Scott J. Curtis

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Curtis Law Firm, LLC

Experience: 11 years

Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and 4 others

Minnesota and Wisconsin

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Specialties: Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Administration; Contested Trust & Estate Litigation; General Litigation; Business Planning, Real Estate, Tax

Attorney Scott J. Curtis, a shareholder with the firm, practices in the areas of probate estates & trusts, general business law, estate planning, litigation, business formation & administration, business succession planning, estate and trust litigation, real estate, non-profit organizations, professional practices, estate planning, and general litigation.

Proficient in comprehensive estate planning, Mr. Curtis structures succession and estate plans for owners of family businesses engaged in numerous industries. In the field of probate and trust administration, Mr. Curtis has a reputation for success handling multi-million dollar estates, including contested estates. Mr Curtis has worked with clients to structure complex Medicaid divestment strategies, plans for gift tax avoidance, Reverse and Forward Single and Multiple Asset Tax Deferred Exchanges under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. Additionally, Mr. Curtis has represented buyers and sellers in transactions involving professional practices including chiropractic, dental, and medical businesses.

Mr. Curtis has represented numerous non-profit organizations, and has helped clients to carry out their philanthropic goals by forming and managing charitable entities. He has helped clients with personal wealth to create private foundations for long-term charitable giving within the family. He has assisted with the formation of public charities and has served on the board of organizations that support the Catholic Church, veterans causes, and community development.

Mr. Curtis is also a frequent speaker on estate, tax, and business law issues.

Civic Involvement:
Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem;
3rd Degree Knight of Columbus
Executive Committee – Serra Club of La Crosse
Board Member – Gateway Area Counc

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Minnesota

Since 2013

Wisconsin

Since 2012

Professional Experience

2020 - Current

Curtis Law Firm, LLC

Shareholder

2017 - 2020

O'Flaherty Heim Birnbaum Kirchner & Curtis, Ltd.

Shareholder

2012 - 2017

O'Flaherty Heim Egan & Birnbaum, Ltd.

Associate Attorney

2010 - 2012

O'Flaherty Heim Egan & Birnbaum, Ltd.

Law Clerk

Education

2009 - 2012

Creighton University School of Law

J.D. (2012) | Law with a Business Concentration

2005 - 2009

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

B.A. (2009) | Philosophy Major, Sociology Major, Theology Minor

Contacts

Curtis Law Firm, LLC - Winona Branch Office 3760 Service Dr Winona MN 55987 Toll-Free: (608) 784-1605

Curtis Law Firm, LLC Main Office 201 Main Street Suite 1000 La Crosse WI 54601 Telephone: (608) 784-1605 Fax: (608) 785-1303

Curtis Law Firm, LLC - Fountain City Branch Office 17 South Main Street Fountain City WI 54629 Telephone: (608) 687-9911 Fax: (608) 784-8414

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Scott J. Curtis Curtis Law Firm, LLC

Experience: 11 years

Website: Open

Phone: (608) 784-1605

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Elder Law

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Tax Law

Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Latin: Written

Spanish: Spoken, Written

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