What does it take to become the lawyer everyone wants on their trial team? And how can writing help you get there? Jesse Blocher shares his path from young associate to partner at Habush, Habush & Rottier – and how he built his reputation through both courtroom work and legal writing.

If a lawyer is providing favorable and admissible testimony that would not be available from another source, the lawyer is a necessary witness and may not represent the client at trial of the matter. But, as Timothy Pierce explains, another lawyer in the firm may represent the client at trial.

Boost your trial success with The Wisconsin Rules of Evidence: A Courtroom Handbook, newly updated and 10% off through Oct. 14.

Pests in rental housing are more than a nuisance – they threaten health, safety, and a tenant’s ability to fully use their home. Mitchell Yurkowitz highlights how Wisconsin statutes place the duty on landlords to address infestations and what options tenants have when landlords fail to act.

A high school visit from the Iowa Supreme Court offers a reminder of how courts can build public trust through visibility and engagement. Trent Kubasiak reflects on the importance of bringing the judiciary closer to the people it serves.

Ashley Kempf is among the newest State Bar of Wisconsin Certified Paralegals™ – and the first to be certified via the new General Certification Test. Her achievement highlights both her dedication and the growing value of certification.

The State Bar of Wisconsin is looking for attorneys to lead the practice of law in our state into the future. State Bar President-elect Stephen Sawyer invites lawyers to take this opportunity to make a difference to the practice of law in Wisconsin.