Christopher J. "Chris" Jaekels

John R. Schreiber is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin attorney with O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. He is a member of the firm’s Banking, Receivership, and Creditors’ Rights and Litigation Practice Groups. John represents secured and unsecured creditors, including financial institutions, loan servicers, commercial landlords, and other businesses, in matters involving the enforcement, collection, restructuring, and workout of contracts, loans, leases, and other obligat...

Mike Carlton worked as a trial attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., representing the EPA and other government agencies. Thereafter, he worked as a senior attorney and policy analyst with the Environmental Law Institute, and then as Wisconsin counsel for a national environmental organization. Mike has taught and studied environmental law and policy in Washington, D.C., London, and the University of Wisconsin Law School. Mike heads the firm’s Environmental Law P...

Henry Koltz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Henry practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Henry Koltz since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Henry Koltz is held by other lawyers.

James G. Morrow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. James G. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized James G. Morrow since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James G. Morrow is held by other lawyers.

William H. Tobin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. William H. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized William H. Tobin since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which William H. Tobin is held by other lawyers.

Chris Duesing is a shareholder with the firm and the managing partner of its Lake Geneva office. His practice features civil litigation matters in all types of personal injury cases including motor vehicle accidents, boating accidents, contractor negligence, injuries from animals, slip and fall accidents and other third-party liability claims. Chris has conducted multiple jury trials throughout the State of Wisconsin and has argued before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Chris has been named as a...

Donald P. Gallo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Environmental. Donald P. practices law in Hartford, Wisconsin. Best Lawyers has recognized Donald P. Gallo since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Donald P. Gallo is held by other lawyers. He brings more than 28 years of legal experience along wit...

Shareholder Michael J. Cohen has more than 25 years of experience in complex commercial litigation in federal and state courts. His proven record of numerous favorable verdicts at the trial and appellate levels has earned him a reputation as one of Wisconsin’s preeminent business litigators. For many years, Mike has been recognized by members of the Wisconsin bar and judiciary as one of the top lawyers in the state. Mike concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation includi...

Philip R. O'Brien is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Philip R. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Philip R. O'Brien since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Philip R. O'Brien is held by other lawyers.

Attorney Matthew Fernholz focuses his practice on commercial litigation, trust and fiduciary disputes, business torts, trade secrets, non-compete agreements, defamation, and appellate work. In addition, he has developed one of the preeminent political and election law practices in the State of Wisconsin, and has handled several high-profile matters, from representing candidates for statewide office, successfully challenging the Governor’s emergency powers, arguing before the Wisconsin E...