Kevin D. Makowski

Kevin J. Howley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, International Trade and Finance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Kevin J., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steve is a seasoned litigation attorney with over 20 years of experience representing corporate clients and insurers in some of their most complex and high-exposure cases. While deeply rooted in the Wisconsin legal community, Steve regularly manages litigation dockets and coordinates defense strategy across jurisdictions. Clients rely on him not just for results, but for clear communication, sound judgment, and a steady hand throughout litigation. Steve’s practice spans a wide range of ...

Zachary J. Davis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Zachary J., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Zachary J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Troy A. Hilliard is a shareholder in Reinhart’s Corporate Law Practice and co-chair of the firm’s Commercial and Competition Law Group. He serves a wide range of manufacturing, service, and technology companies. With more than 20 years of legal experience, Troy assists clients in the negotiation of supply and distribution agreements, license agreements, and in other general corporate matters. In addition to a law degree, Troy has a business background which provides him with a uni...

Ericka Hammett is a Shareholder at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. in the Insurance Coverage and Risk Management Section. She concentrates her practice on insurance coverage matters, including advising insurers on first-party property, third-party commercial general lability (CGL), professional liability and bad faith claims. She also defends insurer-clients and their insureds at the trial and appellate court level against claims for property damage, personal injury and professional liability.

Keith E. Kopplin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Keith E., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Keith E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David G. Peterson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. David G., who practices law in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pamela J. Tillman’s practice focuses on representing a wide variety of businesses in litigation matters, primarily in the areas of complex insurance coverage issues, commercial litigation, mortgage lending disputes, employment disputes and health care liability. Whatever the issue, she believes that it is paramount to have the experience and understanding to advise clients on the possible outcomes and costs of litigation so that clients have a comprehensive viewpoint to make the strateg...

Kristen Nelson is a Shareholder in the Health Law Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Kristen focuses her practice on professional license defense including health care licensure, Medicare/Medicaid fraud, government investigations and enforcement actions, and professional liability. She represents health care providers, accountants, child care centers, real estate brokers and attorneys. She has represented clients before the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Wisco...

Scott Wade is a Shareholder in the firm’s Labor and Employment Section. He focuses his practice on Worker’s Compensation and is the Chair of the firm’s Worker’s Compensation Section. Scott is a frequent author and presenter on Wisconsin worker’s compensation and is a contributing author to Wisconsin Association of Worker’s Compensation Attorneys Case Law Update.