James P. Peterson

Pat is a shareholder and Chairman of the board of Crivello, Nichols & Hall. With state and federal practice throughout Wisconsin, he has demonstrated expertise in professional liability, commercial litigation, construction disputes, insurance coverage issues and personal injury litigation. Maintaining the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, he has achieved the AV Preeminent Martindale Hubbel Award, was invited into the Federation of Defense and Corporate C...

Leila Sahar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Leila, who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leila is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Wendy S. Rusch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Wendy S., who practices law in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wendy S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jill Munson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Jill, who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jill is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael J. Gentry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael J., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mollie Kugler is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group where she focuses her practice on representing and counseling insurance companies in litigation and disputes. Her clients benefit from her extensive coverage claims experience and her comprehensive knowledge of the litigation process, from formulating strategy plans and handling discovery, to drafting and arguing motions, and settlement or—if necessary—trial. A portion of Mollie’s practice is...

Christopher E. Rechlicz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Christopher E., 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 Christopher E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Rocco is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. John serves as national, regional and local counsel for a number of corporations, providing legal services in the areas of toxic tort and product liability defense, contractual indemnity, insurance placement and insurance coverage, commercial litigation, risk management and due diligence investigations. He manages and directs the work performed by lawyers and law firms on behalf of many of these corporations acr...

Attorney Matthew Fernholz focuses his practice on commercial litigation, trust and fiduciary disputes, business torts, trade secrets, non-compete agreements, defamation, and appellate work. In addition, he has developed one of the preeminent political and election law practices in the State of Wisconsin, and has handled several high-profile matters, from representing candidates for statewide office, successfully challenging the Governor’s emergency powers, arguing before the Wisconsin E...

Scott is a member of the firm’s Board of Directors, serves as Managing Shareholder of the Metro-Milwaukee offices, and chaired the Corporate and Business Law Team for eight years. He has been named a leading Wisconsin business transactions and corporate attorney by Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine for multiple years. Scott represents a wide variety of businesses and their owners, senior management, investors and lenders in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, business succes...