What Types of Civil Litigation Does Osowski Law Handle?
We offer services for a number of civil litigation disputes, including:
Most of us regularly sign contracts and releases. Sometimes we hire attorneys and review the language carefully. Other times, we sign without reading a word. Whether you need someone to write, review, or fight over a contract, give us a call to see if we can help you out.
Many insurance disputes involve personal injury and workers compensation cases, but other fights involve the denial of medical coverage, disability payments, or payments for property destruction (such as from a motor vehicle collision, house fire, or flood). Often, the insurance company denies a claim based on language in its insurance policy that comes as a surprise to the insureds. Give us a call so that we can review your insurance policy and see if you have fight we can win.
Fights about land are unique because every piece of land is unique. Sometimes there is a dispute about the value of land, and other times, no amount of money would suffice. Give us a call to see whether we have solutions to meet your needs.
Fights with landlords over leases, security deposits, property damage, pets, and utility bills are all too common. At Osowski Law, we take these fights as seriously as you do. Often, we are able to represent you on a contingency fee, meaning that we do not get paid fees unless we get money for you.
Do not let the name deceive you. Fighting over $5,000 to $10,000 is very significant for most people. If you have a claim against someone for under $10,000, small claims court may be the best option; it is much faster than the regular circuit court cases and far less expensive. Please give us a call to discuss your best options.
People who hire contractors to make changes to their properties face many challenges. You need to pick the right contractor; make sure that the contract is fair and accurate; monitor the progress to be certain the work will be completed on time and for the agreed-upon price; assure yourself that the work is up to standards; find a way to survive while your property is under construction. If you have questions or find that your contractor has fallen short of your expectations, call an experienced attorney.
It is very difficult, but not impossible, to contest a will. If you do have questions about whether someone’s will is legitimate or proper, you should know that the deadlines for taking action are very short. Please give us a call to discuss your concerns.
What if I Learn That I Will Have to pay Property Taxes or Special Assessments that I Think are Unfair?
Beth Osowski litigated an important special assessment case that went all the way to the Wisconsin Supreme Court–winning at every level. She has also served as Chair for the City of Oshkosh’s Board of Review for well over a decade. The Board of Review acts like a court to decide whether a property owner’s taxes are too high. Beth’s experience listening to both sides of these disputes gives her the necessary edge to fight for you.
Unless you are a lawyer, it is tough to know whether your first lawyer made significant mistakes that have hurt you. Let’s set up a time to meet so that we can analyze your concerns and give you honest opinions.
Slander and libel are both types of defamation. Whether spoken (slander) or written (libel), defamation generally occurs when someone makes a false statement of fact in public about someone else that hurts their reputation. Freedom of speech is so important in our country, that our laws make it very difficult to win a defamation case. Still, we are happy to discuss your claims and give you our honest opinions.