Best Lawyers Near You in Thiensville, Wisconsin
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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...
Mike Carlton worked as a trial attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., representing the EPA and other government agencies. Thereafter, he worked as a senior attorney and policy analyst with the Environmental Law Institute, and then as Wisconsin counsel for a national environmental organization. Mike has taught and studied environmental law and policy in Washington, D.C., London, and the University of Wisconsin Law School. Mike heads the firm’s Environmental Law P...
Attorney Teri M. Nelson focuses her practice on Family Law and brings a thoughtful, client-centered approach to every matter she handles. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she understands that family law issues often involve significant personal, emotional, and financial concerns. Attorney Nelson believes each client deserves individualized attention, clear communication, and practical guidance throughout the legal process. Clients value her prompt, straightforward responses and her commitment t...
Steve Beckham is a member of the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. His practice focuses on a variety of litigation matters including commercial and business, insurance coverage and liability defense. Prior to joining von Briesen, Steve served as Associate General Counsel for a lighting and rigging technology manufacturer and was an associate at a Chicago-based class action litigation firm. During law school, Steve was a member of Wisconsin Law Scho...
Chris Smith is a Shareholder and co-Chair of the Real Estate Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. He focuses his practice on real estate development, eminent domain and property tax. He has significant experience in all phases of real estate development with a particular emphasis on drafting and negotiating development agreements, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and public-private partnerships. He represents both public and private entities on eminent domain matters and property tax assessm...
Stephen E. Kravit is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Stephen E. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen E. Kravit since 1991. 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 Stephen E. Kravit is held by other lawyers.
Phil Reid is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. His practice focuses solely on litigation, with a particular emphasis on asbestos and toxic tort matters, insurance coverage and the defense of commercial and personal injury claims. Phil represents both product manufacturers and insurance companies. He has tried personal injury, professional liability, insurance coverage, engineering, premises liability, employment and police liability cases. He has successfully...
Ann S. Jacobs is the founder of Jacobs Injury Law, where she represents plaintiffs in personal injury matters, including car accidents, truck accidents, nursing home abuse and neglect, and wrongful death. A seasoned trial attorney, she began her career as a public defender and litigated dozens of jury trials before entering private practice to advocate for injured individuals and their families. A cum laude graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, Ms. Jacobs has been recognized in ...
Bennett E. Choice is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Bennett E. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Bennett E. Choice 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 Bennett E. Choice is held by other lawyers.
Nathan Bayer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Municipal and Municipal Law. Nathan practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Nathan Bayer 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 Nathan Bayer is held by other lawyers.
Sumeeta Krishnaney is a member of the Trusts and Estates Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. She concentrates her practice on estate planning, including special needs planning and guardianships, charitable estate planning and business succession planning. She focuses on the preparation of trusts, including first and third party special needs trusts, wills, marital agreements, financial powers of attorney, and healthcare powers of attorney. She represents clients in all matters relating t...
Mollie Kugler is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group where she focuses her practice on representing and counseling insurance companies in litigation and disputes. Her clients benefit from her extensive coverage claims experience and her comprehensive knowledge of the litigation process, from formulating strategy plans and handling discovery, to drafting and arguing motions, and settlement or—if necessary—trial. A portion of Mollie’s practice is...
Larri J. Broomfield is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Health Care Law. Larri J. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Larri J. Broomfield 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 Larri J. Broomfield is held by other lawyers.
Pete Faust is the president and managing shareholder of O’Neil Cannon and an experienced deal and corporate lawyer. Pete assists buyers, sellers, borrowers, lenders, and investors with a wide range of business law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, formation and organization of new businesses, and contract negotiations. Pete has successfully closed hundreds of mergers and acquisitions and financing transactions, ranging in deal size from few million dollars to $500 million. Pe...
