I am dealing with a debt collector who has contacted my family members over ten times in the past two months, despite me having sent two emails requesting them to stop. The debt collector has provided the name of their company, and I have documentation of their calls and my emails. What steps can I... View More

Matthew McKenna
answered on Mar 6, 2025

Contact a consumer protection attorney in Wisconsin familiar with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Keep all of the records you have available to provide to the attorney. Let me know if you have any questions.

I moved into my apartment on January 31, 2024, and have been experiencing harassment and community stalking from other tenants. They follow me in cars, perform U-turns while I'm walking, and put high beams on me. They also push my apartment door when I'm inside. I've shown videos of... View More

I was found with fentanyl filters for IV drug use and a weed cartridge, and I'm being charged with felony drug possession. I have no prior drug charges. This incident occurred in Wisconsin, and the case is in Waukesha County. I would like to know if these circumstances could warrant a... View More

My mother recently passed away, and I am named the sole beneficiary in her will. We both lived in Wisconsin. The will was drawn up by a law firm that no longer exists. My mother's estate includes a house, jointly owned by her and me, and some money in her bank account. I have copies of the... View More

I live in Wisconsin and have been dealing with a felony child abuse charge for almost five years. Initially, I paid $3,500 for private legal representation, but the case stalled, and my attorney quit after two and a half years. Since then, I have been assigned a public defender who struggles to... View More

In my three-year-old simple possession case, I feel improperly represented as my attorney hasn't shown me any evidence, and computer issues were cited as a reason. Despite this being my first appearance before the judge, he is pushing to quickly resolve the case. My requests for a change of... View More

I was driving in Walworth County when a passenger in my vehicle was found with marijuana, which he admitted was his. Although I wasn't charged with any firearm-related violations, law enforcement took my registered firearm. There should be body cam evidence supporting my innocence regarding... View More

I have been unable to speak with my children for the past four days, and my wife has not provided any reason for this. There is no court order or legal agreement regarding custody or visitation. What steps can I take to communicate with my kids?

In Wisconsin, my car was towed from a hotel where I was a guest after I was arrested. The hotel was informed of my situation, and there were no signs indicating towing rules or restrictions. I received no notice from the tow yard. Can I legally enter the tow yard to retrieve my car using my own... View More

I have a question about a former felon living in Wisconsin. The felony occurred 7 years ago. Can this former felon legally be in a house where a firearm is present if the firearm is legally owned by another resident of the house?

I am a beneficiary under a will in Wisconsin, which gives another beneficiary the first right of refusal on a property. However, there's no time frame specified in the will for them to exercise this right. They were notified about this right, but it has been 7 months with no response, despite... View More

I gave someone permission to use my car for a few weeks, but they've now had it for a few months. I verbally told them after the first month that I wanted it back and gave them until the end of that month to return it. Despite this, they still have not returned the car, and there is no written... View More

I would like to know if Wisconsin's Home Rule powers allow a village to create an ordinance prohibiting ATV/UTV use on all public roads, including county roads, within the village boundaries. The primary concern is safety, as the county road in question has a high volume of traffic, is a... View More

I called my insurance company to inquire about pre-authorization for a CT scan. Over the phone, the agent informed me that no pre-authorization was required. I confirmed this twice, and based on that information, I went ahead with the CT scan. Now, I have received an explanation of benefits stating... View More

I have a custody order with my son's father, who is going to jail tomorrow. My relationship with his parents is terrible, and I filed for sole legal custody and placement today. Can his parents still secure his visitation time with our son despite these circumstances?

I was at a casino and took a break to smoke in their designated area. A security officer asked me to move to a more visible spot due to camera coverage issues, and I felt embarrassed in front of others. Since then, I've had stress-related issues. When I spoke to the head of security to get... View More

I stopped paying on my car loan, and as a result, the account was closed. I have the original title since I never registered the car. Can I sell the car even though I haven't communicated with the lender about the status of the loan?

I'm starting a YouTube channel and currently in the process of registering an LLC to protect myself, particularly against copyright strikes. The service I'm using is recommending additional items like obtaining an EIN and accounting software, but I'm unsure if I need these yet. I... View More

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Starting a YouTube channel through an LLC is a smart move for liability protection. For the initial setup, you'll need your Articles of Organization (filed with your state), an Operating Agreement outlining ownership and operations, and a separate business bank account to maintain the... View More

I have been subjected to multiple meetings and talks with my bosses over the past year about issues they haven't investigated, making me feel targeted. I haven't filed formal complaints with HR, but I receive intimidating emails to meet without given context or documents to prepare. There... View More

I was arrested in Wisconsin for possession and paraphernalia. While I was parked on the side of the road sleeping, an officer approached my vehicle and claimed to see drug paraphernalia in plain sight, which led to a search. I was not given any warning or explanation for the approach. No witnesses... View More