Robert T. Melzer

Senior Counsel

Robert T. Melzer

Senior Counsel

Practice Areas

  • Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Law
  • Closely Held Corporations
  • Family Corporations
  • Non-Profit Corporations
  • Estate Planning and Philanthropy
Contact Robert

Practice Areas

  • Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Law
  • Closely Held Corporations
  • Family Corporations
  • Non-Profit Corporations
  • Estate Planning and Philanthropy
Contact Robert
Robert Melzer represents individuals and family business owners in a wide range of legal matters. He has been with Rohde Dales since 1974, becoming a partner of the firm in 1977. He has forty years of experience in counseling family business owners and in some cases has represented three generations of family business owners. His practice is concentrated in the formation and operation of family businesses, which includes corporate governance, business planning, stock transfer agreements, succession planning and the purchase and sale of businesses. Bob is the senior family business advisor and has served as an officer, director, trustee and mentor for family business ranging in size from relatively modest businesses to businesses of national and/or international scope.

Bob also finds time to be active in nonprofit and charitable organizations. He has served on the Lakeland University Board of Trustees for over 30 years and formerly served as the Chairperson of the Board. He also serves as a director of the Lakeland University Foundation and the Wisconsin Ice Age Trail. Along with other non-profits. Bob previously served as the President of the Sheboygan Economic Club and the Elkhart Lake Improvement Association, and is a director of several private charitable foundations.

  • Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Member, Maritime Law Association of the United States
  • Former Member, American Bar Association
  • Former Member, Family Firm Institute
  • Former Member, Attorney’s for Family Held Enterprises

EDUCATION

  • B.S., Northwestern University, 1963
  • J.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1967
  • Post Graduate Studies; Harvard University Graduate School of Business
  • Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Business
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison Family Business Center
  • Heckerling Institute

ADMISSIONS

  • State Bar of Wisconsin, 1967
  • US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1967
  • US Tax Court

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Jeff E.

I have used this firm since the mid 80’s. I used them as my company’s firm and for all of my personal needs, including estate planning. They have some of the finest well versed attorneys I have worked with. I highly recommend.

Jim and Gail K.

We have worked with Ryan Zinkel over the past years in creating and updating our wills/trust. We found that Ryan was very personable and cared about us. He always took the time to listen and then make appropriate suggestions. We were very comfortable with Ryan. His integrity was always present. Based on our experience we would and do recommend Ryan Zinkel. Thank you Ryan!

Jeff G.

Attorney Kyle Borkenhagen was great to work with and he did an excellent job on my personal injury case. From the very beginning, he was caring, honest and up front about all details of my case. Kyle is extremely knowledgeable and skilled and always made my case a top priority. His integrity is second to none. If you’re looking to get a fair and honest settlement, I highly recommend Attorney Borkenhagen.

Sue H.

My experience with Adam Vanderheyden was a long unexpected journey that took 2 years. It was a situation that was brought on by the Pandemic – not dealt with on a regular basis. He did remarkable work researching, making phone calls, setting up calls with people who were supposed to have the answers only to get more questions. He was my “life line” over that period of time. My situation was resolved and I only have good things to say about this man who is very dedicated to his work.

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