Elizabeth A. "Beth" Odian

John (Jack) Goller is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. For more than 20 years, his practice has focused on complex civil litigation with an emphasis on mass toxic torts, product liability, transportation and catastrophic loss defense of corporations and their insurers. He serves his clients as national, regional and local counsel and takes an active role in all phases of litigation from fact and expert discovery until resoluti...

Nate Johnson is a Shareholder and Co-Chair of the General Litigation Section. His practice focuses on insurance defense claims, product liability, toxic tort, strategic risk and crisis management. Nate has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict throughout Wisconsin. Nate has significant experience litigating cases in the following areas: Products liability Insurance coverage Business/Commercial disputes Construction Personal injury Wrongful Death Premise liability Professional liability

Allen C. Schlinsog, Jr. is a shareholder, chair of the firm's Litigation Practice and chair of the Product Liability and Safety Practice Group. His practice focuses on defense of the pharmaceutical and medical device industry. Al has represented drug and device companies in significant class actions, product liability and mass tort proceedings. He also regularly defends catastrophic injury cases involving a wide variety of products in highly regulated industries, including mining equipment, c...

Jerome R. Kerkman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Commercial Litigation. Jerome R. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Jerome R. Kerkman since 2020. 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 Jerome R. Kerkman is h...

Chris Koehnke is a Shareholder at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. focusing on restructuring, insolvency, and commercial litigation. Chris represents lenders and other creditors with respect to the following: Representing secured creditors and other lenders in all stages of bankruptcy litigation Representing creditors in State Court Chapter 128 receivership proceedings, including issues related to lien priority, asset disposition, and settlement of preference claims Guiding clients through the p...

Stacy Luell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Stacy practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Stacy Luell 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 Stacy Luell is held by other lawyers.

Steve Slawinski is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin attorney with more than 40 years of experience representing clients in construction , business , and real estate disputes . As a member of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. , he represents general contractors, subcontractors, owners, design professionals, title insurance companies, and insureds in litigation, arbitration, and other dispute-resolution proceedings. Steve’s practice focuses on construction law and construction ...

Anthony J. Handzlik is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Anthony J. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony J. Handzlik since 2012. 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 Anthony J. Handzlik is held by other lawyers.

Christa is a commercial litigator in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who represents businesses and individuals in disputes involving business relationships, contracts, and other commercial matters. She also serves on the Board of Directors of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing SC. Christa approaches each matter with careful attention to detail. She particularly enjoys addressing procedural issues, analyzing large sets of data, and developing practical strategies for complex disputes. Whe...

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...