At MHB&S, we believe that family is where everything begins. And typically, the most important, the most life-changing, and yes, the most stressful issues involve your family.
What affects one family member often affects the entire family.
If your parents are facing health issues and aren’t able to make decisions for themselves, this can create stress for you and your siblings.
Buying a home is often the most important and most expensive investment you can make for you and your family. It can also be stressful and time-consuming.
Being involved in a criminal case, whether it’s a traffic violation, a misdemeanor, or a felony, is bewildering and frightening. You need to assess your rights and options so you can make informed decisions about how to proceed. You’ll also need help in understanding your rights and a team who will passionately defend those rights throughout your case.
When launching a business, success will always be your number one goal. Success for you means success for your family. You will need to understand the benefits and risks of each type of business formation, as well as all the options available.
At one point or another, we all realize that we are interconnected with our family and “we’re all in this together” is various ways.
Our goal at MHB&S is to be your family’s firm in all matters, throughout all the stages of your life, regardless of what life throws at you.
MHB&S...Your Law Firm for Life.
Who we serve
Our Wisconsin law firm was founded in 1953 by John J. McLario with a client-first mentality. We aspire to be the law firm for your entire family; assisting, partnering and providing guidance as you navigate life. Whether you’re dealing with a life-event, business endeavor, real estate transaction or a personal injury case, our team has tremendous experience in all aspects of the law. We bring not only experience but also a level of caring and compassion to assist you through all of life’s triumphs and tribulations.
We’ll make sure if needed, that we meet with you as a family. We’ll ensure that every family member is involved, is aware of the plan and is involved in navigating sometimes difficult decisions.
Whether you live in Milwaukee County or the surrounding counties of Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, or Fond du Lac you can count on getting the attention you need.
How we serve you
We plan for lots of scenarios so you don't have to. Is that a negative view? No, because we proactively protect you from what could lie ahead. That’s what you want from your family’s law firm. We want to help you see your future. Our team can help you avoid family issues, the courts and protect your loved ones.
We realize that meeting with a lawyer can sometimes be a difficult, intimidating and stressful experience. Our firm has been around since the 1960’s, with a team of attorneys with vast life and legal experience. We can get you more money, move quicker, and answer all your questions upfront before you often even have to ask them. As your family firm, we’ll tell it to you straight, in plain terms that are easy to understand. This process all starts with a free initial consultation for as long as you want and need.
Prefer to partner with us virtually? We can certainly accommodate you. Our office technology is well-equipped to communicate virtually and clearly while providing a comfortable, confidential environment.
Our Values
Winston Churchill once wrote, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”
Our success is rooted in our core values. These values form the foundational principles that define what we stand for as a law firm and as members of the community.
At MHB&S we strive to consistently serve our clients; what we provide is the essence of our core values.
Integrity
We are proud to be a Christian-based firm, and some of our attorneys are even local ministers. We are honest, trustworthy, respectful and ethical in everything we do. We honor our commitment to you and are accountable for our actions, successes and failures.
Servant Leadership
Our role is to serve you and your family. We exist to help you solve problems, provide guidance and assist in overcoming the challenges of life that may come your way.
Respect
We respect our clients as people and recognize the important role we may play in their lives, even if it’s a very small part. We recognize the dignity of others.
Teamwork
We take a collaborative approach with our clients. We are available, approachable and generous with our time. We cooperate with our clients and recognize the value of everyone’s time and energy.
Compassion
We are aware that you may be approaching us during a difficult time in your life. We are compassionate in nature and provide a caring, understanding and encouraging environment for our clients.
The Law Offices of McLario, Helm, Bertling & Spiegel, S.C. serve southeast Wisconsin with expert legal advice in life’s most difficult situations. Our Menomonee Falls attorneys understand the position you are in and the concerns you have when hiring a lawyer. People generally do not require a lawyer’s help when things are going well. We seek out attorneys when we are most vulnerable. This is why our law firm was built on the values of integrity, fairness and trust.
