Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy

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Estate Planning Attorney, Educator, Public Speaker

Experience: 15 years

Estate Planning and Probate

Wisconsin Rising Stars list, Wisconsin Rising Stars list and 4 others

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Awards 6

Experience 15y

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Attorney Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy is a shareholder and co-founder of Horn & Johnsen SC. Dera and focuses her legal practice in the areas of estate planning, probate and guardianship. Prior to completing law school, Dera gained 14 years of legal experience as a paralegal in Texas and Wisconsin. Dera’s extensive experience provided a strong and practical client-centered foundation for her legal practice. She strives to meet the needs of her clients in a personal and efficient manner. In furtherance of her passion for helping families plan, Dera is an active participant in the Wisconsin Wills for Heroes program and the Basic Estate Planning Clinic for Seniors and Veterans for which she was awarded the 2015 Individual Attorney Pro Bono Award by the Dane County Bar Association and the 2016 Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award by the State Bar of Wisconsin. Dera has been invited to speak as a featured presenter at various conferences throughout Wisconsin and nationally, including WealthCounsel and ElderCounsel’s Symposium, the AAII Investor Conference, the Midwest Horse Fair, Women Inspiring Change, Future Lifestyles Expo, All Things Senior Expo, Money Smart Women Conference, Asset Builders Madison Money Conference, and "Ready, Set, Retirement!" sponsored by MATC Paralegal Program in cooperation with WPS, GWAAR, Dane County Bar Association and the State Bar of Wisconsin. Further, Dera has made numerous presentations, both public and private, about estate planning and living trusts including special issues applicable to Realtors, small business owners, farmers, pet owners, young families, LGBTQ families and families with children who have special needs. She has also taught a variety of CE classes to financial professionals and CLE seminars to attorneys through PINNACLE and the National Business Institute (NBI). If you are interested in a presentation for your group, please contact her office at (608) 829-2525.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Wisconsin

Since 2009

Professional Experience

2013 - Current

Horn & Johnsen SC

Attorney, Shareholder and Co-Founder

2009 - 2014

Globe University

Adjunct Professor

MBA Program and Paralegal Studies Program

2008 - 2013

Krueger & Hernandez SC

Associate Attorney

2000 - 2008

Krueger & Hernandez SC

Paralegal

1998 - 2000

Wilson Law Group, LLC

Paralegal

1994 - 1998

Law Office of Charles A. Stephens, II

Paralegal

Education

2003 - 2008

Marquette University Law School

J.D. | Law

Honors: Dean's List

2001 - 2002

Concordia University-Wisconsin

B.A. | Criminal Justice

Honors: Summa Cum Laude

1995 - 1997

San Antonio College

A.A.S. | Legal Assisting

Honors: Phi Theta Kappa

Awards

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Wisconsin Rising Stars list

Super Lawyers

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Wisconsin Rising Stars list

Super Lawyers

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Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award

State Bar of Wisconsin

Wisconsin Rising Stars list

Super Lawyers

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Pro Bono Individual Attorney Award

Dane County Bar Association

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CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Probate Procedure

Marquette University Law School

Contacts

Horn & Johnsen SC Estate Planning Center of Wisconsin 8446 Excelsior Drive, Suite 102 Madison WI 53717 Telephone: (608) 829-2525

Videos

Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy, Attorney

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Getting Started with Horn & Johnsen

https://hornjohnsen.com
Horn & Johnsen is a boutique law firm specializing in Estate Planning. An experienced team will help you through all the ins and outs of making a will, guardianship, medicaid, etc.