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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...

Timothy P. Reardon is a business lawyer working with a wide array of companies—global, national and regional—in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, service, distribution, health care, real estate and professional associations. Business clients value Tim as a trusted advisor and legal strategist who draws on his vast knowledge and experience base to provide creative, cost-effective solutions for a wide array of complex business and legal issues. Tim is a...

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...

James Barton is the founding shareholder of Barton Legal S.C. Mr. Barton was formerly a partner at Hansen Reynolds LLC—a premier litigation boutique with offices in three states. Prior to his time at Hansen Reynolds, Mr. Barton was an associate in the litigation practice group at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, one of Wisconsin’s oldest and largest law firms. Mr. Barton concentrates his practice on aggressively litigating complex commercial disputes venued in state and federal c...

Christopher E. Rechlicz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Christopher E. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher E. Rechlicz since 2016. 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 Christopher E. Rechlicz is held by other lawyers.

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.

Zachary J. Davis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Insurance and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Zachary J. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Zachary J. Davis since 2025. 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 Zachary J. Davis is held by other lawyers.

Seth E. Dizard is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin attorney with O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing SC . He serves as chair of the firm’s Banking, Receivership, and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group and regularly serves as a court-appointed receiver throughout Wisconsin. His receivership work involves businesses, construction projects, real estate developments, marital and family estates, rental income properties, and individuals with substantial assets. Seth represents financ...

Colleen E. Fielkow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Colleen E. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Colleen E. Fielkow 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 Colleen E. Fielkow is held by other lawyers.

Guy R. Temple is shareholder in Reinhart’s Litigation Practice who represents a variety of clients including business owners, product manufacturers, developers, and distributors with a wide range of complex legal issues related to product distribution, franchising, and supply chain disputes. Guy’s practice also includes representing individual and corporate fiduciaries in a broad range of trust, estate and probate disputes. Over the course of his career, Guy has successfully repre...