Wisconsin Lawyer

Official publication of the
State Bar of Wisconsin
Vol. 79, No. 10
October 2006

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When Lovebirds Split: Dividing the Retirement Nest Egg at Divorce - Properly Dividing Pension Benefits

Wisconsin Lawyer October 2006: When Lovebirds Split: Dividing the Retirement Nest Egg at Divorce - Properly Dividing Pension Benefits The impact of an improper pension division can be devastating for clients, because they may lose out on the pension benefits altogether, and for family law practitioners, because they may face a minefield of malpractice claims and disciplinary actions. Learn how federal and state laws intersect with pension plans so you can protect your clients' economic future and avoid malpractice issues. More

When Lovebirds Split: Dividing the Retirement Nest Egg at Divorce - Dividing Wisconsin Retirement System Benefits

Wisconsin Lawyer October 2006: When Lovebirds Split: Dividing the Retirement Nest Egg at Divorce - Dividing Wisconsin Retirement System Benefits About one in six Wisconsin divorce cases requires division of Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) benefits, and most family law practitioners will encounter the WRS plan at some time. More

Wisconsin Client Protection Fund: Lawyers Doing the Right Thing

Wisconsin Lawyer October 2006: Wisconsin Client Protection Fund: Lawyers Doing the Right Thing A headline that reads "Lawyer Steals $50,000 from Client" is sure to grab attention. Going unnoticed, however, is the follow-up story - the one about thousands of lawyers who pool their funds to help clients who have lost money to unscrupulous attorneys. More

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Inside the Bar
Programs support attorney-trustees of abandoned practices

President's message
Lawyers should have freedom of choice

Viewpoint
Pro and Con discussion of repealing Act 442 or supporting the change as enacted

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Employ these tips to avoid reporting errors

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Better practice management can free you of stress


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