Michael J. Steinle

Bennett E. Choice is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Bennett E., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bennett E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

When the Indiana steel mill department shutdown in 1984 where I had worked for nearly 8 years as a steelworker, including a stint as union representative, my family and I moved to Milwaukee. I started law school and after graduating in 1987, I served as a law clerk to the Hon. John L. Coffey, circuit judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. My time as a lawyer has now spanned 30 years, and my practice is primarily dedicated to representing and fighting for justice for inju...

Danny is an equity shareholder and a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. Danny represents public and private manufacturers of products on a national basis in both commercial and product liability litigation and regulatory compliance. In addition, Danny represents construction companies and contractors in liability litigation. In this capacity, he defends wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and significant property damage cases, whether arising from fires and explosions, roll-overs...

Jessica Reginato is a Shareholder and Co-Chair of the Toxic Tort Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Jessica enjoys working with clients to optimize risk management and develop strategies for all phases of litigation. She litigates matters involving product liability and toxic tort, insurance disputes, and commercial and personal injury claims, with an emphasis on defending product manufacturers, suppliers, employers, and premises owners in asbestos lawsuits nationwide. She has extensive...

Andrew Christman is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. He has extensive litigation experience involving matters in numerous state and federal courts across the country. He focuses his practice on toxic tort, product liability, premises liability, and insurance litigation. Andrew also has experience in construction litigation, professional liability, and appellate litigation. Andrew helps clients develop, maintain and implement d...

Nathan Bayer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law. Nathan, who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey Fertl has wide-ranging trial and appellate litigation practice. He has handled numerous commercial class actions and personal injury cases, and has substantial experience in the handling of products liability and warranty matters. Mr. Fertl has represented Subaru, Mitsubishi and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Volkswagen A.G., Volkswagen Group of America, Volvo Trucks of North America, Mack Trucks, Black & Decker, General Electric, Mazda, Porsche, Gulf Stream Coach, Toro Company, Pac...

Scott T. Reigle is a shareholder and serves in Meissner Tierney’s litigation practice group. He represents clients in a variety of civil litigation matters in Wisconsin, California, and other jurisdictions across the country. His litigation practice focuses on general business litigation, complex insurance coverage disputes, business torts, contract disputes, e-commerce, intellectual property, employment-related matters, banking, secured lending, real estate, regulatory compliance. Scot...

Sara C. Mills-Flood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Litigation - Insurance and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Sara C., 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 Sara C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Background Mr. Prachthauser was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on January 7, 1951. Prior to joining the firm, he was House Counsel for Employers Insurance of Wausau. He is married to Joan Marie, and they reside in Hartland, Wisconsin. He has two daughters, Emily and Tracy. Lectures Mr. Prachthauser is a frequent presenter and speaker for the State Bar of Wisconsin, American Board of Trial Advocates, and Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has been a Civil Trial Practice Instructor at the Un...