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Sharon Mollman Elliott is of counsel in the Madison, Wisconsin, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Sharon has handled all aspects of employment cases, including from the initial employment problem in the workplace through trial. Sharon regularly counsels employers in cases involving the most difficult employee discipline and termination situations, harassment and discrimination claims, handbooks, wage and hour issues, and disability and FMLA requests. She also has extensive experience in both inval...

Chris Rogers is a shareholder with the firm. He initially practiced predominately in the firm’s Lake Geneva office, where he tried cases in Walworth, Kenosha, and Racine counties. In 2004, he moved to the firm’s Madison office, where he continues to practice today. His focus is on cases involving injuries from product defects, automobile accidents, and general negligence. He has clients throughout the State of Wisconsin. In 2017, Chris served a one year term as President – E...

Mark D. Burish is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law. Mark D., who practices law in Madison, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Attorney Mark P. Maciolek is of counsel to Maciolek Law Group’s Dane County office. In practice since 2005,his practice is primarily focused on criminal defense in Wisconsin state and federal courts. Mark P. Maciolek handles trials and appeals. s. He also has a civil litigation practice, representing clients in trials and appeals in state and federal civil matters. Attorney Mark Maciolek has successfully defended clients against white-collar crimes, firearms crimes, and drug crimes. He ...

Josh Kopp is a Shareholder in the Madison office of von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Josh’s approach to the practice of law is that of a “primary care attorney.” Just as a primary care physician is skilled in care for substantially all of a patient’s medical and health care needs, Josh’s experience in representing businesses and individuals in a broad and comprehensive spectrum of transactional and litigation matters equips him to deal with most all legal matters a ...

Mr. Knutson is a shareholder with the firm. His practice features complex litigation, such as major environmental and industrial accidents, and class action claims. He also handles cases of medical malpractice, products liability, and personal injury. Additionally, Mr. Knutson is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School where he has taught courses in trial advocacy, negotiation, legal writing, and lawyering skills. Learn more about Jason.

Mike Crooks is a Shareholder in the firm’s Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. He focuses his practice on commercial litigation, legal malpractice and other professional negligence claims, accounting malpractice, insurance defense and coverage issues, bad faith litigation, product liability work, premises liability, breach of contract, personal injury defense and third-party recovery. Mike is also an experienced mediator and is frequently called upon to resolve disputes. Mike...

In February 2016, veteran criminal defense attorney Bruce Rosen joined Murphy Desmond S.C. His nearly 50-year legal career includes successfully representing individuals and companies that are subject to Federal or State criminal investigations or prosecutions. He has worked with clients on an array of criminal matters including white collar criminal defense, drug offenses, fraud, theft, money laundering, and criminal appeals. With 19 years of experience as an Investigator and Special Investi...

Kraig Byron is a Shareholder in the Litigation & Risk Management Practice Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Kraig offers many years of experience in the areas of complex business litigation, labor and employment litigation, outdoor advertising law, tax assessments, family law issues, anti-trust matters and general civil litigation. Kraig has been a featured speaker at continuing professional education courses on Wisconsin property law and other related legal issues. Kraig has present...

Steve Hurley's more than 45 years of practice provides clients with the background necessary to litigate complex cases. Steve is highly regarded throughout the state for his expertise in criminal defense. His persuasive presentation in the courtroom and knowledge of the law make him an effective litigator for civil cases as well. Steve was nominated and elected by his peers to the American College of Trial lawyers. His reputation earns him many referrals from colleagues for both criminal and ...