10 Holiday Travel Driving Tips

The holiday season (from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day) is typically the busiest travel time of the year. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, during the Thanksgiving travel period, the number of long-distance trips (50 miles or more) increases by about 54 percent. During the Christmas/ New Year’s travel period, the number rises by… Continue reading 10 Holiday Travel Driving Tips

When Does a Slip and Fall Accident Warrant Legal Help?

Slip and Fall Injury

Slip and fall accidents are common, and they can lead to disability and even death. When these accidents are caused by another party’s negligence, and the victim has suffered significant harm and/or financial loss, it’s time to get legal help. Oftentimes, it is difficult to determine who is responsible when someone is injured in a… Continue reading When Does a Slip and Fall Accident Warrant Legal Help?

What Every Real Estate Professional Needs to Know about Wisconsin’s Two-year Statute of Limitations

Wisconsin's Two-year Statute of Limitations for Real Estate

In Wisconsin, real estate brokers and agents are subject to a two-year statute of limitations for actions related to brokerage services. A statute of limitations refers to the legal time limit within which a client or another party can file a lawsuit for alleged wrongdoing. Created specifically for the real estate industry, Wisconsin Statute §… Continue reading What Every Real Estate Professional Needs to Know about Wisconsin’s Two-year Statute of Limitations

How is Procuring Cause Determined, and How can Real Estate Professionals Protect their Claim to It?

Legal Aspects of Procuring Cause

“Procuring cause” is one of the most important (and often misunderstood) concepts in real estate and is one of the leading reasons for commission disputes between agents or brokers. Procuring cause refers to the agent or broker whose actions started and maintained an uninterrupted chain of events that resulted in a sale. This issue commonly… Continue reading How is Procuring Cause Determined, and How can Real Estate Professionals Protect their Claim to It?

What to do After a Truck Accident

Truck Accident Lawyer

A truck accident can be a very traumatic event.  Stress and injuries may affect your ability to think clearly.  How you react to the accident and the information that you obtain can be a critical element in your case.  After an accident: If you or a family member have been injured in a truck accident,… Continue reading What to do After a Truck Accident

Attorney John Gelshenen Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 – Real Estate Litigation

Atty. John J. Gelshenen, Davis & Gelshenen, LLP, has been named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers In America for Real Estate Litigation

MILWAUKEE – Attorney John J. Gelshenen, Co-founder and Partner at Davis & Gelshenen, LLP, has been named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his outstanding work in Litigation – Real Estate. This honor reflects the respect Gelshenen has earned from his peers in the legal community. Being listed in The… Continue reading Attorney John Gelshenen Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 – Real Estate Litigation