Commercial Law & More Attorney · Serving Wausau, WI · 46+ Years Experience
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About David J. Eckert at a Glance
David J. Eckert is a Member based in Wausau, Wisconsin, practicing at Eckert & Krautkramer, LLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, creditor rights, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1983). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1980) and University of Wisconsin (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Wisconsin Illinois State Bar Association. Serves clients in Wausau, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David J. Eckert
- Atty. David J. Eckert is a lawyer practicing commercial law, estate planning, corporate law and 4 other areas of law
- David J. received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- David J. practices at Eckert & Krautkramer, LLC in Wausau, WI
Practice Areas Explained
David J. Eckert's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Eckert handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Wausau.
Estate Planning & Probate in Wausau
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
David J. Eckert is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Wisconsin →
Business & Corporate Law in Wausau
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David J. Eckert is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →
Real Estate Law in Wausau
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David J. Eckert is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Wisconsin →
Creditor Rights & Collections in Wausau
David J. Eckert is one of 42,582 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Wisconsin →
Civil Rights in Wausau
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Wausau
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 Wausau 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 venue, 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.
Wausau Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Wausau-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Wausau Choose David J. Eckert
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David J. Eckert's practice in the field of estate planning, business, real estate, creditor rights, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David J. Eckert brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, David J. Eckert can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning, business, and real estate, David J. Eckert can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Wausau
A Wausau-based practice means David J. Eckert attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David J. Eckert Handles in Wausau
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David J. Eckert has experience with under Wisconsin law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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