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Christa is a commercial litigator with a focus on business relationships that break down. She also serves on the firm’s Board of Directors. With attention to detail, Christa especially enjoys tackling challenging procedural issues and working with large sets of data. Whether her client’s goal is to fight to win or resolve a dispute through settlement, Christa works hard for the best possible result for her client, relying on her good judgment and experience to give honest and prac...

Scott is a member of the firm’s Board of Directors, serves as Managing Shareholder of the Metro-Milwaukee offices, and chaired the Corporate and Business Law Team for eight years. He has been named a leading Wisconsin business transactions and corporate attorney by Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine for multiple years. Scott represents a wide variety of businesses and their owners, senior management, investors and lenders in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, business succes...

Kevin J. Howley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, International Trade and Finance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Kevin J. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin J. Howley since 2009. 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 Kevin J. Howley is held by other lawyers.

John T. Reichert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. John T. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized John T. Reichert since 2013. 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 John T. Reichert is held by other lawyers.

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...

George Peek is a Shareholder in the Trusts & Estates Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. George assists clients in a broad range of estate planning and administration services, including estate and trust administration, preparation of estate planning documents and representations in guardianships/conservatorships; and he is also a frequent presenter in these areas. In addition, he has litigated several complex estate planning issues including inheritance disputes. Beyond his estate p...

Chad is a shareholder and member of the firm’s Business Law Practice Group. His practice focuses on working with privately held businesses and their owners, acting as corporate counsel to help them with the various legal issues they face in operating and expanding their businesses. As part of his practice, Chad has considerable experience in Mergers and Acquisitions and frequently works with businesses on ownership transition events. He prides himself on providing efficient, practical l...

Anne is a Shareholder in the Real Estate, Construction, Banking, Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring Sections at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Her practice focuses on real estate transactions and leasing, real estate development and construction. Since 2007, Anne has represented owners of construction projects that total over $1 billion. In addition to her real estate and construction practice, Anne advises corporate, institutional and bank clients in commercial and construction lending tra...

Nathan Bayer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Municipal and Municipal Law. Nathan practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Nathan Bayer 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 Nathan Bayer is held by other lawyers.

Jason is a Shareholder at O’Neil Cannon where he leads the firm’s Corporate Practice Group and serves on the firm’s Board of Directors. With more than 15 years of experience, Jason primarily focuses on mergers and acquisitions. In this role, he represents buyers and sellers, including mature companies, family offices, wealthy individuals who aspire to acquire a business, and private equity groups. In addition to his M&A practice, Jason works closely with his corporate cl...