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the chance to meet Deanne on multiple occasions, and she was able to assist me with a client matter. Her experience and wisdom in the areas of probate, guardianships, and estate planning separate her from other attorneys in her field. She is a great counselor for her clients and I endorse her without reservation."

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Gifford Collins

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney, Collins Law Firm, LLC

2020 - 2020

Owner/Attorney, Law Offices of Deanne L. Robison, LLC

2018 - 2019

Associate, Walny Legal Group, LLC

2016 - 2018

Associate, Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP

1995 - 2015

Associate, Uaw Legal Service Plan

1989 - 1995

Associate, Reid, Berry and Stanard

Associations

2016 - Present

Association of Women Lawyers (Wisconsin)

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

1993 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Education

1990

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Juris Doctorate

1987

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

B.S. Criminal Justice

Speaking Engagements

2019

Probate from Start to Finish

Closing the estate

2019

Estate Planning from A to Z

Who is the Fiduciary?

2019

Estate Planning from A to Z

Documenting Long-Term Care, Incapacity and End-of-Life Decisions

Publications

2019

National Business Institute Seminar Closing the Estate

2019

National Business Institute Seminar Documenting Long-Term Care, Incapacity and End-of-Life Decisions

2019

National Business Institute Seminar Who is the Fiduciary?

Languages

English

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