Alternative Dispute Resolution
Several of our trial lawyers help resolve disputes, working as mediators or arbitrators as part of private or court-ordered alternative dispute resolution. The trial experience and common-sense approach of these lawyers has been very effective in reaching settlements.
John M. Moore, Team Leader
David E. McFarlane
Ward I. Richter
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Appellate Practice
We have successfully represented clients in both state and federal appellate courts on diverse topics including insurance policy construction, statutory interpretation, unique issues of civil procedure, medical malpractice claims, legal malpractice issues, statutes of limitations disputes, public policy questions, notice of claim requirements and immunity defenses. For some appellate decisions involving our lawyers, click here:
Appellate & General Litigation Updates & Reports
Sheila M. Sullivan, Team Leader
Sarah Germonprez
Amy B. Tutwiler
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Aviation Practice
Defense of FAA certificate actions and civil forfeitures; buying and selling aircraft; zoning, land use and airspace disputes around airports; contracting with municipalities or fixed base operators; civil damage claims, including personal injury or property damage, arising out of aircraft accidents; any type of civil litigation arising out of aviation, or related to it.
Edward E. Leineweber
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Business Litigation
We have successfully represented clients, both individuals and businesses, in the trial of a wide range of business disputes. Many of our lawyers have a background in family businesses, so they understand the unique issues that can be involved in these problems. We will provide objective advice about your choices and will be your strong advocate.
Ward I. Richter, Team Leader
David E. McFarlane, Team Leader
Edward E. Leineweber
Kelly J. Stohr
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Civil Rights & Municipal Litigation
We represent Wisconsin governmental units, such as counties, cities, villages, towns and school districts and their employees, officials and insurers. Both in the federal courts and in State courts, we defend municipal clients against alleged violations of civil rights and other claims of alleged municipal liability, including actions under 42 U.S.C. section 1983 and tort law.
John M. Moore, Team Leader
Sarah Germonprez
Edward E. Leineweber
David E. McFarlane
Sheila M. Sullivan
Timothy J. Yanacheck
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Employment Litigation
We represent private and municipal employers in the defense of discrimination, retaliation and other employment claims, both in federal and state courts throughout Wisconsin.
John M. Moore, Team Leader
David E. McFarlane
Tara L. Nielsen
Sheila M. Sullivan
Timothy J. Yanacheck
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Environmental Litigation
Our lawyers have successfully represented municipalities and private companies involved in disputes about environmental issues, both in court and in front of administrative agencies like the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Our lawyers have both specific technical knowledge about environmental issues and experience with the special administrative proceedings that these cases often involve.
David E. McFarlane
Amy B. Tutwiler
Joost Kap
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General Liability Defense
This is a major area of concentration for our trial lawyers. We have a reputation for vigorously defending lawsuits and a successful track record of trying cases in a wide range of claims including auto accidents, uninsured motorist, under-insured motorist coverage, premises claims, construction defects, municipal liability and almost any kind of unusual injury claim you can imagine.
Ward I. Richter, Team Leader
Ann C. Emmerich
Patricia J. Epstein
Edward E. Leineweber
Laura M. Lyons
Tara L. Nielsen
Amy B. Tutwiler
Timothy J. Yanacheck
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Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Litigation
As a natural result of our extensive experience in defending a wide range of liability claims, we are often called on for advice on coverage disputes and to defend allegations of bad faith. We have prevailed on some challenging coverage disputes at the trial court and appellate level and have been successful in the defense of bad faith claims.
Ward I. Richter, Team Leader
Patricia J. Epstein
Sarah Germonprez
Laura M. Lyons
David E. McFarlane
Sheila M. Sullivan
Amy B. Tutwiler
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Legal & Accounting Liability Defense
This is another strong area of concentration for our trial lawyers. We have successfully represented lawyers, accountants and other professionals in the defense of claims against them in state and federal courts. We also have extensive experience representing lawyers, accountants and other professionals in front of administrative agencies on licensing and disciplinary proceedings.
Ward I. Richter, Team Leader
Patricia J. Epstein
Laura M. Lyons
David E. McFarlane
Timothy J. Yanacheck
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Medical Malpractice Defense
We are recognized as a leading firm for the defense of cases of alleged medical malpractice brought against doctors, hospitals, nurses and other health care providers and their insurers. We also have extensive experience representing doctors, nurses and other health care professionals in administrative agency proceedings on licensing and disciplinary issues. For more information on this important part of our work and to learn about recent developments in this area of law, click here:
Medical Malpractice FAQ
Medical Malpractice - Recent Appellate Decisions
Medical Malpractice Updates & Reports
David E. McFarlane, Team Leader
Ann C. Emmerich
Patricia J. Epstein
Joost Kap
Laura M. Lyons
Timothy J. Yanacheck
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Personal Injury Plaintiff's Cases
We have successfully represented persons who have been injured in automobile and workplace accidents. We do not, however, represent plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases.
Ward I. Richter, Team Leader
Ann C. Emmerich
Edward E. Leineweber
Laura M. Lyons
David E. McFarlane
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Products Liability
Our lawyers are experienced in the defense of complex products liability claims with cases involving a wide variety of products.
John M. Moore, Lead Lawyer
David E. McFarlane
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Subrogation Claims
We often help our insurance company clients recover funds owed to them on subrogation claims. This includes medical payments, property damage and a wide variety of other subrogated claims.
Ann C. Emmerich, Team Leader
Sarah Germonprez
Joost Kap
Laura M. Lyons
Sheila M. Sullivan
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Workers Compensation Defense
We bring a cost-effective, result-oriented approach to the defense of workers compensation claims; and we find that the knowledge and trial skills used in the defense of negligence cases helps us to efficiently evaluate workers compensation claims and to help obtain successful outcomes for employers and their insurers.
Timothy J. Yanacheck, Team Leader
Laura M. Lyons
Tara L. Nielsen
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