Short Sale vs. Deed in Lieu vs. Foreclosure Differences in Wisconsin
As a Wisconsin Real Estate attorney and Waukesha and Milwaukee Foreclosure lawyer, A common question that comes up in the free phone consults we offer is “the bank started a…
Brendan McAvoy has started a donation page for the Alzheimer’s Association “Longest Day” drive.
Dear Friends and Family, and Blog Readers, I, Brendan McAvoy, am participating in a fundraising event for the Alzheimer's Association® called The Longest Day®. To show my love for all those…
McAvoy & Murphy, Waukesha area attorneys, receive Top 40 under 40 award
On behalf of the Startup Stream, we wish a congratulations to both Attorney Brendan McAvoy and Attorney Thomas Murphy for being awarded the prestigious Top 40 under 40 recognition by…
Answering Common Questions Regarding Estate Planning
Q: I am interested in hearing more about estate planning services. What documents are part of an estate plan? At McAvoy & Murphy, one of the first things we bring…
Health Care Power of Attorney in Waukesha, WI
In order to help our client's gain valuable insight into the conversations one must have with their health care agent, we routinely offer the following publication as a handout. The…
Can I lose my interest in my property? Do I have a future interest in any real estate? (Part 2 in a series on real estate ownership and transfer)
In part 1 of this series on real estate ownership and transfer, we had left off with a discussion of the types of freehold interests one has with regards to…
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy- Voluntary Repayment Plan for Individuals with Regular Income
[DISCLAIMER: This may be considered attorney advertising] When many people think about Bankruptcy, they are thinking about liquidation, also known as chapter 7 bankruptcy, and all the worries about exemptions…
4 Tips for Finding an Attorney in Wisconsin
Finding an attorney in Wisconsin is easy. Finding the best attorney for your specific legal issue, however, can be quite difficult unless you know what to look for. If you…
Posner’s Reflections on Judging: A Discussion of Legal Style
While immersing myself in Judge Posner’s Reflections on Judging, again I found myself interested in his discussion on the differences between the concepts of legal realism and legal formalism. In…
Getting Borked: The Evolution of Judicial Politics at the Federal Level
With this being the last in a series of blog posts regarding the judiciary, I believe it is fitting that we address Federal Court nominations and the increased politicization of…