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Sara C. Mills-Flood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Litigation - Insurance and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Sara C. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Sara C. Mills-Flood since 2024. 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 Sara C. Mills-Flood is held by ...

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...

William H. Tobin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. William H. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized William H. Tobin 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 William H. Tobin is held by other lawyers.

Robert J. Heath is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Robert J. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Robert J. Heath since 2003. 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 Robert J. Heath is held by other lawyers.

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...

Chad is a shareholder and member of the firm’s Business Law Practice Group. His practice focuses on working with privately held businesses and their owners, acting as corporate counsel to help them with the various legal issues they face in operating and expanding their businesses. As part of his practice, Chad has considerable experience in Mergers and Acquisitions and frequently works with businesses on ownership transition events. He prides himself on providing efficient, practical l...

Dean P. Laing has been with O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C., a 50-plus attorney law firm headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for over 42 years since graduating cum laude from Marquette University Law School in 1983. He was on the firm’s Board of Directors from 1990 to 2023, and was the firm’s President from 2015 to 2020. Mr. Laing is board certified in Civil Trial Advocacy and Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and i...

Laurie A. Petersen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Laurie A. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Laurie A. Petersen since 2024. 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 Laurie A. Petersen is held by other lawyers.

Steve Nelson is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. Steve has extensive experience in litigation and concentrates his practice in commercial litigation including construction, civil and business, contracts and lease disputes, toxic tort, OSHA counseling and citation defense, personal injury defense, product liability, professional liability defense and Wisconsin fair dealership law. He has litigated on behalf of clients involved in complex construction matters ...

Attorney Aislinn M. Penkwitz is a Partner at Nelson, Krueger & Millenbach LLC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she represents individuals and families in a wide range of family law matters. Her practice includes divorce, post-judgment disputes and modifications, paternity actions, child custody and placement matters, child support issues, restraining orders, and guardian ad litem appointments. She works closely with clients to address both the legal and practical concerns that often arise i...