Bret A. Roge

Mary is a shareholder with Crivello, Nichols and Hall, S.C. and is a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. For over 35 years, Mary has defended lawsuits in state and federal courts in Wisconsin, and has extensive experience consulting with and representing private and municipal employers in state and federal matters before the Equal Rights Division and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She consults with and advises clients on matters regarding personnel policies, practices and...

Ryan P. Morrison is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ryan P., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John A. Erich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. John A., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kristen Nelson is a Shareholder in the Health Law Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Kristen focuses her practice on professional license defense including health care licensure, Medicare/Medicaid fraud, government investigations and enforcement actions, and professional liability. She represents health care providers, accountants, child care centers, real estate brokers and attorneys. She has represented clients before the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Wisco...

Dan Welytok is a Shareholder and Chair of the Tax Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Dan’s practice focuses on helping management achieve practical results in all aspects of business. He assists clients nationally and internationally with business development, tax issues, acquisitions and divestments, capital structuring, financing, corporate governance, information technology, licensing and distribution, regulatory and compliance issues, labor and employee benefits matters, and d...

John M. Murphy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. John M., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chad is a shareholder and member of the firm’s Business Law Practice Group. His practice focuses on working with privately held businesses and their owners, acting as corporate counsel to help them with the various legal issues they face in operating and expanding their businesses. As part of his practice, Chad has considerable experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and frequently works with businesses on ownership transition events. He prides himself on providing efficient, practical...

Evan Schmit is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Commercial Litigation. Evan, who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Evan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nathan K. Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Nathan K., who practices law in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nathan K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas J. Nichols is a shareholder at Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over the course of his 40-plus-year career, he has represented a great number of businesses in many different industries, as well as participated in the drafting and development of business and tax statutes and policy at both the state and federal levels.Thomas is well versed in both business entity law (e.g., corporations, LLCs and partnerships) and tax law (e.g., S corp, C corp, partner...