Neil T. Magner

John (Jack) Goller is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. For more than 20 years, his practice has focused on complex civil litigation with an emphasis on mass toxic torts, product liability, transportation and catastrophic loss defense of corporations and their insurers. He serves his clients as national, regional and local counsel and takes an active role in all phases of litigation from fact and expert discovery until resoluti...

Christopher E. Rechlicz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Christopher E. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher E. Rechlicz 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 Christopher E. Rechlicz 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...

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.

Patrick G. McBride represents clients in a broad range of civil litigation matters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and in state and federal courts across the country. His practice focuses on commercial litigatio n, business disputes, tort claims, complex defense litigation, insurance coverage matters, and professional liability claims. Patrick has represented large multinational corporations in commercial and business litigation, including disputes involving contracts, real estate, construction, cor...

As a litigator, Alan Olson helps his wrongfully discharged clients recover their lost pay and benefits. He has argued four of his cases to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, resulting in expansion of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing for employees, as well as increased protection for employees in retaliatory discharge cases. Undaunted by huge insurance companies, Alan repeatedly sues them in federal courts across the United States in order to recover long-term disability benefits for his ...

Seth E. Dizard is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin attorney with O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing SC . He serves as chair of the firm’s Banking, Receivership, and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group and regularly serves as a court-appointed receiver throughout Wisconsin. His receivership work involves businesses, construction projects, real estate developments, marital and family estates, rental income properties, and individuals with substantial assets. Seth represents financ...

Heidi Vogt is a Shareholder and Chair of the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. She has substantial and broad experience in litigation matters with a particular focus on insurance coverage disputes, commercial disputes and complex litigation. Heidi serves as the Chair of the Insurance Coverage and Risk Management Section. She has represented insurance companies in Wisconsin and across the country in both state and federal courts in complex insurance coverage matters for more than ...

Bryant E. Ferguson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Bryant E. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Bryant E. Ferguson since 2027. 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 Bryant E. Ferguson is held by other lawyers.

Randy Nelson is a Shareholder focusing his practice on estate planning, advising family businesses, tax planning, trust administration and probate. He is a Certified Public Accountant and was an Adjunct Professor at Marquette University Law School where he taught estate planning for over 30 years. He is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for lawyers and CPAs on the subjects of estate planning and tax planning. He is the author of the chapter “Estate Planning for Owners o...