222 Cherry Street, Green Bay, WI  54301-4223
Phone (920) 435-9393 Fax (920) 435-8866

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  Ronald F. Metzler

  Cynthia C. Treleven

  David J. Timm

  Christopher J. Pahl

  Laura J. Beck

  Heather B. Zeise, of counsel

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With over 100 years of collective legal experience, the law firm of Metzler, Timm, Treleven, S.C., commits itself to prompt service, zealous advocacy, and thorough document preparation. Our team approach provides our clients with quality legal services as a result of the collective and diverse experience of our attorneys. Incorporating the most current technology and legal research resources available, we meet the challenging and changing needs of our clients. Our philosophy is to listen to our clients and provide them with practical advice which enables them to achieve success.

 

Legal Services

Metzler, Timm, Treleven, S.C., offers a full range of legal services to businesses, professionals, and individuals in the following areas:

BUSINESS ENTITY FORMATION, including general business and tax advice regarding selection of appropriate type of organization (corporation, partnership, limited liability company, etc.); preparation of necessary documentation; and communications with other business and accounting/tax advisors.

BUSINESS LAW, including advice regarding legal requirements affecting ongoing business operations; preparation of shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and partnership agreements; and assistance in the negotiation and preparation of documents required for acquisitions, sales, mergers, environmental audits, and remediation obligations.

LITIGATION, including filing, defense, and mediation or arbitration of lawsuits regarding contract disputes, business disputes, property disputes, employment agreements and covenants not to compete, personal injury, and property damage claims.

FAMILY LAW, including stipulated and contested divorce, post-divorce modifications, contempt actions, child support, maintenance, placement, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.

DIVORCE MEDIATION, including mediating marital settlement agreements and post-divorce modifications, with certified divorce mediator.  For additional information, see http://mediatefamilylaw.com/.

APPELLATE LAW, including prosecution and defense of appeals through the Courts of Appeals and Supreme Court at the state and federal levels.

REAL ESTATE LAW, including purchase, sale, and development of real estate, environmental audits and remediation obligations, preparation of deeds, land contracts, easement agreements, and leases.

CONDOMINIUM LAW, including preparation of condominium declarations and related documentation, organization and establishment of condominium associations, and advice regarding legal requirements affecting ongoing association matters.

CONSTRUCTION LAW, including negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts; lien filing; and resolution of contract disputes arising out of such issues as faulty workmanship or incomplete work.

COLLECTION, including collection of delinquent accounts; landlord/tenant matters, including collection of past-due rent and evictions; filing of garnishment actions; and representation of corporate clients in connection with filing of bankruptcy proof of claim forms and defending of preference actions.

EMPLOYMENT LAW, including negotiation and preparation of employment agreements; drafting and review of employee handbooks; formulation of employment policies regarding such topics as sexual harassment, alcohol and drug abuse testing, discipline, etc.; representation of employers in connection with unemployment compensation, worker's compensation, and discrimination claims filed with state and federal governmental agencies; and advice regarding hiring, discipline, and termination of employees, including documentation requirements and preparation of separation agreements.

HEALTH CARE LAW, including representation of health care providers and managed care organizations regarding preparation and negotiation of contracts, state and federal regulatory compliance; and advice in connection with general corporate and diverse medicolegal issues.

BANKING AND COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS, including negotiation and drafting of credit facilities and commercial debt instruments, such as security/collateral documentation and Uniform Commercial Code requirements and general commercial transaction advice; and filing of foreclosure, replevin, and bank collection actions.

WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATE PLANNING, including tax planning to preserve estate assets; preparation of last wills and testaments, revocable and irrevocable trust agreements (including special needs trusts), powers of attorney, and health care documents; preparation of prenuptial and marital property agreements; and advice regarding, and preparation of, sophisticated estate planning techniques, including family limited partnerships, qualified personal residence trusts, and charitable trusts.

PROBATE, TRUST ADMINISTRATIONS, AND GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS, including commencement of formal and informal probate proceedings; trust administration issues; preparation of federal and state fiduciary income and estate tax returns; distribution of decedent's assets; and initiation of proceedings for the appointment of guardians for incompetent individuals and minors.

MUNICIPAL / ZONING LAW, including negotiations with municipalities regarding development of subdivisions and installation of improvements; and interpretation of zoning and municipal ordinances.

MUNICIPAL CITATIONS, including representation of defendants charged with OWI 1st and traffic violations.

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Location / Map

The offices of Metzler, Timm, Treleven, S.C., are located at 222 Cherry Street in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin. We are two blocks from the Brown County Courthouse, and across the street from the Baylake Bank-City Centre.

FROM THE NORTH: Take U.S. Highway 41/141 South to the I-43 South (Milwaukee) exit (#171). Take the I-43 South exit and travel across the Fox River. Take the Webster Avenue/East Shore Drive exit (#187). Turn right onto Webster Avenue and continue south on Webster Avenue approximately 1.2 miles to Cherry Street. Turn right onto Cherry Street and travel west 7.5 blocks to 222 Cherry Street. Parking is available in the ramp adjacent to our building or across the street.

FROM DOOR COUNTY: Take Highway 54/57 to the I-43 North/U.S. 41-141 exit. Continue on I-43 North to the Webster Avenue/East Shore Drive exit (#187). Turn left onto Webster Avenue and continue south on Webster Avenue approximately 1.5 miles to Cherry Street. Turn right onto Cherry Street and travel west 7.5 blocks to 222 Cherry Street. Parking is available in the ramp adjacent to our building or across the street.

FROM MILWAUKEE: Take I-43 North to the Webster Avenue/East Shore Drive exit (#187). Turn left onto Webster Avenue and continue south on Webster Avenue approximately 1.5 miles to Cherry Street. Turn right onto Cherry Street and travel west 7.5 blocks to 222 Cherry Street. Parking is available in the ramp adjacent to our building or across the street.

FROM THE FOX VALLEY: Take U.S. Highway 41/141 North to the Highway 172 exit (#165). Stay right, taking the Highway 172 East exit and travel across the Fox River. Take the Webster Avenue/Riverside Drive exit (the first exit after you have crossed the river). Stay left to exit onto Webster Avenue. Turn left onto Webster Avenue and continue north on Webster Avenue approximately 3.0 miles to Cherry Street. Turn left onto Cherry Street and travel west 7.5 blocks to 222 Cherry Street. Parking is available in the ramp adjacent to our building or across the street.

FROM THE WEST: Take Highway 29/32 into Green Bay. Continue on 29/32 (Shawano Avenue) into downtown. Cross the Fox River and turn left onto Washington Street (the first street after you have crossed the river). Travel north one block and turn right onto Cherry Street. Our offices are located at 222 Cherry Street. Parking is available in the ramp adjacent to our building or across the street.

For alternate driving directions from your specific location, consult one of the map sites available on the Internet or contact our office for further assistance.






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Office Contact Information:
Metzler, Timm, Treleven, S.C.
222 Cherry Street
Green Bay, Wisconsin  54301-4223
Telephone: (920) 435-9393           Facsimile: (920) 435-8866 

Attorney E-Mail Addresses:
Ronald F. Metzler RMetzler@mtthlaw.com
Cynthia Caine Treleven CTreleven@mtthlaw.com
David J. Timm DTimm@mtthlaw.com
Christopher J. Pahl CPahl@mtthlaw.com
Laura J. Beck LBeck@mtthlaw.com





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