Dan Bestul understands there is more to family law cases than just winning or losing. Few legal problems are as emotional, complicated or important as the cases he handles. Every family, and every case, is unique; the issues are stressful and emotional. The way the case is handled, as well as the final outcome, will have a significant impact on the parties, as well as their children, friends and extended families for years to come.
Dan is an experienced courtroom advocate; he has successfully represented clients at the trial level, in the Court of Appeals and even before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. He knows what it takes to get a favorable decision from a judge, but he also understands that going to court for a solution inevitably increases the stress, pain and conflict between the parties, and that a court-imposed result may employ legal principles and reasoning that seem arbitrary or unfair to the parties.
Dan believes that the best results are the ones the parties forge based on their individual circumstances, needs and values. He sees family law issues as problems to be solved, not battles to be won. His practice involves helping clients establish reasonable goals based on their situation, and then developing plans to achieve those goals.
When an agreement is not possible, Dan's approach to litigation focuses on courtesy, integrity and civility, because the final outcome in a family law case is not the judge's decision, but the way the parties conduct their lives after the case is over. Dan is a charter member of the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, an organization of lawyers and other professionals dedicated to a cooperative, dignified and peaceful approach to resolving these difficult personal disputes.
Dan and his wife, Sandy, have two children, and live in Monroe in an historic home, built in 1885. Dan is currently the Arrowhead District Chairman for the Blackhawk Area Council, B.S.A.; he was elected to three terms on the Monroe School Board, and has also served on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Green County, on the Business Advisory Committee for the Monroe campus of Blackhawk Tech, and his church council. Dan enjoys camping and backpacking, golf, and a good book.
Having a skilled family lawyer as your advisor, guide and advocate provides security and confidence during a difficult time, and can lead to an outcome that will provide benefits for years to come. If you would like to find out if Dan's approach to family law cases is right for you, e-mail him, or call him at 608-325-4924.
