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Kramer, Elkins & Watt, LLC Jessica M. Kramer, Leslie Elkins and Nicholas C. Watt founded KEW. We provide legal representation t

10/28/2026

Kramer, Elkins & Watt, LLC will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for Election Day. Election Day should be a widely observed holiday and KEW aims to be a trendsetter. We urge other small businesses to pledge to close on Election Day as well, whether now or in the future. No person who wishes to vote should ever feel they are unable simply because of the demands of a job.

As lawyers, we are tasked with upholding the rule of law. Without our democratic institutions, there is no rule of law. Thus, we are committed to encouraging our employees as well as others to ensure their voice is heard in support of keeping our democracy strong and vibrant against any who would seek to undermine it. Please vote!

Do you know anyone that wants to buy a climbing gym? Read (and forward) the notice below. Time is of the essence.
06/25/2026

Do you know anyone that wants to buy a climbing gym? Read (and forward) the notice below. Time is of the essence.

On Friday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued one of the most significant decisions regarding landlord-tenant law in yea...
06/10/2026

On Friday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued one of the most significant decisions regarding landlord-tenant law in years, in Koble Investments v. Marquardt. Attorney Jessica M. Kramer explains the history of the case, the Supreme Court's decision, and is impact on landlord-tenant law, in the latest KEW Tip.

On Friday, June 5, 2026, the Wisconsin Supreme Court (hereinafter “Court”) issued its opinion in the case of Koble Investments v. Elicia Marquardt, et al.[i]. The case had been pending before the Court since May 2024, after the District III Court of Appeals delivered a blow to Wisconsin landlord...

Attorney Jessica Baumgartner Kramer discusses small firm life on the State Bar of Wisconsin podcast. Check it out: https...
11/02/2023

Attorney Jessica Baumgartner Kramer discusses small firm life on the State Bar of Wisconsin podcast. Check it out:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7yVOOdR7dw7UZaauH7e1Sh?si=bZpCSoowS2GdWINzNcU1rw

Listen to this episode from Bottom Up on Spotify. In this episode, recorded at the 2023 Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference (WSSFC), co-host Emil Ovbiagele and guest host Joe Forward speak with Jessica Kramer, a small firm owner based in Madison, and Aiden Tharp, a solo practitioner in Hudson. Kr...

KEW has a new website: https://kewlaw.com/Thanks to Tingalls Graphic Design LLC for the site and Beth Skogen Photography...
04/21/2023

KEW has a new website:

https://kewlaw.com/

Thanks to Tingalls Graphic Design LLC for the site and Beth Skogen Photography for the pics!

At Kramer, Elkins & Watt, we specialize in family law, landlord and business representation. Were excellent listeners and we’re here to help

An updated KEW Tip about unemployment insurance:
02/22/2023

An updated KEW Tip about unemployment insurance:

If I terminate an employee after a 90 day probationary period, do I still have to pay Unemployment Insurance? Most likely, yes. But, not immediately. And, possibly not ever. Contrary to popular belief, a probationary status has no bearing on whether an employer has to pay unemployment insurance. Whe...

02/03/2023
Hats off to those to send and/or receive holiday cards! Take a look at KEW's holiday cards of years past at KEW Tips. Te...
12/12/2022

Hats off to those to send and/or receive holiday cards! Take a look at KEW's holiday cards of years past at KEW Tips. Tell us your favorite in the comments!

A round up of KEW holiday cards of years past: 2021 2020 2019   2018   2017   2016     2022 Holiday Card coming soon 🙂

Do I need to return my tenant's security deposit? When and how? These and other questions are answered on KEW Tips: http...
11/09/2022

Do I need to return my tenant's security deposit? When and how? These and other questions are answered on KEW Tips:

https://kewlaw.com/security-deposits-and-abandoned-property-post-tenancy-considerations/

A common call into our office is one from a residential landlord wondering what to do in the following scenario: a tenant moved out at the end of their lease, but they left a lot of property behind, and the landlord is wondering what their options are. Security Deposit The magic number to remember f...

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Madison, WI
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