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Michelle Fitzgerald

Owner, Estate Planning, Divorce, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce Mediation, New Business Start-up, Probate and Guardianships

Michelle Fitzgerald — Brookfield, WI — Horizons Law Group LLC

Practices : Collaborative Divorce, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Estate Planning, Probate and Guardianships

Michelle is a past adjunct professor at Marquette University Law School teaching the Mediation Advocacy Workshop.

Michelle's practice focuses on family law, estate planning and probate, including mediation for divorce and estate planning & probate. Practicing since 2000, Michelle is the founder of Horizons Law Group, LLC and is a past president of the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau, a past Women in the Law Award recipient, and past Innovator of the Year Award recipient from the Wisconsin Law Journal. Michelle was also chair of the school management council when she was a high school mathematics and computer science teacher prior to becoming a lawyer. Her practical, common sense approach to problem solving brings peace and resolution to the clients she serves. Horizons Law Group's motto is - Educate, Collaborate, Mediate and when necessary, Litigate (sm). That's the order in how Michelle approaches service to clients and meeting client goals.

Divorce, including traditional divorce services or coaching and consulting through the divorce process

Collaborative Divorce, working with a team of specialists to amicably work through the changes for your family
Divorce Mediation, with 15 years experience, helping parties resolve disputes while learning how to communicate better in the future

Residential Real Estate , including for sale by owner

Estate Planning, including Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, and Power of Attorney documents

Probate and Guardianships, Mediation, Informal Probate, as well as determining if you can avoid probate.

Larraine McNamara-McGraw

Foreclosure Defense and Employment Law

Larraine McNamara-McGraw — Brookfield, WI — Horizons Law Group LLC

Practices : Foreclosure Defense

Larraine McNamara-McGraw, Attorney, Specializing in Foreclosure Defense

Larraine practices foreclosure defense for home owners using her 40+ years of litigation experience in a cutting edge area of law. She previously handled employment law cases as well as general and civil litigation. Larraine joined Horizons Law Group in 2012. Since that time she has become adept at helping homeowners avoid a judgment of foreclosure, allowing them to keep their homes. When this is not possible, she assists them in getting the best equity out of their homes before the bank takes it over.


Larraine was an Assistant State Public Defender until she ran for and was elected to the Milwaukee Common Council, in 1989.  After serving two terms, she began her own law practice in 1997, specializing in Employment and Civil Rights for Plaintiffs.


She has successfully litigated hundreds of cases in Wisconsin state and Federal courts, including state and Federal Administrative forums, and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Larraine is also admitted and has practiced in the Federal Northern District of Illinois. She has represented high profile clients and everyday people with the same passion for justice that has been her trademark for forty years.


Larraine prides herself in helping homeowners make the most of their situation, especially in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic.


Larraine is a proud Nana to three grandchildren. She loves to travel the world, and is thrilled to go wherever the urge takes her. In 2023, she’s planning to travel to Morocco.


Example of Client Comments: 5.0 stars, Posted by Robert, on Avvo: Need a foreclosure Attorney…here is the best!

  • Larraine is one of the finest Attorneys that I have ever worked with…and I have bought and sold multi-million dollar businesses, (using multiple Attorneys). She is sharp, tough, diligent and punctual. She listens and understands your needs as they relate to the law. Larraine was recommended to me by my friends, who are also Attorneys, and I highly recommend her for your legal guidance!


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  • I can’t tell you how much your flexibility and patience with me has meant. You’ve been so kind to just “roll with” my situation and not add more stress to it, even though you would have been completely within your rights – and IN the right – to do so. Kindness goes a long way everywhere and with everyone. Thank you so much, and I’ll look forward to hearing from you on the next steps.


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  • Larraine is a proud, long standing member of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s WisLAP committee, which provides confidential assistance to impaired or potentially impaired attorneys. She is also a founder and a volunteer at the Legal Clinic at Repairers of the Breach, Milwaukee’s day program for homeless persons. She has three adult daughters and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.

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    In January of 2022, my family and I received really horrible news on our home and we had to begin the process of trying to save our home from a foreclosure. This was a new experience for my whole family and with parents who don't speak English as well it was even more of a challenge. My dad found Larraine to help us with our case and I truly believe she helped us get the best possible outcome with our situation. I had to help represent my parents in our case because of the language barrier and Larraine completely understood that and was patient, knowledgeable, understanding, and most importantly kind. I cannot thank Larraine enough along with Horizons Law with helping my family with our home complications and getting our case dismissed. I learned a lot from Larraine and appreciate everything she did to help us get to where we are now. Larraine is a phenomenal attorney and I highly recommend her if you or someone you know is looking for an attorney!


    - Anna

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    Thank you Larraine for having faith in me, and protecting me during a very troubling time!


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  • Larraine is one of the finest Attorneys that I have ever worked with…and I have bought and sold multi-million dollar businesses, (using multiple Attorneys). She is sharp, tough, diligent and punctual. She listens and understands your needs as they relate to the law. Larraine was recommended to me by my friends, who are also Attorneys, and I highly recommend her for your legal guidance!


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  • I can’t tell you how much your flexibility and patience with me has meant. You’ve been so kind to just “roll with” my situation and not add more stress to it, even though you would have been completely within your rights – and IN the right – to do so. Kindness goes a long way everywhere and with everyone. Thank you so much, and I’ll look forward to hearing from you on the next steps.


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  • Larraine is a proud, long standing member of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s WisLAP committee, which provides confidential assistance to impaired or potentially impaired attorneys. She is also a founder and a volunteer at the Legal Clinic at Repairers of the Breach, Milwaukee’s day program for homeless persons. She has three adult daughters and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.

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  • In January of 2022, my family and I received really horrible news on our home and we had to begin the process of trying to save our home from a foreclosure. This was a new experience for my whole family and with parents who don't speak English as well it was even more of a challenge. My dad found Larraine to help us with our case and I truly believe she helped us get the best possible outcome with our situation. I had to help represent my parents in our case because of the language barrier and Larraine completely understood that and was patient, knowledgeable, understanding, and most importantly kind. I cannot thank Larraine enough along with Horizons Law with helping my family with our home complications and getting our case dismissed. I learned a lot from Larraine and appreciate everything she did to help us get to where we are now. Larraine is a phenomenal attorney and I highly recommend her if you or someone you know is looking for an attorney!


    - Anna

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    Thank you Larraine for having faith in me, and protecting me during a very troubling time!


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Lilah Zajac

Family/Child Support/Custody, Divorce, Bankruptcy, Consumer Debt Advocate, Chapter 128, Wills

Lilah Zajac — Brookfield, WI — Horizons Law Group LLC

Practices : Bankruptcy, Chapter 128, Civil Law, Consumer Debt Advocate, Consumer Law, Divorce, Family Law, Wills

Pro Bono Honor Society

Lilah joined Horizons Law Group, LLC in 2002.

Lilah graduated from University of Louisville’s Brandeis School of Law where she was a member of the Law Journal.

The Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission recognized Lilah in the 2015 Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society. She distinguished herself by providing at least 50 hours of qualifying pro bono legal services in 2015 to assist people of limited means. She has since earned a pro bono service award each year from the Waukesha Bar Association. 

DIVORCE and BANKRUPTCY is a unique combination that makes Lilah’s practice that much valuable and insightful for clients. Many divorce clients are facing debt issues that also need to be addressed. Divorce clients oftentimes do not realize their options for bankruptcy, nor the planning that may be needed in combination with their divorce. Lilah receives referrals from other family law attorneys who trust her to work with their divorce clients, with a full service approach including working with the attorney as to timing, explaining how the bankruptcy solves some problems in their client’s divorce or frees up some income to be applied towards child support or maintenance to the other party, or analyzing whether there are some non-bankruptcy alternatives that will better suite the individual.

CHAPTER 128 Plans to help clients repay debt without filing a bankruptcy. Chapter 128 is a Wisconsin debt payment program that allows for repayment of debts at 0% interest, with one payment per month to a trustee. It works well for parties that just need time to pay their debts. A Chapter 128 repays your debt in an organized fashion, which may help your credit rating. The cost to file a Chapter 128 is much less than a federal bankruptcy. There are many benefits to consider a Chapter 128, and Lilah can help you decide what is best for your situation. Call today for more information 262-432-3600

WILLS & ESTATE PLANNING are essential to client’s needs. Preparing your Will, Trust, or power of attorney forms are necessary and Lilah guides her clients to choose the best options for you. 

BRIEF WRITING is a favorite of Lilah’s. Many attorneys do not have time (or the desire) to do research and write a brief on a matter citing relevant case law and controlling statutes. Lilah enjoys doing research and applying it to a client’s set of facts. Lilah is highly regarded by other attorneys for her knowledge, research and brief writing skills. If you or your attorney need to submit a brief to the court on a legal topic, Lilah’s services may be an option. Oftentimes a flat fee can be quoted for the work as well. No need to stress over having to do legal research and brief writing when Lilah is only a phone call away. 262-432-3600

Lilah is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and is a volunteer at the Marquette University Law Clinic at the House of Peace. She is a lifelong resident of Milwaukee and returned here to practice. Lilah previously had a long career in the stained glass field in Milwaukee, including teaching at Milwaukee Area Technical College. Lilah has three adult children and twin grandchildren.

Amy L. Drout

Estate Planning, Probate, Family, Bankruptcy, Juvenile Law/Guardian ad Litem

Amy Drout — Brookfield, WI — Horizons Law Group LLC

Practices : Estate Planning, Probate, Family, Bankruptcy, Juvenile Law/Guardian ad Litem

Amy was born and raised in Southeastern Wisconsin. She earned her Bachelor's degree from UW-Whitewater and a Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University. Over the last number of years Amy found her niche and focused her practice on helping families and children.  Amy previously ran her own successful solo practice in Ohio largely working in the areas of criminal and juvenile law (CHIPS and Juvenile Delinquency), and frequently served as a guardian ad litem in both juvenile and family court where she represented the children's best interests. She later joined a small general practice firm where she practiced in a variety of areas including estate planning, family, criminal and juvenile delinquency, CHIPS, and guardian ad litem cases. After moving back to the area and being admitted to the Wisconsin Bar in 2018, she joined Horizons Law Group, LLC where she practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, family, and continues to serve as a guardian ad litem. Amy has also expanded her practice to include bankruptcy as she finds debt is often closely associated with many family matters. Amy is married and has three young children

Podcast: Amy Drout on Family Law

Podcast: Amy Drout on Family Law          

Claudia Maro

Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Guardian ad Litem

Amy Drout — Brookfield, WI — Horizons Law Group LLC

Practices : Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Guardian ad Litem

Claudia was born and raised in Brookfield, Wisconsin. After graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree from Dominican University in Illinois, she returned to Wisconsin and earned a Juris Doctorate from Marquette University. During law school, Claudia focused her studies in the areas of estate planning and family law while interning with the Milwaukee County Juvenile Public Defender’s Office. She joined Horizons Law Group, LLC in May 2021 as a legal intern and has continued working as an attorney after earning her law degree. As an attorney, Claudia is focusing her practice in the areas of family law, estate planning, probate and Guardian ad Litem work. In her free time she enjoys kayaking, spending time with her family, and playing with her two dogs, Charlie and Lucy.

About Our Key Support Staff

Legal Assistants

Please call 262-432-3600 to schedule an appointment or ask a quick question and our legal assistant / communication specialist will be able to help you, or email assistant@horizonslaw.com. 

Diane Sleeva (dsleeva@) is our office bookkeeper serving clients and staff with billing, record-keeping and general technology support for the firm.

If you have a question on your billing statement or about options for payment of our services, please contact Diane.

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