Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
John F. Koenig is an Elder Law Attorney from Milton, Wisconsin, and is part of the team at Elder Advisors Law, a law firm dedicated to helping families and protecting generations with offices in Janesville and Wales, Wisconsin. John is passionate about helping families protect what matters most to them by putting purpose in their Estate Planning. John has been practicing law for nearly 20 years, helping families preserve and protect their hard-earned assets so they can live with peace of mind. He is experienced in all aspects of estate planning, Medicaid planning, Medicaid crisis planning, special needs trusts, and asset protection planning.
Part of what makes John a successful attorney is his ability to educate people about their options in ways that empower them to make the right decisions in their planning. He takes the time to make sure his clients have a thorough understanding of the process, so they aren’t left in the dark. He knows that the people he works with don’t always have extensive legal knowledge, but he prides himself on having keen communication skills and patience to help them understand complex legal matters in easy to understand ways. Those seeking an Elder Law attorney are often in a delicate situation because of their own health or the health of a family member, so compassion is an important part of the job.
John F. Koenig earned his Juris Doctorate from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School at Western Michigan University. Prior to this, he earned a bachelor’s degree in pre-law studies from Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Lawyers with Purpose, National Alliance of Attorneys for Alzheimer’s Planning, and the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). John is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and is a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT).
John’s diverse career history has given him insight into various aspects of business, both inside and outside the legal industry. He enjoys being an integral part of a company that provides the opportunity for both career development and personal enrichment. As an example, he has used his legal knowledge for the betterment of his community, providing pro bono work for churches and other charitable organizations.
John grew up on his family’s hobby farm in central Indiana. His faith-based upbringing taught him to work hard, learn from his mistakes, and to persevere through life’s difficulties. John desires to help others press through their challenges to make sound decisions for their families.
John is married to Andrea, and they have been blessed with three children and three grandchildren (so far!). Besides spending time with his family, John enjoys a good workout, being outdoors, especially in his garden, and watching college basketball (Once a Hoosier, always a Hoosier!).
