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Thomas D. Zilavy is a Partner based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at DeWitt LLP. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin U.S. Tax Court (1961). Educated at University of Wisconsin (LL.B., 1961) and University of Wisconsin (B.S., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dane County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. Thomas D. Zilavy is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, commercial, administrative law and 8 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1957, and has been licensed for 65 years
- Thomas practices at DeWitt LLP in Madison, WI
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Thomas D. Zilavy is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Wisconsin →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Madison 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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