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Erica Storm is a Shareholder at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. focusing on employment law and employee benefits law and compliance. Prior to joining von Briesen, Erica was a Senior Director at Zywave where she focused on the integration of HR and compliance products, implemented new technology solutions including AI, and oversaw legal content surrounding employment and employee benefits law.

Brian G. Carroll is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Brian G., who practices law in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bruce T. Block is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Bruce T., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 1993. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bruce T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Grant Killoran is a shareholder at O’Neil Cannon and the Past Chair of its Litigation Practice Group. He has significant and diverse trial experience representing clients in Wisconsin State and Federal Courts, and courts around the country, focusing on complex business, health care and employment law disputes. Grant also devotes a portion of his practice to arts and entertainment law, with an emphasis on the music industry. Grant is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® in the prac...

Jacob S. Sosnay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Jacob S., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jacob S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Troy E. Giles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Troy E., who practices law in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Troy E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark Schmidt is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group and Co-Chair of the Construction Law and Litigation Section. Mark helps clients resolve their most challenging and complex problems by focusing on practical solutions and efficient business results. Mark is directly involved in all aspects of negotiation, strategic planning, risk assessment, arbitrations, mediations and court and jury trials in state and federal court. Mark’s broad experience covers all a...

Christy Brooks serves as Counsel to the firm where she focuses on school and family law, and litigation techniques. Her previous work for school districts had a special emphasis on state and federal laws affecting pupil matters including discipline and special education. In the family law area, in addition to divorce and paternity, her work included Collaborative Divorce cases. Her civic activities have included: Board of Directors: Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund, Greater Milwaukee Voluntary Ac...

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.

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 ...