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Eric P. Hagemeier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Eric P. practices law in Waukesha, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Eric P. Hagemeier since 2015. 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 Eric P. Hagemeier is held by other lawyers.

Joseph E. Tierney, III has more than forty years of experience focused primarily on tax and corporate law for businesses, owner families and individuals. He has particular experience in the design and administration of plans for very large estates, including some whose accumulated assets have totaled in the eight- and nine-figures. He has also been lead counsel in the purchase and sale of numerous businesses and has extensive experience in entity selection and structuring. Because tax consequ...

James Barton is the founding shareholder of Barton Legal S.C. Mr. Barton was formerly a partner at Hansen Reynolds LLC—a premier litigation boutique with offices in three states. Prior to his time at Hansen Reynolds, Mr. Barton was an associate in the litigation practice group at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, one of Wisconsin’s oldest and largest law firms. Mr. Barton concentrates his practice on aggressively litigating complex commercial disputes venued in state and federal c...

Heather L. Fields is a shareholder in the firm's Health Care Practice and chairs the firm's Hospitals and Health Care Systems group. She is also a member of the firm's Corporate Compliance and White Collar Litigation, Health Care Transactions, Hospice and Palliative Care group and the Tax-Exempt Organizations group. Heather routinely assists clients with a wide variety of regulatory, transactional, and compliance-related matters. She has extensive experience advising clients in connection wit...

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...

John M. Murphy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. John M. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized John M. Murphy 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 M. Murphy is held by other lawyers.

Lydia Chartre earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Carthage College and her Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School. She practices with Kaman & Cusimano LLC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she focuses on Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Real Estate, and Real Estate Law. Lydia regularly advises condominium and community association boards on a wide range of legal matters, including declaration and bylaw amendments, assessment collec...

Jennifer L. Ciralsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jennifer L. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer L. Ciralsky since 2021. 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 Jennifer L. Ciralsky is held by other lawyers.

Ann S. Jacobs is the founder of Jacobs Injury Law, where she represents plaintiffs in personal injury matters, including car accidents, truck accidents, nursing home abuse and neglect, and wrongful death. A seasoned trial attorney, she began her career as a public defender and litigated dozens of jury trials before entering private practice to advocate for injured individuals and their families. A cum laude graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, Ms. Jacobs has been recognized in ...

Michael J. Cerjak is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael J. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Cerjak since 2020. 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 Michael J. Cerjak is held by other lawyers.