Bill Komisar’s core philosophy for doing business is
“Personal service to the extreme.” He has been part
of Komisar Brady since the early 70’s, assisting his
father and uncle while attending undergraduate and law
school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
As a partner of Komisar Brady, Bill has worked in a broad range of industries, including health care, professional services, manufacturing, distributing, construction and printing. Bill is also well-versed in the world of business mergers and acquisitions, working on the sell or buy side in a number of transactions in recent years. Bill's vast amount of consulting experience with privately-held businesses has resulted in numerous successful family business transitions.
PRACTICE AREAS
General business management
Financing
Mergers and acquisitions
Long-term succession planning
Tax consulting and planning
Estate and tax planning
Collaborative and traditional divorce planning
Charitable gift giving
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Juris Doctor, awarded by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School
(Order of the COIF)
AWARDS
Milwaukee Magazine’s 2011 Five Star Wealth Manager- Business Planning
MEMBERSHIPS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Bar Association
Wisconsin Bar Association
Milwaukee Bar Association
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Bill has been active in a number of community and charitable organizations over the years, including the Jewish Home & Care Center, Zink the Zebra Foundation, Inc., Education Foundation of Wauwatosa, Jewish National Fund, Congregation Shalom, and the Jewish Community Center.
Bill currently serves on a number of boards, committees, and foundations, including:
WICPA Educational Foundation (since May 2008)
WICPA Educational Foundation Investment Committee (since August 2008)
Jewish Home and Care Center Inc. – Past Chairman of the Board
Jewish Home and Care Center Inc. Foundation – Chairman of the Board
Sara Chudnow Campus – Board of Directors and Past Chairman since January 2005
Peck Foundation (Private foundation) – Board of Directors and Treasurer
Rubenstein Foundation (Private foundation) – Board of Directors and Treasurer
PERSONAL
Bill and his wife Becky live in Bayside and have three grown children. He enjoys Badger sporting events, spending time with his family, traveling, and riding his Harley-Davidson.
Words to live by: “Be true to yourself.”
Role Model: His father for his work ethic and ability to relate to people
