Business Litigation

Mergers and acquisitions happen all the time and they can happen for many reasons. But regardless of what’s driving your company to become part of another, figuring out how to manage your daily operations during and after the merger can be tough. While an experienced Wisconsin mergers and acquisition attorney can help you navigate the… Read more

Making the decision to merge and acquire a business is a big step for both the acquiring company and the acquired company. But there’s a real temptation to rush the process and combine your companies so you can start seeing profits from the new business. Unfortunately, rushing can lead to serious mistakes that can have… Read more

While many business partnerships can last for decades and foster growth for the business, some aren’t as ideal as they should be. If you’ve started to notice your partner engaging in questionable behaviors that are negatively impacting your business, you may be wondering if it’s time to consult a Milwaukee business litigation lawyer to help… Read more

When you formed your business, you picked an organizational structure that fit your needs at the time. But businesses rarely stay the same and it’s normal for your company’s needs to change as you grow. Often, those changes can cause your original business structure to be a less-than-perfect fit for the company in its current… Read more

Whether business owners operate within a niche industry or a highly competitive, broad-based area of the marketplace, there are few assets that are more vital to the sustainability of their business model than their company’s intellectual property. Intellectual property gives each company its unique edge and allows it to stand out from competing operations. As… Read more

Whether you are starting a small business, expanding, restructuring, or just looking at some options, a lawyer can be invaluable to help you plan. Kerkman & Dunn in Milwaukee is a big proponent of small business. We like to help them grow and evolve, and we do what we can to take them to the… Read more

Are you a new business owner? Then don’t fall into these common pitfalls. Kerkman & Dunn is here to help you. Learn from some common legal mistakes made by new business owners that we encounter all the time. Don’t Wait to Get a Business Lawyer When you are looking to start a business, you have… Read more

If you run a business in Milwaukee, then chances are you’ve already worked with at least one lawyer. Maybe they helped you set up your business, or dealt with trademark and copyright filings. Do you have a regular business lawyer though? Someone that you can count on when business needs arise and who will be… Read more

If you’ve grown your business from its infancy, then you are used to doing things on your own. From a legal standpoint, you’ve probably done a lot yourself to save money and we won’t fault you for that. As you get larger, things might grow outside your comfort zone. Perhaps, you are even dealing with… Read more