Bruce A. Lanser Waukesha, Wisconsin
| Managing Partner | |
| phone | (262) 522-2280 |
| fax | (262) 522-2289 |
| Email Me | |
Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, Bruce A. Lanser received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point in 1978 and his law degree from Marquette University in 1982. He owns and operates Lanser Law Office in Waukesha, WI where his practice is devoted to the representation of individual and small business debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies and in settlement negotiations and voluntary workouts. Mr. Lanser also serves as a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
- Bar Admissions:
- Wisconsin, 1982
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1982
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1982
- Education:
- Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
1982
J.D. - University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI,
1978
B.S.
Honors: With Honors
Major: Political Science
- Classes/Seminars Taught:
- Build Your Practice - Basic Bankruptcy: Representing Client in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Filings, State Bar of Wisconsin, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Annual Bankruptcy Update Seminar, State Bar of Wisconsin, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2010
- Ethical Issues Faced By Lawyers in Joint Representation, State Bar of Wisconsin, Annual Convention 2005
- Sec. 707(b): What Is It, Where Did It Come From and How Is It Applied, State of Wisconsin, Bar Convention 2004
- Family Law and the Bankruptcy Code, State Bar of Wisconsin, 1999
- Build Your Practice: A Closer Look at Chapter 13, State Bar of Wisconsin, 1997
- Basic Issues in Bankruptcy, State Bar of Wisconsin, 1992
- Mid-Winter Convention, State Bar of Wisconsin, 1991
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: A Step by Step Analysis, State Bar of Wisconsin, 1991
- Pitfalls in Bankruptcy, State Bar of Wisconsin, 1989
- Fundamentals of Bankruptcy Law and Procedure, National Business Institute, 1993
- Bankruptcy Procedures for Paralegals, Professional Education Systems, 1994
- Consumer Advocacy and Bankruptcy Assitance Project, Legal Action of Wisconsin - Volunteer Lawyers Project, 1995, 2000, 2002
- What the Personal Injury Lawyer Needs to Know About Bankruptcy, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, Winter Seminer, 2000
- Great Expectations, Milwaukee Bar Association, 2003
- Selected Highlights from BAPCPA, Society of Family Lawyers, 2005
- In Pursuit of the Perfect Happiness Package, Society of Family Lawyers, 2003
- 2003 Basic Bankruptcy Seminar, Wisconsin CLE, 2003
- Pre-Bankruptcy Planning and the Timing of Bankruptcy Relative to Divorce, Foley Inns of Court, 2004
- Pre-Bankruptcy Planning and the Timing of Bankruptcy Relative to Divorce, American Bar Association Section of Family Law, Fall Convention, 2004
- Bankruptcy Abuse and Prevention Act of 2005, Marquette University Law School, 2005
- Creditor/Debtor Proceedings Unit of Lawyer Skills Course, University of Wisconsin Law School, 2007
- Bankruptcy for the Rest of Us, State Bar of Wisconsin, 2011
- Honors and Awards:
- Milwaukee Magazine, Best Bankruptcy Lawyer, 1999 and 2003
- Wisconsin Super Lawyers, Bankruptcy, 2007 - 2011
- Martindale Hubbell AV Rating (Highest Rating for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards), 1996 - 2011
- Best Lawyers In America, 2007 - 2012
- Best Lawyers' 2012 Milwaukee Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- State Bar of Wisconsin, 1982 - Present
- Member
- Milwaukee Bar Association, 1982 - 2010
- Member
- State Bar of Wisconsin, Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditors Rights Section, 2003 - 2009
- Board Member
- Local Rules Committee of United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- Past Member
- State Bar of Wisconsin, Farm Crisis Committee
- Past Member
- Pro Bono Activities:
- Volunteer Lawyers Project, Legal Action of Wisconsin
- Ancillary Businesses:
- Chapter 7 Panel Trustee, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, ED of Wisconsin
