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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...

Ashley is a shareholder focusing on civil defense litigation, handling matters at all stages - from pre-suit stage investigations and negotiations, through discovery, settlement, trial, and appeal. She has successfully defended individuals, professionals, corporations, employers, and insurers in matters involving allegations of personal injury, premises liability, product liability, and insurance coverage. Ashley is committed to providing service that produces successful results and her clien...

John G. Gehringer is an attorney with O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is a member of the firm’s Real Estate, Land Use and Construction Law Practice Group and Business Law Practice Group. John represents clients in real estate development, construction law, commercial litigation, corporate law, and commercial and construction financing matters. His work includes property acquisitions and dispositions, commercial and office leasing, zonin...

Julie Malloy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law and Insurance Law. Julie practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Julie Malloy 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 Julie Malloy is held by other lawyers.

John Rocco is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. John serves as national, regional and local counsel for a number of corporations, providing legal services in the areas of toxic tort and product liability defense, contractual indemnity, insurance placement and insurance coverage, commercial litigation, risk management and due diligence investigations. He manages and directs the work performed by lawyers and law firms on behalf of many of these corporations acr...

Dave Roettgers is a Shareholder focusing his practice on the purchase and sale of businesses, taxation, corporate finance and business law. He is a Certified Public Accountant and uses his prior experience at Arthur Andersen LLP where he provided tax planning and business advice for individual and business clients. Representative Matters and Experience Representation of families and owners in all types of business planning including the transition of the business to the next generation, finan...

Doris Brosnan is a Shareholder in the firm’s Labor and Employment Law Section, and focuses on assisting clients with employment issues. Doris regularly advises health care and corporate clients on dealing with disloyal or difficult employees, accommodating disabilities in the workplace, harassment, workplace violence, FMLA, and the development of effective employment policies and practices. She regularly assists clients in preparing and implementing employee transition plans, including ...

Ryan P. Morrison is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ryan P. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan P. Morrison since 2018. 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 Ryan P. Morrison is held by other lawyers.

Patrick G. McBride represents clients in a broad range of civil litigation matters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and in state and federal courts across the country. His practice focuses on commercial litigatio n, business disputes, tort claims, complex defense litigation, insurance coverage matters, and professional liability claims. Patrick has represented large multinational corporations in commercial and business litigation, including disputes involving contracts, real estate, construction, cor...

Attorney Matthew Fernholz focuses his practice on commercial litigation, trust and fiduciary disputes, business torts, trade secrets, non-compete agreements, defamation, and appellate work. In addition, he has developed one of the preeminent political and election law practices in the State of Wisconsin, and has handled several high-profile matters, from representing candidates for statewide office, successfully challenging the Governor’s emergency powers, arguing before the Wisconsin E...