Bernard J. Kearney III

Ashley is a shareholder focusing on civil defense litigation, handling matters at all stages - from pre-suit stage investigations and negotiations, through discovery, settlement, trial, and appeal. She has successfully defended individuals, professionals, corporations, employers, and insurers in matters involving allegations of personal injury, premises liability, product liability, and insurance coverage. Ashley is committed to providing service that produces successful results and her clien...

Chris Smith is a Shareholder and co-Chair of the Real Estate Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. He focuses his practice on real estate development, eminent domain and property tax. He has significant experience in all phases of real estate development with a particular emphasis on drafting and negotiating development agreements, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and public-private partnerships. He represents both public and private entities on eminent domain matters and property tax assessm...

Denasha A. Scott is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Nonprofit / Charities Law. Denasha A. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Denasha A. Scott since 2024. 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 Denasha A. Scott is held by other lawyers.

Dave Roettgers is a Shareholder focusing his practice on the purchase and sale of businesses, taxation, corporate finance and business law. He is a Certified Public Accountant and uses his prior experience at Arthur Andersen LLP where he provided tax planning and business advice for individual and business clients. Representative Matters and Experience Representation of families and owners in all types of business planning including the transition of the business to the next generation, finan...

Benjamin G. Lombard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Benjamin G. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin G. Lombard 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 Benjamin G. Lombard is held by other lawyers.

Kevin J. Howley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, International Trade and Finance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Kevin J. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin J. Howley since 2009. 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 Kevin J. Howley is held by other lawyers.

David J. Sisson is a shareholder in the firm’s Litigation and Labor and Employment Practices. David solves problems that arise when critical personal business relationships end. These include disputes involving departing key employees and shareholders in closely held corporations and others who owe fiduciary duties. Controversies often develop at the conclusion of these relationships regarding what may be owned by, or owed to, the respective parties. A departing employee may try to esta...

Rebecca K. Millenbach has practiced law since May 2001 and has focused exclusively on family law matters since 2005. She is a Partner at Nelson, Krueger & Millenbach, LLC, a family law firm serving clients in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and surrounding communities. Rebecca represents individuals and families in a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, paternity, child support, maintenance, legal separation, and post-judgment issues. Rebecca earned her bachelor’s degree in pol...

Keith E. Kopplin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Keith E. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Keith E. Kopplin since 2021. 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 Keith E. Kopplin is held by other lawyers.

Laurie McLeRoy is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. She focuses her civil litigation practice in the areas of insurance litigation (including bad faith), medical malpractice, nursing home, municipal, transportation, premises, and products liability. In products liability defense matters, Laurie has particular expertise in asbestos litigation. In addition to her trial experience in Wisconsin, where she has successfully argued in front of the Wisconsin Supreme ...