Jason K. Smathers

John (Jack) Goller is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. For more than 20 years, his practice has focused on complex civil litigation with an emphasis on mass toxic torts, product liability, transportation and catastrophic loss defense of corporations and their insurers. He serves his clients as national, regional and local counsel and takes an active role in all phases of litigation from fact and expert discovery until resoluti...

As a litigator, Alan Olson helps his wrongfully discharged clients recover their lost pay and benefits. He has argued four of his cases to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, resulting in expansion of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing for employees, as well as increased protection for employees in retaliatory discharge cases. Undaunted by huge insurance companies, Alan repeatedly sues them in federal courts across the United States in order to recover long-term disability benefits for his ...

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...

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.

Attorney Aislinn M. Penkwitz is a Partner at Nelson, Krueger & Millenbach LLC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she represents individuals and families in a wide range of family law matters. Her practice includes divorce, post-judgment disputes and modifications, paternity actions, child custody and placement matters, child support issues, restraining orders, and guardian ad litem appointments. She works closely with clients to address both the legal and practical concerns that often arise i...

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...

Paul J. Stockhausen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Paul J. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Paul J. Stockhausen since 2013. 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 Paul J. Stockhausen is held by other lawyers.

Susan Tyndall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Susan practices law in Waukesha, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Susan Tyndall 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 Susan Tyndall is held by other lawyers.

James Barton is the founding shareholder of Barton Legal S.C. Mr. Barton was formerly a partner at Hansen Reynolds LLC—a premier litigation boutique with offices in three states. Prior to his time at Hansen Reynolds, Mr. Barton was an associate in the litigation practice group at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, one of Wisconsin’s oldest and largest law firms. Mr. Barton concentrates his practice on aggressively litigating complex commercial disputes venued in state and federal c...

Kristen S. Scheuerman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Kristen S. practices law in Mequon, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Kristen S. Scheuerman since 2019. 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 Kristen S. Scheuerman is held by other lawyers.