Russell J. Karnes

Sally Piefer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Sally, who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sally is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nancy Bonniwell is a Shareholder focusing her practice on estate, business succession and marital property planning, estate administration and business law. She is a frequent presenter on the subjects of estate planning, business succession planning and charitable giving.

Jerome R. Kerkman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Commercial Litigation. Jerome R., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jerome R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kevin J. Howley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, International Trade and Finance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Kevin J., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sam Hall is the Managing Partner of Crivello, Nichols & Hall, S.C. and is a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. His principal practice focuses on federal civil rights litigation, government affairs and appellate advocacy. He is also a certified mediator. Sam has successfully defended hundreds of law enforcement officers, government officials and even judges in cases involving alleged civil rights violations. He is admitted to practice and has represented parties in high profile...

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...

Andy Brusky is a Shareholder at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. focusing his practice on elder law, offering services designed to provide greater options and security for the elderly and disabled. Andy regularly assists clients with Medicaid eligibility, health care and financial powers of attorney, trust documents and long-term care options.

Tony M. Dunn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Tony M., who practices law in Racine, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tony M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dave Roettgers is a Shareholder focusing his practice on the purchase and sale of businesses, taxation, corporate finance and business law. He is a Certified Public Accountant and uses his prior experience at Arthur Andersen LLP where he provided tax planning and business advice for individual and business clients. Representative Matters and Experience Representation of families and owners in all types of business planning including the transition of the business to the next generation, finan...

Scott Wade is a Shareholder in the firm’s Labor and Employment Section. He focuses his practice on Worker’s Compensation and is the Chair of the firm’s Worker’s Compensation Section. Scott is a frequent author and presenter on Wisconsin worker’s compensation and is a contributing author to Wisconsin Association of Worker’s Compensation Attorneys Case Law Update.