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Barry White is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group and the Co-Chair of the Fiduciary Litigation and Inheritance Disputes Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Barry’s practice focuses on business litigation, with a particular emphasis on fiduciary litigation. Barry has considerable experience representing individual and institutional trustees in a wide variety of trust-related disputes, and also represents beneficiaries and heirs in undue influence and ...

Shareholder Michael J. Cohen has more than 25 years of experience in complex commercial litigation in federal and state courts. His proven record of numerous favorable verdicts at the trial and appellate levels has earned him a reputation as one of Wisconsin’s preeminent business litigators. For many years, Mike has been recognized by members of the Wisconsin bar and judiciary as one of the top lawyers in the state. Mike concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation includi...

Christine Esser is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christine, who practices law in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lucas J. Pagels is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Lucas J., 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 Lucas J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher P. Banaszak is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals. Christopher P., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mary is a shareholder with Crivello, Nichols and Hall, S.C. and is a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. For over 35 years, Mary has defended lawsuits in state and federal courts in Wisconsin, and has extensive experience consulting with and representing private and municipal employers in state and federal matters before the Equal Rights Division and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She consults with and advises clients on matters regarding personnel policies, practices and...

Laurie McLeRoy is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. She focuses her civil litigation practice in the areas of insurance litigation (including bad faith), medical malpractice, nursing home, municipal, transportation, premises, and products liability. In products liability defense matters, Laurie has particular expertise in asbestos litigation. In addition to her trial experience in Wisconsin, where she has successfully argued in front of the Wisconsin Supreme ...

Kristin Langhoff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Kristin, 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 Kristin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Anthony J. Handzlik is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Anthony J., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthony J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David B. Karp is a family law attorney with nearly 40 years of experience representing clients throughout Milwaukee and Wisconsin in divorce , child custody , property division , maintenance, and other family law matters. Over the course of his career, he has handled thousands of family law cases, including hundreds of trials, giving him substantial courtroom and litigation experience. Attorney Karp was recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” for Family Law in Milwaukee by U.S. News &a...