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Alina Flink

Family and Divorce Law

400 W. Moreland Blvd, Suite A, Waukesha, WI 53188

Alina began working for Thelen & Associates, LLC while still in college at Marquette University and throughout law school at Marquette Law School. Her five years of experience as a law clerk/paralegal prepared her for her flourishing law practice. Alina practices in Southeastern Wisconsin handling CHIPS proceedings, minor guardianships, termination of parental rights cases, adoption, and all family law matters, including divorce, child support, custody, placement and visitation. She also handles cases involving alimony (maintenance), and property division. Alina lives in Waukesha County with her husband, daughter, and two cats. She is an avid fan of the Packers, the Brewers and the Bucks. She comes from a large family and spends her free time with her family, cooking or reading a really good suspense novel.

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Brandt Swardenski

Family and Divorce Law

251 E Wisconsin Ave, Neenah, WI 54956, USA

Brandt Swardenski graduated from the University Colorado-Boulder School of Law in 2006. Shortly thereafter he returned to the Fox Valley and joined the State Public Defender's Office. In the first 12 years of his legal career, Attorney Swardenski represented the indigent accused. He not only addressed the current criminal charges in front of his clients, but also guided them to get out of addiction, poverty, domestic violence, or just start the process of living a productive life. His role positioned him in a courtroom on a daily basis, fighting against superior powers of the state to ensure his clients are treated equally and with understanding. He uses those same finely honed skills to advocate for clients in all family law matters, working to assure that they come through the process with their interests protected and their voices heard. Years of experience in the courtroom allows Attorney Swardenski to anticipate individual judges approaches to issues. This particular guidance is invaluable in the highly discretionary area of family law. In the early part of his life, Attorney Swardenski learned that the world is often run by whoever shows up at the meeting. As a result, he makes sure he shows up for that meeting whenever possible. He has been a member of the board for non-profit organizations, collaborative justice initiatives, and statewide efforts to eliminate racial differences in the juvenile justice system. Outside of the office, you will find him trying to be a cyclist, seeking solace on his kayak, over enthusiastically discussing Packer football, or just watching his two children grow. Contact him today to get the services of an experienced and compassionate counselor who will consider the whole of your life as he guides you through your current legal problem.

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Christopher Krimmer

Christopher Krimmer

Distinguished Lawyer

Family and Divorce Law

2 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Christopher has practiced law for over 20 years and exclusively in family law for over 15 years. He is greatly respected throughout the state and have received numerous awards and recognitions for his work in family law. His practice areas include divorce, legal separation, annulment, child custody and placement, child support, alimony/maintenance, same-sex divorces, marital property agreements and grandparent visitation rights. Christopher is a leading authority on same-sex divorce in Wisconsin. He has taught Sexual Orientation and the Law at Marquette University Law School for over 10 years; he has written numerous published legal articles on the topic; has presented lawyers and judges regarding the unique legal issues involving same-sex divorce; and is the lead author of the book, Sexual Orientation and the Law in Wisconsin.

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David Gruber

David Gruber

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

100 E Wisconsin Ave suite 2800, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA

Attorney David Gruber founded Gruber Law Offices more than 35 years ago and has been practicing law for 41 years. For over 35 years, David has been on television as both the voice and the face of Gruber Law Offices. David’s “ONE CALL…THAT’S ALL” has been a call to action, a way of life, a signal to the people of Wisconsin, and a guiding and educational force for decades. It resonates with people of all ages.

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David Kingstad

Distinguished Lawyer

Bankruptcy Law

4811 South 76th Street, Suite 410, Greenfield, WI 53220

David Kingstad is an attorney with Kingstad Law in Greenfield, Wisconsin, whose practice emphasizes consumer bankruptcy. He represents individuals in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin, with particular attention to Chapter 13 matters. His work includes helping homeowners facing foreclosure and assisting with mortgage-loan restructuring through programs available in bankruptcy. Kingstad graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1983. His professional biography describes his work guiding individuals through the bankruptcy process and protecting their assets from creditors. The firm identifies him as David G. Kingstad on its About page and lists its office at 4811 South 76th Street, Suite 410, in Greenfield. Kingstad Law’s broader practice includes Chapter 7 bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, probate and personal injury, in addition to Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Those services are identified as firm practice areas. The firm’s Chapter 13 work serves Milwaukee and surrounding communities from its Greenfield location. Its services include assessing whether Chapter 13 fits a debtor’s circumstances and helping establish repayment plans for people seeking to avoid foreclosure. The firm also describes Chapter 13 matters involving mortgage defaults, vehicle repossessions and back taxes. Within that broader firm context, Kingstad’s individual biography places its emphasis on consumer bankruptcy and his assistance to people seeking to retain their homes.

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Donald Gallo

Environmental Law

1386 WI-83, Hartford, WI 53027, USA

Don Gallo is a Environmental attorney. He has more than 28 years of legal experience and more than 40 years of experience specializing in environmental engineering. Mr. Gallo assists clients on a broad range of environmental issues. He has dealt with cases involving wetland and waterway permitting, air permitting, hazardous waste compliance, insurance remediation cost cap coverage, and transactional issues. Additionally, Mr. Gallo has been successful in assisting owners and developers by working with them on numerous brownfield development projects. He has also assisted clients in obtaining state and federal brownfield grants, zero-interest loan funding and often insurance coverage for environmental cleanup. Mr. Gallo’s experience also includes several hundred petroleum convenient stores, bulk plants and petroleum terminal cleanups; a total of 78 dry-cleaning solvent cleanups, 38 of which are DNR closed dry-cleaner sites; and many industrial cleanups, expansions, redevelopments, and environmental regulatory compliance.

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Evan B. Tenebruso

Evan B. Tenebruso

Featured Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

100 S. Main Street, Janesville, WI 53545

After more than a decade of representing big insurance companies, Evan switched gears to focus 100% on helping people who need him most - those who are injured through no fault of their own. He is a skilled trial lawyer who cares deeply about his clients and their families. At a young age, Evan learned the values of persistence and hard work, often assisting his father’s woodworking business and working side-by-side with his grandfather on a poultry farm. Shortly after high school, he married Holly and they started their own family. In order to support his family, throughout undergraduate and law school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he worked 40-50 hours per week at Perkins Restaurant while also attending school full-time. While many cases are settled before trial, Evan believes that his clients will get the best outcome if he is ready and eager to present the case to a jury. He is an experienced trial lawyer, with a track record of winning jury trials on a variety of claims. This includes wrongful death and personal injury cases resulting from car crashes and premises liability (such as slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall cases). He has also handled many cases involving construction-site accidents, construction defects, insurance coverage issues, insurance bad faith, and the negligence of insurance agents. In addition to extensive trial experience, Evan has also prevailed on appeals to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Evan is a member of the Rock County Bar Association, and has been recognized by the Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society. Through Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS), he has regularly provided free representation to victims of domestic abuse. In addition, he has handled pro bono jury trials at the request of judges at the federal courthouse in Madison.

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Evan Tenebruso

Evan Tenebruso

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

100 S. Main Street, Suite 20, WI, 53545

Evan B. Tenebruso is a personal injury attorney at Nowlan Law in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Before turning to representation of injured people, he spent more than a decade representing insurance companies. His jury trial work has covered wrongful death, car crashes and injuries from falls on property. Other matters he has handled include construction defects and accidents at construction sites, as well as claims involving insurance coverage, bad faith and negligent insurance agents. At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Tenebruso earned a bachelor’s degree in history, political science and legal studies. A law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School followed. He worked at Perkins Restaurant throughout his undergraduate and law school years, putting in 40–50 hours a week while studying full time to support his family. His legal education included work with Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice N. Patrick Crooks as a judicial intern and with the Dodge County District Attorney’s Office as a student practice intern. Tenebruso wrote portions of the torts chapter in the Annual Survey of Wisconsin Law for its 2015 and 2016 editions. In summer 2019, he spoke on deposition defense at a Wisconsin Defense Counsel seminar. Through Domestic Abuse Intervention Services, he has provided free legal representation to people who experienced domestic abuse. He has also taken on pro bono jury trials at the request of federal judges in Madison. Outside his practice, he has volunteered as a coach with the Youth Basketball Association in Sun Prairie.

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James J. Gende

James J. Gende

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

N28W23000 Roundy Drive, 200, Pewaukee, WI 53072

Thank you for choosing GLO. Over the past thirty years, I have represented and successfully prosecuted hundreds and hundreds of personal injury cases on behalf of my clients, from high profile civil rights matters, to auto accident and trucking cases, as well as trip/slip and fall incidents. I fight for every ounce of value my clients deserve from the unfortunate to occasionally tragic consequences my clients suffer as a result of somebody else’s misconduct. The vast majority of my clients’ cases result in highly successful outcomes, recovering tens of millions of dollars on their behalf over the decades. From a probation officer, to my eight years in U.S.M.C.R. as an infantry man, to an attorney, then father of three, coaching and community involvement, my background serving in multiple capacities in many different walks of life makes me the right choice to understand your needs as a client and a never surrender attitude for your case. I am licensed to practice law in Illinois, Wisconsin, the U.S. Court of Appeals – 7th Circuit, and the Eastern & Western Federal District Courts of Wisconsin. In June of 2007, the Wisconsin Supreme Court appointed me to an ethics committee, and I have been recognized by many of the premier attorney groups in the United States for my excellence in client advocacy, high ethical standards, and superior results for those victims of injury and/or civil rights abuses. I have also been recognized as a Top 100 Attorney in Wisconsin, as well as a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist for more than two decades, and a Member of the Million Dollar Advocate Forum – honors held by less than 1% of all licensed attorneys in the United States. My office is built to maximize your recovery. You can trust us to put the most dollars in your pocket. When you hire me, you get the name on the door and all the experience that comes with three decades of legal practice taking on all the major insurance carriers, powerful corporate interests, local municipalities and/or state agencies whose conduct was injurious to my clients. If your Injured, Get the Gorilla. We Fight for You.

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Joel S. Aziere

Joel S. Aziere

Distinguished Lawyer

Labor Law

20855 Watertown Rd #200, Waukesha, WI 53186, USA

Joel primarily defends employers in litigation involving all aspects of labor and employment cases, ranging from grievance arbitration to NLRB proceedings and actions before state and federal agencies. Joel defends employers in a variety of cases filed in state and federal court, including disputes involving discrimination and harassment, wage and hour issues, employment contracts, enforceability of non-compete clauses, whistleblower protections, and wrongful termination. He has successfully defended numerous private employers in unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB, discrimination charges before the EEOC and ERD, and wage and hour claims before the Department of Labor and Wisconsin Labor Standards Bureau. Joel has represented clients in administrative, state, and federal courts throughout the United States, including, but not limited to, the states of Wisconsin, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington. Joel also provides day-to-day advice on the full range of labor and employment topics, including counseling private employers during union organization and decertification campaigns.

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John Kreuser

John Kreuser

Featured Lawyer

Civil Litigation

740 Pilgrim Parkway, Suite 300, Elm Grove, WI 53122

John Kreuser is a shareholder with the firm who primarily practices employment law before the state and federal administrative agencies and courts. John began his career path at the University of Wisconsin – Madison where he earned dual bachelor’s degrees geared towards law and social justice. After graduating from UW-Madison, John secured a clerkship with the firm and was later promoted to office manager. While working for the firm, he gained admission to Marquette University Law School where he continued to expand his knowledge in the field of labor and employment law by taking courses such as employment discrimination, private sector labor law, public sector labor law, employment law and disability law. John’s academic success speaks for itself where he received multiple dean’s list honors, a merit scholarship and top marks in his course work including the highest grade in his employment discrimination course. After graduating from Marquette, John immediately took a post as an associate with the firm where he quickly excelled in obtaining positive results for his clients with respect to employment discrimination matters, disability and medical leaves, unemployment compensation, contract/severance negotiation, sexual harassment and other areas relating to the field. This combination of academic achievement and practice experience has paved the way for John’s successful labor and employment law practice and resulted in his rapid elevation to named shareholder status with the firm. When John is not assisting clients, he enjoys taking weekend trips to new cities, entertaining friends and family, getting involved in the community, diving into Spotify playlists and hanging out with his bull terrier, Charlie.

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Jonathan Groth

Jonathan Groth

Featured Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

11063 W Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226, USA

Jon graduated from Marquette Law School in 2000 and has worked in Wisconsin litigation and personal injury law exclusively since that time. Jon has handled every kind of injury case you can imagine: auto and motorcycle collisions, product liability, civil litigation, nursing home neglect, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, and animal attacks. Jon knows the value of hard work and what it means to understand his clients and their needs; that’s ultimately what’s brought him from a clerk in law school (where he discovered his knack for legal problem-solving) to owning his own firm with the best staff of lawyers and paralegals he’s had the pleasure to know. Jon is active in the legal community, teaching other attorneys about the intricacies of personal injury law. He’s a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Wisconsin, and the American Association of Justice.

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Joseph F. Owens

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

2665 S. Moorland Road, 200, New Berlin, WI 53151

Area of Practice: Civil Litigation, Personal Injury Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law

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Joshua Hargrove

Joshua Hargrove

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

6605 University Ave suite 101, Middleton, WI 53562, USA

Attorney Joshua Hargrove is experienced in criminal defense. Driven by a critical pursuit of justice, he is a staunch advocate for the marginalized. Hargrove graduated with a Juris Doctorate from The University of Wisconsin and holds a dual degree in political science and legal studies from the University. Most recently, he served as Assistant District Attorney in Madison, Wisconsin. Before that, Hargrove served as Assistant State Public Defender in Northern Wisconsin, representing the most maligned populations in Pierce, St. Croix, Dunn, and Polk Counties. There, he created a niche for the critical use of High Court opinions coupled with extensive knowledge of Wisconsin Law to effectively litigate cases.

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Kevin Davidson

Kevin Davidson

Distinguished Lawyer

Estate Planning Law

120 E 4th St, Kaukauna, WI 54130, USA

Kevin Davidson is a respected asset protection and estate planning attorney, and founder of The Estate Planning Group, LLC. He is a frequent speaker on the topics of estate planning and asset protection, and has extensive experience in working with businesses and families. Kevin represents clients in all matters relating to asset protection, estate planning, living trusts, charitable giving, business entities, and business and offshore planning. Kevin focuses on preserving family harmony while protecting and transitioning family wealth. Kevin received an undergraduate degree from Marquette University, and earned a Juris Doctorate from Marquette University Law School. Kevin is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Wisconsin. In 2015 and 2016, Kevin was named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for Wisconsin, an award bestowed upon not more than 2.5% of attorneys in the state. Kevin is recognized in Who’s Who, and is a National Advocates Top 100 attorneys.

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Kristina Thelen

Family and Divorce Law

1553 E Racine Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186, USA

Kris grew up in the Seattle area. After graduating from the University of Washington in 1988, she attended law school at Marquette Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and obtained a Juris Doctorate in 1991. Kris began practicing law in Lansing, Michigan, but returned back to Wisconsin in 1994 and began growing her family practice. In 1997, she helped form the law firm of Brazil, Thelen & Benske, S.C. When the firm decided to take alternate paths, the law firm of Thelen & Associates, LLC was launched. Kris practices in all of the courts of Southeastern Wisconsin handling all family law matters, including child support, custody, placement and visitation. She also handles cases involving alimony (maintenance), property division, pre-nuptials/ante-nuptial agreements and cohabitation. She has also handled numerous matters before the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

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Lindsey White

Family and Divorce Law

1011 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226

Attorney Lindsey M. White is an Associate Attorney with Probst Law Offices, S.C. Lindsey is known for her dedication to her clients, her compassion, and her professionalism both in and out of the courtroom. Lindsey understands that her clients are encountering some of life’s greatest challenges as they face family law issues. She is a firm believer that no individual should ever have to confront a legal crisis on their own, especially one that impacts their family. Lindsey develops a trusting relationship with her clients and goes the extra mile in making sure her client not only feels comfortable in speaking with her, but also ensuring that each client is treated as a top priority. Lindsey appreciates that family law matters are very sensitive in nature and her goal is to not only achieve the best result possible, but to also relieve some of the stress her clients may be experiencing. Lindsey takes pride in evaluating each situation on a case by case basis and understands that each family is different. Whether her clients wish to pursue litigation or go the collaborative route, they are always assured the highest level of personal attention and responsiveness.

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Michael Leffler

Personal Injury Law

933 N. Mayfair Road, Ste. 307, Wauwatosa, WI 53226

Attorney Michael D. Leffler has concentrated his practice on the representation of the personally injured. He has fought for injured people's rights for nearly his entire career. Most of his cases have settled without the need of a trial. Although the goal is to settle cases out of court, he has successfully tried or arbitrated hundreds of personal injury accident cases. After a decade serving the personally injured, he co-founded Action Law Offices, S.C. with Attorney Steven C. Gabert in 1999. Today, there are three Action Law Firm offices in Wisconsin.

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Miles G. Lindner

Personal Injury Law

648 N Plankinton Ave #280, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA

For Miles, it is all about his clients. He dutifully serves and protects the individuals he represents, carefully listening to their needs and personal stories. Miles finds great reward in connecting with his clients, developing a personal bond and relationship with them, and always providing VIP service. He fights for his clients with unmatched passion, and relishes his role of standing up to the insurance company bullies. No matter the size of the case, Miles will give 110 percent and outwork his opponent. He understands that this is his client’s one chance at justice and compensation, and so he works tirelessly to provide outstanding results for the clients that he serves. Miles has extensive litigation and trial experience, practicing throughout the entire State of Wisconsin. A lifetime Wisconsinite, Miles is both a city lawyer and a country lawyer. In any given week, he can be found arguing a case in the Milwaukee County Courthouse, investigating an accident scene in the Fox Valley, or meeting with clients in Eau Claire. His cases range from those in the low thousands to those in the millions. Miles has successfully handled over 5,500 personal injury cases, earning hundreds of millions for his clients. Away from the office, Miles exhibits a fun loving spirit. His main passion is spending time with his wife and their daughter. Miles is always game for the outdoors, the park, the pool, or the ice cream shop. He loves Wisconsin’s sports teams, and can be seen sporting his Packers jersey on NFL Sundays. As a once proud former point guard, he still enjoys hoops and will readily take you on in a game of “HORSE.”

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Miles Lindner

Personal Injury Law

648 N Plankinton Ave, STE 418, Milwaukee, WI 53203

For Miles, it is all about his clients. He dutifully serves and protects the individuals he represents, carefully listening to their needs and personal stories. Miles finds great reward in connecting with his clients, developing a personal bond and relationship with them, and always providing VIP service. He then fights for his clients with unmatched passion, and relishes his role of ?sticking up for the little guy.? No matter the size of the case, Miles will give 110 percent and outwork his opponent. He understands that this is his client?s one chance at justice and compensation. Accordingly, Miles works tirelessly to provide outstanding results for the clients that he serves. Miles has extensive litigation and trial experience, practicing throughout the entire State of Wisconsin. His cases range from those in the low thousands to those in the millions. Miles has successfully handled roughly 4,000 personal injury cases, generating over $75 million for his clients.

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Russell Nicolet

Russell Nicolet

Featured Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

511 2nd St, STE 203, Hudson, WI 54016

Russell has focused his legal practice in the areas of bankruptcy and personal injury in Wisconsin and Minnesota. This focused approach allows him to provide clients with knowledgeable and effective representation while maintaining the personal attention they deserve. Russell has personally handled hundreds of cases from start to finish. He has appeared in courtrooms (including trials), settlement conferences, depositions, arbitrations, mediations and hearings across Wisconsin and Minnesota. While Russell handles only bankruptcy and injury issues today, he has years of experience in real estate litigation, contract litigation, family law and criminal law, which has given him a unique perspective on how other areas of law may impact his clients' personal injury or bankruptcy cases. Russell received his Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law (WMCL). Prior to attending law school, Russell received his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (USWP), where he majored in business administration and political science with a minor in history.

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Ryan Muir

Ryan Muir

Member

Social Security Disability Law

517 2nd St., Suite 205, Hudson, WI 54016

Ryan received his Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota in 2017. While attending law school, Ryan was involved in the school's bankruptcy clinic program, where he represented low-income individuals in bankruptcy filings and proceedings. Ryan also competed in the Maynard Pirsig Moot Court program and went on to be a student director in the program. Prior to joining the firm, Ryan clerked for a Hennepin County judge working on civil and family law matters. Ryan focuses his practice in the areas of bankruptcy and social security cases in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Ryan is admitted to practice law in the state courts of Minnesota; as well as the federal courts of the District of Minnesota and Western District of Wisconsin. Ryan lives in Woodbury, Minnesota with his wife and three children and enjoys playing hockey and following Minnesota sports in his free time.

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Scott Schlough

Criminal Defense Law

619 N. Bridge St, Suite 100, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Attorney Scott Schlough spends his time focusing on Criminal Defense actions for his clients. He uses his education along with extensive legal knowledge combined with years of courtroom experience to insure clients with quality legal representation. Attorney Schlough attended the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities where he studied Political Science and Communications. He also had to opportunity to complete two internships in the Minnesota government, first with the Minnesota House of Representatives and then with former Governor Tim Pawlenty. After completing his bachelor?s degree, he immediately enrolled in law school at William Mitchell College of Law. While at William Mitchell, Attorney Schlough was active in the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity and was also president of the Ski and Snowboard club at William Mitchell. He is licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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Stephanie Thompson

Stephanie Thompson

Distinguished Lawyer

Estate Planning Law

8215 Greenway Blvd, Ste 590, Middleton, WI 53562

As the owner of Krueger Hernandez & Thompson SC , it is Stephanie’s mission to address each client’s goals for their estate plan. By identifying their wishes and concerns she can educate, guide, and counsel on the different tools and options that will effectively and efficiently accomplish those goals. Clients frequently praise Stephanie’s ability to make them feel comfortable and at ease while discussing some of life’s more difficult subjects such as disability and death. Stephanie is a proud member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, the Wisconsin Bar, Dane County Bar Association and Sauk County Bar Association.

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Vincent Bobot

Distinguished Lawyer

General Practice Law

524 E Layton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Attorney Vincent J. Bobot is a practicing attorney in Southeastern Wisconsin. Call him today to handle Immigration, Traffic, Family, and other general legal matters. Attorney Bobot has served Milwaukee's legal system for over 40 years. His days walking the beat as an officer of the MPD, to his time on the bench as a judge, and his countless hours of serving the community give Attorney Bobot a unique perspective on the city of Milwaukee and a knowledge of the legal system that's hard to beat.

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Ashley Rossman

Personal Injury Law

402 Graham Ave suite 305, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA

Many people have had an experience in their lives when they’ve been unfairly harmed. In these situations, most people feel disrespected, ignored, and unsure of their next steps. When our clients at Nicolet Law come to us in this condition, it’s our job to not only take the time to explain what their options are – but also to truly listen to what they’ve been through and offer genuine support. Growing up outside of Milwaukee, I always had an inkling that I would enjoy a legal career. However, after graduating from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Finance & Risk Management Insurance, I took a job in risk management. The experience showed me the administrative side of insurance companies that would become helpful later in my career, but I soon decided that I wanted to take the plunge and give law school a try. Not long after I started at Marquette University Law School, I realized that I had made a good decision. I enjoyed dissecting procedural aspects of a case and simplifying those aspects so that people could better understand a situation. I also participated in the Jenkins Honors Moot Court Competition. My team reached the semifinals and was awarded second-place overall brief in the competition. What I loved about Moot Court was that it presented an opportunity to gain experience arguing a position and responding to challenges on the spot. During law school and after obtaining my J.D., I worked at an insurance defense firm. There, I had a first-hand look at the insurance process, which allows me to inform my current clients about the difficulties they could be facing in a case. Over time, I’ve learned the importance of allowing my clients to have their stories heard. When we are faced with difficult situations, all any of us want is for someone to help us keep going. I am dedicated to telling my clients’ stories in a way that achieves the result they want and helps them look forward to better days. Outside of the office, I enjoy listening to live music and exploring the parks and lakes around Milwaukee. I’m also working on improving my cooking skills, and have recently perfected my recipes for fish tacos and chicken stir fry.

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Jennifer Gorn

Personal Injury Law

839 N Jefferson St, 300, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Jennifer M. Gorn is a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney and partner at MacGillis Law Group in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. She represents individuals and families in matters involving serious injuries. Her earlier practice included work at Warshafsky Law Firm in Milwaukee, where her employment history records an attorney position from September 2022 to March 2026. She joined MacGillis as a partner in March 2026. Before entering the legal profession, Gorn spent nearly a decade working in emergency departments across southeastern Wisconsin. She also served as a licensed emergency medical technician. Her work in health care preceded a legal career that began with representing injured people at a personal injury firm in Illinois. Gorn earned her Juris Doctor with cum laude honors from Northern Illinois University College of Law. After her initial work in Illinois, she returned to Burlington, Wisconsin, her hometown. In Burlington, she developed a litigation practice covering a range of civil matters and became a named partner. Her employment history lists a partnership at Wanasek, Scholze, Ludwig, Ekes & Gorn, SC from December 2016 to November 2022. In 2022, Gorn narrowed her practice to personal injury and medical malpractice litigation. Her experience representing clients includes trials, arbitration and mediation. Alongside her legal work, she volunteers as a mentor through the State Bar of Wisconsin.

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