Ann I. Brandau

Ann I. Brandau

4.4
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 39 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at La Crosse, WI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Litigation

420 5th Ave. S., Suite B, La Crosse, WI

About Ann

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

Divorce, separation, post-judgment modifications, child custody issues, paternity issues, child and family support, prenuptial agreements, and marital property settlements.

40 years

40%
Family 40%

Family law includes divorce, separation, post-judgment modifications, child custody issues, paternity issues, child and family support, maintenance and alimony, prenuptial agreements, martial property settlements and estate planning.

40 years

40%
Litigation 20%

Divorce, separation, post-divorce, complex custody trials, mediations, and settlement

40 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 39 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1986

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 18 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2007

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Brandau & Waltz Law Offices, LLP

420 5th Ave. S., Suite B, La Crosse, WI, 54601-4646

Law Offices of Ann I. Brandau

PO Box 924, La Crosse, WI, 54602-0924

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Ann I. Brandau's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very approachable & knowledgeable

Ann worked with me on a complicated divorce matter with my ex-husband's alcoholism that impacted our children's safety. It was very important to me to both help him with sobriety and keep our children safe. Due to the complications of the disease, court matters had to be revisited 3 times in the co...urse of 2 years. At every point she communicated well, listened clearly to what I wanted and gave excellent counsel. I happen to have a bachelor's degree in pre-law/paralegal studies and although that is by no means a law degree, I understand more than most that she is very competent. I highly recommend her. Dealing with any divorce matter is an extremely stressful experience and I found her to be exactly what our family needed to help us get through. Looking back, I honestly think some of her suggestions to add to the stipulations were part of the catalyst for my ex to now have 2 years of sobriety under his belt and a phenomenal AA family. She helped change our little family's life and I will never forget it.

Posted by Carolyn | March 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Excellent job to obtain Guardianship for parent

I hired Ann Brandau to help me receive Guardianship of my mother. Ms. Brandau was very knowledgeable and helped me to understand all the legal aspects of the case. She was truly sincere in all areas in regards to my mother’s disease of Dementia and discussion to the court and the importance to obtain... Guardianship. I highly recommend Ms. Brandau to others in need of a family lawyer.

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Freedom Team Salute, United State Army

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Managing Partner, Brandau & Waltz Law Offices, LLP

1996 - 1997

Owner, A. Brandau Law Offices, S.C.

1993 - 1996

Partner, Hoffman, Addis, Pittman & Brandau

1987 - 1993

Associate, Hale, Skemp, Hanson & Skemp

1986 - 1987

Law Clerk, Third Judicial District of Minnesota

Associations

2011 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Our Courts Subcommittee

Co-Chair

2010 - Present

State Bar of Wisconin

Member - Public Education Committee

2007 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

City of Onalaska Community Development Authority

Board Member

1987 - Present

La Crosse County Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

2008 - 2009

State Bar of Wisconsin, Public Image Committee

Chair

2005 - 2010

State Bar of Wisconsin, Public Image Committee

Member

2003 - 2004

La Crosse County Bar Association

President

2002 - 2003

La Crosse County Bar Association

President-Elect

1994 - 2002

Office of Lawyer Regulation - Wisconsin

Member District 5 Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

River Bank of De Soto v. Fisher

Debt was discharged/ attorney fees awarded

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Education

1986

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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