In addition to superior legal representation, the lawyers at Tlusty, Hittner, Kennedy & Freeburg, S.C., bring the “home field advantage” to your legal issues. They have been living, working, and raising their families in the community for many years. They understand their clients’ needs.

They also know the court personnel in the region, and they know how to select a jury; how to prepare for trial; and how to present the kind of compelling evidence that assists local jurors in deciding a case. When out-of town lawyers try a case in the local courts, they need to take the time to learn the local geography, cultural and socioeconomic background of potential juries in north central Wisconsin, local court rules, the local administration, and even where to direct their pleadings; these details can create lengthy delays that interfere with their clients’ ability to achieve a swift and fair resolution to their case.

At Tlusty, Hittner, Kennedy & Freeburg, S.C., the firm’s invaluable local insight and experience help the firm’s clients move through the legal process more quickly and efficiently, meaning their clients are on a faster track to achieve the best possible result.

The attorneys at Tlusty, Hittner, Kennedy & Freeburg, S.C., are proud of their reputation for providing high quality legal services in creative and cost-effective ways. Their commitment to their community is unique among area attorneys and sets the firm apart.

Firm History

The roots of Tlusty, Hittner, Kennedy & Freeburg, S.C., go back to the Wausau law firm of William Krueger and Bert Fullmer, which opened in the 1920s. Their office was located in the old Mayer-Lotz building in downtown Wausau. Attorney Raymond Thums, born in Rib Lake, Wisconsin, joined Attorney Krueger in 1967.  In 1971, Attorney Jerome Tlusty, then an Assistant District Attorney for Marathon County, formed a partnership with Attorney Peter Hittner and opened an office in Schofield, Wisconsin. In 1975 the Wausau law firm of Krueger and Thums merged with the Schofield law firm of Tlusty and Hittner, becoming Krueger, Thums, Tlusty & Hittner, S.C. Their 5000-square foot office building was constructed and completed in May of 1975 at its current address, 1155 Grand Avenue, Schofield, Wisconsin.

Attorney Bradley Kennedy joined the firm in 1978. 

Tlusty, Hittner, Kennedy, & Freeburg, S.C., commonly referred to as Tlusty Law, represents people and appears in courts most often in the following geographical locations.

In 1988, Attorney Raymond Thums became a Circuit Court Judge in Marathon County, Wisconsin.

In 1988, Attorney Philip Freeburg, then District Attorney for Langlade County, joined the firm that became known as Tlusty, Hittner, Kennedy & Freeburg, S.C.

In 1997, Attorney Jessica Tlusty graduated from law school and joined the firm.

For eighty-five years, the Tlusty Law Firm has served residents throughout the Wausau, Wisconsin area including Marathon County, Wood County, Langlade County, Lincoln County, Taylor County, Portage County, Shawano County and Clark County.

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