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Jeffrey D. Riester is a shareholder in the firm's Corporate Practice Group in the Appleton office. Jeff regularly represents owners of closely held or family-owned companies, handles the sale and purchase of businesses, and provides counsel in executive compensation matters. In addition, Jeff conducts a substantial estate planning and estate settlement practice. He prepares wills, and establishes trusts and related instruments. These often involve the use of complex and innovative techniques to achieve personal and tax planning goals. Jeff has also handled the settlement of many estates, including disposition of estate tax matters. Over the years, he has assisted numerous clients in the effective transfer of wealth among family generations and with business successions. Jeff has extensive experience in higher education law, particularly with regard to private colleges, and he frequently counsels charitable organizations, including both private and community foundations. In recent years, Jeff has developed unique expertise in the formation and operation of education foundations for school districts.
Representative Matters
Touchpoint Health Plan - Sale of Navitus Health to Dean Health Plan, 2007
Lawrence University of Wisconsin, Inc. - Sale of F.M. Radio Station Assets, 2005
Converting, Inc. - Acquisition of Company by Management and Mason Wells, 2004
Equipment Labrie Ltee - Purchase of Assets of Leach North America Ltd - 2006
Honors
Listed in Best Lawyers in America
Admitted to Practice
Wisconsin - 1974
Professional Association Memberships
American Bar Association
Outagamie County Bar Association
Wisconsin State Bar Association
Activities
Fox Valley Estate Planning Council - Past president
Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Lawrence University - Officer (Past Chair) and Trustee
Community Foundation for The Fox Valley Region, Inc. - Founding Member
Appleton Medical Center Foundation, Inc. - Director, Officer
Community Blood Center, Inc. - Director, Officer
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Director - Director, Executive Committee Member
Education
Juris Doctor, University of Wisconsin Law School
Bachelor of Arts, Lawrence University, History.
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