Jolene D. Schneider

When the Indiana steel mill department shutdown in 1984 where I had worked for nearly 8 years as a steelworker, including a stint as union representative, my family and I moved to Milwaukee. I started law school and after graduating in 1987, I served as a law clerk to the Hon. John L. Coffey, circuit judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. My time as a lawyer has now spanned 30 years, and my practice is primarily dedicated to representing and fighting for justice for inju...

Eric P. Hagemeier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Eric P. practices law in Waukesha, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Eric P. Hagemeier since 2015. 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 P. Hagemeier is held by other lawyers.

Tracy N. Tool is a board-certified civil trial specialist experienced in a wide range of substantive areas of law. He uses the legal process to force big corporations and insurance companies to treat individuals, including injured clients, fairly. Tracy handles cases in state and federal courts of both Wisconsin and Minnesota. He devotes his practice to real people who have suffered from nursing home neglect, wrongful death, trucking accidents, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, a...

Dave Cisar Co-Chairs the Banking and Commercial Finance Section. He draws on his 35 years of experience to counsel businesses on governance, financing, contracting, real estate, acquisitions and strategic planning. Dave has a strong focus on the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) and represents financial institutions and businesses in all aspects of commercial finance and other commercial transactions including terms and conditions of sales, commercial loan agreements, inter-creditor...

David B. Schulz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate Law. David B. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized David B. Schulz 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 David B. Schulz is held by other lawyers.

David J. Sisson is a shareholder in the firm’s Litigation and Labor and Employment Practices. David solves problems that arise when critical personal business relationships end. These include disputes involving departing key employees and shareholders in closely held corporations and others who owe fiduciary duties. Controversies often develop at the conclusion of these relationships regarding what may be owned by, or owed to, the respective parties. A departing employee may try to esta...

Jerome R. Kerkman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Commercial Litigation. Jerome R. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Jerome R. Kerkman since 2020. 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 Jerome R. Kerkman is h...

Christine Rew Barden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Christine Rew practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Christine Rew Barden since 2017. 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 Rew Barden is held by other lawyers.

Leila Sahar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Leila practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Leila Sahar since 2026. 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 Leila Sahar is held by other lawyers.

Peter J. Carman is a civil litigation attorney based in Appleton, Wisconsin, serving clients through the Law Office of Peter J. Carman. His practice includes Litigation - Insurance, with a background representing parties in matters involving general liability, workers’ compensation , personal injury , and insurance-related disputes. Attorney Carman has experience handling civil cases from early investigation and case development through hearings and trial. Throughout his legal career, A...