Brian P. Cawley

I learned the value of hard work growing up on a dairy farm, and it stuck with me. I have always loved to learn and did well in school, graduating from UW Madison, where I received my law degree in 1993. I have been a partner at Gingras, Cates & Luebke since 2000. My practice areas include whistleblower cases, employment law, civil rights, professional malpractice, personal injury and family law. I was raised to care deeply about the welfare of others, and that value is reflected in the w...

As a member of the firm, Stroud Willink & Howard, LLC , Peter has focused his practice on business litigation and all types of employment related matters. He regularly advises businesses and individuals in their business affairs, and he has represented clients in state and federal court, as well as before the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, and the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission. Peter has assisted clients in matters inv...

Quentin Shafer is a Shareholder in the firm’s Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. He focuses his practice on civil litigation, construction litigation, product liability, wrongful death, insurance coverage disputes, and third-party recovery. He has successfully defended hundreds of cases throughout Wisconsin as well as in federal court, including catastrophic bodily injury cases, wrongful death claims, and complex construction defect litigation. Quentin is also experienced in...

Jonathan Bruni is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Jonathan practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan Bruni 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 Jonathan Bruni is held by other lawyers.

Ted Waskowski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Litigation - Municipal, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Ted practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Ted Waskowski since 2008. 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 regar...

Michael Gotzler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Gotzler 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 Michael Gotzler is held by other lawyers.

Mark A. Ringsmuth is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Mark A. practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Mark A. Ringsmuth 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 Mark A. Ringsmuth is held by other lawyers.

Mario Mendoza's law practice focuses on assisting applicants for professional licenses as well as practitioners facing professional licensing complaints. He has helped numerous professionals navigate licensing disciplinary and regulatory processes, including: nurses, physicians, counselors, real estate professionals, lawyers, and insurance sales professionals. In addition, Mario is highly skilled in handling estate and probate litigation, such as will contests and claims of wrongdoing by a be...

Kyle Gulya is a Shareholder and Chair of the Government Law Group. Kyle advises both public and private sector employers with employment- and labor-related issues including regulatory compliance, antidiscrimination practices, contractual and workplace policy matters, and personnel management. He handles numerous aspects of labor-management relations from advising clients during union organizing campaigns to serving as chief negotiator during collective bargaining negotiations. He also advises...

Larry Konopacki is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Water Law. Larry practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Larry Konopacki 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 Larry Konopacki is held by other lawyers.