Christopher R. "Chal" Little

James Barton is the founding shareholder of Barton Legal S.C. Mr. Barton was formerly a partner at Hansen Reynolds LLC—a premier litigation boutique with offices in three states. Prior to his time at Hansen Reynolds, Mr. Barton was an associate in the litigation practice group at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, one of Wisconsin’s oldest and largest law firms. Mr. Barton concentrates his practice on aggressively litigating complex commercial disputes venued in state and federal c...

I have been practicing law for more than 35 years on behalf of Wisconsin individuals and families who have suffered a loss caused by the carelessness of others. Prior to joining GCW I founded Laufenberg Law Group in 2000, and decided to join GCW because we share many of the same professional principles and standards which have guided me through my career .Over the years I have been an active developer of Wisconsin tort law, appearing before state and federal appellate courts in numerous cases...

Kevin Fetherston is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. He focuses his practice on professional liability litigation, commercial and business litigation, insurance coverage, and general tort litigation. Kevin has extensive experience litigating complex cases and appeals in both state and federal courts.

Janet Cain is a Shareholder in the firm’s Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. Her practice focuses on insurance coverage disputes, civil litigation and appellate representation.

Mark Malloy is a trial lawyer who represents businesses in all types of commercial litigation, primarily advising companies in the areas of insurance coverage, extra-contractual liability, and professional liability. Mark is licensed in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois, and various federal courts. He represents companies in litigation across the country. Clients contact Mark for analysis and opinions relating to complex insurance coverage issues for both personal and commercial lines. In pa...

John T. Reichert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. John T. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized John T. Reichert since 2013. 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 John T. Reichert is held by other lawyers.

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.

Mark Schmidt is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group and Co-Chair of the Construction Law and Litigation Section. Mark helps clients resolve their most challenging and complex problems by focusing on practical solutions and efficient business results. Mark is directly involved in all aspects of negotiation, strategic planning, risk assessment, arbitrations, mediations and court and jury trials in state and federal court. Mark’s broad experience covers all a...

Lucien A. Beaudry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Tax Law. Lucien A. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Lucien A. Beaudry since 2018. 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 Lucien A. Beaudry is held by other lawyers.

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...