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Zachary Flood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Zachary, 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 Zachary is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tomislav Z. Kuzmanovic is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Tomislav Z., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tomislav Z. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Attorney Teri M. Nelson focuses her practice on Family Law and brings a thoughtful, client-centered approach to every matter she handles. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she understands that family law issues often involve significant personal, emotional, and financial concerns. Attorney Nelson believes each client deserves individualized attention, clear communication, and practical guidance throughout the legal process. Clients value her prompt, straightforward responses and her commitment t...

Blayne Christy is a member of the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. She focuses her practice on representing insurance carriers and their insureds in complex legal disputes, including in areas related to construction defects, contract disputes and professional liability claims. Prior to private practice, Blayne was a claims attorney managing outside counsel for a large insurance company. During law school, Blayne was a Member and Managing Articles ...

Wendy S. Rusch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Wendy S., who practices law in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wendy S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marcus Loden is a Shareholder in the Business Practice Group. His statewide practice involves a wide variety of matters concerning business succession planning, trusts and estates, transactional and real estate work. Marc holds a masters of law degree in taxation from the foremost graduate tax program in the country. He is uniquely qualified to assist individuals and business owners with their operations and wealth transfer tax planning. He has: Drafted numerous estate plans for individuals a...

Steve Szymanski is a Shareholder in the Business Practice Group where he Co-Chairs the Business and Corporate Law and the Mergers and Acquisitions Sections. Steve is a trusted advisor to his clients. Steve draws upon his background in tax, finance and the law to help his clients identify legal and business issues, and work with his clients and their advisors to provide practical and effective solutions. Steve represents privately and publicly held clients in all aspects of their corporate and...

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 ...

Vincent J. Beres is a shareholder in the firm's Business Law, Tax and Tax-Exempt Organizations Practices. While Vince's clientele consists of businesses, ranging from partnerships and LLCs, S corporations, closely held businesses and large national manufacturing and service corporations, he also has deep experience as a trusted business and family advisor to individual business owners. Representative Matters and Experience Helping a food manufacturing client in the acquisition, development an...

Thomas J. Nichols is a shareholder at Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over the course of his 40-plus-year career, he has represented a great number of businesses in many different industries, as well as participated in the drafting and development of business and tax statutes and policy at both the state and federal levels.Thomas is well versed in both business entity law (e.g., corporations, LLCs and partnerships) and tax law (e.g., S corp, C corp, partner...