Charles G. "Charlie" Maris

Although he was born, raised, and offices in southeastern Wisconsin, Tim Trecek has earned a national reputation as a successful plaintiff’s trial lawyer. Mr. Trecek’s successes have been so noteworthy that they have been chronicled in papers throughout the United States. Mr. Trecek’s notable cases have been reported in the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, the Fort Worth Star Telegram, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the San Francisco Chronicle and dozens of other publicatio...

Kurt Dykstra is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Kurt, who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kurt is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jessica Reginato is a Shareholder and Co-Chair of the Toxic Tort Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Jessica enjoys working with clients to optimize risk management and develop strategies for all phases of litigation. She litigates matters involving product liability and toxic tort, insurance disputes, and commercial and personal injury claims, with an emphasis on defending product manufacturers, suppliers, employers, and premises owners in asbestos lawsuits nationwide. She has extensive...

Heidi Vogt is a Shareholder and Chair of the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. She has substantial and broad experience in litigation matters with a particular focus on insurance coverage disputes, commercial disputes and complex litigation. Heidi serves as the Chair of the Insurance Coverage and Risk Management Section. She has represented insurance companies in Wisconsin and across the country in both state and federal courts in complex insurance coverage matters for more than ...

Steve is a seasoned litigation attorney with over 20 years of experience representing corporate clients and insurers in some of their most complex and high-exposure cases. While deeply rooted in the Wisconsin legal community, Steve regularly manages litigation dockets and coordinates defense strategy across jurisdictions. Clients rely on him not just for results, but for clear communication, sound judgment, and a steady hand throughout litigation. Steve’s practice spans a wide range of ...

Edward E. Robinson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Edward E., who practices law in Brookfield, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Edward E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Phillip Tallmadge is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Phillip, who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Phillip is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jim’s practice focuses on representing privately held businesses and their owners on the wide variety of legal matters that may arise. This includes extensive experience with significant corporate transactions such as purchases and sales of businesses, complex contractual matters, and planning for business succession. In his practice, Jim works with clients across a wide range of industries, including fintech, manufacturing, distribution, and professional services. Jim has a unique pers...

Daniel Manna is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Daniel, 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 Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Sikora is a Shareholder representing clients in tax planning, tax controversies and the buying and selling of businesses and real estate with a particular focus on corporate, partnership and other business matters. John is an adjunct professor of law at Marquette University Law School, where he has taught the tax practice and procedure and corporate income tax courses. John has also taught the taxation of partnerships and S corporations course to graduate accounting degree candidates at ...