Attorneys
Michelle L. Birschbach is a partner of Steimle Birschbach, LLC and focuses her practice in the areas of Trusts & Estates, Elder Law, Business Law and Real Estate. Michelle:
- Prepares comprehensive estate plans for clients with varied personal goals.
- Facilitates efficient & cost-effective probate avoidance.
- Advises in elder law matters including nursing home planning.
- Oversees the timely administration of probate & non-probate estates.
- Structures effective succession plans.
- Forms business entities; Handles general business & contract matters; Completes mergers & acquisitions.
- Represents clients in varied residential & commercial real estate transactions.
Michelle attended Marquette University Law School, receiving her law degree, cum laude, in 1998. Michelle is also a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison (B.S., with distinction, Political Science and Behavioral Science & Law, 1995) and University of Wisconsin, Sheboygan (Associates Degree, Phi Theta Kappa, 1993). Doctorate, Law
1995 1998
Community involvement includes:
Elder Abuse and Vulnerable Adult Interdisciplinary Team (Manitowoc County), (2008 to present)
Board of Directors, Manitowoc/Calumet Chapter of the American Red Cross (2005 to present)
Board of Trustees, Wisconsin Maritime Museum (2009 to present)
Manitowoc/Two Rivers Area Business and Professional Women, Inc. Officer (2008 to present)
Friends of Ledge View Nature Center, Inc. Board of Directors (2003 to 2007; Ongoing Membership & Involvement)
Money Smart presenter (2006 to present)
Wisconsin Bar Association (Elder Law and Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections)
Manitowoc County Bar Association
Lakeshore Estate Planning Council
Andrew Steimle is a partner in Steimle Birschbach, LLC, and limits his practice to matters relating to business, real estate and estate planning. Andrew:
- Structures business organizations and related organizational documentation (articles, operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, bylaws, etc.)
- Advises companies with respect to transactions and contracts ranging in size from just a few thousand dollars to transactions with values in excess of $250 million.
- Acts as outside general counsel for many privately owned companies providing general legal services when called and arranging for and overseeing the use of specialized attorneys when needed.
- Represents buyers and sellers of commercial and residential real estate, and assists in real estate development and ongoing management issues
- Represents both landlords and tenants in commercial real estate matters
- Prepares basic estate plans including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and related documentation
Andrew is a graduate of Marquette Law School (Juris Doctorate 1995) and received miscellaneous academic awards in law school. In addition, Andrew graduated from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in 1991 with a major in finance.
Community involvement includes:
-Economic Development Corporation of Manitowoc County Co-Founder, President, Executive Committee (2004-current)
-Holy Family Memorial Hospital Finance Committee Member (2005current)
-Manitowoc-Two Rivers Area Chamber or Commerce Board Member, Committee Chair (2004-2007)
-Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Inc. Past President, Board Member (1998-2004)
-Lakeshore Technical College Real Estate Instructor for paralegal class (1996-1997)
-Wisconsin State Bar
-Manitowoc County Bar Association
-Milwaukee Bar Association
-Licensed Wisconsin Title Insurance Agent
In addition, Andrew serves on the board of directors of several for profit companies including a successful regional bank.
Phillip R Maples is of counsel to the firm of Steimle Birschbach, LLC, since leaving the private practice of law, Phil has joined Shoto Corporation as its General Counsel.
