West & Dunn

06/05/2026

Planning for the unexpected is one of the most important ways to protect yourself and support the people you love. Attorney Andrew Adams’ latest article explains what a Power of Attorney for Finances does, what it does not do, and why it is an essential part of any estate plan.
Learn how this important document can help provide clarity, protection, and peace of mind.
https://www.westdunn.com/estate-planning-blog/taking-charge-why-you-need-a-power-of-attorney-for-finances/

In this article, associate attorney Adams offers an explanation of Wisconsin’s Power of Attorney for Finances and emphasizes its significance in a comprehensive estate plan. Caution: This document discusses matters of death and severe medical trauma. Life-changing events like car accidents or medi...

06/05/2026

Anything you say, even something completely innocent, can be taken out of context and used to build a case against you.

Say these words: I am invoking my right to remain silent and I would like to speak with an attorney. Then stop talking.

06/04/2026

Many veterans focus on their original service connected condition and overlook the complications that developed later.

If a service connected disability has led to other health problems, those secondary conditions may also be eligible for benefits.

06/04/2026

Attorney Spotlight: Travis James West

Travis James West is a Founding Partner at West & Dunn whose practice focuses on veterans disability claims, business law, and civil litigation. As a former member of the Army’s elite 75th Ranger Regiment, Travis brings the character, discipline, and commitment of a special operations veteran to his work as an attorney.

Together with Attorney Shana Dunn, Travis founded West & Dunn with a shared commitment to helping fellow veterans pursue VA disability claims and navigate the appeals process. He has also represented corporate and individual clients in complex business and commercial litigation, regulatory actions, employment disputes, and other civil matters.

His work reflects West & Dunn’s core values of integrity, mastery, respect, and a commitment to helping every client pursue the best possible outcome. Whether representing a business, an individual, or a fellow veteran, Travis brings focus, discipline, and purpose to the clients he serves.

We’re proud to spotlight Travis and the leadership, service, and advocacy he brings to our firm and our clients.

https://www.westdunn.com/team-members/travis-james-west/

06/03/2026

It is not the violence or the drama that breaks people. It is the relentless monotony of having your entire life put on pause with no end in sight.

That is why you take your legal situation seriously from the very first moment. Not after the arraignment. From the first moment.

06/03/2026

Attorney Spotlight: Shana Dunn

Shana Dunn is a Founding Partner at West & Dunn whose practice focuses on veterans disability claims. As the daughter and niece of Vietnam veterans and the granddaughter of a post-WWII-era veteran, Shana brings a deeply personal commitment to advocating for those who have served.

Before founding West & Dunn with Attorney Travis James West, Shana spent eight years working at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regional office in Milwaukee, where she gained firsthand insight into how VA decisions are made. Today, she uses that experience to help veterans navigate a complex system, challenge inaccurate decisions, and pursue the benefits they have earned.

Shana’s work reflects West & Dunn’s core values of integrity, clear communication, respect, and a commitment to helping every client pursue the best possible outcome. Her veteran-focused advocacy is rooted in both professional experience and personal purpose.

We’re proud to spotlight Shana and the leadership, compassion, and dedication she brings to our firm and the veterans we serve.

https://www.westdunn.com/team-members/shana-dunn/

06/02/2026

Many veterans assume too much time has passed to file a claim. Not always.

A long gap in treatment can make a claim more challenging, but strong evidence, personal statements, and supporting records can still help connect a condition to military service.

06/02/2026

Attorney Spotlight: Benoit M. Letendre

Benoit Letendre is a Partner at West & Dunn whose practice focuses on business law, civil litigation, and real estate matters. He represents corporate and municipal clients throughout Wisconsin, bringing a practical, steady approach to complex legal issues.

Before becoming an attorney, Ben served as a U.S. Marine Corps officer, flying helicopters and serving as a forward air controller during combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He later continued his service as a Judge Advocate in the Army Reserve through 2022.

Ben brings to his legal practice many of the same qualities that defined his military service: clarity under pressure, decisive judgment, preparation, and accountability to the people counting on him.

We’re proud to spotlight Ben and the discipline, perspective, and steady advocacy he brings to our team and the clients we serve.

https://www.westdunn.com/team-members/benoit-ben-marc-letendre/

06/01/2026

The VA system is complex with strict rules and long timelines.

An accredited VA attorney understands what evidence actually moves claims forward.

The right help can be the difference between denial and approval.

06/01/2026

We’re honored to share that West & Dunn has been nominated for Best of Madison 2026!
We are so grateful for your continued support and for trusting us and the work we do in our community.

Voting is now open, and we would be grateful for your vote. The deadline to vote is June 30.
Cast your vote under the Lifestyle category: https://madisonmagazine.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Madison-2026/

Thank you again for believing in West & Dunn and supporting us.