Gary D. Koch primarily focuses his practice on landlord-tenant law, having represented landlords and property management companies throughout Wisconsin for over 15 years. Almost the entirety of Gary’s legal career has been spent handling debtor and creditor matters, and he brings that extensive experience to bear for clients with both residential and commercial properties.
Gary also consults with landlords and management companies on “best practices,” has handled Fair Housing (discrimination/retaliation) claims and building code orders, as well as the defense of Wisconsin Administrative Code - ATCP 134 violations and compliance investigations. His expertise with the United States Bankruptcy Court allows him to assist clients through the complex interplay of landlord-tenant and bankruptcy law, including Motions for Relief from the Automatic Stay and associated litigation.
In addition to regularly drafting posts on Tristan’s Landlord-Tenant Law Blog, Gary has been a frequent presenter at local Landlord associations and is a proud board member of the Kenosha Landlord Association.
Gary is licensed to practice in all Wisconsin state courts, the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin Federal Courts, and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Paralegals
Jesse Shefchik
jshefchik@pettit-law.com
Samantha Liedtke
sliedtke@pettit-law.com
Justin Pond
jpond@pettit-law.com
Admissions
State of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
Education
J.D.: University of Wisconsin Law School, 2002
B.S.: Indiana University, 1998
Professional + Civic Activities
State Bar of Wisconsin, Member
State Bar of Wisconsin Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Creditor’s Rights Section, Member
Kenosha Landlord Association, Board Member
Client Reviews
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Ray Johnson
I have been an active client of Petrie and Pettit’s for over 5 years.
I have found that all of the legal professionals and staff in the firm that I have dealt with directly to be extremely knowledgeable on virtually all aspects of the rental/landlord-tenant business in Wisconsin.
In every instance that I needed action to be taken or support provided in my tenant dealings the firm was responsive and efficient providing required legal information and/or taking formal action on my behalf. This has ranged from simple communications with my tenants to formal legal proceedings in court. In each case and at every step Petrie and Pettit was there to provide the legal advice and support needed on my behalf.
I appreciated all of that and strongly recommend this firm to anyone that requires landlord-tenant legal advice and support.
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Derek Weiler
I have utilized the services of Petrie + Pettit for over 10 years, and I have never been dissatisfied with this firm. As I continue to develop my career, and expand my network of relationships with other real estate management professionals, I will vigorously recommend this firm. Your positive outcome may be slow in coming at times, but that is because these brilliant legal minds are carefully crafting a strategy that give the best chance of a successful outcome. Atty Tristan Pettit, Atty Jennifer Hayden, Atty David McClurg, and Atty Gary Koch are top notch professionals. The support staff for each of these experienced attorneys is responsive and courteous.
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Alyse Stonebraker (Milla)
I have worked with Petrie+Pettit for almost 10 years! The staff here has been nothing short of amazing. The communication is absolutely fantastic. They always have my questions answered quickly and in great detail.
Thank you for offering such great services!
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Julie Almeida
Petrie and Pettit continually provide outstanding information, keeping our staff current with new laws for the property management industry here in Wauwatosa/Milwaukee County. In addition, their staff answer our legal questions and correct our understanding of a legality if it was understood wrong. The court services provided are amazing, with a positive outcome for our company. Costs of their services rendered are worth the reasonable amount charged. Julie Almeida, Prairie Management & Development
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Jon Pospeschil
Gary and Jesse are great to work with!
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Dena Ottaway
I have been working with this firm for over 3 years. Jesse and Gary have been wonderful! They are quick to respond, stay on top of me for required documents, and make sure sure we are protected as landlords.
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