Atty. David Knaff

Atty. David Knaff

Atty. David Knaff is a lawyer practicing commercial, business and corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and 3 other areas of law.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 16 Years Experience 16 year
Call (414) 842-4953

Profile Summary

About David Knaff at a glance

David Knaff is a Member based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Von Briesen & Roper, S.C.. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (2010). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 2009) and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (B.S., 1998). Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. David Knaff is a lawyer practicing commercial, business and corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1998, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • David practices at Von Briesen & Roper, S.C. in Milwaukee, WI

Practice Areas Explained

David Knaff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Knaff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

David Knaff is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Wisconsin →

Securities Law

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Knaff

Where is David Knaff's law office located?
David Knaff's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Von Briesen & Roper, S.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Knaff handle?
David Knaff focuses on business, real estate, tax, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has David Knaff practiced law?
David Knaff has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did David Knaff go to law school?
David Knaff earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.S., 1998).
How can I contact David Knaff for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Marquette University
- 2009
B.S.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 2010

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