http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_wi.php Judged Law Firm en-us (C) 2006 Judged. All rights reserved. contact@judged.com(Judged) contact@judged.com Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:22:04 -0500 Law Firms http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_wi.php 60 http://www.judged.com/images/xml_rss_feed.gif http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_wi.php Address : 3624 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Phone : 715-839-7786, City : Eau Claire http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2495 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2495&page=1 Address : 231 South Adams StreetP.O. Box 23200, Phone : 920-437-0476, City : Green Bay http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1433 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1433&page=2 Address : 2 East Mifflin StreetP.O. Box 1767, Phone : 608-257-5661, City : Madison http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=83 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=83&page=3 Address : 3 South Pinckney StreetSuite 1000, P.O. Box 1784, Phone : 608-256-0226, City : Madison Ted Waskowski was named the Network of Leading Law Firms Advisory Board Chair at its Annual Meeting held in New York City on June 21. Waskowski, who chairs the firm's Litigation Practice Group, has represented clients in litigation for nearly three decades. He has conducted multiple jury trials, court trials, preliminary injunction hearings, and appeals in state and federal courts. His broad range of litigation experience includes many types of claims, including building construction, civil rights, contract disputes, corporate disputes, employment, environmental, insurance coverage, misrepresentation, personal injury, and products liability. Members of the Network of Leading Law Firms are located on four continents, in 20 countries and in 26 states in the U.S. plus the U.S. Virgin Islands. Stafford Rosenbaum is the only Wisconsin law firm that is a member of the Network of Leading Law Firms. Ted Waskowski was named the Network of Leading Law Firms Advisory Board Chair at its Annual Meeting held in New York City on June 21. Waskowski, who chairs the firm's Litigation Practice Group, has represented clients in litigation for nearly three decades. He has conducted multiple jury trials, court trials, preliminary injunction hearings, and appeals in state and federal courts. His broad range of litigation experience includes many types of claims, including building construction, civil rights, contract disputes, corporate disputes, employment, environmental, insurance coverage, misrepresentation, personal injury, and products liability. Members of the Network of Leading Law Firms are located on four continents, in 20 countries and in 26 states in the U.S. plus the U.S. Virgin Islands. Stafford Rosenbaum is the only Wisconsin law firm that is a member of the Network of Leading Law Firms. Stafford Rosenbaum LLP recently named JoAnn M. Hart as a partner with the firm. Hart's practice is concentrated in the areas of private and public sector labor and employment law, and school law, including special education litigation. Her broad range of experience includes representing employers throughout Wisconsin in defense of employment discrimination claims, counseling on discipline, discharge, wage/hour and state and federal leave and benefit issues, and collective bargaining. She also represents school districts and municipalities in special education due process hearings, collective bargaining, labor and employment issues, open records and open meetings issues, pupil records, constitutional issues, and ethics issues. Hart received her J.D. cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School and her bachelor's degree from Alverno College. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Dane County Bar Association, the Wisconsin School Attorneys Association, the Labor and Employment Relations Association and the Society For Human Resource Management. She serves as a Board member for the Labor and Employment Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin and as a member of the Dane County Bar Association Program Planning Committee. Hart was recently selected by her peers for inclusion in the 2007 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Stafford Rosenbaum LLP recently named JoAnn M. Hart as a partner with the firm. Hart's practice is concentrated in the areas of private and public sector labor and employment law, and school law, including special education litigation. Her broad range of experience includes representing employers throughout Wisconsin in defense of employment discrimination claims, counseling on discipline, discharge, wage/hour and state and federal leave and benefit issues, and collective bargaining. She also represents school districts and municipalities in special education due process hearings, collective bargaining, labor and employment issues, open records and open meetings issues, pupil records, constitutional issues, and ethics issues. Hart received her J.D. cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School and her bachelor's degree from Alverno College. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Dane County Bar Association, the Wisconsin School Attorneys Association, the Labor and Employment Relations Association and the Society For Human Resource Management. She serves as a Board member for the Labor and Employment Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin and as a member of the Dane County Bar Association Program Planning Committee. Hart was recently selected by her peers for inclusion in the 2007 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Brian Butler has been named among the Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers. Butler, who has tried numerous major cases to jury verdict or court decision, has represented clients in litigation for more than 38 years. He has conducted multiple jury trials, court trials, preliminary injunction hearings, arbitrations, and appeals in state and federal courts. His broad range of litigation experience includes substantive claims, including antitrust, dealership, lender liability, corporate disputes, product liability, contract disputes and interference, insurance coverage, misrepresentation, conversion of intellectual property, building construction, patent infringement and civil rights. Brian Butler has been named among the Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers. Butler, who has tried numerous major cases to jury verdict or court decision, has represented clients in litigation for more than 38 years. He has conducted multiple jury trials, court trials, preliminary injunction hearings, arbitrations, and appeals in state and federal courts. His broad range of litigation experience includes substantive claims, including antitrust, dealership, lender liability, corporate disputes, product liability, contract disputes and interference, insurance coverage, misrepresentation, conversion of intellectual property, building construction, patent infringement and civil rights. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2248 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2248&page=4 Address : 411 East Wisconsin AvenueSuite 2040, Phone : 414-277-5000, City : Milwaukee Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that it has been named a Top Workplace by The Business Journal of Milwaukee. "Our people and our culture are what make our organization one of the top places to work," said Ann Murphy, Managing Partner of the Milwaukee Office of Quarles & Brady LLP, which has 1,089 employees nationwide. "We are pleased to be recognized alongside other successful, employee-friendly area businesses." Some of the criteria that have established the Firm as a top employer include: cultivating a culture that promotes diversity; providing professional development opportunities for all employees; supporting and championing employees' civic and pro bono initiatives; and celebrating the unique talents and skills of its attorneys and staff. Additionally, Quarles & Brady's attention to work/life balance issues, flexible schedules including part-time and reducedhour schedules and job sharing, as well as alternative career paths have helped the Firm become an employer of choice in Southeastern Wisconsin. Quarles & Brady LLP also offers an extensive 'total rewards' program for its employees that includes competitive compensation for all positions, professional development opportunities, generous benefits packages, and performance and recognition tools. Employees enjoy generous insurance packages, and personal and medical leave. Attorneys receive 12 weeks of paid personal medical leave and six weeks of paid parental leave for new fathers (or either parent in the case of adoption). Other benefits include domestic partner benefits, a pre-tax dependent care plan, and time off to care for a seriously ill spouse, child or parent. Perks include on-site financial and investing seminars, health club reimbursement, a subsidized transit program and even chair massages. Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that it has been named a Top Workplace by The Business Journal of Milwaukee. "Our people and our culture are what make our organization one of the top places to work," said Ann Murphy, Managing Partner of the Milwaukee Office of Quarles & Brady LLP, which has 1,089 employees nationwide. "We are pleased to be recognized alongside other successful, employee-friendly area businesses." Some of the criteria that have established the Firm as a top employer include: cultivating a culture that promotes diversity; providing professional development opportunities for all employees; supporting and championing employees' civic and pro bono initiatives; and celebrating the unique talents and skills of its attorneys and staff. Additionally, Quarles & Brady's attention to work/life balance issues, flexible schedules including part-time and reducedhour schedules and job sharing, as well as alternative career paths have helped the Firm become an employer of choice in Southeastern Wisconsin. Quarles & Brady LLP also offers an extensive 'total rewards' program for its employees that includes competitive compensation for all positions, professional development opportunities, generous benefits packages, and performance and recognition tools. Employees enjoy generous insurance packages, and personal and medical leave. Attorneys receive 12 weeks of paid personal medical leave and six weeks of paid parental leave for new fathers (or either parent in the case of adoption). Other benefits include domestic partner benefits, a pre-tax dependent care plan, and time off to care for a seriously ill spouse, child or parent. Perks include on-site financial and investing seminars, health club reimbursement, a subsidized transit program and even chair massages. Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Jane Appleby has been appointed to a three-year term on the State Bar of Wisconsin Committee on Professional Ethics. As a member of the committee, Appleby will be involved with helping to formulate and recommend methods for maintaining high ethical standards in the practice of law. In additon, the committee also issues formal opinions to guide the ethical conduct of Wisconsin lawyers. Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Jane Appleby has been appointed to a three-year term on the State Bar of Wisconsin Committee on Professional Ethics. As a member of the committee, Appleby will be involved with helping to formulate and recommend methods for maintaining high ethical standards in the practice of law. In additon, the committee also issues formal opinions to guide the ethical conduct of Wisconsin lawyers. Quarles & Brady expands it growing Intellectual Property practice group in its Phoenix office with the addition of partner Brad DeSandro, associate ay Mowzoon and paralegal Lisa Mansur. Both DeSandro and Mowzoon are licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Quarles & Brady expands it growing Intellectual Property practice group in its Phoenix office with the addition of partner Brad DeSandro, associate ay Mowzoon and paralegal Lisa Mansur. Both DeSandro and Mowzoon are licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1944 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1944&page=23 Address : Two Riverwood PlaceSuite 200, N19 W24133 Riverwood Drive, Phone : 262-956-6560, City : Waukesha blogging and the american workplace As Work-Related Web Blogs Proliferate, New National Survey Finds Few Employers Prepared for Blogging Impact 5% of workers polled by the Employment Law Alliance say they maintain a blog Web blogs are booming, but the latest survey conducted by the Employment Law Alliance (ELA) is reporting that while millions of workers - perhaps as many as 5 percent of the American workforce -- are maintaining the online personal diaries, only about 15 percent of employers have specific policies addressing work-related blogging. Scott Beightol, a partner and member of the Management Committee at the law firm of Michael Best & Friedrich and ELA CFO and Board Member, says, "While work-related blogging has not been of major concern, that's changing. An increasing number of often disgruntled employees are blogging in an attempt to get back at an employer. If a company wants to try to control blogging, it had better implement a proactive policy. In the absence of a policy, disciplining an employee is more problematic." Beightol says blog-related issues cover a broad spectrum well beyond concerns by employers over the web-posting of company secrets. "For example, can the employer regulate off-duty blogging because they believe the content injures the company's reputation, is embarrassing to the company, or disparages the company's products, management or customers? There is intense debate over blogs, but no debate over the need to have clear blogging policies," he adds. The practice of firing a worker for what is deemed inappropriate blogging, notes Beightol, even has its own name, doocing (named for a fired worker who maintains the www.dooce.com website). The Employment Law Alliance said the telephone poll of 1,000 adults, with a confidence interval of +/- 4 percent, was conducted earlier this year. Besides finding that 5 percent of American workers maintain personal blogs and that only 15 percent of their employers have a policy directly addressing blogging activities, it also revealed that: 59% of employees believe employers should be allowed to discipline or terminate workers who post confidential or proprietary information concerning the employer 55% think employers should be allowed to discipline or terminate employees who post damaging, embarrassing, negative information about the employer 23% support fellow workers being free to post criticism or satire about employers, co-workers, supervisors, customers, or clients without fear of discipline Of the employees polled who work for a company with a blogging policy: 62% say the policy prohibits posting any employer-related information 60% say the policy discourages employees from criticizing or making negative commentsagainst the employer 58% say the regulations deal with all blogging regardless of content. Dr. Ted Reed, President of the Reed Group, LLC, a Philadelphia-based research firm and Survey Director for ELA, says the poll is indicative of a steady growth in adult blogging. The law firm of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is pleased to announce that Grant C. Killoran has been appointed by the American Bar Association Section of Litigation to serve as the Co-Chair of its Health Law Litigation Committee. The Health Law Litigation Committee focuses on litigation impacting the health care industry, including competition, professional negligence and discipline, medical staff matters, privacy, credentialing, and managed care, as well as fraud and abuse. Grant Killoran is a partner in Michael Best's Litigation and Health Care Practice Groups, is the immediate past Chair of its Health Care Practice Group, and is the Co-Chair of its Pro Bono Committee. Mr. Killoran has significant and diverse trial experience in the Wisconsin State and Federal Courts and courts around the country, focusing on complex health care and business disputes. Mr. Killoran also serves as one of the State Bar of Wisconsin's five Delegates to the American Bar Association's House of Delegates and is the immediate past Editor of the American Bar Association's Health Law Litigation Newsletter. Mr. Killoran has been named one of Wisconsin's "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics Magazine and also has been named an "Outstanding Health Care Litigator" by Nightingale's Health Care News, a national health law publication. Mr. Killoran received a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Minnesota School of Law. The law firm of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is pleased to announce that Grant C. Killoran has been appointed by the American Bar Association Section of Litigation to serve as the Co-Chair of its Health Law Litigation Committee. The Health Law Litigation Committee focuses on litigation impacting the health care industry, including competition, professional negligence and discipline, medical staff matters, privacy, credentialing, and managed care, as well as fraud and abuse. Grant Killoran is a partner in Michael Best's Litigation and Health Care Practice Groups, is the immediate past Chair of its Health Care Practice Group, and is the Co-Chair of its Pro Bono Committee. Mr. Killoran has significant and diverse trial experience in the Wisconsin State and Federal Courts and courts around the country, focusing on complex health care and business disputes. Mr. Killoran also serves as one of the State Bar of Wisconsin's five Delegates to the American Bar Association's House of Delegates and is the immediate past Editor of the American Bar Association's Health Law Litigation Newsletter. Mr. Killoran has been named one of Wisconsin's "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics Magazine and also has been named an "Outstanding Health Care Litigator" by Nightingale's Health Care News, a national health law publication. Mr. Killoran received a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Minnesota School of Law. Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is pleased to announce that José A. Olivieri has been named Chair of the firm's Labor and Employment Relations Practice Group. Olivieri succeeds Jonathan O. Levine, who served as Chair for four years. Olivieri joined Michael Best immediately out of law school and was instrumental in structuring the firm's growing Immigration Practice Group. Olivieri also counsels management in other aspects of employment law such as matters of federal and state discrimination law; NLRB and WERC law; the Fair Labor Standards Act; employee termination and discipline; unemployment compensation; and labor contract administration. He frequently provides training to managers, supervisors and employees regarding employment law issues. Additionally, Olivieri leads the firm's Higher Education Special Practice Group and handles significant employment and immigration law matters for many institutions of higher education in the Midwest. Olivieri also has served as a faculty member at Marquette University Law School and is a past Chair of the State Bar of Wisconsin's Employment and Labor Law Section. Outside of his legal practice, Olivieri is a leader within the community and sits on several boards and committees. He is currently serving a term as Board President of the United Community Center ("UCC") in Milwaukee. Through the UCC, Olivieri has been a key figure in the development of the Bruce Guadalupe School, a pre-kindergarten through 8th grade Charter School. Olivieri is a Board Member of the Milwaukee Art Museum and serves on the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Program Committee. He is a past member of the University Of Wisconsin Board Of Regents. Olivieri is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of immigration law and has been selected as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer by Law & Politics. He received a J.D. from Marquette University Law School. Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is pleased to announce that José A. Olivieri has been named Chair of the firm's Labor and Employment Relations Practice Group. Olivieri succeeds Jonathan O. Levine, who served as Chair for four years. Olivieri joined Michael Best immediately out of law school and was instrumental in structuring the firm's growing Immigration Practice Group. Olivieri also counsels management in other aspects of employment law such as matters of federal and state discrimination law; NLRB and WERC law; the Fair Labor Standards Act; employee termination and discipline; unemployment compensation; and labor contract administration. He frequently provides training to managers, supervisors and employees regarding employment law issues. Additionally, Olivieri leads the firm's Higher Education Special Practice Group and handles significant employment and immigration law matters for many institutions of higher education in the Midwest. Olivieri also has served as a faculty member at Marquette University Law School and is a past Chair of the State Bar of Wisconsin's Employment and Labor Law Section. Outside of his legal practice, Olivieri is a leader within the community and sits on several boards and committees. He is currently serving a term as Board President of the United Community Center ("UCC") in Milwaukee. Through the UCC, Olivieri has been a key figure in the development of the Bruce Guadalupe School, a pre-kindergarten through 8th grade Charter School. Olivieri is a Board Member of the Milwaukee Art Museum and serves on the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Program Committee. He is a past member of the University Of Wisconsin Board Of Regents. Olivieri is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of immigration law and has been selected as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer by Law & Politics. He received a J.D. from Marquette University Law School. Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is pleased to announce that Gilberto E. Espinoza has joined the firm as an associate in the Intellectual Property Law Practice Group. Espinoza focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation and patent prosecution. He received a J.D., cum laude, from TulaneLaw School, and a B.S., cum laude, in Chemical Engineering, and an M.S., cum laude, in Mathematical Economics, both from Tulane University. With more than 85 members, Michael Best's Intellectual Property Practice Group enjoys a national ranking, and is one of the most comprehensive teams in the region, handling a full range of IP work including patent, trademark and copyright prosecution, and counseling. Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is pleased to announce that Gilberto E. Espinoza has joined the firm as an associate in the Intellectual Property Law Practice Group. Espinoza focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation and patent prosecution. He received a J.D., cum laude, from TulaneLaw School, and a B.S., cum laude, in Chemical Engineering, and an M.S., cum laude, in Mathematical Economics, both from Tulane University. With more than 85 members, Michael Best's Intellectual Property Practice Group enjoys a national ranking, and is one of the most comprehensive teams in the region, handling a full range of IP work including patent, trademark and copyright prosecution, and counseling. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1640 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1640&page=29 Address : 2 East Mifflin StreetSuite 600, Phone : 608-255-8891, City : Madison The prestigious national publication The Best Lawyers in America® has named almost one-third of the lawyers at DeWitt Ross & Stevens-29-to its Best Lawyers list for 2007. DeWitt Ross & Stevens is Madison's largest full-service law firm with offices in Madison and Metro Milwaukee. Selected by peers, the 29 Best Lawyers at DeWitt Ross & Stevens represent 22 areas of law. Six attorneys are named Best Lawyers in environmental law, and five attorneys each are listed in real estate law; and trusts and estates. Three attorneys have been listed for 20 years or more as Best Lawyers. DeWitt Ross & Stevens attorneys from the Metro Milwaukee office who have been selected as Best Lawyers, and their categories, are: - Douglas H. Frazer, tax law - David V. Meany, commercial litigation, information technology law; and international trade and finance law - Karen M. Schapiro, environmental law DeWitt Ross & Stevens attorneys from two Madison offices who have been selected as Best Lawyers, and their categories, are: - Thomas D. Zilavy, banking law; corporate law; real estate law; and trusts and estates, listed for more than 10 years as Apr-07 Best Lawyer - Michael W. Wilcox, trusts and estates, listed for more than 20 years as a Best Lawyer - Anne T. Wadsack, family law - Timm P. Speerschneider, environmental law; and land use and zoning law - Wrede H. "Bud" Smith, corporate law; real estate law; and trusts and estates - Duane P. "Dewey" Schumacher, trusts and estates - John Rashke, employee benefits, listed for 20 years as Apr-07 Best Lawyer - Ronald R. Ragatz, environmental law 29 Lawyers from Top Wisconsin Law Firm Are 'Best Lawyers in America' - Peter A. Peshek, environmental law, listed for more than 10 years as a Best Lawyer - Todd E. Palmer, environmental law - William E. McCardell, construction law; labor and employment law - Joseph T. Leone, intellectual property law - Jayne K. Kuehn, education law - Daniel W. Hildebrand, appellate law; and commercial litigation, listed for 20 years as a Best Lawyer - Henry J. "Hank" Handzel, environmental law, listed for more than 10 years as a Best Lawyer - Eric A. Farnsworth, medical malpractice law; and personal injury litigation - Peter R. Dohr, corporate law - Stephen A. DiTullio, labor and employment law - Michael R. Davis, personal injury litigation - Paul A. Croake, corporate law - Frederic J. Brouner, real estate law - Dennis P. Birke, communications law - Denis P. Bartell, bankruptcy and creditor-debtor rights law; and real estate law, listed for more than 10 years as a Best Lawyer - Donald Leo Bach, water law - Jon P. Axelrod, commercial litigation, listed for more than 10 years as a Best Lawyer - Brian L. Anderson, employee benefits law; tax law; and trusts and estates. The current edition of The Best Lawyers in America is based on more than 1.8 million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers. The new edition lists 29,771 attorneys, equivalent to 2.6 percent of the nation's practicing lawyers. In Wisconsin, 653 out of 15,214 in-state lawyers have been awarded the Best Lawyer accolade. The 2007 edition is the 13th edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers has become a definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States. Because attorneys vote on the legal abilities of other attorneys, and because attorneys do not pay to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered an honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice." DeWitt Ross & Stevens is Madison's largest law firm with another office in Metro Milwaukee. Voted a top law firm by readers of a statewide magazine, DeWitt Ross & Stevens has 85 attorneys who prevent problems and find solutions to business, individual and family needs. The prestigious national publication The Best Lawyers in America® has named almost one-third of the lawyers at DeWitt Ross & Stevens-29-to its Best Lawyers list for 2007. DeWitt Ross & Stevens is Madison's largest full-service law firm with offices in Madison and Metro Milwaukee. Selected by peers, the 29 Best Lawyers at DeWitt Ross & Stevens represent 22 areas of law. Six attorneys are named Best Lawyers in environmental law, and five attorneys each are listed in real estate law; and trusts and estates. Three attorneys have been listed for 20 years or more as Best Lawyers. DeWitt Ross & Stevens attorneys from the Metro Milwaukee office who have been selected as Best Lawyers, and their categories, are: - Douglas H. Frazer, tax law - David V. Meany, commercial litigation, information technology law; and international trade and finance law - Karen M. Schapiro, environmental law DeWitt Ross & Stevens attorneys from two Madison offices who have been selected as Best Lawyers, and their categories, are: - Thomas D. Zilavy, banking law; corporate law; real estate law; and trusts and estates, listed for more than 10 years as Apr-07 Best Lawyer - Michael W. Wilcox, trusts and estates, listed for more than 20 years as a Best Lawyer - Anne T. Wadsack, family law - Timm P. Speerschneider, environmental law; and land use and zoning law - Wrede H. "Bud" Smith, corporate law; real estate law; and trusts and estates - Duane P. "Dewey" Schumacher, trusts and estates - John Rashke, employee benefits, listed for 20 years as Apr-07 Best Lawyer - Ronald R. Ragatz, environmental law 29 Lawyers from Top Wisconsin Law Firm Are 'Best Lawyers in America' - Peter A. Peshek, environmental law, listed for more than 10 years as a Best Lawyer - Todd E. Palmer, environmental law - William E. McCardell, construction law; labor and employment law - Joseph T. Leone, intellectual property law - Jayne K. Kuehn, education law - Daniel W. Hildebrand, appellate law; and commercial litigation, listed for 20 years as a Best Lawyer - Henry J. "Hank" Handzel, environmental law, listed for more than 10 years as a Best Lawyer - Eric A. Farnsworth, medical malpractice law; and personal injury litigation - Peter R. Dohr, corporate law - Stephen A. DiTullio, labor and employment law - Michael R. Davis, personal injury litigation - Paul A. Croake, corporate law - Frederic J. Brouner, real estate law - Dennis P. Birke, communications law - Denis P. Bartell, bankruptcy and creditor-debtor rights law; and real estate law, listed for more than 10 years as a Best Lawyer - Donald Leo Bach, water law - Jon P. Axelrod, commercial litigation, listed for more than 10 years as a Best Lawyer - Brian L. Anderson, employee benefits law; tax law; and trusts and estates. The current edition of The Best Lawyers in America is based on more than 1.8 million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers. The new edition lists 29,771 attorneys, equivalent to 2.6 percent of the nation's practicing lawyers. In Wisconsin, 653 out of 15,214 in-state lawyers have been awarded the Best Lawyer accolade. The 2007 edition is the 13th edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers has become a definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States. Because attorneys vote on the legal abilities of other attorneys, and because attorneys do not pay to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered an honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice." DeWitt Ross & Stevens is Madison's largest law firm with another office in Metro Milwaukee. Voted a top law firm by readers of a statewide magazine, DeWitt Ross & Stevens has 85 attorneys who prevent problems and find solutions to business, individual and family needs. Richard "Rick" Hendricks, Madison, Wisconsin, was one of seven honorees in the Law Librarian category for the new statewide award, "Unsung Heroes," established by Wisconsin Law Journal. The law librarian and information resource center coordinator at DeWitt Ross & Stevens law firm, Hendricks was cited for his invaluable skills as a researcher, as well as for his calm professionalism when dealing with tight deadlines. Hendricks ferrets out information both routine and obscure, from case law to statutory to regulatory issues, compiles secondary research across a broad range of disciplines, researches corporate and financial records, and works extensively in litigation support assisting in the editing and filing of court records and briefs. Richard "Rick" Hendricks, Madison, Wisconsin, was one of seven honorees in the Law Librarian category for the new statewide award, "Unsung Heroes," established by Wisconsin Law Journal. The law librarian and information resource center coordinator at DeWitt Ross & Stevens law firm, Hendricks was cited for his invaluable skills as a researcher, as well as for his calm professionalism when dealing with tight deadlines. Hendricks ferrets out information both routine and obscure, from case law to statutory to regulatory issues, compiles secondary research across a broad range of disciplines, researches corporate and financial records, and works extensively in litigation support assisting in the editing and filing of court records and briefs. Nineteen lawyers from DeWitt Ross & Stevens have been named to the second edition of Wisconsin Super Lawyers, as a result of a survey conducted by the national publication Law & Politics. DeWitt Ross & Stevens is a full-service law firm with offices in Madison and Metro Milwaukee. Selected are Michael W. Wilcox, Nancy C. Wettersten, Anne T. Wadsack, Timm Speerschneider, Wrede H. "Bud" Smith, Karen M. Schapiro, Ronald R. Ragatz, Peter A. Peshek, Todd E. Palmer, William E. McCardell, Troy A. Mayne, Daniel W. Hildebrand, Henry J. "Hank" Handzel, Eric A. Farnsworth, Stephen A. DiTullio, Dennis P. Birke, Donald Leo Bach, Jon P. Axelrod and Brian L. Anderson. Wilcox is an estate planner regarded among the banking and legal industries as an authority on Wisconsin law in this area; Wettersten is Apr-07 family lawyer who handles divorce, juvenile and guardianship matters; Wadsack is a family lawyer recognized for her work in divorce and business litigation; Speerschneider is an environmental attorney versed especially in municipality and land use issues; Smith, with a special focus on family business, practices in estate planning and probate; Schapiro is a litigator active in prominent environmental and land use cases; Ragatz is an environmental litigator experienced in complex, multi-party cases; Peshek is an environmental lawyer and lobbyist who served as the state's Public Intervenor for environmental affairs; Palmer is an environmental lawyer and lobbyist with a number of agriculture clients; McCardell is an employment and labor attorney with an emphasis in construction; Mayne, whose practice focuses on real estate and development, is recognized as a business/corporate lawyer; Hildebrand is a lawyer whose practice focuses on business litigation and appeals; Handzel is an environmental lawyer who helped develop Wisconsin's air pollution control laws; Farnsworth is a well-known personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer who secured one of Wisconsin's largest jury verdicts; DiTullio, the firm's managing partner, practices in employment law with a special interest in handbooks and preventative measures; Birke, an environmental and business attorney, is chairperson of the environmental practice group; Bach, an environmental attorney and litigator, includes water law issues in his practice; Axelrod is a litigator with a long-time courtroom reputation for ethics and tenacity, and Anderson practices in employee benefits, business law, tax law, nonprofit organizations, and estate planning. Schapiro practices out of the law firm's Metro Milwaukee office in Brookfield; Wilcox and Smith are based in the firm's Madison West office; Wettersten, Wadsack, Speerschneider, Ragatz, Peshek, Palmer, McCardell, Mayne, Hildebrand, Handzel, Farnsworth, DiTullio, Birke, Bach, Axelrod and Anderson are located in the firm's Capitol Square office in Madison. Selection for Wisconsin Super Lawyers involves peer nominations, Apr-07 panel-review process, and independent research. Nominations from lawyers in other law firms carried more weight than nominations from lawyers in the same law firm. Each candidate's record was reviewed to assure good standing with the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Only 5 percent of Wisconsin's 15,214 attorneys were accorded this honor. All Super Lawyers will be recognized in a special section of December issue of Milwaukee Magazine, as well as published in the Wisconsin Super Lawyers magazine/directory sent to lawyers in Wisconsin. Produced by Law & Politics magazine, annual Super Lawyers surveys are now conducted in 48 states. Nineteen lawyers from DeWitt Ross & Stevens have been named to the second edition of Wisconsin Super Lawyers, as a result of a survey conducted by the national publication Law & Politics. DeWitt Ross & Stevens is a full-service law firm with offices in Madison and Metro Milwaukee. Selected are Michael W. Wilcox, Nancy C. Wettersten, Anne T. Wadsack, Timm Speerschneider, Wrede H. "Bud" Smith, Karen M. Schapiro, Ronald R. Ragatz, Peter A. Peshek, Todd E. Palmer, William E. McCardell, Troy A. Mayne, Daniel W. Hildebrand, Henry J. "Hank" Handzel, Eric A. Farnsworth, Stephen A. DiTullio, Dennis P. Birke, Donald Leo Bach, Jon P. Axelrod and Brian L. Anderson. Wilcox is an estate planner regarded among the banking and legal industries as an authority on Wisconsin law in this area; Wettersten is Apr-07 family lawyer who handles divorce, juvenile and guardianship matters; Wadsack is a family lawyer recognized for her work in divorce and business litigation; Speerschneider is an environmental attorney versed especially in municipality and land use issues; Smith, with a special focus on family business, practices in estate planning and probate; Schapiro is a litigator active in prominent environmental and land use cases; Ragatz is an environmental litigator experienced in complex, multi-party cases; Peshek is an environmental lawyer and lobbyist who served as the state's Public Intervenor for environmental affairs; Palmer is an environmental lawyer and lobbyist with a number of agriculture clients; McCardell is an employment and labor attorney with an emphasis in construction; Mayne, whose practice focuses on real estate and development, is recognized as a business/corporate lawyer; Hildebrand is a lawyer whose practice focuses on business litigation and appeals; Handzel is an environmental lawyer who helped develop Wisconsin's air pollution control laws; Farnsworth is a well-known personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer who secured one of Wisconsin's largest jury verdicts; DiTullio, the firm's managing partner, practices in employment law with a special interest in handbooks and preventative measures; Birke, an environmental and business attorney, is chairperson of the environmental practice group; Bach, an environmental attorney and litigator, includes water law issues in his practice; Axelrod is a litigator with a long-time courtroom reputation for ethics and tenacity, and Anderson practices in employee benefits, business law, tax law, nonprofit organizations, and estate planning. Schapiro practices out of the law firm's Metro Milwaukee office in Brookfield; Wilcox and Smith are based in the firm's Madison West office; Wettersten, Wadsack, Speerschneider, Ragatz, Peshek, Palmer, McCardell, Mayne, Hildebrand, Handzel, Farnsworth, DiTullio, Birke, Bach, Axelrod and Anderson are located in the firm's Capitol Square office in Madison. Selection for Wisconsin Super Lawyers involves peer nominations, Apr-07 panel-review process, and independent research. Nominations from lawyers in other law firms carried more weight than nominations from lawyers in the same law firm. Each candidate's record was reviewed to assure good standing with the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Only 5 percent of Wisconsin's 15,214 attorneys were accorded this honor. All Super Lawyers will be recognized in a special section of December issue of Milwaukee Magazine, as well as published in the Wisconsin Super Lawyers magazine/directory sent to lawyers in Wisconsin. Produced by Law & Politics magazine, annual Super Lawyers surveys are now conducted in 48 states. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=623 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=623&page=7 Address : 150 East Gilman StreetVerex Plaza, Phone : 608-257-5035, City : Madison Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that the firm is ranked 32 on the annual InformationWeek 500 list of the nation's most innovative information technology (IT) organizations. The ranking is the second honor received by the firm in 2007 for its pioneering client-focused technology initiatives and follows its receipt of the CIO 100 award earlier this year. Foley, which is the highest ranking law firm on the list, earned the InformationWeek 500 ranking because of its ability to develop innovative technologies such as its Private Equity Matchmaker (PEM) and applications that the firm developed to support its client service program. "The firm has made significant investments in leading-edge technology, which has differentiated us from our competition," said Doug Caddell, the firm's chief information officer. "Our clients recognize that our technology tools add significant value to our legal service offerings." The PEM tool is a proprietary online software platform designed to enhance the ability of Foley attorneys to refer business opportunities to the firm's clients. The tool is a first-of-its-kind technology in the legal industry. Through its automated search function and deal-matching capability, PEM brings together Foley clients from around the world who are seeking capital with those who are actively pursuing private equity investment opportunities, classified as "seekers" and "sources," respectively. As Foley attorneys populate PEM, the tool evaluates seekers and sources automatically, searching for matches based on key attributes including transaction size, development stage, geographic region and industry. When PEM identifies a match, the system generates an e-mail notifying the Foley attorneys of their clients' potential compatibility. The firm also created technologies to support its client service program, which is focused on developing IT tools and processes to increase the firm's ability to bring more value to its clients. Central to the initiative is the identification and development of best practices for attorney and professional staff client service teams drawing upon experience in diverse industries and geographical areas. The technology tools developed by Foley include FOLEY:ClientSuite, an extranet that allows clients to track and manage matters and act as a repository for case files and other information. The firm also created a budget management tool, a report card to assess if the firm is meeting client expectations and an online portal and resource center that is the entry point and information page for the firm to view all client service initiatives. For the past 19 years, InformationWeek has identified and honored the nation's most innovative users of information technology with its annual rankings. The list is unique among corporate rankings because it spotlights the power of innovation in information technology rather than simply identifying the biggest IT spenders. To be ranked on this year's list, candidates were asked to complete an application that examined key IT strategies. The application included a quantitative analysis of tech initiatives and priorities, and a qualitative assessment using essay responses. Participants were asked to complete two essays, one on overall technology innovation and the other on one of six technology categories. The responses to all parts of the survey were evaluated, weighted and combined into a total score, which is the basis for the ranking. The selection criteria are determined by the magazine's editors. The 2007 InformationWeek 500 organizations were revealed at a gala awards ceremony held during the InformationWeek 500 Conference at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona. Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that the firm is ranked 32 on the annual InformationWeek 500 list of the nation's most innovative information technology (IT) organizations. The ranking is the second honor received by the firm in 2007 for its pioneering client-focused technology initiatives and follows its receipt of the CIO 100 award earlier this year. Foley, which is the highest ranking law firm on the list, earned the InformationWeek 500 ranking because of its ability to develop innovative technologies such as its Private Equity Matchmaker (PEM) and applications that the firm developed to support its client service program. "The firm has made significant investments in leading-edge technology, which has differentiated us from our competition," said Doug Caddell, the firm's chief information officer. "Our clients recognize that our technology tools add significant value to our legal service offerings." The PEM tool is a proprietary online software platform designed to enhance the ability of Foley attorneys to refer business opportunities to the firm's clients. The tool is a first-of-its-kind technology in the legal industry. Through its automated search function and deal-matching capability, PEM brings together Foley clients from around the world who are seeking capital with those who are actively pursuing private equity investment opportunities, classified as "seekers" and "sources," respectively. As Foley attorneys populate PEM, the tool evaluates seekers and sources automatically, searching for matches based on key attributes including transaction size, development stage, geographic region and industry. When PEM identifies a match, the system generates an e-mail notifying the Foley attorneys of their clients' potential compatibility. The firm also created technologies to support its client service program, which is focused on developing IT tools and processes to increase the firm's ability to bring more value to its clients. Central to the initiative is the identification and development of best practices for attorney and professional staff client service teams drawing upon experience in diverse industries and geographical areas. The technology tools developed by Foley include FOLEY:ClientSuite, an extranet that allows clients to track and manage matters and act as a repository for case files and other information. The firm also created a budget management tool, a report card to assess if the firm is meeting client expectations and an online portal and resource center that is the entry point and information page for the firm to view all client service initiatives. For the past 19 years, InformationWeek has identified and honored the nation's most innovative users of information technology with its annual rankings. The list is unique among corporate rankings because it spotlights the power of innovation in information technology rather than simply identifying the biggest IT spenders. To be ranked on this year's list, candidates were asked to complete an application that examined key IT strategies. The application included a quantitative analysis of tech initiatives and priorities, and a qualitative assessment using essay responses. Participants were asked to complete two essays, one on overall technology innovation and the other on one of six technology categories. The responses to all parts of the survey were evaluated, weighted and combined into a total score, which is the basis for the ranking. The selection criteria are determined by the magazine's editors. The 2007 InformationWeek 500 organizations were revealed at a gala awards ceremony held during the InformationWeek 500 Conference at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona. Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Anne E. Ross succeeds Michael G. Laskis as managing partner of the firm's Madison office. Laskis steps down after serving as office managing partner for 11 years and will continue as a member of the firm's Commercial Transactions & Business Counseling Practice. "We are extremely grateful to Mike for his years of service and commitment to the firm as managing partner of the Madison office," said Ralf Boer, the firm's chairman and CEO. "Anne has stood out as an exceptional leader in her business law practice at the firm for the last 25 years and has been equally influential throughout the community. We are confident she will successfully lead the firm's Madison office." Laskis led the office through a period of rapid growthasthe office nearly doubled in size during his tenure. He helped strengthen the office's core practice areas including estate planning, business transactions, private equity, real estate, patents and trademarks, utilities and environmental law, public affairs and commercial litigation. He encouraged both attorneys and staff to take leadership positions with charitable and community organizations such as Downtown Madison Inc., the Madison Community Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club. "I am grateful to have helped lead such a dedicated group of people during my time as managing partner of the firm's Madison office," said Laskis. "I am pleased to hand the reins over to Anne. I know she will do a great job." Ross serves as legal counsel to public and private companies in a wide range of technology and financial services industries. She has had extensive experience handling mergers and acquisitions, distribution and licensing arrangements, private debt and equity financings and strategic partnerships. She also represents venture capital, "angel," and for-profit and nonprofit institutional investors in fund formation, portfolio investments and "exit" transactions. "I am excited to begin my new role as managing partner of the firm's Madison office. I believe we are headed into a period of dynamic growth in the Dane County business community. All of the key elements are in place - a great engine of research and innovation driven by the faculty at the University of Wisconsin, a network of talented private equity investors with proven ability to achieve success in this market, and a growing pool of management talent," said Ross. "Foley is uniquely positioned as a national law firm with a full service office in Madison to provide the full range of legal services required for these enterprises to grow and succeed." Ross has served on the boards of directors of a number of nonprofit organizations and public commissions, including the Madison YWCA, the Urban League of Greater Madison, the Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Accelerate Madison, the Benedictine Life Foundation and the Henry Vilas Zoo Commission. In May 2007, the Madison YWCA named Ross a "Woman of Distinction" in recognition of her community service, professional achievement, integrity, leadership and dedication to the lives of others and the quality of life for all. Foley was recently recognized by Corporate Report Wisconsin magazine with a Best of Wisconsin Business Award, which named Foley the state's Best Law Firm for the last three years (2005-2007). In addition, In Business magazine named Foley the preferred local law firm in its 2005 Executive Consumer Choice Awards for outstanding client service. On a national level, Foley recently was named to the BTI Power Elite list, a ranking of the top 20 law firms with the strongest market positions based upon the quality of their client relationships. In 2006, Foley was named to the BTI Client Service 30 list, which recognizes law firms named for their exceptional client service by corporate counsel at Fortune 1000 corporations, and also was selected as a 2006 BTI "Market Mover" and a BTI "Market Trailblazer." Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Anne E. Ross succeeds Michael G. Laskis as managing partner of the firm's Madison office. Laskis steps down after serving as office managing partner for 11 years and will continue as a member of the firm's Commercial Transactions & Business Counseling Practice. "We are extremely grateful to Mike for his years of service and commitment to the firm as managing partner of the Madison office," said Ralf Boer, the firm's chairman and CEO. "Anne has stood out as an exceptional leader in her business law practice at the firm for the last 25 years and has been equally influential throughout the community. We are confident she will successfully lead the firm's Madison office." Laskis led the office through a period of rapid growthasthe office nearly doubled in size during his tenure. He helped strengthen the office's core practice areas including estate planning, business transactions, private equity, real estate, patents and trademarks, utilities and environmental law, public affairs and commercial litigation. He encouraged both attorneys and staff to take leadership positions with charitable and community organizations such as Downtown Madison Inc., the Madison Community Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club. "I am grateful to have helped lead such a dedicated group of people during my time as managing partner of the firm's Madison office," said Laskis. "I am pleased to hand the reins over to Anne. I know she will do a great job." Ross serves as legal counsel to public and private companies in a wide range of technology and financial services industries. She has had extensive experience handling mergers and acquisitions, distribution and licensing arrangements, private debt and equity financings and strategic partnerships. She also represents venture capital, "angel," and for-profit and nonprofit institutional investors in fund formation, portfolio investments and "exit" transactions. "I am excited to begin my new role as managing partner of the firm's Madison office. I believe we are headed into a period of dynamic growth in the Dane County business community. All of the key elements are in place - a great engine of research and innovation driven by the faculty at the University of Wisconsin, a network of talented private equity investors with proven ability to achieve success in this market, and a growing pool of management talent," said Ross. "Foley is uniquely positioned as a national law firm with a full service office in Madison to provide the full range of legal services required for these enterprises to grow and succeed." Ross has served on the boards of directors of a number of nonprofit organizations and public commissions, including the Madison YWCA, the Urban League of Greater Madison, the Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Accelerate Madison, the Benedictine Life Foundation and the Henry Vilas Zoo Commission. In May 2007, the Madison YWCA named Ross a "Woman of Distinction" in recognition of her community service, professional achievement, integrity, leadership and dedication to the lives of others and the quality of life for all. Foley was recently recognized by Corporate Report Wisconsin magazine with a Best of Wisconsin Business Award, which named Foley the state's Best Law Firm for the last three years (2005-2007). In addition, In Business magazine named Foley the preferred local law firm in its 2005 Executive Consumer Choice Awards for outstanding client service. On a national level, Foley recently was named to the BTI Power Elite list, a ranking of the top 20 law firms with the strongest market positions based upon the quality of their client relationships. In 2006, Foley was named to the BTI Client Service 30 list, which recognizes law firms named for their exceptional client service by corporate counsel at Fortune 1000 corporations, and also was selected as a 2006 BTI "Market Mover" and a BTI "Market Trailblazer." Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that the firm received a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's 2008 Corporate Equality Index and Best Places to Work Survey. The firm also was recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work for GLBT Equality." The HRC Foundation's Corporate Equality Index report, released each fall for the last six years, provides an in-depth analysis and rating of large U.S. employers and their policies and practices pertinent to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) employees, consumers and investors. HRC invites Fortune magazine's list of 1,000 publicly traded businesses and American Lawyer magazine's list of top 200 revenue-grossing law firms to participate in the Index. "We are extremely proud to be recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation with a 100 percent rating on its Corporate Equality Index," said Maureen A. McGinnity, the firm's chief diversity partner. "We value a firmwide commitment to a range of diversity initiatives, including the implementation of policies that promote equal opportunities for attorneys and staff regardless of gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation." This is the second year that Foley has participated in the Index, and the firm raised its ranking from 95 percent in 2006 to 100 percent this year. Foley earned high marks for creating a GLBT employee resource group and a 24-person firmwide diversity committee. The firm also was recognized for its policies and programs that support GLBT equality in the workplace, including health and dental insurance benefits for domestic partners and transgender employees, engaging in respectful marketing and promotion of GLBT events and development of non-discrimination policies in hiring and training. This year marked the second time that the AmLaw 100 list of top law firms was invited to take part in the Index and the first time that the AmLaw 200 was invited. Law firms experienced tremendous growth this year in their scores, jumping from a total of 13 firms with perfect ratings to 30 firms. The focus on diversity within law firms and increasing standards of corporate clients has been a driving force in improvements in GLBT workplace equality. In addition to its rating on the HRC Index, Foley recently was named a 2007 Best Law Firm for Women by Working Mother magazine and national consulting firm Flex-Time Lawyers LLC in recognition of its commitment to the retention and advancement of women. The firm also was selected as one of Milwaukee MetroParent magazine's 2007 Family Friendly Companies for policies that allow attorneys and professional staff to balance work and family. For the eighth consecutive year, the firm was named to Orlando Sentinel'sTop 100 Companies for Working Families list, ranking second among firms with 249 or fewer employees in Central Florida. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation's largest advocacy group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans, uses lists of the largest and most successful U.S. employers as a basis for inviting businesses to participate in the Corporate Equality Index. The HRC Corporate Equality Index survey is the primary source of information for the Corporate Equality Index rating. The survey also helps gauge trends and best practices among all businesses or in particular industries. To see a copy of the full report, visit http://www.hrc.org/cei. Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that the firm received a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's 2008 Corporate Equality Index and Best Places to Work Survey. The firm also was recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work for GLBT Equality." The HRC Foundation's Corporate Equality Index report, released each fall for the last six years, provides an in-depth analysis and rating of large U.S. employers and their policies and practices pertinent to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) employees, consumers and investors. HRC invites Fortune magazine's list of 1,000 publicly traded businesses and American Lawyer magazine's list of top 200 revenue-grossing law firms to participate in the Index. "We are extremely proud to be recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation with a 100 percent rating on its Corporate Equality Index," said Maureen A. McGinnity, the firm's chief diversity partner. "We value a firmwide commitment to a range of diversity initiatives, including the implementation of policies that promote equal opportunities for attorneys and staff regardless of gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation." This is the second year that Foley has participated in the Index, and the firm raised its ranking from 95 percent in 2006 to 100 percent this year. Foley earned high marks for creating a GLBT employee resource group and a 24-person firmwide diversity committee. The firm also was recognized for its policies and programs that support GLBT equality in the workplace, including health and dental insurance benefits for domestic partners and transgender employees, engaging in respectful marketing and promotion of GLBT events and development of non-discrimination policies in hiring and training. This year marked the second time that the AmLaw 100 list of top law firms was invited to take part in the Index and the first time that the AmLaw 200 was invited. Law firms experienced tremendous growth this year in their scores, jumping from a total of 13 firms with perfect ratings to 30 firms. The focus on diversity within law firms and increasing standards of corporate clients has been a driving force in improvements in GLBT workplace equality. In addition to its rating on the HRC Index, Foley recently was named a 2007 Best Law Firm for Women by Working Mother magazine and national consulting firm Flex-Time Lawyers LLC in recognition of its commitment to the retention and advancement of women. The firm also was selected as one of Milwaukee MetroParent magazine's 2007 Family Friendly Companies for policies that allow attorneys and professional staff to balance work and family. For the eighth consecutive year, the firm was named to Orlando Sentinel'sTop 100 Companies for Working Families list, ranking second among firms with 249 or fewer employees in Central Florida. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation's largest advocacy group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans, uses lists of the largest and most successful U.S. employers as a basis for inviting businesses to participate in the Corporate Equality Index. The HRC Corporate Equality Index survey is the primary source of information for the Corporate Equality Index rating. The survey also helps gauge trends and best practices among all businesses or in particular industries. To see a copy of the full report, visit http://www.hrc.org/cei. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=100077 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=100077&page=8 Address : One South Pinckney StreetFourth Floor, Phone : 608-257-9521, City : Madison http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=211 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=211&page=9 Address : Suite 400P.O. Box 1507, 740 Regent Street, Phone : 608-257-7766, City : Madison http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1371 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1371&page=10 Address : 780 North Water Street, Phone : 414-273-3500, City : Milwaukee Thirty-nine lawyers from Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 (Copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States. The current, 14th edition of Best Lawyers (2008), is based on more than 1.8 million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers. Because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Milwaukee Office Included in the listing from the Milwaukee office are: Richard J. Bliss, Stephen L. Chernof, John A. Dickens, John E. Donahue, Michael J. Dwyer, Henry E. Fuldner, Carol A. Gehl, Dudley J. Godfrey, Jr., Gardner Govan, Arthur J. Harrington, William R. Hotz, Kenneth C. Hunt., Debra S. Koenig, Andrew R. Lauritzen, Helge K. Lee, Kristi E. Leswing, William H. Levit, Jr., Diane M. Marchik, Christopher B. Noyes, James N. Phillips, Howard A. Pollack, James A. Sheriff, Peter M. Sommerhauser, Charles G. Vogel, and Nicholas P. Wahl. Fuldner and Godfrey have appeared in The Best Lawyers in America® for the last 20 consecutive years or more. Bliss, Donahue, Harrington, Hunt, Levit, Phillips and Sommerhauser have been listed for the last 10 consecutive years or more. Madison Office Included in the listing from the Madison office are: Jon E. Anderson, Robert E. Chritton, Linda M. Clifford, Paul J. Dombrowski, Mark A. Frankel, James A. Friedman, Thomas A. Hoffner, Kevin J. O'Connor, Thomas N. Shorter, Michael A. Skindrud, and Brady C. Williamson. Clifford and Williamson have been listed for the past 10 consecutive years or more. Appleton and Green Bay Offices Included in the listing from the Appleton office are Daniel T. Flaherty and Jeffrey D. Riester. Timothy F. Nixon from the Green Bay office is also included. Thirty-nine lawyers from Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 (Copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States. The current, 14th edition of Best Lawyers (2008), is based on more than 1.8 million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers. Because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Milwaukee Office Included in the listing from the Milwaukee office are: Richard J. Bliss, Stephen L. Chernof, John A. Dickens, John E. Donahue, Michael J. Dwyer, Henry E. Fuldner, Carol A. Gehl, Dudley J. Godfrey, Jr., Gardner Govan, Arthur J. Harrington, William R. Hotz, Kenneth C. Hunt., Debra S. Koenig, Andrew R. Lauritzen, Helge K. Lee, Kristi E. Leswing, William H. Levit, Jr., Diane M. Marchik, Christopher B. Noyes, James N. Phillips, Howard A. Pollack, James A. Sheriff, Peter M. Sommerhauser, Charles G. Vogel, and Nicholas P. Wahl. Fuldner and Godfrey have appeared in The Best Lawyers in America® for the last 20 consecutive years or more. Bliss, Donahue, Harrington, Hunt, Levit, Phillips and Sommerhauser have been listed for the last 10 consecutive years or more. Madison Office Included in the listing from the Madison office are: Jon E. Anderson, Robert E. Chritton, Linda M. Clifford, Paul J. Dombrowski, Mark A. Frankel, James A. Friedman, Thomas A. Hoffner, Kevin J. O'Connor, Thomas N. Shorter, Michael A. Skindrud, and Brady C. Williamson. Clifford and Williamson have been listed for the past 10 consecutive years or more. Appleton and Green Bay Offices Included in the listing from the Appleton office are Daniel T. Flaherty and Jeffrey D. Riester. Timothy F. Nixon from the Green Bay office is also included. The law firm of Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. is pleased to announce the addition of six associate attorneys: Milwaukee Office · Krisstina L. Ebner, Corporate; · Brian T. Grill, Securities; · Jennifer B. Herzog, Business Finance & Restructuring; and · Sven E. Skillrud, Tax Madison Office · C. Wade Harrison, Labor & Employment; and · P. Duncan Moss, Environmental & Energy The law firm of Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. is pleased to announce the addition of six associate attorneys: Milwaukee Office · Krisstina L. Ebner, Corporate; · Brian T. Grill, Securities; · Jennifer B. Herzog, Business Finance & Restructuring; and · Sven E. Skillrud, Tax Madison Office · C. Wade Harrison, Labor & Employment; and · P. Duncan Moss, Environmental & Energy The law firm of Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. is pleased to announce that Joseph N. Wolfe has joined the Corporate Practice Group in the firm's Waukesha office. His practice will primarily focus on mergers and acquisitions as well as general corporate matters. Prior to joining the firm, Wolfe served as a Combat Engineer Officer for nine years in the Wisconsin Army National Guard where he spent time in Nicaragua, Kuwait and Iraq. Wolfe received his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School and his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. The law firm of Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. is pleased to announce that Joseph N. Wolfe has joined the Corporate Practice Group in the firm's Waukesha office. His practice will primarily focus on mergers and acquisitions as well as general corporate matters. Prior to joining the firm, Wolfe served as a Combat Engineer Officer for nine years in the Wisconsin Army National Guard where he spent time in Nicaragua, Kuwait and Iraq. Wolfe received his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School and his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=892 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=892&page=24 Address : Manchester PlaceSuite 800, 2 East Mifflin Street, Phone : 608-257-7181, City : Madison This July, the 76-year-old law firm of Murphy Desmond branched outside of Madison by opening a full-service law firm in Janesville, located at 400 Midland Ave, Suite 102. Two attorneys, who have practiced law in the Janesville-Milton-Beloit-Lake Geneva market, will operate from the Janesville office, and have the resources of all the attorneys at Murphy Desmond's Madison office. Attorney Scott K. McCarthy, who helped develop our Janesville office, practices in many areas of litigation. He was elected the Rock County District Attorney in 1994, and prosecuted five homocide cases that all lead to convictions. McCarthy has a law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law and an undergraduate degree from UW-Stevens Point. He served in the military from 1983-1985 and is an active volunteer in the Janesville/Milton community. Attorney Stephen C. Werner, Jr., is also a founding member of the Murphy Desmond Janesville office. His practice focuses primarily on all aspects of business law including real estate transactions, sales and acquisitions, intellectual property matters, business formations and financial matters. He is currently the Commissioner on the Janesville City Plan Commission and involved with Forward Janesville and Junior Achievement. Werner has a law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School and an undergraduate from UW-Madison. This July, the 76-year-old law firm of Murphy Desmond branched outside of Madison by opening a full-service law firm in Janesville, located at 400 Midland Ave, Suite 102. Two attorneys, who have practiced law in the Janesville-Milton-Beloit-Lake Geneva market, will operate from the Janesville office, and have the resources of all the attorneys at Murphy Desmond's Madison office. Attorney Scott K. McCarthy, who helped develop our Janesville office, practices in many areas of litigation. He was elected the Rock County District Attorney in 1994, and prosecuted five homocide cases that all lead to convictions. McCarthy has a law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law and an undergraduate degree from UW-Stevens Point. He served in the military from 1983-1985 and is an active volunteer in the Janesville/Milton community. Attorney Stephen C. Werner, Jr., is also a founding member of the Murphy Desmond Janesville office. His practice focuses primarily on all aspects of business law including real estate transactions, sales and acquisitions, intellectual property matters, business formations and financial matters. He is currently the Commissioner on the Janesville City Plan Commission and involved with Forward Janesville and Junior Achievement. Werner has a law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School and an undergraduate from UW-Madison. Murphy Desmond welcomes the following attorneys to the firm: Daniel Barker (Labor & Employment Law), Bradley Kennedy (Commercial and Civil Litigation), Jessica Marquez-Anchondo (Business Law), Matthew Moeser (Litigation), and Scott Smith (Sports Law). Murphy Desmond welcomes the following attorneys to the firm: Daniel Barker (Labor & Employment Law), Bradley Kennedy (Commercial and Civil Litigation), Jessica Marquez-Anchondo (Business Law), Matthew Moeser (Litigation), and Scott Smith (Sports Law). Brittany Odgen (Business Litigation). Jennifer Krueger (Business Litigation), Matthew Fleming (Government/Cities/Municipalities Law), and Daniel Barker (Labor & Employment Law) were recently named "Rising Stars," as selected by their peers in Wisconsin. "Rising Stars" is an offshoot of Wisconsin Super Lawyers for up-and-coming attorneys who are 40 years old or younger or have practiced law 10 years or less. Congratulations to our "Rising Stars"! Brittany Odgen (Business Litigation). Jennifer Krueger (Business Litigation), Matthew Fleming (Government/Cities/Municipalities Law), and Daniel Barker (Labor & Employment Law) were recently named "Rising Stars," as selected by their peers in Wisconsin. "Rising Stars" is an offshoot of Wisconsin Super Lawyers for up-and-coming attorneys who are 40 years old or younger or have practiced law 10 years or less. Congratulations to our "Rising Stars"! http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1733 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1733&page=12 Address : 700 North Water StreetSuite 1500, Phone : 414-276-5800, City : Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI - January 5, 2006 - Randy S. Nelson, a partner in the Milwaukee and Delafield law firm of Weiss Berzowski Brady LLP, has been appointed to The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) Business Planning Committee for the 2006-2007 College year. ACTEC is a professional association of approximately 2,700 lawyers from throughout the United States who are skilled and experienced in the preparation of wills and trusts, estate planning, and probate procedure and administration. Mr. Nelson's practice includes estate planning, family business planning, advising service corporations and partnerships, tax planning, trust administration and probate. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (B.B.A., 1974) and Marquette University Law School (J.D., cum laude, 1977). He is also a Certified Public Accountant and an adjunct professor at Marquette University Law School, where he teaches estate planning. Mr. Nelson is the author of the chapter "Estate Planning for Owners of Closely Held Businesses" in Eckhardt's Workbook for Wisconsin Estate Planners published by the State Bar of Wisconsin. He is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for lawyers and CPAs on the subjects of estate planning and tax planning. Mr. Nelson is listed in both The Best Lawyers in America and Who's Who in American Law. He is a past Chairperson of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin. He is a also a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Milwaukee and American Bar Associations, the Wisconsin and American Institutes of Certified Public Accountants, the Milwaukee Estate Counselors Forum, and the Milwaukee Estate Planning Council. Weiss Berzowski Brady LLP has offices in downtown Milwaukee and Delafield, Wisconsin. It offers a wide array of legal services to both corporate and individual clients. The firm has substantial corporate law, tax, estate planning, employment law, litigation, and real estate practices. The firm's website can be found at www.wbb-law.com. Milwaukee, WI - January 5, 2006 - Randy S. Nelson, a partner in the Milwaukee and Delafield law firm of Weiss Berzowski Brady LLP, has been appointed to The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) Business Planning Committee for the 2006-2007 College year. ACTEC is a professional association of approximately 2,700 lawyers from throughout the United States who are skilled and experienced in the preparation of wills and trusts, estate planning, and probate procedure and administration. Mr. Nelson's practice includes estate planning, family business planning, advising service corporations and partnerships, tax planning, trust administration and probate. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (B.B.A., 1974) and Marquette University Law School (J.D., cum laude, 1977). He is also a Certified Public Accountant and an adjunct professor at Marquette University Law School, where he teaches estate planning. Mr. Nelson is the author of the chapter "Estate Planning for Owners of Closely Held Businesses" in Eckhardt's Workbook for Wisconsin Estate Planners published by the State Bar of Wisconsin. He is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for lawyers and CPAs on the subjects of estate planning and tax planning. Mr. Nelson is listed in both The Best Lawyers in America and Who's Who in American Law. He is a past Chairperson of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin. He is a also a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Milwaukee and American Bar Associations, the Wisconsin and American Institutes of Certified Public Accountants, the Milwaukee Estate Counselors Forum, and the Milwaukee Estate Planning Council. Weiss Berzowski Brady LLP has offices in downtown Milwaukee and Delafield, Wisconsin. It offers a wide array of legal services to both corporate and individual clients. The firm has substantial corporate law, tax, estate planning, employment law, litigation, and real estate practices. The firm's website can be found at www.wbb-law.com. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2490 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2490&page=13 Address : 1572 East Capitol DriveP.O. Box 11982, Phone : 414-962-5110, City : Milwaukee http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1308 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1308&page=14 Address : 1000 North Water StreetP.O. Box 2965, Phone : 414-298-1000, City : Milwaukee Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c, is pleased to announce that President George W. Bush has nominated Reinhart CEO Richard W. Graber to be the U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic. The nomination was announced Thursday. The appointment will be subject to confirmation by the United States Senate. "Everyone at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren is proud that President Bush has nominated Rick Graber to serve as the United States Ambassador to the Czech Republic," said Robert Bellin, the firm's board chairman of directors. "We know first-hand of Rick's leadership skills and his ability to forge new relationships that bring people together around common goals. These qualities and Rick's strong commitment to public service will serve him well as an ambassador." Under Graber's leadership as firm CEO over the past two years, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren has added talented new lawyers, expanded the scope of services to clients, opened new markets and raised the firm's visibility as a constructive player in the public policy debates affecting clients and the state of Wisconsin. "The firm's Board of Directors and its management team have a plan in place to ensure a seamless leadership transition, assuming U.S. Senate confirmation of his appointment as ambassador," said Bellin. "We look forward to Rick's return to the firm after he successfully completes his service to the nation. We wish Rick and his family success as they embark on this wonderful opportunity to grow personally and professionally." Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., is a business-oriented law firm with offices in Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Madison, Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois, serving clients across the United States and in many foreign countries. The firm currently employs 200 attorneys. Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c, is pleased to announce that President George W. Bush has nominated Reinhart CEO Richard W. Graber to be the U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic. The nomination was announced Thursday. The appointment will be subject to confirmation by the United States Senate. "Everyone at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren is proud that President Bush has nominated Rick Graber to serve as the United States Ambassador to the Czech Republic," said Robert Bellin, the firm's board chairman of directors. "We know first-hand of Rick's leadership skills and his ability to forge new relationships that bring people together around common goals. These qualities and Rick's strong commitment to public service will serve him well as an ambassador." Under Graber's leadership as firm CEO over the past two years, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren has added talented new lawyers, expanded the scope of services to clients, opened new markets and raised the firm's visibility as a constructive player in the public policy debates affecting clients and the state of Wisconsin. "The firm's Board of Directors and its management team have a plan in place to ensure a seamless leadership transition, assuming U.S. Senate confirmation of his appointment as ambassador," said Bellin. "We look forward to Rick's return to the firm after he successfully completes his service to the nation. We wish Rick and his family success as they embark on this wonderful opportunity to grow personally and professionally." Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., is a business-oriented law firm with offices in Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Madison, Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois, serving clients across the United States and in many foreign countries. The firm currently employs 200 attorneys. Lynn Stathas, a shareholder practicing in the Litigation and Labor and Employment Departments, and head of the Litigation Department in Madison, has recently been appointed Managing Partner of the firm's Madison office. Stathas will take over from Jesse A. Ishikawa who held the position since July 2004. Ishikawa will be stepping down to concentrate on his practice. Stathas joined Reinhart in 1994. Her practice in commercial and general civil litigation includes appearances in both state and federal courts, and before governmental and regulatory agencies. In addition to handling trials and administrative hearings, she also represents clients in civil and administrative appeals, and in peer review and other internal proceedings. Stathas also represents employers in all areas of labor and employment law. Stathas is admitted to practice in the State of Wisconsin, and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, the District of Columbia Circuit, and the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Wisconsin and the Central District of Illinois. She received her law degree in 1988, and her B.A. in 1985, both from the University of Wisconsin. Stathas has been recognized as one of the best lawyers in the Madison area by Madison Magazine and has been named in the Executive Register as among the top civic‑minded executives in Dane County by In Business magazine. Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. is a business-oriented law firm with offices in Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Madison, Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois serving clients across the United States and in many foreign countries. The firm currently employs more than 200 attorneys. Lynn Stathas, a shareholder practicing in the Litigation and Labor and Employment Departments, and head of the Litigation Department in Madison, has recently been appointed Managing Partner of the firm's Madison office. Stathas will take over from Jesse A. Ishikawa who held the position since July 2004. Ishikawa will be stepping down to concentrate on his practice. Stathas joined Reinhart in 1994. Her practice in commercial and general civil litigation includes appearances in both state and federal courts, and before governmental and regulatory agencies. In addition to handling trials and administrative hearings, she also represents clients in civil and administrative appeals, and in peer review and other internal proceedings. Stathas also represents employers in all areas of labor and employment law. Stathas is admitted to practice in the State of Wisconsin, and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, the District of Columbia Circuit, and the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Wisconsin and the Central District of Illinois. She received her law degree in 1988, and her B.A. in 1985, both from the University of Wisconsin. Stathas has been recognized as one of the best lawyers in the Madison area by Madison Magazine and has been named in the Executive Register as among the top civic‑minded executives in Dane County by In Business magazine. Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. is a business-oriented law firm with offices in Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Madison, Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois serving clients across the United States and in many foreign countries. The firm currently employs more than 200 attorneys. Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren S.C. announced today it has been ranked as one of the best in the state in four practice areas by Chambers USA: America\'s Leading Business Lawyers. The guide also recognized 7 shareholders as leading attorneys in Wisconsin in a variety of categories. Chambers ranks attorneys across the nation in their 2006 guide, which was compiled after independent researchers conducted in-depth phone interviews with clients and lawyers throughout the country Reinhart was ranked in four practice areas, including: Ranked 3 in Corporate/M&A Ranked 2 in Intellectual Property Ranked 3 in Litigation: General Commercial Ranked 2 in Real Estate Chambers also recognized 7 attorneys, including: James Bedore; Ranked 2 in Corporate/MA Bruce Block; Ranked 1 in Real Estate Scott Hansen; Ranked 1 in Litigation: General Commercial David Hanson; Ranked 2 in Intellectual Property Jesse Ishikawa; Ranked 2 in Real Estate Michael Pepke; Ranked 3 in Corporate/M&A Harvey Temkin; Ranked 2 in Real Estate Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. is a business-oriented law firm with offices in Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Madison, Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois serving clients across the United States and in many foreign countries. The firm currently employs 200 attorneys. Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren S.C. announced today it has been ranked as one of the best in the state in four practice areas by Chambers USA: America\'s Leading Business Lawyers. The guide also recognized 7 shareholders as leading attorneys in Wisconsin in a variety of categories. Chambers ranks attorneys across the nation in their 2006 guide, which was compiled after independent researchers conducted in-depth phone interviews with clients and lawyers throughout the country Reinhart was ranked in four practice areas, including: Ranked 3 in Corporate/M&A Ranked 2 in Intellectual Property Ranked 3 in Litigation: General Commercial Ranked 2 in Real Estate Chambers also recognized 7 attorneys, including: James Bedore; Ranked 2 in Corporate/MA Bruce Block; Ranked 1 in Real Estate Scott Hansen; Ranked 1 in Litigation: General Commercial David Hanson; Ranked 2 in Intellectual Property Jesse Ishikawa; Ranked 2 in Real Estate Michael Pepke; Ranked 3 in Corporate/M&A Harvey Temkin; Ranked 2 in Real Estate Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. is a business-oriented law firm with offices in Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Madison, Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois serving clients across the United States and in many foreign countries. The firm currently employs 200 attorneys. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1978 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1978&page=15 Address : 225 East Michigan StreetFourth Floor, Phone : 414-277-8500, City : Milwaukee Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP is pleased to welcome Karin R. Zeigler as an Associate in the firm's West Des Moines office. Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP is pleased to welcome Karin R. Zeigler as an Associate in the firm's West Des Moines office. Gonzalez Saggio and Harlan LLP is pleased to welcome Nancy Allf and Kathleen M. Paustian as Partners in the firm's Las Vegas office. Gonzalez Saggio and Harlan LLP is pleased to welcome Nancy Allf and Kathleen M. Paustian as Partners in the firm's Las Vegas office. Gonzalez Saggio and Harlan LLP is pleased to welcome AR AbdoulKarim as Partner in the firm's Transactional Department of our Cleveland office. Gonzalez Saggio and Harlan LLP is pleased to welcome AR AbdoulKarim as Partner in the firm's Transactional Department of our Cleveland office. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=915 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=915&page=16 Address : 1555 North Rivercenter DriveSuite 202, Phone : 414-271-4500, City : Milwaukee http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1924 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1924&page=17 Address : Suite 1400 Bank One Plaza111 East Wisconsin Avenue, Phone : 414-276-5000, City : Milwaukee http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1805 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1805&page=18 Address : 660 East Mason Street, Phone : 414-271-5900, City : Milwaukee http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=495 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=495&page=19 Address : 411 East Wisconsin AvenueSuite 700, P.O. Box 3262, Phone : 414-276-1122, City : Milwaukee Mark A. Shiller, Chair of the Wealth Management Section of von Briesen & Roper, s.c., announced today that Attorney John W. Stevens has joined the Mequon office as a Shareholder. Paralegals Dale Stevens and Angela Schiller, who have worked with Stevens for many years, also join the firm's Wealth Management Section in the Mequon office. Stevens concentrates his practice in estate planning and probate law. Before joining von Briesen & Roper, Stevens maintained offices in both Cedarburg, Wisconsin and Carefree, Arizona. Stevens will transfer his Cedarburg, Wisconsin practice to the Mequon office of von Briesen & Roper and continue to maintain his office in Carefree, Arizona. Mark Shiller said, "John is a great addition to our trusts and estates practice. He is a skilled practitioner with an established Wisconsin practice, and will certainly help us expand our ability to serve our clients with ties to the State of Arizona." Stevens is a member of the Fellows of the Wisconsin Law Foundation, the Fellows of the American Bar Association, the State Bars of Wisconsin and Arizona, the American Bar Association and the Ozaukee County Bar Association. He is the past President of the Greater Cedarburg Community Foundation, the Cedarburg Cultural Center, the Wisconsin Law Foundation and the Fellows of the Wisconsin Law Foundation. He received both his J.D. (1964) and B.A. (1961) from the University of Wisconsin. Stevens resides in Port Washington, WI, with his wife. Mark A. Shiller, Chair of the Wealth Management Section of von Briesen & Roper, s.c., announced today that Attorney John W. Stevens has joined the Mequon office as a Shareholder. Paralegals Dale Stevens and Angela Schiller, who have worked with Stevens for many years, also join the firm's Wealth Management Section in the Mequon office. Stevens concentrates his practice in estate planning and probate law. Before joining von Briesen & Roper, Stevens maintained offices in both Cedarburg, Wisconsin and Carefree, Arizona. Stevens will transfer his Cedarburg, Wisconsin practice to the Mequon office of von Briesen & Roper and continue to maintain his office in Carefree, Arizona. Mark Shiller said, "John is a great addition to our trusts and estates practice. He is a skilled practitioner with an established Wisconsin practice, and will certainly help us expand our ability to serve our clients with ties to the State of Arizona." Stevens is a member of the Fellows of the Wisconsin Law Foundation, the Fellows of the American Bar Association, the State Bars of Wisconsin and Arizona, the American Bar Association and the Ozaukee County Bar Association. He is the past President of the Greater Cedarburg Community Foundation, the Cedarburg Cultural Center, the Wisconsin Law Foundation and the Fellows of the Wisconsin Law Foundation. He received both his J.D. (1964) and B.A. (1961) from the University of Wisconsin. Stevens resides in Port Washington, WI, with his wife. von Briesen & Roper, s.c., announced today that Shareholder Roy E. Wagner has been elected the Chairperson-Elect of the Construction and Public Contract Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin. The purpose of the Construction and Public Contract Law Section is to bring together members of the State Bar of Wisconsin who have a special interest in the fields of construction and public contract law; to encourage communication and exchange of ideas among attorneys practicing in such fields; to participate in the presentation of educational seminars on construction and public contract law; to further the development and improvement of construction and public contract law by commenting, where appropriate, on proposed state and federal legislation; and to provide information on construction and public contract law through meetings, programs and publications. Wagner also chairs the Construction Law and Litigation Section of von Briesen & Roper, s.c. His practice focuses on construction matters including assisting design professionals, contractors, developers, and owners in facilitating their projects and solving their legal disputes. He utilizes mediation, arbitration and litigation as appropriate to finalize dispute resolutions and has acted as both arbitrator and mediator. Wagner is a member of the American, Milwaukee and Waukesha Bar Associations, and the State Bar of Wisconsin. He lectures regularly to lawyer and trade groups on construction practices. In 2006, Roy received the Whitefish Bay Distinguished Volunteer of the Year award for his work as the Chairman of the Architectural Review Commission and for upgrading the Municipal Design Guidelines. Wagner is featured in the December 2006 issue of The Wisconsin Law Journal as one of the Top Construction Lawyers in Wisconsin. Wagner received a J.D. in 1978 from Marquette University and a B.A., with Distinction, in 1975 from the University of Wisconsin. He resides in Whitefish Bay, WI, with his wife, Ginny, and their children. von Briesen & Roper, s.c., announced today that Shareholder Roy E. Wagner has been elected the Chairperson-Elect of the Construction and Public Contract Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin. The purpose of the Construction and Public Contract Law Section is to bring together members of the State Bar of Wisconsin who have a special interest in the fields of construction and public contract law; to encourage communication and exchange of ideas among attorneys practicing in such fields; to participate in the presentation of educational seminars on construction and public contract law; to further the development and improvement of construction and public contract law by commenting, where appropriate, on proposed state and federal legislation; and to provide information on construction and public contract law through meetings, programs and publications. Wagner also chairs the Construction Law and Litigation Section of von Briesen & Roper, s.c. His practice focuses on construction matters including assisting design professionals, contractors, developers, and owners in facilitating their projects and solving their legal disputes. He utilizes mediation, arbitration and litigation as appropriate to finalize dispute resolutions and has acted as both arbitrator and mediator. Wagner is a member of the American, Milwaukee and Waukesha Bar Associations, and the State Bar of Wisconsin. He lectures regularly to lawyer and trade groups on construction practices. In 2006, Roy received the Whitefish Bay Distinguished Volunteer of the Year award for his work as the Chairman of the Architectural Review Commission and for upgrading the Municipal Design Guidelines. Wagner is featured in the December 2006 issue of The Wisconsin Law Journal as one of the Top Construction Lawyers in Wisconsin. Wagner received a J.D. in 1978 from Marquette University and a B.A., with Distinction, in 1975 from the University of Wisconsin. He resides in Whitefish Bay, WI, with his wife, Ginny, and their children. Randall D. Crocker, President and CEO of von Briesen & Roper, s.c., today announced the promotion of Attorney Chris A. Jenny to Shareholder. Attorney Chris A. Jenny is a Shareholder in the Business Practice Group of von Briesen & Roper, s.c. and practices in the firm's Madison office. Atty. Jenny's practice focuses on representing individuals and businesses in transactional and litigation matters, including estate planning, real estate, business planning, and post-death administration. In 2004, Atty. Jenny was awarded the Wisconsin Small Business Legal Assistance of the Year award by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Atty. Jenny is a frequent speaker on small business and real estate issues and has also presented multiple continuing education seminars on both estate planning and small business planning. In 2001, Atty. Jenny was named Volunteer of the Year by the Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin, Inc. Atty. Jenny is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, and the American and Dane County Bar Associations. He received a J.D., with honors, from the University of Wisconsin and a B.B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He resides in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin with his wife, Sara, and their son. Randall D. Crocker, President and CEO of von Briesen & Roper, s.c., today announced the promotion of Attorney Chris A. Jenny to Shareholder. Attorney Chris A. Jenny is a Shareholder in the Business Practice Group of von Briesen & Roper, s.c. and practices in the firm's Madison office. Atty. Jenny's practice focuses on representing individuals and businesses in transactional and litigation matters, including estate planning, real estate, business planning, and post-death administration. In 2004, Atty. Jenny was awarded the Wisconsin Small Business Legal Assistance of the Year award by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Atty. Jenny is a frequent speaker on small business and real estate issues and has also presented multiple continuing education seminars on both estate planning and small business planning. In 2001, Atty. Jenny was named Volunteer of the Year by the Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin, Inc. Atty. Jenny is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, and the American and Dane County Bar Associations. He received a J.D., with honors, from the University of Wisconsin and a B.B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He resides in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin with his wife, Sara, and their son. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2442 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2442&page=21 Address : One Park PlazaFifth Floor, 11270 West Park Place, Phone : 414-577-4000, City : Milwaukee http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1226 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1226&page=22 Address : Sixth Floor733 North Van Buren Street, Phone : 414-278-8800, City : Milwaukee Peterson, Johnson & Murray, S.C. announces the addition of Ahndrea Van Den Elzen to its roster of business litigation attorneys. Mrs. Van Den Elzen's primary focus will be in civil litigation, working from the firm's Milwaukee, WI office. Peterson, Johnson & Murray, S.C. is a Wisconsin law firm focusing on areas of practice including business litigation, insurance defense, insurance coverage disputes, product liability, medical and dental malpractice, legal malpractice, worker's compensation, municipal litigation, aviation litigation, health law, civil rights/discrimination and ADA litigation, and appellate representation throughout state and federal courts. Founded in 1982, Peterson, Johnson & Murray employs 32 attorneys and office personnel between three Wisconsin offices, located in Milwaukee (headquarters), Madison, and its most recent office recently opened in the Kenosha area. Peterson, Johnson & Murray, S.C. announces the addition of Ahndrea Van Den Elzen to its roster of business litigation attorneys. Mrs. Van Den Elzen's primary focus will be in civil litigation, working from the firm's Milwaukee, WI office. Peterson, Johnson & Murray, S.C. is a Wisconsin law firm focusing on areas of practice including business litigation, insurance defense, insurance coverage disputes, product liability, medical and dental malpractice, legal malpractice, worker's compensation, municipal litigation, aviation litigation, health law, civil rights/discrimination and ADA litigation, and appellate representation throughout state and federal courts. Founded in 1982, Peterson, Johnson & Murray employs 32 attorneys and office personnel between three Wisconsin offices, located in Milwaukee (headquarters), Madison, and its most recent office recently opened in the Kenosha area. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1875 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1875&page=25 Address : 710 North Plankinton Avenue, Phone : 414-271-7722, City : Milwaukee http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=538 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=538&page=26 Address : 555 East Wells StreetSuite 1900, Phone : 414-273-2100, City : Milwaukee Attorneys with the law firm of Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. recently helped create a legal clinic to assist the families of hospital patients with limited financial means in obtaining guardianships for their children who have reached, or soon will reach, legal adulthood. The clinic is offered to parents of hospital patients with special needs whose children are unable to make or communicate informed or responsible medical decisions due to a disability. The clinic is located at the Daniel M. Soref Family Resource Center on the first floor of Children's Hospital. Hours of operation include the first Monday of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and the third Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Questions about the clinic can be directed to Molly Zillig at 414-978-5446 or mzillig@whdlaw.com. Attorneys with the law firm of Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. recently helped create a legal clinic to assist the families of hospital patients with limited financial means in obtaining guardianships for their children who have reached, or soon will reach, legal adulthood. The clinic is offered to parents of hospital patients with special needs whose children are unable to make or communicate informed or responsible medical decisions due to a disability. The clinic is located at the Daniel M. Soref Family Resource Center on the first floor of Children's Hospital. Hours of operation include the first Monday of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and the third Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Questions about the clinic can be directed to Molly Zillig at 414-978-5446 or mzillig@whdlaw.com. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2516 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2516&page=27 Address : 735 North Water St.,Suite 1500, Phone : 414-276-3600, City : Milwaukee http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=234 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=234&page=28 Address : 500 Third Street Suite 700P.O. Box 8050, Phone : 715-845-4336, City : Wausau http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2069 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2069&page=30