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For over eight decades, Bender, Larson, Chidley, Koppes, Hetfield & Associates has delivered high-quality legal assistance and advice to clients across Wisconsin at affordable rates. As a full-service general practice law firm, we handle a wide range of legal matters, including business law, family law, probate, real estate law, elder law, and more.

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40+ years of experience
15+ practice areas
5 dedicated attorneys
1000s of clients served
80+ years of experience
15+ practice areas
5 dedicated attorneys
1000s of clients served
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We are result-focused. Every strategy, argument, and decision is guided by a single goal: achieving the best outcome for our clients.

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Every client receives personalized attention and care tailored to their unique needs. Our law firm makes our client's interests our own.

I worked with Attorney Chris Koppes on a legal matter. Very professional and worked efficiently. He also provided great information and suggestions and yet listened to how I wanted to proceed. I will definitely be using Chris again in the future.

Tylor K.
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Julia was great! She helped me through a tough time and more importantly made me feel comfortable!! I would definitely recommend Julia and anyone in their office for that matter.

Jaret B.
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My wife and I recently had our wills done by Julia Chidley. Julie and her team did an excellent job. I am a real estate agent and have used Security Title and Closing Services which is a owned by this firm and rates as high as the firm itself.

Glenn S.
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I worked with Allen and his staff. Their communication was fantastic. Allen was straight forward about my case and answered all my questions in a timely manner. He was abnormally easy to get a hold of. I started to think I was the firm's only client.

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    If you are searching for an experienced attorney, it is important to choose a law firm with the ability to focus on a wide spectrum of legal matters. Our general practice law firm can assist you with your current legal needs and continue to represent you throughout a lifetime of legal matters. The attorneys at Bender, Larson, Chidley, Koppes, Hetfield & Associates take pride in providing cross-disciplinary legal knowledge and comprehensive support to our clients. We are qualified professionals who remain available to assist you even after your initial case has been resolved.

    When you are facing legal challenges in your professional or personal life, Bender, Larson, Chidley, Koppes, Hetfield & Associates offers the competitive legal expertise and personal attention you deserve. No matter how complex your situation may seem, our attorneys possess the insight and depth of understanding needed to guide you through it.

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    Allen W. Larson

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    Julia Chidley

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    Christopher J. Koppes

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    Zachary J. Hetfield

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    Wassim Malas

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    2022 & 2024 Best of Watertown  by Watertown Daily Times

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    When you are facing legal troubles in your professional or personal life Bender, Larson, Chidley, Koppes, Hetfield & Associates has the broad legal expertise and personal attention you need. No matter how complex your case may seem, our lawyers possess the legal insight and depth of understanding to assist you.
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    Allen Larson and Christopher Koppes have been spectacular with my family's recent probate issues. They've definitely helped us sleep better at night knowing things settled.

    Brian C.
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