$ 250-300 per hour
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.
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Acquired: 2011
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310 Pinnacle Way, Suite #301, Eau Claire, WI, 54701
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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...
Thanks for choosing my office to work with you on the contract review and modification project. We thoroughly enjoyed working with you!
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 ...
Thank 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!
Posted by Maureen | February 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
My husband I decided to get our affairs in otder so we contacted Thomas for estate planning. We chose Thomas because we watched him grow up and knew his family and trusted that his values were in line with ours. Thomas is very kind informative and willing to take time to explains everything very tho...
Thank you for your kind words and for choosing me to work with you on these important matters. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire process of working with you. Thanks again!
Posted by Marilyn | February 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Top Notch Estate Lawyer
Estate planning with Tom was a pleasure! He is very organized, knowledgeable and personable. For our purposes, it was helpful that he also was familiar with Minnesota laws. Communications were answered promptly and thoroughly. His flat rate fee structure took the guess work out of our costs. We would...
Thank you Marilyn for your feedback and kind words. It was my pleasure to work with you and your husband to accomplish your estate planning goals!
Posted by Andy | October 06, 2015 | Wills & Living Wills
Great Experience
Tom helped me understand the legal-speak in a will, along with the series of (legal) events and documents that usually come with the passing of a family member. He was clear, articulate, and I'm pretty sure he was NOT full of it. I would absolutely recommend him, and I would contact him again if a si...
"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."
"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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Clients' Choice, Avvo
2018
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2018
Top Contributor, Avvo
2014
Clients' Choice, Avvo
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.
2016 - Present
Chippewa County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
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Successful
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
B.B.A.
2017
Estate Planning
2014
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