Best Lawyers Near You in Racine, Wisconsin

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...

John D. McNally is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Real Estate and Trusts and Estates. John D., 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 John D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jack T. Murphy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jack T., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jack T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David McCormack is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Insurance Law. David, 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 David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kathryn Potratz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Kathryn, 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 Kathryn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Samuel Morris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Samuel, 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 Samuel 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 ...

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.

Michael Sherer is a Shareholder in the Labor and Employment Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. He focuses his practice on employment litigation, employment law counseling and contract administration for a wide range of clients across multiple industries including health care, long term care and public school districts. Michael has significant experience in employment litigation and specifically with handling wage and hour claims, employment discrimination, FMLA claims, and restrictive c...

Matthew Tobin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Matthew, 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 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...

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

Lindsey M. White is a Family Law attorney with Karp & Iancu SC in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She represents clients in a wide range of family law matters and is known for her composed courtroom presence, thoughtful preparation, and practical approach to resolving complex legal issues. Lindsey combines strong advocacy with a steady, professional demeanor that helps clients feel supported throughout the legal process. As both a mother and stepmother, Lindsey understands the personal and emotional ...

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...

Kelly Leibhan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Kelly, who practices law in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelly is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Trace Hummel is a member of the Government Law Group and the Construction and Real Estate Sections at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. He helps clients resolve commercial and contract disputes, including lease disputes, boundary disputes, waterfront litigation associated with riparian rights, construction defects, and litigation matters involving contractors, owners, home inspectors, architects and other design professionals, surveyors and other commercial real estate professionals. He assists m...