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Hildebrand Law Firm LLC

Learn About Our Dedicated Team of Attorneys

Meet the dedicated professionals behind Hildebrand Law Firm LLC. With over two decades of experience, our team combines the expertise of a large firm with the warmth of a small-town practice. Discover the licensed attorneys committed to serving our valued clients, and call us today to schedule a consultation.


Kirsten Hildebrand

Owner/Attorney

Attorney Kirsten L. Hildebrand founded Hildebrand Law Firm, LLC in 2001 to provide compassionate service to her clients in a resourceful, efficient, and fair manner. She is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Family Law section of the State Bar of Wisconsin, and has held her real estate broker's license since 2006. In 2011, Kirsten received the Women in Law Award. 

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Kirsten's passion for her clients is also evident in her community involvement. She actively teaches children and adults through various Christian organizations. She also serves on two boards of directors for the City of Mequon.

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With her husband, Lee, Kirsten is a proud parent to three children.

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Areas of Practice


  • Estate Planning and Probate Administration
  • Family Law
  • Business Law
  • Real Estate


Education


  • University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, Wisconsin
  • J.D. - 1996
  • Trinity University, Deerfield, Illinois
  • B.A. - 1991
  • Major: English, English Communication
Kirsten Hildebrand

Derek Daron

Derek Daron

Partner/Attorney

Attorney Derek Daron joined Hildebrand Law Firm in 2014. He is a general practitioner with particular emphases in probate, probate litigation, trust litigation, guardianship, and estate planning. He also assists clients with tax issues, guardianship and trustee accounting, and financial planning.


Derek focuses on providing practical and compassionate representation to people in Milwaukee and the surrounding counties. He prides himself on finding creative and efficient solutions to complex legal issues.


Education


  • University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, Wisconsin
  • J.D. - 2014
  • University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
  • B.A. - 2010
  • Major: Political Science

Amy Fry-Galow

Family & Medicaid Attorney

Amy has been on the Hildebrand team since February 2021 and specializes in Family and Medicaid cases. She strongly represents her clients, advocating the best for those who work with her.


Amy is admitted to practice in three states and has worked in various litigation areas, including employment law, family law, elder law, and general practice. She has a range of experience that includes handling all phases of civil litigation in state and federal courts, family and elder law practice in state court, consulting clients in the financial industry on ever-changing federal regulations, and assisting clients in estate and Medicaid planning.

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Amy is a passionate advocate and has served as counsel and as an adjunct professor of Communication Law at Carroll University, focusing on First Amendment claims and issues and other areas of constitutional law. As Staff Attorney for Employment Law Research, Inc., Amy focused on employment discrimination, unjust dismissal, employment screening, and workers’ compensation for the “Larson Employment Law Treatises.” 


Amy has served as a pro bono attorney in family and domestic cases for Legal Action of Wisconsin.

Amy enjoys spending time with her two children and husband in her free time. She loves leading a Girl Scout troop and is proud to serve on the board of directors for the Hope Center in Waukesha.

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Areas of Practice


  • Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, and Probate Administration
  • Family Law
  • Business Law
  • Employment Law


Education


  • DePaul University College of Law
  • J.D. Cum Laude 2003
  • Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
  • B.A. With High Honor 2000
Amy Fry-Galow

Andrew Hovestol

Andrew Hovestol

Attorney

Andrew joined the firm in 2021 after practicing at a large firm in the Milwaukee area, where his focus included a wide range of litigation areas, including constitutional law, torts, contract law, business law, municipal law, and insurance defense. 


During his time in practice, he has handled cases at all levels of civil litigation in both state and federal courts, focusing on matters involving complex issues and extensive briefing and motion practice. Andrew spent over two years as a judicial law clerk, first for the Honorable Clare Fiorenza at the Milwaukee County Circuit Court and then for the Honorable Annette Ziegler at the Wisconsin Supreme Court. 


Clerking allowed Andrew to aid in the judicial decision-making process while honing his research and writing skills by drafting complex legal memoranda, decisions, orders, and other writings. Andrew served as an articles editor for the Marquette Law Review during law school. He received Marquette Law School’s Silver Quill Award for an article that earned publication in the 100th volume of the Marquette Law Review.

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Andrew approaches each day with a relentless drive to serve others with compassion and empathy, to provide exceptional legal services with a deep level of attention to detail, and to continually improve in all aspects of practice. Andrew is an avid music-lover and Wisconsin sports fan who, in his free time, frequents Milwaukee Bucks games, Marquette Basketball games, and concerts of all kinds.

 

Areas of Practice


  • Probate and Trust Litigation
  • Estate Planning
  • Business Law
  • Family Law


Education


  • Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • J.D. cum laude, 2016
  • Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • B.A., magna cum laude, 2012
  • Major: Broadcast & Electronic Communications
  • Minor: Marketing


Bar Admissions


  • State of Wisconsin
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin


Publications


  • To Fund or Not to Fund: Deficiencies in the Wisconsin Crowdfunding Act that Hamper the Viability of Intrastate Crowdfunding, 100 Marq. L. Rev. 1063 (2017)

Matthew Kaplan

Attorney

Matt joined the firm in 2022, having begun his career in civil litigation and in-house corporate work. He has handled cases involving complex contractual issues and civil litigation during his practice. Matt began his legal career in high-volume civil litigation focused on class action, collections, and consumer cases. 


Following this, Matt joined a small in-house legal team as part of a 500+ employee software company, where he gained valuable experience in contract drafting and negotiation. Wanting to return to litigation, Matt joined a boutique personal injury firm to hone client management and litigation skills, setting him up perfectly for Hildebrand Law Firm.


Matt thoroughly understands that estate planning is one of the most critical areas of personal law. He addresses every client with a clean slate to craft an estate plan that works best for the client and their family. His upbeat, relaxed, and overall positive personality puts clients at ease in often stressful circumstances.


Matt is an avid traveler, sports fan, euchre champion, and mediocre golfer who enjoys spending his free time with his wife and dog and attending many Bucks and Brewers games. In the summer, you’ll see him anywhere that has an outdoor patio and at every festival possible.

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Areas of Practice


  • Probate and Trust Litigation
  • Estate Planning
  • Medicaid Planning
  • Business Law
  • Family Law
  • Collections

 

Education


  • University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, Ohio
  • J.D., Pro-Bono Award, 2016
  • State University of New York, College at Oneonta, Oneonta, New York
  • B.A., 2012
  • Major: Music Industry

 

Bar Admissions


  • State of Wisconsin
Matthew Kaplan

Meet Our Staff


Kathleen Smith

Kathleen Smith

Senior Forensic Accounting Paralegal

Gaozie Yang

Kirs Wageman

Senior Paralegal

Kelly Skaradzinski

Kelly Skaradzinski

Bookkeeper

Jadon Johnson

Jadon Johnson

Paralegal

Kris Wageman

Kris Wageman

Senior Paralegal

Meriza Crom

Meriza Crom

Receptionist

Aaron Siqueiros

Aaron Siqueiros

Client Services Coordinator

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