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Jenifer Kraemer is a Shareholder in the Madison office. Her practice focuses primarily on construction law and litigation, real estate and business law. She represents business owners, architects, contractors, subcontractors, developers, landlords and homeowners on a variety of issues. Her experience includes: Reviewing and negotiating construction contracts for large commercial and multi-family residential projects. Handling public and private construction lien and bond claims. Representing ...

Mark P. Tilkens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Mark P. practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Mark P. Tilkens 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 Mark P. Tilkens is held by other lawyers.

Leila Sahar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Leila practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Leila Sahar since 2026. 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 Leila Sahar is held by other lawyers.

Agatha K. Raynor is a shareholder with Crivello, Nichols & Hall. She concentrates her practice in employment law and regularly advises clients on compliance, best practices and risk management in all areas of employment law, including: accommodation of disabilities; addressing harassment complaints; reductions in force; separation agreements; and implementing effective employment policies and practices. Agatha also defends private and public employers in employment-related litigation befo...

Craig Christensen is the manager of the Appleton office. He began his legal career in Milwaukee in 1985, and started working in our Appleton office in 1988. Since that time, Mr. Christensen has worked exclusively for people who have been injured in car accidents, work-place injuries, and animal attacks to ensure they receive fair compensation. Mr. Christensen has tried many cases throughout Wisconsin and because of his trial experience, the National Board of Trial Advocacy has certified him a...

John K. Tokarz is a business lawyer whose practice focuses on complex transactions. As a Certified Public Accountant who previously worked as an auditor for a Big Four accounting firm, John understands his clients’ businesses. From startups to publicly traded companies, he provides a full range of transactional and strategic support to clients with matters involving mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, divestures, securities offerings and other significant corporate transactions. I...

Steven C. McGaver is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Steven C. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Steven C. McGaver since 2025. 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 Steven C. McGaver is held by other la...

Rachel Mielke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Trusts and Estates. Rachel practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Rachel Mielke 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 Rachel Mielke is held by other lawyers.

As a member of the firm’s Banking, Receivership, and Creditors’ Rights and Litigation Practice Groups, John regularly assists both secured and unsecured creditors, including banking institutions, servicers, commercial landlords and other entities, in the enforcement, collection and workout of contracts, loans, leases, and other obligations. John has extensive courtroom experience in utilizing state and federal collection remedies, such as foreclosure, replevin, garnishment, and th...

Scott W. Hansen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Franchise Law, Litigation - Antitrust and Litigation - Patent. Scott W. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Scott W. Hansen since 2006. 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 Scott W. Hanse...