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John Barlament is a partner in the Employee Benefits Group. He represents employers, third party administrators, brokers and benefit consultants in all aspects of employee benefits law. Mr. Barlament has extensive experience in a broad range of issues, including: health care reform (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) compliance and strategy; executive compensation issues; assisting both pension and welfare multi-employer plans in all their legal needs; merging and terminating plans; ...

Attorney Alison Krueger has focused her legal career on Family Law since earning her Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1999. She is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is a member of Nelson, Krueger & Millenbach LLC. Attorney Krueger represents individuals and families throughout Wisconsin in a broad range of Family Law matters, including divorce, legal separation, annulment, paternity, child support, maintenance (alimony), grandparent visitation, post-judgment mo...

Kelly Noyes is a Shareholder and co-Chair of the Class Actions Section. Kelly has significant experience in complex business litigation, particularly in the areas of ERISA and health care billing and collections. Kelly pairs her knowledge of the law with a passion for understanding her clients’ businesses, so she can achieve cost-effective resolutions to clients’ problems, both in and out of the courtroom. She has particular experience in the ERISA, benefits, and health care secto...

Kristin Langhoff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Kristin practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Kristin Langhoff 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 Kristin Langhoff is held by other lawyers.

Lucas J. Pagels is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Lucas J. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Lucas J. Pagels 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 Lucas J. Pagels is held by other lawyers.

Christine Esser is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christine practices law in Sheboygan, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Christine Esser since 2023. 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 Christine Esser is held by other lawyers.

Tamar Kelber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Tamar practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Tamar Kelber 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 Tamar Kelber is held by other lawyers.

Blake A. Knickelbein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Blake A. practices law in Waukesha, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Blake A. Knickelbein 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 Blake A. Knickelbein is held by other lawyers.

Mark Kapocius is a school attorney with more than twenty years of experience working in administrative leadership roles for school districts in Wisconsin. As a Shareholder in the Government Law Group and School Law Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c., Mark focuses his practice on school law and advising other public-sector entities on labor and employment matters, governance issues, collective bargaining, public records and open meetings compliance. Mark has extensive experience assistin...

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...