Best Lawyers Near You in Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Derek Waterstreet is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. His practice focuses on commercial, real estate, and construction related litigation matters, including contract and general business/partnership disputes, landlord-tenant matters, residential and commercial construction, and environmental issues. Derek has broad experience representing clients in both federal and state court disputes involving contracts, personal and busin...

Erik Gustafson is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. He focuses his practice on first-party property coverage, insurance coverage and analysis, and bad faith counseling and claims. He has significant appellate experience on behalf of insurance companies. Prior to private practice, Erik was a Law Clerk for the Hon. Michael Gableman of the Wisconsin Supreme Court and for the Hon. Patrick Haughney of the Waukesha County Circuit Cou...

Claire McDonough is a member of the Trusts and Estates Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. She enjoys working with individuals, families and business owners to help them plan for the future. Claire focuses on all matters relating to estate planning, succession planning and trust and estate administration. Specifically, her practice includes drafting trusts, wills, marital property agreements and powers of attorney. Claire also advises clients on prenuptial agreements. During law school s...

Stephanie L. Mills-Gallan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Stephanie L., 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 Stephanie L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Caleb R. Gerbitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Caleb R., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caleb R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian Cooley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Brian, who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kelsey L. Berns is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Trusts and Estates. Kelsey L., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelsey L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Trevor primarily devotes his practice to fiduciary and inheritance litigation and has also handled a wide array of other personal and business disputes. Trevor prides himself on zealously advocating for his clients’ interests while remaining empathetic and clearly communicating throughout the process. He understands that many of his clients have not been through the legal process and this can be a stressful and traumatic experience for them. Having grown up in a large family in rural Wi...

Matthew DeLange is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Matthew, who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Avery Mayne is a member of the Trusts and Estates Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. She works with clients on funding for long-term care, special needs trust planning, and adult guardianships and protective action litigation. A focal point of her practice is elder law and special needs law. She is certified as an Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation. She helps families and individuals with asset protection planning and appeals, determining eligibility for long...

I joined MWH Law Group in January 2019. My practice includes an emphasis on defending Fortune 100/500® companies in premises, product liability, and pharmaceutical liability matters, and municipal entities in civil rights matters. I quickly analyze claims and gather relevant information to determine whether cases should be settled or pushed to trial. Since joining MWH, I have successfully negotiated numerous favorable settlements on behalf of my clients, oftentimes well below settlement a...

Chris Avallone Co-Chairs von Briesen & Roper's Appellate Section and is a member of the Commercial and Business Litigation Section. He has represented a wide variety of clients in both the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, as well as the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. In his commercial practice, Chris represents a diverse group of clients in complex civil litigation, with an emphasis on disputes between the shareholders or members of privately-held companies, breach of cont...

Christa is a commercial litigator with a focus on business relationships that break down. She also serves on the firm’s Board of Directors. With attention to detail, Christa especially enjoys tackling challenging procedural issues and working with large sets of data. Whether her client’s goal is to fight to win or resolve a dispute through settlement, Christa works hard for the best possible result for her client, relying on her good judgment and experience to give honest and prac...

Melissa Y. Lanska is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Melissa Y., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melissa Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Maura is a member of the Tax Advice, Planning and Controversy and Trust, Estates and Succession Planning Practice Groups. She assists clients with estate planning, probate and trust administration, succession planning, and general estate related tax issues. Maura is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School. With prior experience in family law, Maura offers well-rounded legal expertise and an understanding of the complexities of families. Maura Assists Clients With Estate Planning ...

Corrine Duffy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Corrine, who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Corrine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.