Ogden Glazer + Schaefer

"Make things as simple as possible, but no simpler."

- Albert Einstein

Ogden Glazer + Schaefer – your legal team deeply rooted in Wisconsin, but licensed to practice seamlessly in Illinois and Minnesota too. We’re a compact yet powerhouse team, specializing in representing businesses with a sharp focus on startups, intellectual property, and food and beverage regulation.

We’re not about flashy introductions; we’re about delivering dedicated service and making complex legal concepts easy to grasp and understand.

Whether you’re embarking on the exciting journey of launching a new startup or seeking seasoned advice for your ongoing ventures, Ogden Glazer + Schaefer is here to guide you with a laidback yet professional touch.

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Recent Blog Posts

The Corporate Transparency Act is Here (Kinda). Now It’s in Court (Again)? - My pause on BOI blogging content was solid, but recent events in federal court have caused me to spring back into action. For those of you tuning back in, this post relates to our firm’s series about the Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Reporting. Please follow the link here to see all our firm’s ... Read more
Gratitude in Action: A Staff Perspective on Working at OG+S - Whether you’re a client, colleague, or collaborator, know that gratitude is at the heart of everything we do. And that’s what makes OG+S not just a law firm, but a community.
OG+S is Thankful for You! - Collin started out the statements of gratitude, but we wanted to extend it to this week, too. We at OG+S are very grateful for our staff, our clients, and our community.  We absolutely could not survive as a business without our staff. They exemplify our culture, mission, and values every single day. And let us ... Read more
Being Thankful – One Week Early - I recently finished reading Arnold Schwarzenegger’s book Be Useful, and one message really stuck with me: None of us are self-made. Every accomplishment, every milestone, is built on the support, wisdom, and generosity of others. As I reflect on ten years of legal practice, and how I got here, this truth feels especially meaningful. With ... Read more
SUPER BABIES vs. Other SUPER Trademarks - When a fantastic trademark dispute arises, especially one involving superheroes, this trademark attorney cannot help but blog about it. The nature of this particular trademark dispute is epic, perhaps rising to the level worthy of a superhero blockbuster (or maybe that’s just this attorney’s trademark geekdom talking). In either event, like many legal disputes, this ... Read more
Vote. - That’s it. That’s our entire blog post. Please go vote. Vote for all the things on the ballot. This is the #1 right as citizens we have. Please exercise it. I mean, we are a law firm after all. So go. Vote.
Breaking Bond – Why Withdrawal Coverage Matters For Your Distillery - As an extension filer for almost the entirety of my adult life, I’m all too well aware that while the US Treasury might give you an extension on the time to file, there is never an extension of the time to pay your taxes. This applies to income tax and excise tax – and if ... Read more
Minnesota Paid Leave Law: Deadline Approaching - Minnesota is one of 13 states with a mandatory paid leave program for employees within its borders. Though the program is officially scheduled to roll out in 2026, there is a pressing deadline coming up at the end of the month. If you are a Minnesota employer, a fellow geek of the law, or just ... Read more
It’s finally fall! - With the 🍂 Midwest weather looking like it should in mid-October, we offer you a poem along with a photo of Lola this week. Fall, Leaves, Fall by Emily Brontë Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away;Lengthen night and shorten day;Every leaf speaks bliss to meFluttering from the autumn tree.I shall smile when wreaths of snowBlossom ... Read more
Year End Isn’t That Far Away - We are in the Fourth Quarter of the calendar year. That means that all the stuff that needs to be done by December 31, 2024 are coming due really soon.  Many, however, don’t realize that until around Thanksgiving, and then it is a mad dash. It doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some ... Read more

 

Get in Touch

Main Phone Number: (608) 336-3264

E-Mail Inquiries: [email protected]

Madison Office

  • Office Address: 6131 Nesbitt Rd Suite 200, Fitchburg, WI 53719
  • Mailing Address: PO Box 45116, Madison, WI 53744

Northshore-Milwaukee Office

  • Office Address:  W62N248 Washington Ave B204, Cedarburg, WI 53012
  • Mailing Address: PO Box 528, Cedarburg, WI 53012

Minneapolis-Twin Cities Office

  • Office Address: 1400 Van Buren St NE 200 243, Minneapolis, MN 55413
  • Mailing Address: PO Box 18567, Minneapolis, MN 55418

We are proud members of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce,
Baraboo Chamber of Commerce and Verona Area Chamber of Commerce.