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Josh Kopp is a Shareholder in the Madison office of von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Josh’s approach to the practice of law is that of a “primary care attorney.” Just as a primary care physician is skilled in care for substantially all of a patient’s medical and health care needs, Josh’s experience in representing businesses and individuals in a broad and comprehensive spectrum of transactional and litigation matters equips him to deal with most all legal matters a ...

Eric J. Ryberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Eric J. practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Eric J. Ryberg 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 Eric J. Ryberg is held by other lawyers.

Melanie S. Lee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Real Estate Law. Melanie S. practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Melanie S. Lee since 2010. 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 Melanie S. Lee is held by other lawyers.

Jessica Hutson Polakowski is a shareholder in Reinhart’s Intellectual Property Litigation and Litigation practice groups. Jess serves a wide range of business clients such as electrical and mechanical designers and manufacturers, biotech companies, health care technology companies, software developers, service firms and product distributors. Based out of Reinhart’s Madison office, Jess regularly appears in the Western District of Wisconsin and works to both advise and assist clien...

Elizabeth A. Erickson is a principal in the Madison, Wisconsin, offices of Jackson Lewis P.C. Elizabeth partners with businesses in a broad range of industries to provide creative and practical solutions to the complex array of workplace disability and health management issues faced by employers today. Elizabeth counsels clients with the goal of helping the business run smoothly while avoiding litigation entirely or improving outcomes before administrative agencies, courts, and juries. Elizab...

Joshua Hargrove is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and DUI / DWI Defense. Joshua practices law in Middleton, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua Hargrove 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 Joshua Hargrove is h...

Attorney Jason Reed represents Wisconsin clients in a wide range of business and real estate legal matters. Jason works with businesses of all sizes, from entrepreneurs and startups, to small and family-run businesses, to regional and national companies. He advises and assists business owners in all stages and in a variety of legal matters. Jason brings significant experience in helping businesses with planning, entity formation, operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, mergers, sales and a...

Blayne Christy is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. She focuses her practice on representing insurance carriers and their insureds in complex legal disputes, including in areas related to construction defects, contract disputes and professional liability claims. Prior to private practice, Blayne was a claims attorney managing outside counsel for a large insurance company. During law school, Blayne was a Member and Managing Arti...

Christopher S. Krimmer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Christopher S. practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher S. Krimmer since 2014. 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 Christopher S. Krimmer is held by other lawyers.

Steve Caya is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Steve practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Steve Caya 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 Steve Caya is held by other lawyers.