“We do not know one promise these men made, one pledge they gave, one word they spoke; but we do know they summed up and perfected, by one supreme act, the highest virtues of men and citizens. For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and…
Searching for an attorney can be a stressful endeavor when the legal stakes are high. Finding the right fit often means the difference between success and failure in court. Proper representation means executing a careful search process. Being an active client with prospective attorneys can give you the best possible picture of what to…
[Video Removed] Video Transcript Title Slide: The Toughest Cases | With Attorneys Schweiger, Fitzgerald, and Renz Question: What have been the toughest types of cases you’ve handled?
Schedule a free consultation with The Fitzgerald Law Firm by clicking here. Video Transcript Title Slide: Changing the Law | With Attorney Fitzgerald Question Silde: What is one law you feel should be changed? I believe, and this is a little bit bizarre because a lot of my work is…
“You’ll be hearing from my lawyer” is a commonly heard line in movies and television, which has characterized the relationship between attorneys and their clients as a constant service, which can be called upon at the beck and call of the client. In reality, most of us don’t find ourselves needing legal counsel frequently…
Although anyone who finds themselves facing a court date is well within their first amendment rights when it comes to personal presentation, your physical appearance in front of a judge and jury has an undeniable effect on the court’s perception of your level of responsibility and integrity. Although not directly related to the legal proceedings…
Vehicles, although private property, do not share the same kinds privacy affordances as other forms of personally owned property. Unlike a house which is protected from invasive searches by the need for law enforcement to obtain a warrant, the notion of acting on probable cause in regards to vehicle searches and seizures is much more…
[Video Removed] Video Transcript Title Slide: Dealing With Disagreement | With Ashley Renz, Brad Schweiger and Lane Fitzgerald Attorney Brad Schweiger: How do I deal with a client that disagrees with me? The first thing is stay calm and be respectful. Usually if someone, especially a client, disagrees with you they have reasons…
[Video Removed] Video Transcript Title Slide: The Biggest Mistakes Attorneys Make | With Ashley Renz, Brad Schweiger, and Lane Fitzgerald Question: What are some of the biggest mistakes attorneys make? Attorney Lane Fitzgerald: It’s difficult to say, there’s so many. There are so many different ones that can be made.
In Wisconsin, those facing felony charges are allowed by law to a pre-trial proceeding called a preliminary hearing. It’s also sometimes referred to as a preliminary examination or simply a “prelim.” These prelims occur early in felony cases. In Wisconsin, defendants in custody have the right to have a hearing within ten days of his…