Bender, Levi, Larson & Associates, S.C. welcomes Attorney Christopher J. Koppes as their newest associate!

Chris Koppes was admitted to the Bar in 2011, having earned a J.D. from Marquette University Law School in 2011, and an Honors B.A. cum laude in 2008.  He interned with the Honorable Charles Kahn, Milwaukee County Circuit Court and Milwaukee County’s Corporation Counsel. 

Chris has practiced complex civil litigation since August 2011.  He has co-authored multiple appellate briefs submitted to the Court of Appeals and Wisconsin Supreme Court.  He has litigated multiple court trials and motion hearings and has acted as co-counsel on several jury trials. 

Chris also provides volunteer assistance for the Wills for Heroes Foundation, where he donates his time drafting estate plans for first responders and their families in the Wisconsin area. 

In Chris’s rare spare time he enjoys all manner of sports and outdoor activities and traveling with his wife Becky. 

Attorney Julia Bouianova speaks regarding Grandparents' Rights in Wisconsin

Attorney Julia Bouianova was invited to speak at the Wisconsin Public Health Association – Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards (WPHA—WALHDAB) Annual Conference in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Attorney Bouianova’s presentation was titled “Grandparents’ rights in Wisconsin.”

In the nutshell, grandparents’ rights are derivative from parental rights.  Parents have constitutional fundamental right to care, custody, and control of their children. This right is not absolute—it is subject to the requirement of parental fitness and the best interest of the child.

A parent with legal custody of a child may delegate care, custody, and control of the child to a third person via a power of attorney. Wis. Stat. § 48.979.

In a guardianship of a minor situation, medical decision-making is a specific power that is either granted or not by a court.

STATUTORY LAW ON GRANDPARENTS’ VISITATION:

—  Chapter 767, Actions Affecting Family (Wis. Stat. § 767.43)

—  Chapter 48, Children’s Code (Wis. Stat. § 48.925)

—  Chapter 54, Guardianships and Conservatorships (Wis. Stat. § 54.56)

* Each factual situation requires uniquely tailored application of the law. For that reason, information that is contained here does not constitute a legal advice. If you have any questions about grandparents’ or the third persons’ rights, please contact Julia Bouianova at (920) 261-7626. 

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Landlord/Tenant Seminar May 14, 2014 – 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

You are invited!  For the third consecutive year, the Bank of Lake Mills is hosting the “Rise & Shine Business Success Seminar Series”, in the Community Room of their Watertown office.  The seminars are free and include a light breakfast and the opportunity to network with fellow local business people as well.

At each event we’ll have a pertinent business topic presented by local experts in their field.  Our first event is especially applicable to those who own residential real estate investment property. The event is approaching quickly on May 14^th and will feature: Attorney Allen W Larson, of Bender, Levi, Larson & Associates, Watertown Wisconsin.

Al will discuss “The Wisconsin Way – Guide to New Landlord / Tenant Law.”

 

8:00-8:15 ………….. Breakfast and Networking

8:15-9:00 ………….. Presenter: Attorney Al Larson: Landlord & Tenant Law

9:00-9:15 ………….. Break and Networking

9:15-10:00 ………... Presenter: Attorney Al Larson: Questions & Wrap Up

 

 

Space is limited and we request your RSVP.  To RSVP: Call The Bank of Lake Mills, Watertown Branch at 920-206-9480 or email seminars@bankoflakemills.com.

 

Seminars are located at The Bank of Lake Mills Community Room (lower level)

at 400 Bernard St, Watertown, WI 

(Parking available in the lot just north of the drive thru banking area.)

 

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