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Tom is a litigator with substantial jury, court and administrative trial experience covering a wide array of civil issues.  He has also briefed and argued numerous cases in state and federal appellate courts, including the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, achieving successful results for his clients.  Tom’s clients have included large companies with complex legal problems as well as individuals with common “everyday” legal concerns.  Settlements and verdicts for his clients have topped six and seven figures on several occasions.. Tom practices in areas of commercial and personal injury litigation, employment, worker’s compensation, construction and insurance dispute litigation.  He is also one of few attorneys in the state with admiralty law trial court and appellate experience.

Tim is a member of the firm’s Corporate Practice Group and works on the firm’s Real Estate and Construction and Banking and Creditors’ Rights teams. He advises and represents individuals, businesses, and banks on a variety of real estate, corporate, and banking related issues, including property acquisitions and dispositions; commercial, retail and office leasing; zoning and land use law; and creditors’ rights.. Examples of Tim’s Recent Client Work

Steve McGaver is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he majored in Economics, Finance, and Political Science. He graduated cum laude from Marquette University Law School in May 2006. The son of a retired Milwaukee Police Officer, Steve's level-headed and practical approach to problem solving serves him well in his diverse practice.

Since he was admitted to practice in Wisconsin in 1982, David B. Karp has worked tirelessly to assist injury and family law clients. During the course of his lengthy career, he successfully has tried hundreds of cases and has settled countless more.. Practice areas. David B. Karp can provide you with knowledgeable legal guidance in the following areas:. Whether you suffered injuries in a car accident or other type of personal injury matter, David B. Karp looks forward to providing you with experienced legal aid.. David Karp has represented individuals in family law cases in the following specific areas;. spousal support cases; child support cases; family support cases; cases involving concealment of assets; marital waste and squandering of assets; income tax issues; cases involving pre-nuptial agreements; domestic violence cases; divorce mediation; divorce arbitration; cases involving gifted and inherited property; annulment cases; interstate jurisdictional conflicts; long term marriages; cases involving the award of homestead property; cases involving disability claims; complex tax issues; UCCJEA custody cases; representation in large estates; cases involving large wage earners; representation of small business owners; custody of children; cases involving individuals who own multiple rental properties; cases involving individuals who own commercial real estate; cases involving pre-marital assets; post divorce custody cases; removal cases (taking children out of state); post divorce child support modifications; post divorce spousal support modifications; cohabitation cases;  cases involving motions to reopen or vacating judgments; cases dealing with personal injury awards; debt and financial obligations; division of retirement benefits, pensions, 401Ks, 403Bs, and IRAs; division of stocks and stock options; earning capacity cases; third party visitation rights; determination of paternity cases; issues involving qualified domestic relations orders (QDRO’s); Contempt motions; Enforcement of judgment motions; health insurance and COBRA rights; life insurance and trust issues; variable costs of children; Section 71 payment cases;

Ramirez Law LLC based in Milwaukee, WI was created in 2016 by Peter Ramirez, an attorney with more than 28 years of experience. Ramirez Law LLC was created with the intention to help clients receive a more affordable legal experience of the highest quality. Peter is bilingual and practices within the mainstream and  Spanish speaking communities.

My Zoning, Land Use, Licensing and Local Government Law practice is focused in Wisconsin and I am able to appear in municipalities throughout the state.  I regularly represent clients before both elected bodies and appointed ones (Historic Preservation Commission, Plan Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals).. Aside from my own practice, where a matter involves something that I cannot personally undertake, I can either build a small team to provide efficient service or pass along to one of my colleagues to handle it.. I look forward to the opportunity to learn more about your particular legal needs. Please feel free to contact me via email at or by phone at x1484 to start a discussion about how we can work together.

My practice is devoted primarily to personal injury litigation, both plaintiff and defense. I have tried in excess of 100 jury trials and have successfully argued cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, Wisconsin Supreme Court and Circuit Courts throughout Wisconsin. Received Wisconsin Super Lawyers Designation each year from 2008 - 2014.  Board Certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy in both Civil Trial Practice and Civil Procedure.  AV rated, which is highest rating available in both Legal Ability and Ethics.. I have devoted hundreds of hours to pro bono work with the Hispanic Community and in collaberation with Centro Hispano (MIlwaukee).

Mr. Pettit regularly advises and represents business clients, including those with Collective Bargaining Agreements, in the application of employment laws to everyday problems they encounter, including the negotiation and administration of Collective Bargaining agreements.

Michael Hanrahan provides businesses and individuals with legal counsel and advocacy services on a variety of topics, with a primary focus on litigation matters. Mr. Hanrahan is an experienced trial attorney, having represented clients in state and federal courts in more than twenty jury trials and a dozen court trials. He has also represented business clients in Wisconsin administrative proceedings involving discrimination and unemployment compensation claims.. In addition to his extensive courtroom experience, Mr. Hanrahan is a talented brief writer and has handled a number of appeals. For example, Mr. Hanrahan tried a commercial case involving a large industrial metal stamping press to a Jefferson County jury. After receiving a successful jury verdict in favor of his client under Wisconsin’s False Advertising Statute, the defendant appealed. Mr. Hanrahan briefed and argued the case to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, with the Court affirming the judgment for his client. (K&S Tool & Die v. Perfection Machinery Sales, 301 109, 732 N.W.2d 792 (2007)). See () The Court’s decision stands as a leading decision under this developing area of law. Mr. Hanrahan has also briefed and argued cases to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.. As part of his civil litigation practice, Mr. Hanrahan regularly represents businesses and individuals regarding covenants not to compete, trade secret matters and confidentiality agreements. He has provided pre-lawsuit legal counseling and contract drafting for covenants not to compete, and judicial briefing and jury trial services as to covenants not to compete. In a recent jury trial involving a covenant not to compete, Mr. Hanrahan obtained a successful jury verdict in favor of his client on a trade secret claim, and, through legal briefing, a judicial declaration of the covenant not to compete’s invalidity, resulting in a complete victory for his client.. During Mr. Hanrahan’s first several years as an attorney, his practice focused on representing insurance companies, and he gained extensive experience in insurance coverage disputes. Since then, he has regularly represented business clients in insurance coverage disputes, including appellate cases. He has also handled professional negligence claims, including medical, dental and accounting malpractice claims. As part of his representation of insurers, Mr. Hanrahan handled a variety of personal injury lawsuits, including negligence and strict product liability cases. With this experience, Mr. Hanrahan has continued to represent clients in personal injury actions, primarily representing injured parties. He has successfully represented individuals in personal injury cases involving food borne illness, products liability and vehicular accidents.. Mr. Hanrahan also has gained significant experience in construction litigation matters. Mr. Hanrahan has represented developers in lawsuits against contractors for breach of contract and building defects. He has also represented contractors who have been forced to utilize their lien rights and pursue claims against developers and/or owners in order to be paid for their work. While in college, Mr. Hanrahan has worked as a laborer for a general contractor, thereby gaining a firsthand understanding of building trades and construction processes and the challenges that come with them.. In representing the firm’s clients over the years, Mr. Hanrahan has also litigated matters involving minority shareholder rights and securities claims. In such matters, Mr. Hanrahan employed business valuation methods and analysis. Such tools have also been valuable in the family law work that Mr. Hanrahan has performed. Often, the most contested issues in a family law matter will involve the valuation of closely held business interests and/or the income that is produced by closely held businesses. In such circumstances, Mr. Hanrahan’s experience as a commercial litigator adds significant value to his representation of family law clients.. While Mr. Hanrahan has the experience to take cases to trial with confidence, he recognizes that litigation can be a time consuming and expensive process. As such, Mr. Hanrahan provides advice and counsel to his clients regarding the potential of settlement throughout the litigation process. He has represented his clients in dozens of mediations, many of which have resulted in satisfactory settlements for his clients. In appropriate circumstances, Mr. Hanrahan uses creative resolution processes. For example, in one case, he negotiated an agreement with the opposing party to settle some aspects of the case, entered binding arbitration for other aspects of the case and tried the remainder of the case to a circuit court jury. Of course, each case is different, and Mr. Hanrahan has shown the ability to be tough when necessary, while continuing to interact with the opposing party in a professional and reasonable manner, thereby keeping the possibility of settlement discussions open at all times.

Litigation is more about resolving problems consistent with the client's needs and desires than the glorified courtroom battles you commonly see portrayed on television programs.  In order to be an effective litigator, you have to be able to communicate with a wide range of people--your clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, mediators, arbitrators and judges.  After all, a lawyer's stock in trade is the ability to communicate. I pride myself on my ability to communicate with people from all backgrounds by explaining the issues of a particular case or dispute in a way that makes sense to them, while also having the skills to make well organized and articulate arguments to a judge or jury on behalf of my client.

John Casey is a Wisconsin native and a passionate advocate for injury victims. He graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law, where he excelled in business and tort law and obtained his law degree. He went on to represent injury victims in Milwaukee. As an avid member of the legal community, Attorney Casey served as a past chairperson of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Solo and Small Firm/General Practice Section, is a member of the American Association for Justice, and was a committee member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court Appointment Selection Committee. His commitment to his clients has garnered him recognition such as being admitted to the Nation Association of Distinguished Counselors, distinction as a Leading Lawyer in M Magazine, the Nation Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers, and more. If you were hurt because of someone else’s misconduct, contact the Milwaukee personal injury lawyer. He works on a contingency fee, meaning you don’t pay unless he wins. Call for a free case review.

Jill M. Hartley is a partner and one of the most respectable Milwaukee attorneys at The Previant Law Firm, S.C. For over 20 years, Ms. Hartley has been representing clients in labor relations law, including labor law litigation. Admitted to practice in the state, federal, and appellate courts in Wisconsin, Ms. Hartley is highly recognized for her work ethics, professionalism, and ability to obtain favorable results even with complex cases. In 2007, she has also been included in the Wisconsin Rising Stars list. To secure her legal services, call The Previant Law Firm, S.C. and schedule a free consultation.

I've been practicing law since 1995, and I love what I do. I love my work because I thrive off of helping others. Though the money is certainly nice and provides a very comfortable lifestyle, I did not become an attorney to get rich - I became one so that I would have an interesting livelihood with which I could validate my own existence in the universe by doing meaningful things for folks in need of help while fully utilizing all of my language and "people" skills. Unlike a lot of other attorneys, I take the time to provide my clients such quality services as making house calls (not just for the sick or elderly), and I personally return each and every client's telephone call and e-mail reasonably promptly, if not immediately. With the exception of bankruptcy-client cases, no one ever touches my files but me. I do have people helping me out at any given time with the administration of my law practice, but only my hands touch my non-bankruptcy files. I am the only one who drafts my criminal-defense and family-law clients' paperwork, not some paralegal. When a client retains me to handle his or her case in court, I am the one who goes to court for that client, not an associate attorney working for me. And I am the one who is in charge of taking and answering my telephone messages on my direct line. I do everything myself for my clients because modern technology allows me to, and because past experiences have taught me that letting somebody else do work on my cases can lead to sloppy carelessness below the high standards that I adopted from half a decade of military service during the cold war. I realize that what I do for people is very serious business; I take each and every client's case equally as seriously, no matter how much or how little is at stake for each one because everybody's case is important. Another reason that I can do everything for my clients myself and take such good care of them personally is because I am very selective with the number of legal matters that I take on at any given time, unlike other lawyers I know who pile so many cases onto their desks that they end up spreading themselves far too thinly to give their clients the close attention, care and results that I give mine! Click  to read a few newspaper articles about some of my legal victories. Also, click  to read a poem that one of my actual clients has published on about the quality of the service and care I provide.

I have been a trial lawyer since graduation from law school. I find the practice of law exciting. It is my calling. I have learned so much about so many different types of businesses and the manner in which business disputes arise. I have also experienced with my clients the devastation that come from personal injuries and challenges that they face which cause them to become involved in the legal system. All of those experiences have given me a strong and I believe unique set of skills in helping people find solutions to their problems. The largest corporate client and an individual client may present different types of problems in need of solution but all problems involve people and understanding people and how they act and interact is critical in all cases, big and small.. When I am away from work, I play the guitar and sing. I work in community theatre as an actor and singer. I volunteer in a variety of settings. Each of these experiences help to keep me grounded and focused. They also provide me with insight into the way a wide variety of people think and act which is critical in both choosing juries and presenting materials to juries.. The critical element in all problem solving is listening before acting. That is how I help clients to look at their legal problems and choose the path toward solutions.

I focus my practice in the area of landlord-tenant law representing landlords and property management companies.I handle both commercial and residential evictions and the accompanying damage claims for my clients throughout the state.  I also handle litigation dealing with lead-based paint issues, bed bugs, Fair Housing (discrimination) claims, building code orders, public nuisance lawsuits, building code orders, and the defense of Wisconsin Administrative Code - ATCP 134 violations and investigations.. I assist clients with the drafting and interpretation of commercial leases and residential rental agreements and other rental documents and am the author of the landlord-tenant legal forms sold at Wisconsin Legal Blank Co., Inc. which are used throughout Wisconsin.. I also consult with landlords and management companies on best practices in th emanagement of both commercial and residential rental properties.I present seminars on landlord-tenant law and related matters throughout the state and am the past-president of the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. and am currently serving on its Board of Directors.. I am also the author of a popular Wisconsin Landlord-tenant law blog that can be found at

I bring over fifteen years of personal and practical equine experience to my clients.  I have shown horses in the Midwest in hunter classes, reining, halter, western pleasure and equitation.  My equine membership affiliations have included 4-H, the American and Wisconsin Quarter Horse Associations, the National and Midwest Reining Horse Associations, the International Buckskin Horse Association, and the Oldenburg N.A./International Sport Horse Registry.  In addition to my State and County bar memberships, I am also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin.

I am very lucky to be in a place where I can work with very talented people who also happen to be my friends.  One could not ask for more.

I am have been a lawyer for over 25 years.  I represent clients throughout the State of Wisconsin. I am experienced in representing both the defense and plaintiff's side of a case, which gives me a unique experience to critically analyze and approach a case. I am also well versed in appellate practice and have argued before both the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the Seventh Circuit Federal Court of Appeals.My current practice includes a wide range of cases, including defense personal injury cases involving automobile accidents, general liability, wrongful death, premise and products liability. Health law experience includes medical, long term care and dental malpractice. I am also experienced in business litigation and insurance coverage disputes. I am admitted to practice in all Wisconsin State Courts, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.. I have developed and written a mock trial for middle school students on cyberbullying.  I also created a mock trial for elementary students on Goldilocks vs. the Three Bears and presented these for many school age children. I also served as a mock trial coach Hustisford High School.  I judge regional mock and moot trial competitions at the law school level.

I am dedicated to providing legal education and problem-solving assistance to families. My practice is focused on mediation to assist couples as they restructure their families and their finances.  My experience and expertise includes a wide range of both complex financial and child-related issues.. I am co-founder of the Family Mediation Center, that provides low-cost lawyer mediators as a resource for couples who want joint education and guidance, rather than each hiring a lawyer. Our lawyer mediators work with child/family specialists and financial experts as needed to meet the specific concerns of each family.. We provide interdisciplinary divorce mediation training in a skills-based interactive online program. I enjoy travel and often combine trips with trainings for mediation and collaborative professionals to various overseas destinations.

I am an attorney in Meissner Tierney’s litigation practice group. I represents businesses and insurers in a wide variety of matters, including business and corporate disputes, employment disputes and non-competition agreements, insurance coverage, and environmental litigation.. Prior to joining the firm, I served as Term Law Clerk to Justice Rebecca G. Bradley, Supreme Court of Wisconsin and the Honorable Brian Hagedorn on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II. I am a 2015 graduate, magna cum laude, of Liberty University School of Law where I finished 3rd in my class and also served on the Liberty University Law Review as Symposium Editor.

For 30 years Steve has represented his clients in complex construction, business, and real estate litigation. His practice emphasizes the areas of construction litigation and construction law—representing general contractors, subcontractors, owners, design professionals, lenders, and title insurers in construction disputes, both in court and in arbitration.. His recent work has included defending complex multi-million dollar lawsuits arising from failed commercial construction projects located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and in Kansas City, Missouri. He has litigated cases arising from both public and private construction projects, including such high-profile projects as Miller Park and the WE Energies Elm Road Power Plant. Steve has defended contractors in construction accident personal injury cases, and has represented both owners and engineers in design professional malpractice cases. Steve has represented contractors regarding objections and protests to competitive bids for public construction projects. He drafts and reviews construction contracts and subcontracts; and represents contractors, owners, and title insurers regarding construction lien and payment bond claims. He also represents client in insurance coverage disputes.. Mr. Slawinski is the chair of the Wisconsin State Bar Construction and Public Contract Section Board. He was named one of “Wisconsin’s Top Construction Attorneys” by the Wisconsin Law Journal/Daily Reporter. He is a frequent speaker at seminars for attorneys and construction industry professionals on construction law topics.. Steve Assists Clients With. Examples of Steve’s Recent Client Work. Admissions

Colleen Beaman recieved her undergraduate and law degree from the University of Wisconsin.  She worked as a nurse before deciding to become a lawyer.  Since 1982, she has worked at Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. and is a shareholder. She has experience handling a wide variety of cases but focuses her practice on products liability and general liability cases.

Christopher J. Ahrens is a partner and one of the prominent Milwaukee attorneys at The Previant Law Firm, S.C. A proud cum laude graduate of Michigan State University College of Law, Mr. Ahrens’ practice is concentrated in labor relations law and ERISA collections, representing clients in both federal and state courts. From overtime and wage disputes to workplace discrimination and other unfair labor practices, Mr. Ahrens is committed to doing everything in his abilities to fight for his clients’ rights. Call now to secure the representation of the labor law attorney in Milwaukee. Free consultations available

Benjamin S. Wagner is a shareholder with the firm. His practice includes nursing home abuse and neglect, personal injury, car accidents, construction accidents, premises liability incidents, wrongful death and motorcycle accidents. Benjamin has successfully tried numerous cases throughout Wisconsin. Because of his significant trial experience and success, he has been certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and as an advocate by the National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy.. The Honorable Judge Stephanie Rothstein appointed Mr. Wagner as her Court Commissioner. In 2009, he was selected by Wisconsin Law Journal as one of 20 up and coming lawyers in the State. He was named a Rising Star from 2006 – 2012 by Milwaukee Magazine. He has also been named to the Super Lawyers list since 2013. In 2014 and 2016 - 2019 he has made the Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list and since 2015 has been named to the Top 25 Milwaukee Super Lawyers list. In 2016, the Milwaukee Business Journal named him to one of their “40 Under 40”, and the Wisconsin Law Journal named him a 2016 “Leader in the Law.” He has also been listed annually in Best Lawyers in America since 2012, including the most recent edition in 2020, for personal injury litigation. Benjamin has received a 10 out of 10 (superb) rating in the Avvo legal directory.. Benjamin is a Past President of the Wisconsin Association for Justice, which is the state’s trial lawyer association and Wisconsin’s largest voluntary bar organization. He is also a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Bar Association, American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association and a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Benjamin was selected by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers for the Judicial Selection Committee, which helps interview and recommend candidates to judicial vacancies.. Benjamin is extremely active in various community and civic causes as well. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of: Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee; Discovery World in Milwaukee; Safe & Sound; Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee; and is the current Chair of the Neuroscience Center Advisory Board of the Medical College of Wisconsin. Benjamin is also a former board member of the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.. Benjamin comes from a family of legal and medical professionals and decided to attend law school so that he could use the legal system to protect people’s rights. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2000 from Emory University, where he was a member of the Political Science Honor Society. He served as a Judicial Intern for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice William Bablitch and was the Lafollette-Peck Legal Fellow for Senator Kohl’s Judiciary Committee Counsel in Washington D.C. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2003 and received the Phillips Owens Memorial Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement and community service.