$ 250-300 per hour
Thomas B Burton
About Thomas
Biography
In my practice I seek to provide personal service and friendly advice and excellent service. I try to treat each client the way I would like to be treated if I were the client instead of the attorney. If you hire me to help you, I promise to give you my best advice for your situation in an honest and diligent manner.
As a licensed attorney in Wisconsin and Minnesota, I am happy to assist you with your legal needs, with a particular focus on estate planning including wills, trusts, power of attorney documents, prenuptial agreements, business formation, contract review, business counseling, tax advice, and related matters. From my physical office in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, I provide estate planning and business law advice to clients in cities and towns all across Wisconsin. I offer flat fee pricing on many estate planning and business law services. No matter where you are located in Wisconsin, I look forward to working with you.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Business
20%
14 years | 10 cases
Estate Planning
20%
14 years | 12 cases
Real Estate
20%
13 years
Medicaid and Medicare
10%
11 years | 5 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Minnesota for 13 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 15 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Burton Law LLC
310 Pinnacle Way, Suite #301, Eau Claire, WI, 54701
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Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2020
Great
Tom at Burton Law LLC gave great legal advice and never asked for a dime. Morals and integrity in the law profession?? Maybe I'll have to change my opinion. Highly recommended. And thank you.
Thomas Burton
Replied last November 12, 2020Thank you for your very kind comments and high praise. I am glad I was able to help.
Posted by Shauna and Curtis | November 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Thomas B Burton
Thomas Burton made a Living Trust for my husband and me in October 2020. I found him online and was grateful for his informative videos. We called for an appointment and got one in two weeks. Mr. Burton was very personable and really listened to our wishes. He created a Living Trust that we are v...
Thomas Burton
Replied last November 12, 2020Thanks for choosing to work with my office to create a customized plan for you and your family, especially during this time. I really enjoyed working with both of you and hope to see you both again soon.
Posted by Shannon | June 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Professional & Personable!
I hired Tom to help red-line a business contract. I was nervous about how much time it would take to go through the lengthy contract but all my fears dissolved by the time we had finished red-lining the agreement! He answered all my questions and addressed each concern in a clear & concise manner. He...
Thomas Burton
Replied last June 15, 2020Thanks for choosing my office to work with you on the contract review and modification project. We thoroughly enjoyed working with you!
Posted by Erika | August 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Tom is fantastic to work with!
Tom explained everything in detail and in a way to easily understand. He was prompt in finishing documents. He is very thorough and thoughtful. Highly recommend Tom!
Thomas Burton
Replied last August 19, 2019Thank you for choosing me to work with you and your family! I thoroughly enjoyed working together.
Posted by Scott | July 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Burton is the best!!
Thomas Burton wrote a Living Trust for us. He was fantastic!!! He was very personable and fun to work with. My wife and I had some unique and specific stipulations we wanted in our Living Trust. Thomas listened well to us in that and understood what we were asking for. He was very knowledgeable ...
Thomas Burton
Replied last July 03, 2019Thank you for putting your trust in my office to serve the needs of you and your family. It was my pleasure working with you and your wife and I sincerely appreciate your business!
Thomas B Burton's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Tom for nearly a decade and I have always been impressed with his work ethic. He is personable and an excellent communicator. I appreciate his innovative use of social media and other avenues that offer clear and useful explanations of in-depth estate planning issues. I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Burton is a knowledgeable and articulate legal practitioner with a keen interest (and ability) to stay on the cutting edge of estate planning to best represent his clients. We first met at the Wisconsin State Bar Solo and Small Firm Conference, and I have since had the pleasure of sharing planning ideas and insights to continue to provide top-notch legal services to our respective clients."
"Attorney Burton is personable, knowledgeable, and intelligent. His practice revolves around smart, on-point legal advice for even the most complex estate planning matters. I endorse Attorney Burton as a strong legal resource and capable counselor."
"Attorney Burton is hard-working, professional, and passionate about the law. I endorse this attorney."
"Tom worked for us a summer intern. He did good work."
"I've known Tom since law school. He is extremely insightful and sharp. More importantly, he genuinely cares about his clients. You can't go wrong with this attorney!"
"Tom is a great attorney. He is approachable, friendly, and cares about the needs of his clients. Tom's creative legal strategies and his thoroughness in practice sets him apart from other attorneys. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Clients' Choice, Avvo
2018
Clients' Choice, Avvo
2018
Top Contributor, Avvo
2014
Clients' Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Thomas B. Burton
2016 - 2016
Attorney, David F. Grams & Associates, S.C.
2013 - 2016
Attorney, The Law Office of Thomas B. Burton
2011 - 2012
Research Law Clerk, Briggs & Morgan
2010 - 2010
Summer Law Clerk, Herrick & Hart S.C.
Associations
2016 - Present
Chippewa County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Medicaid Planning
Successful
Farm and Business Estate Planning
Successful
Education
2010
University of Wisconsin Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
B.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2017
Keystone Financial Evening Retirement Seminar
Estate Planning
Publications
2014
Wisconsin Lawyer magazine
10 Questions: Tom Burton: How a Nontechie Built a Virtual Practice
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
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23 May 2022
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Should my business use the same address in registration or report with different government departments?
14 May 2022
Q&A
Could you do a business service which is different from your LLC name?
06 May 2022
Legal Guides
Video Legal Guide
How Much Does an LLC Cost Per Year?
11 Aug 2022
Video Legal Guide
Is a Self-Made Will Adequate to Protect our Assets in the State of Wisconsin?
27 Jul 2022
Video Legal Guide
How Much is the LLC Filing Fee in Wisconsin?
21 Jul 2022