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Daniel P. Bestul
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Biography
I believe that “winning” a family law case takes much more than getting a judge to agree with you. A client’s best interests include the well being of children, family peace, and economic stability. Combative, abrasive, “hard-ball” tactics might make you feel better in the short term, but seldom maximize your interests in the long run. The parties to family law cases often continue to interact for years after the final judgment, and the damage caused by a “no-holds-barred” approach can seldom be repaired. Effective family advocacy requires tenacity, patience, creativity and a commitment to long-term results
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 42 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 38 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Duxstad & Bestul, S.C.
1112 17th Avenue, Monroe, WI, 53566-2007
Duxstad & Bestul, S.C.
213 Main St., Darlington, WI, 53530-1307
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Experience
Honors
2015
Wisconsin family law SuperLawyer list, SuperLawyers
2014
Certified Family Law Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2014
Wisconsin family law SuperLawyer list, SuperLawyers
2013
Wisconsin family law SuperLawyer list, SuperLawyers
2012
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
2012
Wisconsin family law SuperLawyer list, SuperLawyers
2011
Wisconsin family law SuperLawyer list, SuperLawyers
2010
Wisconsin family law SuperLawyer list, SuperLawyers
2005
Wisconsin family law SuperLawyer list, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
1987 - Present
Attorney, Duxstad & Bestul, S.C.
1983 - 1987
Defense Counsel, Trial Defense Service (Captain), US Army JAG Corps
Associations
2015 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
2001 - Present
Collaborative Family Law Council of WisconsinMember
State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section
Member
State Bar of Wisconsin, General Practice Section
Member
Lafayette County Bar Association
Member
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Member
1989 - 1989
Green County Bar AssociationPast President
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Schultz, 152 Wis.2d 408, 448 N.W.2d 424 (1989)
Affirmed
State v. Guck, 170 Wis.2d 661, 490 N.W.2d 34 (Court of Appeals, 1992), 176 Wis.2d 845, 500 N.W.2d 910 (Supreme Court, 1993)
Affirmed
State v. Hereford, 195 Wis.2d 1054, 537 N.W.2d 62 (1995)
Affirmed
State v. Hughes, 2001 WI App 31
Reversed
In re the marriage of Redfearn, 2002 WI App 34
Reversed
In re the Termination of Parental Rights to Thomas J.R., 2003 WI 61
Court of Appeals decision reversed; trial court decision affirmed
Delaney v. Delaney, 2007 WI App 1
Affirmed
Mayer v. Schulz, 2007 WI App 251
Reversed
Kracht v. Kracht, 2009 WI App 110
Affirmed
Wolfe-Ginter v. Ginter, 2010 WI App 120
Reversed
Education
1983
University of Wisconsin Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Ripon College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Spring Conference
Collaborative Family Law: Resolving Disputes Respectfully
2012
Chapter meeting
Anatomy of a Collaborative Case – Financial Issues,
2011
30th Annual Family Law Workshop
Handling Advanced Maintenance Cases
2010
Solo and Small Firm Conference
Dealing with the Rambo Litigator
2007
• New Approaches to Solving and Old Problem: Enforcing Placement Orders, Child Custody and Visitation
New Approaches to Solving an Old Problem: Enforcing Placement Orders
2007
Family Law: Helping Your Clients Through Difficult Cases
Organizing for Trial: Seven habits of Highly Effective Litigators
2007
Annual Convention
Family Law and Military Matters
2006
Guardian ad Litem Basic Training
Moderator
2004
Family Law Workshop
When the Kids Aren’t Where They Should Be: Modifying and Enforcing Placement,
2002
Family Law Workshop
Caselaw Update
Publications
2012
Wisconsin Journal of Family Law
Orders to Show Cause: A Primer
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers