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Christine Esser is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christine practices law in Sheboygan, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Christine Esser since 2023. 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 Christine Esser is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey T. “Jeff” Nichols has tried more than 80+ civil jury trials to verdict across state and federal courts in Wisconsin and the United States. A named partner in the firm, Jeff also serves as the president where he is responsible for the execution of the overall business strategy in leading Crivello, Nichols & Hall to becoming Wisconsin and the Midwest’s unrivalled defense law firm. His national trial practice is heavily concentrated on products liability, catastroph...

Daniel A. Kaminsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Daniel A. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel A. Kaminsky since 2024. 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 Daniel A. Kaminsky is held by other lawyers.

Bill Gardner is a Shareholder and Chair of von Briesen & Roper's Restructuring & Insolvency Section. Clients value Bill’s extensive experience representing banks, non-bank lenders, and borrowers in loan originations, workouts, financial restructurings, and insolvency proceedings. He partners with clients to define their business objectives and develop legal strategies. Clients regularly consult with Bill on issues arising under UCC Article 8 and UCC Article 9 and in connection w...

Sumeeta Krishnaney is a member of the Trusts and Estates Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. She concentrates her practice on estate planning, including special needs planning and guardianships, charitable estate planning and business succession planning. She focuses on the preparation of trusts, including first and third party special needs trusts, wills, marital agreements, financial powers of attorney, and healthcare powers of attorney. She represents clients in all matters relating t...

Philip R. O'Brien is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Philip R. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Philip R. O'Brien 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 Philip R. O'Brien is held by other lawyers.

Timothy J. Kamke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Timothy J. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy J. Kamke 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 Timothy J. Kamke is held by other lawyers.

Joseph E. Tierney, III has more than forty years of experience focused primarily on tax and corporate law for businesses, owner families and individuals. He has particular experience in the design and administration of plans for very large estates, including some whose accumulated assets have totaled in the eight- and nine-figures. He has also been lead counsel in the purchase and sale of numerous businesses and has extensive experience in entity selection and structuring. Because tax consequ...

Mike Wirth is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Mike is a seasoned trial attorney with more than 30 jury trials across Wisconsin. He focuses his practice on professional liability, insurance coverage litigation and appellate representation. Mike has extensive experience handling professional liability claims against attorneys, law firms, accountants, accounting firms and medical professionals. His insurance coverage practice in...

Timothy McDonald is a Shareholder in the Compensation & Benefits/ERISA Section. His practice focuses on health and welfare, corporate pension, 401(k), profit sharing, 403(b), executive compensation, nonqualified deferred compensation, employee stock ownership (including S corporation ESOPs), cafeteria, voluntary employees’ beneficiary association (VEBA), and flexible benefit programs. He works with publicly-traded and private for-profit businesses, tax-exempt entities, municipalitie...