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Decades of Legal Experience in Southeastern Wisconsin
04/20/2026

Decades of Legal Experience in Southeastern Wisconsin

At Foley, Shannon, Powers & Rusch, S.C., our legacy is built on the strength of our legal team. For over a century, our firm has provided comprehensive legal solutions to individuals and businesses across Racine, Milwaukee, and Salem. Central to this mission are our lead attorneys, whose combined ...

The Risk of Silence: Why a DIY Will Could Cost Your Family Thousands
03/23/2026

Why a DIY Will Could Cost Your Family Thousands

RACINE, WI — For many Wisconsin families, the topic of end-of-life planning is often pushed to the bottom of the "to-do" list. However, legal experts warn that avoiding the conversation—or attempting a "do-it-yourself" solution—can lead to years of legal headaches and financial loss for those left ...

Essential Steps to Protecting Parents and Grandparents
02/16/2026

Essential Steps to Protecting Parents and Grandparents

When we think about our parents or grandparents, we want to ensure their golden years are defined by dignity, comfort, and security. However, as families in Southeast Wisconsin know all too well, the transition into elder care often brings a wave of complex legal and financial questions. At Foley ...

Navigating Tax Season: Expert Guidance for Complex Challenges
01/13/2026

Navigating Tax Season

Expert Guidance for Complex Challenges As tax season approaches, many individuals and businesses begin to compile their financial records. While routine filings are a common annual task, navigating complex tax issues from intricate compliance matters to disputes with federal or state authorities ...

Why Tenants Needs A Strategically Negotiated Lease
12/22/2025

Why Tenants Need A Strategically Negotiated Lease

For a business, a physical location is often its most significant overhead and its most valuable asset. However, many tenants sign lease agreements under the impression that "standard" contracts offer built-in legal protections. In the state of Wisconsin, this is a dangerous misconception. Unlike ...

Commercial Leases Are A Landlord's Best Defense
12/22/2025

Commercial Leases Are A Landlord's Best Defense

In the ever-changing world of Wisconsin real estate, a commercial lease is more than just a monthly payment agreement, it is the legal bedrock of your investment. Whether you manage a sprawling industrial warehouse, a high-traffic retail storefront, or a modern office complex, the strength of your ...

When Construction Challenges Strike: Why You Need a Trusted Attorney
10/20/2023

When Construction Challenges Strike: Why You Need a Trusted Attorney

In the bustling world of construction, every day presents a new set of challenges. From managing deadlines to coordinating teams, it's a complex dance of logistics and skill. But what happens when unforeseen legal issues threaten to bring your project to a grinding halt? That's where a trusted ...

Service Overview of Foley, Shannon, Powers, & Rusch
10/24/2022

Service Overview of Foley, Shannon, Powers, & Rusch

The founders of Foley, Shannon, Powers, & Rusch S.C. began practicing in 1913. Over the last century, our firm has picked up new partners and has transitioned and transformed as a result. Most importantly, our firm has collected a diverse set of legal experience ranging from state to federal cases ...

Selling a Business
04/18/2022

Selling a Business

Selling a business can be an arduous and time-consuming process. Attorneys can assist in the sale of your business and guide you in deciphering the steps needed for a successful sale. Provided are a few ways attorneys can help with selling your business. An attorney can help sort through the steps ...

Filing Back Taxes
04/05/2022

Filing Back Taxes

Once a year, you are required by law to file your taxes. For some, this may seem like a burden; for others, a blessing. Those who are excited for tax time typically see a return from their taxes every year. However, not everyone is in the same financial situation to receive a return; the only way to ...