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Michael Ablan

La Crosse, WI

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Business

Language

English

About

My wife Jeneen and I have four very happy children they live in different locations around the United States. We live in LaCrescent Minnesota and visit them often. I have been practicing law since 1974 and was admitted to the United States Tax Court Bar in May 1980. Since then I have been representing clients who face difficulties with the Internal Revenue Service and the Departments of Revenue for Wisconsin and Minnesota. I handle cases before the IRS in every state. I have been fortunate enough to be successful in my challenges against the taxing authorities. I have even obtained a refund of my attorney's fees against the IRS. I take pride in being the sole contact for the clients that I represent. Tax law is too complicated to pass the work on  to non-tax lawyers.  My website says we treat you like family and that is my sincere guaranteed to my clients.

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Business

Real Estate

Personal Injury

Language

English

Contact

Michael Ablan Law Firm411 King StreetLa Crosse, WI, 54601-4005

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
June 9, 2016

Caring and very knowledgeable. Our case was not his specialty but he took it to help us. He is always available and responds very quickly to calls or e-mails. Highly recommend.

BRUCE
February 2, 2015

ATTORNEY ABLAN WE HAVE USED FOR MANY DIFFERENT LEGAL ISSUES AND HE HAS ALWAYS POINTED US IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION THAT WAS BENEFICIAL TO US. I WOULD HIGHLY RECCOMEND ATTORNEY ABLAN FOR YOUR NEXT CHOICE FOR ANY OF YOUR LEGAL NEEDS.

Justin
January 30, 2015

I had the opportunity to work with Mike on a complicated case. He kept my family informed of the progress as the case moved forward. He was always easy to get in touch with and never made me feel as though he didn't have time to answer my questions. I highly recommend Mike Ablan!

Mark
January 29, 2015

When in reference to the Ablan law firm, three words come to mind. Professionalism, humanity and understanding. Michael and his staff are EXTREMELY knowledgeable in all aspects of the law. My wife and I found that they are always accessible and gave us a tremendous sense of confidence. Michael is very easy to speak with,very down to earth, yet tough enough to get the job done. I would highly recommend his firm to anyone and he will be the first person I call for any further needs

Eric
December 24, 2014

Letters from the IRS are never fun. When you receive one you need someone to be your advocate. I selected Michael Ablan and it was an inspired decision. Michael was experienced, knowledgeable and a great communicator. Together we made a great team. Ultimately, I had a better outcome than I had expected. I highly recommend him.

Chris
December 22, 2014

Have hired Michael C Ablan twice for two different situations. Both times he did an excellent job for my husband and myself. As I rated him above have complete faith in his knowledge of the subject he was representing me in. Kept me informed generally by emailing or when necessary he called me for clarification. The work he did for me was timely. If the situation arises again where we need a lawyer will contact him. He was fair in the fees he charged.

Brent
December 22, 2014

Michael has been my attorney for the past 10 years and has helped me through many legal issues. We first met in 2004. My business was in trouble and he help me through a bankcruptcy proceeding. Following that, he took care of all the necessary paperwork and registrations for the formation of a new LLC. He has represented my business and myself in matters ranging from collections on contractors debts, lien filing, IRS audits, offers in compromise, etc. In every case, he has been straight forward, knowledgeable and his results have been great. I would not hesitate in the least recommending Michael for any legal matter.

Dick
December 21, 2014

I've known Mike Ablan for over 35 years. My original contact with him was as legal counsel for the real estate brokerage, developer, builder that I worked for. Mike was great on the little legal nuances that were important to the advice and counsel that we looked to him for. He also provided us excellent guidance on strategic and negotiation issues that contributed to our success. He was fair in his billing and charges and his invoices provided an adequate level of detail so we could clearly see what we were being paid for. Over the years I've seen Mike provide good legal advice to his clients.

Nathan
December 20, 2014

I have sought Michael's advice and guidance on numerous occasions. His overall legal knowledge is impressive and he is one of the most trusted persons I have in my contacts list. Michael will always be my first call for business, estate planning, employment, civil, or criminal law (I hope never criminal). He is a straight forward attorney who will tell you exactly what is going on and exactly what will happen given the choices you have.

Michael
December 19, 2014

Michael Ablan helped my wife and I with legal representation when we were faced with an unsuccessful IRS tax audit on two separate occasions. In both cases, Mr. Ablan took over the necessary work to represent us in an appeal of those IRS audits. He was professional, knowledgable, and timely in his interaction with the IRS Appeals Officer. He thoroughly questioned us to make sure we had a case, and then assertively researched the facts behind our particular situation, which involved claiming tax deductions for an artist operating as a business. All through the process, Mr. Ablan, knowing that this was very stressful for us, was calming and reassuring, yet honest, with us. At the same time, he was respectful to the IRS Appeals Officer and the IRS generally. In the end, Mr. Ablan knew how to win these cases and he did. The process, although difficult to endure, was made easier by Mr. Ablan's expertise and professionalism. His representation of our case saved us thousands.

anonymous
June 9, 2016

Caring and very knowledgeable. Our case was not his specialty but he took it to help us. He is always available and responds very quickly to calls or e-mails. Highly recommend.

BRUCE
February 2, 2015

ATTORNEY ABLAN WE HAVE USED FOR MANY DIFFERENT LEGAL ISSUES AND HE HAS ALWAYS POINTED US IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION THAT WAS BENEFICIAL TO US. I WOULD HIGHLY RECCOMEND ATTORNEY ABLAN FOR YOUR NEXT CHOICE FOR ANY OF YOUR LEGAL NEEDS.

Justin
January 30, 2015

I had the opportunity to work with Mike on a complicated case. He kept my family informed of the progress as the case moved forward. He was always easy to get in touch with and never made me feel as though he didn't have time to answer my questions. I highly recommend Mike Ablan!

Mark
January 29, 2015

When in reference to the Ablan law firm, three words come to mind. Professionalism, humanity and understanding. Michael and his staff are EXTREMELY knowledgeable in all aspects of the law. My wife and I found that they are always accessible and gave us a tremendous sense of confidence. Michael is very easy to speak with,very down to earth, yet tough enough to get the job done. I would highly recommend his firm to anyone and he will be the first person I call for any further needs

Eric
December 24, 2014

Letters from the IRS are never fun. When you receive one you need someone to be your advocate. I selected Michael Ablan and it was an inspired decision. Michael was experienced, knowledgeable and a great communicator. Together we made a great team. Ultimately, I had a better outcome than I had expected. I highly recommend him.

Chris
December 22, 2014

Have hired Michael C Ablan twice for two different situations. Both times he did an excellent job for my husband and myself. As I rated him above have complete faith in his knowledge of the subject he was representing me in. Kept me informed generally by emailing or when necessary he called me for clarification. The work he did for me was timely. If the situation arises again where we need a lawyer will contact him. He was fair in the fees he charged.

Brent
December 22, 2014

Michael has been my attorney for the past 10 years and has helped me through many legal issues. We first met in 2004. My business was in trouble and he help me through a bankcruptcy proceeding. Following that, he took care of all the necessary paperwork and registrations for the formation of a new LLC. He has represented my business and myself in matters ranging from collections on contractors debts, lien filing, IRS audits, offers in compromise, etc. In every case, he has been straight forward, knowledgeable and his results have been great. I would not hesitate in the least recommending Michael for any legal matter.

Dick
December 21, 2014

I've known Mike Ablan for over 35 years. My original contact with him was as legal counsel for the real estate brokerage, developer, builder that I worked for. Mike was great on the little legal nuances that were important to the advice and counsel that we looked to him for. He also provided us excellent guidance on strategic and negotiation issues that contributed to our success. He was fair in his billing and charges and his invoices provided an adequate level of detail so we could clearly see what we were being paid for. Over the years I've seen Mike provide good legal advice to his clients.

Nathan
December 20, 2014

I have sought Michael's advice and guidance on numerous occasions. His overall legal knowledge is impressive and he is one of the most trusted persons I have in my contacts list. Michael will always be my first call for business, estate planning, employment, civil, or criminal law (I hope never criminal). He is a straight forward attorney who will tell you exactly what is going on and exactly what will happen given the choices you have.

Michael
December 19, 2014

Michael Ablan helped my wife and I with legal representation when we were faced with an unsuccessful IRS tax audit on two separate occasions. In both cases, Mr. Ablan took over the necessary work to represent us in an appeal of those IRS audits. He was professional, knowledgable, and timely in his interaction with the IRS Appeals Officer. He thoroughly questioned us to make sure we had a case, and then assertively researched the facts behind our particular situation, which involved claiming tax deductions for an artist operating as a business. All through the process, Mr. Ablan, knowing that this was very stressful for us, was calming and reassuring, yet honest, with us. At the same time, he was respectful to the IRS Appeals Officer and the IRS generally. In the end, Mr. Ablan knew how to win these cases and he did. The process, although difficult to endure, was made easier by Mr. Ablan's expertise and professionalism. His representation of our case saved us thousands.