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Chris Smith is a Shareholder and co-Chair of the Real Estate Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. He focuses his practice on real estate development, eminent domain and property tax. He has significant experience in all phases of real estate development with a particular emphasis on drafting and negotiating development agreements, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and public-private partnerships. He represents both public and private entities on eminent domain matters and property tax assessm...

Richard W. Donner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Richard W. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Richard W. Donner since 2022. 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 Richard W. Donner is held by other lawyers.

J.J. Rolling is a Shareholder at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. focusing his practice on matters involving real estate including eminent domain, drainage problems and property tax assessments. Prior to joining von Briesen, J.J. handled cases from negotiation to appeal with a boutique eminent domain practice. He gained experience with condemnation litigation during law school as an extern with the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Civil Litigation Unit and as an intern with the Wisconsin ...

Rob Teuber is a Shareholder focusing his practice on tax disputes and controversies for clients nationally, regionally and locally. From a national perspective, Rob assists in resolving IRS tax audits, Tax Court litigation, personal liability assessments, tax collection matters, Offers in Compromise and foreign financial account disclosures. From a state and local perspective, he works with clients to address sales, employment, income and property tax controversies. Rob takes great pride in a...

Overview As a shareholder in Reinhart’s Corporate Law and International Practices and member of the firm’s multidisciplinary Commercial and Competition Law Group, Catherine L. Davies has an extensive business law practice focused on international and domestic transactional matters. Cathy works closely with clients on purchase and sale transactions, joint ventures, distributor and sales representative agreements and other commercial issues. Cathy is also a member of the White Colla...

Bill West is a Shareholder and Chairs the Business Section and Co-Chairs the Mergers & Acquisitions Section. Bill is a trusted advisor to his clients and they rely on his ability to achieve desired outcomes in a practical, timely and cost-effective manner – in other words, he gets things done. He has over 30 years of experience in corporate and business related transactions including: Mergers and acquisitions Complex corporate and commercial transactions Corporate governance and bus...

Ronald S. Aplin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Ronald S. practices law in Waukesha, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Ronald S. Aplin since 1995. 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 Ronald S. Aplin is held by other lawyers.

Stephen C. Elliott is a shareholder in the firm’s Real Estate Practice. Steve serves individuals and commercial clients including developers. Prior to practicing law, Steve worked for Trek Bicycle Corporation developing and delivering marketing and sales training to Trek’s independent dealers while managing Trek’s company-owned stores in Madison, Wisconsin. He also worked in sales for Saris Cycling Group, Inc., a Madison manufacturer of bicycle accessories.Steve’s comm...

Co-Chair of business law group and Chair of private equity practice group at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.

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.