Stephanie J. Derks

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...

Kristen Nelson is a Shareholder in the Health Law Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Kristen focuses her practice on professional license defense including health care licensure, Medicare/Medicaid fraud, government investigations and enforcement actions, and professional liability. She represents health care providers, accountants, child care centers, real estate brokers and attorneys. She has represented clients before the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Wisco...

Nick Castronovo is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. His practice focuses on commercial and business litigation including breach of contract disputes, shareholder disputes, business torts including breach of fiduciary duty and misrepresentation claims, class actions, construction defect claims, premises liability claims, manufacturers’ representatives matters including commission disputes, trust litigation, OSHA citation defense, and general risk manage...

Kevin Fetherston is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. He focuses his practice on professional liability litigation, commercial and business litigation, insurance coverage, and general tort litigation. Kevin has extensive experience litigating complex cases and appeals in both state and federal courts.

Jesse R. Dill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jesse R. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Jesse R. Dill 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 Jesse R. Dill is held by other lawyers.

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.

Mike Wirth is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Mike is a seasoned trial attorney with more than 30 jury trials across Wisconsin. He focuses his practice on professional liability, insurance coverage litigation and appellate representation. Mike has extensive experience handling professional liability claims against attorneys, law firms, accountants, accounting firms and medical professionals. His insurance coverage practice in...

Keith E. Kopplin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Keith E. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Keith E. Kopplin 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 Keith E. Kopplin 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 ...

Brett A. Eckstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Brett A. practices law in Brookfield, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Brett A. Eckstein since 2019. 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 Brett A. Eckstein is held by other lawyers.