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Brent J. Berning is a probate, estate planning, bankruptcy, and creditor rights attorney based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2008). Educated at Marquette University Law School Class of 2008 (—). Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. Brent J. Berning is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills and probate, insolvency and 1 other area of law
- Brent received a degree from Marquette University Law School in 2008, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Brent practices in Milwaukee, WI
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Brent J. Berning's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brent J. Berning handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Brent J. Berning is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Wisconsin →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Brent J. Berning is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Wisconsin →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Brent J. Berning is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Wisconsin →
Brent J. Berning is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Wisconsin →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Milwaukee are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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