
Nancy L. Winter
Estate Planning and Probate Lawyers in Madison, WI in Madison, WI
About Nancy L. Winter
Nancy brings an accounting background to the practice of law, allowing her to counsel her clients regarding their legal needs with an eye toward tax planning. Nancy takes great pride in building and maintaining strong client relationships, based on service and trust. Together, Nancy and her father, Jay W. Winter, served the legal needs of Oregon and Madison-area families from one generation to the next. In 2013, Winter Law Office merged with The Law Center for Children & Families, forming The Law Center, S.C. As a result of the merger, the firm is able to serve more of its clients’ diverse legal needs, while continuing a tradition of long-term, personal client relationships. PRACTICE AREAS Business Law Life and Estate Planning Probate Property and Real Estate Tax Planning and Preparation Marital Property and Cohabitation Agreements LGBTQ Family Formation and Protection (contracts and estate planning) EDUCATION Nancy graduated with distinction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business with a B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) in Accounting. She earned her law degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1990. COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Nancy is a member of the Board of Directors of Canopy Center, a children’s rights non-profit, and she is particularly involved with Dane County CASA. “CASA” (Court Appointed Special Advocates) enlists volunteers to advocate for the needs of abused and neglected children who are unsafe at home and end up in the child welfare system. Nancy has coached track for the Oregon Area Chapter of Wisconsin Special Olympics for over a decade. She delivers “Meals on Wheels” through her Rotary Club. Nancy received recognition as a Paul Harris Fellow for her contributions to the Rotary Foundation, an establishment that takes pride in their humanitarian efforts and educational objectives. Awards and Honors Honors Paul Harris Fellow for contributions to the Rotary Foundation
Education
Legal Education
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 1990
- J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Non Legal Education
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Honors: With High Distinction
- University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business
- BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
- Major: Accounting
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner/Shareholder
- Languages
- English (Primary)
Classes and Seminars
- Learning Skills Program-Real Estate Transaction, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2016 - Present
Pro Bono Activities
- Consultations through Oregon Area Senior Center, 2005 - Present
- Coaches track through the Oregon Area Chapter of Wisconsin Special Olympics , 2009 - Present
- Representative Clients
- Nancy is well-versed in handling large estates and the legal complexities that go along with these estates. She has been handling some families' estates for three generations.
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, 1990
Other Affiliations
- Canopy Center, 2011 - Present (Board of Directors)
- Dane County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) , 2011 - Present (Member)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Nancy L. Winter |
| Firm | The Law Center, S.C. |
| Address | 433 W. Washington Avenue, Suite 300, Madison, WI 53703 |
| Phone | 608-821-8200 |
| Phone | 608-821-8201 |
| Website | www.lawcenterwisconsin.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |