Brookhouse Law Offices - Kenosha, WI

Seven Decades of Trusted Legal Service in Kenosha, Wisconsin

For more than seventy years, residents and businesses across southeastern Wisconsin have trusted Brookhouse Law Offices. Operating as Brookhouse and Hemsing Law Offices, the firm is located at 5455 Sheridan Rd, Suite 202, across from the Kenosha County Courthouse and the Register of Deeds. Established in 1951, the practice provides cost-effective representation focused on superior results. Whether you need to hire a real estate attorney for a closing, find a lawyer to draft an estate plan, or seek recovery after an accident, the firm delivers skilled legal advocacy.

Seasoned Legal Experience and Collaborative Counsel

Managing partner Eugene Brookhouse brings over fifty-two years of legal experience to the practice. Working with partners Justin R. Hemsing and Christopher J. Hemsing, the firm pairs local court experience with modern advocacy. The attorneys deliver direct personal service, offering one-on-one conferences or a team approach based on the complexity of each matter.

By deliberately focusing their practice on the core areas where they possess deep skill, the attorneys ensure that every client receives focused, high-caliber representation. The firm has earned widespread community respect, earning top ratings among local business and estate planning attorneys in Kenosha County.

Estate Planning, Probate, and Asset Protection Services

Protecting family assets and ensuring an orderly transfer of wealth to future generations requires meticulous planning. Brookhouse Law Offices assists clients with comprehensive legal services, including:

• Wills and living trusts, drafting customized testamentary documents and trusts to preserve family assets, avoid probate delays, and reduce tax exposure.
• Probate and estate administration, guiding executors through Wisconsin probate court procedures, debt settlement, asset accounting, and distributions.
• Powers of attorney and healthcare directives, preparing financial powers of attorney and living wills to safeguard client autonomy during incapacity.
• Will contests and probate litigation, resolving disputes among heirs, handling breach of fiduciary duty allegations, and defending testamentary intent.

Real Estate, Business Law, and Personal Injury Advocacy

Beyond estate matters, the firm provides robust legal representation in transactional property law, corporate governance, and injury litigation:

• Residential and commercial real estate, handling purchase agreements, title examinations, easement disputes, zoning concerns, and closings.
• Business formations and contracts, structuring limited liability companies and corporations while drafting commercial operating agreements.
• General civil and business litigation, prosecuting and defending contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and property conflicts in court.
• Motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents, fighting for injured victims of car crashes and truck collisions to secure full insurance recovery.
• Premises liability and dog bites, pursuing compensation for slip and fall incidents, dangerous property conditions, and animal attacks.
• Wrongful death claims, assisting grieving families in recovering funeral costs, lost earnings, and compensation for the loss of a loved one.

Responsive Legal Counsel and Dedicated Client Care

Brookhouse Law Offices builds lasting relationships based on integrity, clear communication, and cost-effective counsel. The firm offers initial consultations to discuss estate planning, property transactions, or injury claims. Transparent billing ensures you receive quality representation without surprises. Contact the Kenosha office today to schedule your consultation.