David R. Zoppo

Timothy W. Burns is a partner at Perkins Coie LLP. He is the former co-chair of the Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee of the American Bar Association. Mr. Burns has been favorably ranked nationally for 18 years in Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2006-2023). According to the publication, Mr. Burns "shines brightly in the sensitive and complex area of D&O [directors' and officers'] insurance," and corporate interview...

Robert J. Lightfoot is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law and Health Care Law. Robert J. practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Robert J. Lightfoot since 2010. 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 Robert J. Lightfoot is held by other lawyers.

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...

Vern has substantial expertise representing clients on a wide variety of real estate transactions including purchase and sale of real estate, real estate leases, tax deferred exchanges, real estate development, real estate financing, environmental issues, municipal approvals, formation of real estate owning entities, senior housing and assisted living facilities, and condominium development and conversion. In addition, Vern assists a number of businesses with many of the legal issues which co...

Christopher B. Hughes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law and Real Estate Law. Christopher B. practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher B. Hughes 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 regard in ...

Jenifer Kraemer is a Shareholder in the Madison office. Her practice focuses primarily on construction law and litigation, real estate and business law. She represents business owners, architects, contractors, subcontractors, developers, landlords and homeowners on a variety of issues. Her experience includes: Reviewing and negotiating construction contracts for large commercial and multi-family residential projects. Handling public and private construction lien and bond claims. Representing ...

Joshua Hargrove is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and DUI / DWI Defense. Joshua practices law in Middleton, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua Hargrove since 2025. 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 Joshua Hargrove is h...

Monica A. Wedgewood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Monica A. practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Monica A. Wedgewood since 2026. 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 Monica A. Wedgewood 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.

James I. Statz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Real Estate Law. James I. practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized James I. Statz since 2017. 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 James I. Statz is held by other lawyers.