Mr. Rizzo has practiced law in Southeastern Wisconsin since 1974.  He was previously the managing partner in the largest law firm in Southeast Wisconsin, with as many as 13 attorneys.  In 1986, he started his own practice, which has grown into the current full service law firm with 8 attorneys. He also served for two years in the U.S. Army after being drafted during law school.

Areas of Practice:
Mr. Rizzo’s training has been in accounting, finance, taxation,  estate planning and elder law issues.  He has extensive experience in both residential and commercial real estate transactions, probate, business law, all taxation matters - both state and federal, and specialty elder law issues. He will customize a plan that will fit your needs. He also has extensive experience in real estate, probate, and business law.

Member:
Kenosha County Bar Association; State Bar of Wisconsin; (Member, Sections on: Elder Law; Probate; Real Estate); National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA)

Education:
Law School: Marquette University, J.D., 1972
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1967

Admitted:
1972, Wisconsin and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin; 1991, U.S. Tax Court

Personal Interests:
Mr. Rizzo is married to a school teacher who teaches ESL. They have 3 children, one is an attorney and another is the office manager in the law firm. The third child relocated to a warmer climate.

“Practicing law is all about helping people. Our commitment is to advise, direct, advocate, or otherwise help, our clients through the full spectrum of life’s challenges as we are all effected by our laws and the legal system.”

In 1996, Mr. Rizzo ran a strong campaign for State Senate, finishing with the best showing ever for a Republican in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.