James A. Walcheske

Vincent J. Beres is a shareholder in the firm's Business Law, Tax and Tax-Exempt Organizations Practices. While Vince's clientele consists of businesses, ranging from partnerships and LLCs, S corporations, closely held businesses and large national manufacturing and service corporations, he also has deep experience as a trusted business and family advisor to individual business owners. Representative Matters and Experience Helping a food manufacturing client in the acquisition, development an...

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

David J. B. Froiland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. David J. B., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David J. B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bill Taibl has experience in nearly all areas of financial institution representation and in a wide variety of real estate related matters. He provides counsel on law and regulatory compliance issues related to consumer and operational matters, including Truth in Lending, RESPA and ECOA, required Board policies, branching activities, new product development and subsidiary transactions. He has handled major troubled loan workouts in Wisconsin and around the country. He has been involved in a w...

Brian T. Fahl is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Brian T., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Background Since joining Murphy & Prachthauser in 1983, Keith has been involved in the planning, development, and trial of cases, and, if necessary, their appeal. His partners and clients trust that he will open any door and take on any obstacle to obtain the best outcome and that he will do so with respect for the client, the law, and the opponent. Where others see obstacles, Keith looks for possibilities, consistently turning limitations into advantages in ways our clients and partners ...

Benjamin G. Lombard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Benjamin G., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ryan S. Stippich is a shareholder in the firm’s Litigation Practice, as well as a member of the White Collar Litigation and Corporate Compliance Group and Reinhart Institutional Investor Services. He represents clients in a wide range of complex civil and criminal matters at both the trial and appellate levels. Ryan focuses his litigation practice in the areas of securities litigation, shareholder disputes, professional liability litigation, other business torts and class actions. Ryan ...

Susan Tyndall is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Susan, who practices law in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John A. Erich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. John A., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.