Laura E. Callan

Laura E. Callan is a Wisconsin business lawyer and partner in Stafford Rosenbaum LLP’s Madison office. She concentrates on commercial lending, real estate transactions, business law, government programs, and commercial dispute resolution. She advises lenders, borrowers, businesses, individuals, and economic development organizations on transactions and disputes. She identifies legal risks, explains available options, and develops practical strategies focused on cost control, efficient resolutions, and favorable business outcomes.

Laura earned a B.A., cum laude, in Economics and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin. She was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She later received her J.D. from Marquette University. She is admitted to practice in Wisconsin and Michigan. Her education supports detailed analysis of financing structures, government programs, contracts, property interests, and commercial conflicts. She maintains memberships in the State Bar of Wisconsin, Dane County Bar Association, and TEMPO Madison.

Laura includes drafting and negotiating loan documents for commercial and asset-based financing transactions in her lending practice. She advises secured lenders on workouts, collections, foreclosures, repossessions, and bankruptcy proceedings. She is designated by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a 504 closing attorney. She works with economic development organizations and understands federal, state, and municipal loan programs. Her transactional work covers commercial leasing, property purchases and sales, development projects, construction contracts, asset purchases, and business start-ups.

Laura E. Callan represents clients in commercial disputes resolved through litigation, arbitration, or mediation. She seeks early settlement opportunities when they provide better cost and outcome advantages. She brings a business-minded perspective to contract disputes, loan enforcement matters, real estate conflicts, and other commercial concerns. She combines careful document preparation with creative problem-solving and direct communication. Her broad experience helps clients structure transactions, protect secured interests, manage disputes, and complete important business or property decisions with greater confidence. She remains engaged throughout negotiations, documentation, and dispute resolution.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Stafford Rosenbaum LLP
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
• Member, Dane County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

Education

• Marquette University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wisconsin
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)