Bakke Norman, S.C. - Eau Claire, WI

Strategic Legal Counsel and Deep Regional Heritage in Northwest Wisconsin

Founded in 1985 by visionary trial lawyers, Bakke Norman, S.C. has grown into one of northwestern Wisconsin's most influential and respected multi-practice law firms. Located in the heart of downtown Eau Claire at 7 South Dewey Street, Suite 220, the firm delivers sophisticated legal advocacy grounded in four decades of institutional insight. With additional offices across New Richmond, Baldwin, and Menomonie, the firm's team of accomplished attorneys counsels local business founders, municipal governing bodies, community lending institutions, and private individuals. When corporate officers or families need to find an attorney who pairs pragmatic Midwestern sensibility with courtroom dexterity, Bakke Norman represents the benchmark of professional legal counsel.

Comprehensive Business Formation and Commercial Transactions

Guiding commercial enterprises from initial entity formation through lucrative mergers and generational succession requires meticulous strategic planning. The transactional attorneys at Bakke Norman serve as proactive counsel to entrepreneurs, family farms, and multi-state corporations. Business services include:

• Structuring limited liability companies, partnerships, and corporate business formation tailored to minimize tax exposure and personal liability.
• Drafting, negotiating, and executing commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and licensing covenants.
• Managing sophisticated mergers, equity acquisitions, asset purchases, and business sales across diverse industries.
• Structuring farm succession and agricultural business plans that preserve generational family operations.
• Advising regional banks and credit unions on regulatory compliance, commercial lending, and secured transactions.

Bankruptcy, Debt Restructuring, and Commercial Litigation

When economic volatility or contractual disagreements threaten commercial viability, having seasoned litigation advocates in your corner is vital. Shareholder Bill Wallo, a former career law clerk to a federal bankruptcy judge and recognized as Eau Claire Lawyer of the Year for business insolvency, leads a formidable restructuring practice. The firm handles complex financial matters, including:

• Representing commercial debtors, creditors, and trustees in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 business bankruptcy proceedings.
• Enforcing secured creditors rights, debt workouts, and judicial foreclosure actions throughout Wisconsin circuit courts.
• Resolving breach of contract disputes, shareholder disagreements, and corporate governance controversies.
• Defending and prosecuting high-stakes business litigation before state and federal appellate courts.

Commercial Real Estate and Municipal Governance

Real estate development and municipal administration dictate the growth of communities throughout the Chippewa Valley. Bakke Norman real estate attorneys advise developers, institutional investors, and local governments on complex land transactions. Services encompass commercial zoning, municipal ordinances, land acquisition, lease negotiations, title insurance examinations, and environmental compliance, ensuring smooth progress through local administrative hurdles.

Transparent Guidance and Dedicated Client Service

Under the dynamic leadership of managing partner Deanne Koll, Bakke Norman holds high peer ratings, including recognition by Best Law Firms in America and Wisconsin Super Lawyers. Whether you need to hire a lawyer to orchestrate a complex corporate transaction or protect family assets through detailed estate planning and probate administration, Bakke Norman, S.C. provides responsive, ethical, and results-driven legal representation in Eau Claire.