Weld Riley, S.C. - Eau Claire, WI

Comprehensive Legal Leadership and Trusted Counsel in Western Wisconsin

Formed in 1991 with roots in the Chippewa Valley dating to 1978, Weld Riley, S.C. has grown into one of western Wisconsin's most dynamic and accomplished legal institutions. Headquartered at 3624 Oakwood Hills Parkway in Eau Claire, with additional offices in Menomonie, Black River Falls, and Wausau, the firm combines the resources, talent, and sophistication of a large regional firm with deep community devotion. Consistently voted the region's best law firm in the Volume One Best of the Chippewa Valley poll across multiple categories, Weld Riley represents commercial businesses, municipalities, school districts, and private individuals. When clients need to find an attorney who delivers commanding courtroom presence and practical, solutions-driven advocacy, Weld Riley stands as the benchmark for legal excellence.

Dynamic Business Law and Municipal Representation

From fledgling entrepreneurial startups to established commercial entities and regional governmental bodies, the business and municipal practice groups at Weld Riley provide full-lifecycle legal support. The firm serves as trusted general counsel and special legal advisors throughout Wisconsin, handling:

• Business formation, partnership structures, joint ventures, and corporate reorganization.
• Complex commercial contract negotiation, non-metallic mining agreements, and frac sand rights.
• Municipal governance, zoning compliance, ordinance drafting, and public entity representation.
• Commercial and residential real estate transactions, boundary dispute resolution, and leasing.
• Banking, secured lending, loan restructuring, and creditors' rights enforcement.

Dedicated Divorce and Family Law Solutions

Domestic legal matters require a delicate balance of assertive advocacy and genuine empathy. Recognized with the top ranking for family law in western Wisconsin, Weld Riley family lawyers guide clients through challenging personal transitions with sensitivity and discretion. Comprehensive domestic relations services include:

• Contested and uncontested divorce proceedings addressing high-asset equitable property division.
• Child custody, legal placement, and parenting plan development prioritizing the best interests of minors.
• Establishment and post-decree modification of child support and spousal maintenance obligations.
• Paternity actions, prenuptial agreements, and postnuptial contracts protecting individual assets.
• Stepparent and private adoption proceedings along with legal guardianship appointments.

Labor and Employment and Workers' Compensation Defense

Originating as an employer-side labor practice, Weld Riley maintains one of the most revered labor and employment groups in Wisconsin. Spearheaded by firm founder Stephen Weld and veteran shareholders, the firm represents public and private employers in navigating intricate workplace statutes. Key services include collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, employment discrimination defense, wage and hour audits, and aggressive workers' compensation defense protecting employers and insurers from unwarranted liabilities.

Estate Planning, Probate, and Civil Litigation

Securing family legacies and asserting legal rights in court demand thorough, meticulous preparation. Weld Riley estate planning attorneys draft revocable living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives tailored to family goals, while efficiently navigating probate administration before circuit courts. In contentious disputes, the firm's civil litigation section vigorously defends clients in contract breaches, insurance defense, and civil liability claims. When you need to hire a lawyer in Eau Claire who combines local insight, peer-recognized accolades, and full-service capability, Weld Riley, S.C. delivers unwavering support across every legal discipline.