Jon P. Axelrod

Jessica C. Mederson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Construction. Jessica C., who practices law in Madison, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jessica C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Monica A. Wedgewood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Monica A., who practices law in Madison, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Monica A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert J. Lightfoot is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law and Health Care Law. Robert J., who practices law in Madison, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As a former three-term District Attorney in Dane County, Hal Harlowe’s familiarity with the complex operations of our legal system gives him an invaluable advantage in defending clients. His trial experience includes representing defendants in juvenile and criminal defense cases, defending licensed professionals in disciplinary matters, and litigating civil matters such as personal injury, contract disputes, real estate and guardianship cases. Having led countless investigations himself...

My practice emphasizes personal injury, medical and legal malpractice, bad faith insurance claims and business litigation. I have extensive litigation experience in the State and Federal Courts of Wisconsin and have practiced in many courts outside Wisconsin. Prior to becoming an attorney, I was a pharmacist for five years. I love to golf. I'm practicing as much as I can because someday, you never know, I might be playing on the senior tour. My wife and I have three grown children and two you...

Kyle Gulya is a Shareholder and Chair of the Government Law Group. Kyle advises both public and private sector employers with employment- and labor-related issues including regulatory compliance, antidiscrimination practices, contractual and workplace policy matters, and personnel management. He handles numerous aspects of labor-management relations from advising clients during union organizing campaigns to serving as chief negotiator during collective bargaining negotiations. He also advises...

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 ...

Peter L. Gardon is a shareholder and the chairman of the firm's Telecommunications and Energy Practice. He is also a member of the Business Law Practice. Pete draws on decades of successful practice, regulatory and legislative experience to effectively counsel telecommunications and energy companies, financial institutions, health care institutions and other business clients in a variety of complex administrative, regulatory, commercial, litigation and environmental matters. Pete's clients hi...

Breanne L. Snapp is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Breanne L., who practices law in Madison, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Breanne L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...