John A. Haase

Beth Kushner is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. She specializes in complex litigation and has successfully handled a broad range of business and commercial disputes, shareholder disputes, construction matters, antitrust disputes, class actions of all sorts, fraud and RICO cases, employment cases and product liability claims. She has a particular expertise in cases that involve high exposure and difficult facts, and her clients appreciate her creative, pragm...

Craig Christensen is the manager of the Appleton office. He began his legal career in Milwaukee in 1985, and started working in our Appleton office in 1988. Since that time, Mr. Christensen has worked exclusively for people who have been injured in car accidents, work-place injuries, and animal attacks to ensure they receive fair compensation. Mr. Christensen has tried many cases throughout Wisconsin and because of his trial experience, the National Board of Trial Advocacy has certified him a...

Mark Malloy is a trial lawyer who represents businesses in all types of commercial litigation, primarily advising companies in the areas of insurance coverage, extra-contractual liability, and professional liability. Mark is licensed in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois, and various federal courts. He represents companies in litigation across the country. Clients contact Mark for analysis and opinions relating to complex insurance coverage issues for both personal and commercial lines. In pa...

Jennifer R. D'Amato is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Jennifer R. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer R. D'Amato since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. Th...

Christine Esser is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christine practices law in Sheboygan, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Christine Esser since 2023. 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 Christine Esser is held by other lawyers.

Charles G. Curtis, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - First Amendment, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy). Charles G. practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Charles G. Curtis, Jr. since 2003. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in ...

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 ...

Steven C. McGaver is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Steven C. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Steven C. McGaver since 2025. 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 Steven C. McGaver is held by other la...

Christa is a commercial litigator with a focus on business relationships that break down. She also serves on the firm’s Board of Directors. With attention to detail, Christa especially enjoys tackling challenging procedural issues and working with large sets of data. Whether her client’s goal is to fight to win or resolve a dispute through settlement, Christa works hard for the best possible result for her client, relying on her good judgment and experience to give honest and prac...

David S. Blinka is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. David S. practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized David S. Blinka since 2027. 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 David S. Blinka is held by other lawyers.