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Shape the Future of Law with Us!
If our firm could be associated by name with one thing, it would be providing an excellent client experience. Second to that, would be attracting top talent. A family law firm is only as good as its people. That is why we have created a workplace intended to appeal to great lawyers who are also great people. Ours is not a club that is easy to get into.
Among us, we have Law Review editors, Supreme Court victors, former court officials, and legislative committee appointees. We also have a rock band singer, a former employee of the Secret Service, and an Instagram-famous dog parent. Our people are interesting. They are bold change-makers both in and out of the courtroom—and our clients are the ultimate beneficiaries of their fearlessness and flair.
As employees, our attorneys and staff enjoy an uncommon level of autonomy and client responsibility while overseeing tangible results that immediately impact families. As people—as spouses and parents and partners and friends—they enjoy an enviable work-life balance that enables them to be the best at what they do—both at work, and at home.
From our Managing Partner David Iancu
At Karp & Iancu, S.C., we believe that great results come from a strong and supportive team. Our culture is built on teamwork and selflessness, where every member is valued and encouraged to contribute their unique skills.
We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where collaboration thrives, and our attorneys and staff work together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients. At the heart of our firm is a commitment to supporting one another, both professionally and personally, ensuring that no challenge is faced alone. We prioritize growth and development, offering opportunities for mentorship and learning at every stage of your career.
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When you join Karp & Iancu, you’re not just joining a firm—you’re joining a team that celebrates success together and has your back every step of the way.
Impactful Work
At Karp & Iancu, we don’t just practice law—we make the law! Several of our attorneys have had substantial roles in shaping new family law legislation and landmark Supreme Court case law. Our lawyers look beyond the courtroom for ways to make an impact and can help you find the right opportunities for your aspirations.
With Wisconsin’s only dedicated family law appellate practice group and a thriving mediation/arbitration practice, our lawyers can work outside the box of traditional litigation to build skills, relationships, and reputations.
No Book of Business? No Problem
Many law firms practice an “eat what you kill” philosophy, where each attorney is responsible for generating their own client base and revenue. Our firm is different. We are fortunate to have the resources, respect, and reputation to generate enough work for our attorneys—even if they don’t actively “make rain.” So, if you are concerned about making a lateral move because you don’t have a clientele to bring with you—that’s okay. You might still be a perfect fit! If you DO have a loyal client base and if you do enjoy business-building—even better. We reward those things handsomely.
Personal & Professional Growth
Lawyers Experienced at Family Law
We trust our seasoned attorneys to know what to do and how to do it. That is why our lawyers are free to explore the schedules and environments that maximize their productivity and improve their quality of life. Here are just a few of the reasons our lawyers love it here:
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We have no billable hour requirements
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Lawyers can establish their own remote or in-office work schedules at any of our eleven physical offices
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Practice Groups: Our attorneys enjoy the personal and professional support of a small practice group that will back you up when you need it (no “working vacations” necessary!)
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Collective Knowledge: Mentor and be mentored at every practice level with immediate access to the full firepower of the firm
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Earn all necessary CLE credits in-house on topics relevant to your interests
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Cross-Practice Opportunities: Feeling ambitious? Expand into related practice areas such as estate planning and appeals while learning from veterans in their fields.
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Make as much as you want to make: Our compensation system is simple. Get paid based on how hard you work.
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In-house systems and IT support: Don’t wait for a help desk in another state to call you back. Just walk down the hall where we can immediately troubleshoot all your hardware, software, and equipment needs.
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We gift each new team member with firm-branded casual wear
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Paid professional expenses such as state and county bar dues, fees for select family law organizations and events, and continuing legal education fees.
Lawyers New to Family Law
Whether you are fresh out of law school, a retired judge, or looking to make a change after a career in civil litigation, we want to talk to you. Good family lawyers become great family lawyers through a variety of career paths.
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We have no billable hour requirements
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Lawyers can establish their own remote or in-office work schedules at any of our eleven physical offices
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Practice Groups: Our attorneys enjoy the personal and professional support of a small practice group that will back you up when you need it (no “working vacations” necessary!)
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Collective Knowledge: Mentor and be mentored at every practice level with immediate access to the full firepower of the firm
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Earn all necessary CLE credits in-house on topics relevant to your interests
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Cross-Practice Opportunities: Feeling ambitious? Expand into related practice areas such as estate planning and appeals while learning from veterans in their fields.
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Learn by doing—with a safety net: Get immediate experience in the courtroom; take the lead on your own cases—all with the failsafe of a mentor, practice group, support staff, and on-site ethics and compliance advice.
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In-house systems and IT support: Don’t wait for a help desk in another state to call you back. Just walk down the hall where we can immediately troubleshoot all your hardware, software, and equipment needs.
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We gift each new team member with firm-branded casual wear
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Paid professional expenses such as state and county bar dues, fees for select family law organizations and events, and continuing legal education fees.
Professional Staff & Admin
We are convinced that our staff is the best kept secret in the Wisconsin legal market. Supportive and professional—they are the heart of our operation. Here are just a few things that set our staff experience apart:
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Enjoy biweekly professional education opportunities for paralegals and support staff.
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Take advantage of opportunities to participate in firm administration, firm education, social planning, information management, and more!
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Take part in monthly Lunch & Learn presentations about the firm, family law, and beyond.
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Earn referral bonuses on clients you refer to the firm.
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In-house systems and IT support: Don’t wait for a help desk in another state to call you back. Just walk down the hall where we can immediately. troubleshoot all your hardware, software, and equipment needs.
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We gift each new team member with firm-branded casual wear
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Be welcomed by fun, helpful, drama-free coworkers.
Mergers
If you are a small law practice who wants to avoid the headaches of running a business while still enjoying the best parts of practicing law, let’s talk!
A note from Gregg Bridge on his merger with Karp & Iancu
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I merged my solo practice of law with Karp & Iancu in September of 2022. I wasn’t looking for a change but was intrigued when Attorney David Iancu approached me. I had had cases with most of the lawyers in the firm and my experiences working with them had been very favorable. I thought about the opportunity long and hard because it meant a major change in the way I had been practicing law for over 20 years. There was comfort in clinging to what I was accustomed to in my day to day.
Ultimately, I made the decision to merge and my only regret is that I didn’t have this opportunity 10 years ago! Professionally, I am no longer an isolated island in a small law office. I work every day in a dynamic environment where the sharing of ideas, teamwork and professional excellence are embraced as the norm.
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By merging my practice with Karp & Iancu, rather than “rusting away” and becoming less relevant as a senior attorney, I now have the daily opportunity to share ideas and practice advice with our team. I also enjoy the many interactions I have with younger attorneys who are eager to learn as they become excellent professionals in their own right. It is invigorating both personally and professionally to be part of all that positive energy and to feel welcomed literally every day in a firm having over 20 attorneys.
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In addition, I no longer have to deal with firm administration, employees, payroll or succession planning. All of my time is now focused on the practice of law. Karp & Iancu handles the rest.
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Two years post-merger, I honestly can’t imagine being anywhere else. It’s a great feeling to be part of something bigger that inspires all of us on the K &I team to be the best attorneys we can be.
People And Culture
Our employees come from diverse ethnicities, religions, and life experiences—all of which are celebrated as unique perspectives that help inform and enhance the service we provide to a diverse clientele. We are committed to finding new colleagues that will improve our cultural competency.
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Eleven of our attorneys have been recognized as SuperLawyers or Rising Stars
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Three of our attorneys have been law professors
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Two of our attorneys were Family Court Commissioners
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Two of our attorneys have served on legislative committees tasked with creating new family laws.
People
Culture
Our firm culture is second to none. From weekly lawyer Roundtables to our internal satirical newsletter, we work hard and play hard to great effect. Quarterly meetings give all team members information and access to the firm’s financial, business, and production goals and progress toward them.
Quarterly social events—such as an outing to the Wisconsin State Fair or afternoon playing Whirlyball—are popular teambuilding opportunities. We end the year with a spare-no-expense holiday party at a penthouse dining room where attendees can win coveted prizes such as a weekend getaway or (most popular!) the opportunity to bring their dog to work.
Core Values
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Care—For clients, colleagues, and the legal community
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Integrity—In actions, words, and deeds
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Collaboration—Working together to solve problems and create value
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Responsibility—Taking ownership and meeting expectations of clients, colleagues, and ourselves
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Self-Improvement—As an individual, as a colleague, as an attorney or staff member
Health, Security & Quality of Life
At Karp & Iancu, we know that one of the best ways we can take care of our employees is help them take care of the people they love. We continue to innovate novel ways to reward our team members and to promote their health and well-being both in and out of the office. Here are just a few of the ways we do that:
4 months of paid parental leave
Flexible Work Schedules
401k with employer match
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Remote/work-at-home opportunities
Paid vacations & Paid holidays
