Jake E. Apostolu

Bennett E. Choice is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Bennett E., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bennett E. 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 a wide variety of legal matters. In particular, he has extensive experience guiding clients through significant corporate transactions, including the purchase and sale of businesses, complex contractual matters, and planning for business succession. Jim works with clients across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, fintech ,and professional services. Jim has a unique perspe...

Laurie A. Petersen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Laurie A., 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 Laurie A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen C. Elliott is a shareholder in the firm’s Real Estate Practice. Steve serves individuals and commercial clients including developers. Prior to practicing law, Steve worked for Trek Bicycle Corporation developing and delivering marketing and sales training to Trek’s independent dealers while managing Trek’s company-owned stores in Madison, Wisconsin. He also worked in sales for Saris Cycling Group, Inc., a Madison manufacturer of bicycle accessories.Steve’s comm...

John has extensive experience in the areas of personal injury, peer review, and medical malpractice litigation, particularly in representing healthcare organizations and psychiatrists. Since entering private practice in 1978, he has focused on health litigation involving representation of hospitals and nursing homes through a liability insurance plan offered through the Wisconsin Hospital Association. His practice has included a wide range of hospital, nursing home, hospice and physician defe...

Chris Smith is a Shareholder and co-Chair of the Real Estate Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. He focuses his practice on real estate development, eminent domain and property tax. He has significant experience in all phases of real estate development with a particular emphasis on drafting and negotiating development agreements, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and public-private partnerships. He represents both public and private entities on eminent domain matters and property tax assessm...

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.

John M. Manion is one of the founding shareholders of Ryan Kromholz & Manion, S.C., located in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The firm, which traces its roots back to 1873, was formed in 1998 and practices in all areas of intellectual property law including patent, trademark, copyright and unfair competition law and related litigation. John is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern an...

Ronald S. Aplin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Ronald S., who practices law in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ronald S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tom Myers is a Shareholder in the Business Practice Group. Tom focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, executive compensation, ESOP transactions, business counseling, corporate finance and taxation. He represents manufacturers, distributors, large retailers, software companies, mezzanine lenders, private equity sponsors and financial institutions. Tom has served as lead attorney for both sellers and buyers of businesses and has many years of effective service in...