Black Earth Lawyers

Attorney Julie C. Hancock is a seasoned legal professional with a career spanning nearly a decade, encompassing both corporate and solo practices. Holding a bachelor’s degree from Suffolk University and a JD from Barry University School of Law, Julie has further honed her expertise by obtaining an Entertainment Law certificate from Southwestern Law School. She also gained global exposure by studying intellectual property law in Dublin, Ireland. Julie's legal forte lies in a diverse array of areas, including immigration, entertainment law, business operations, and federal election law. Her specialization particularly shines in visas like EB-2/National Interest Waivers and O-1A/B, marking her...

Attorney Jim Lewis received his Bachelor Degree with highest honors from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. He then went on to the University of Wisconsin and earned his Law Degree in 1998. Jim has appeared on behalf of his clients in 25 Wisconsin Counties and both Wisconsin Federal District Courts. Although he has previously handled controversies in almost every area of the law, Jim currently concentrates his practice in the areas of Bankruptcy, Business Reorganization and Collections. Jim also practices in the areas of Business and Estate Planning and Family Law. He is a...

Benjamin Nicolet focuses his practice on Personal Injury and representing clients who have been injured as a result of another’s negligence. He is admitted to practice law in the state courts of Minnesota and Wisconsin; as well as the federal courts of the District of Minnesota and Western District of Wisconsin. Ben has handled the gamut of injury cases, from life-altering 18-wheeler accidents, to vicious dogs terrorizing neighborhoods, and family camping trips ending in tragic boating accidents. Ben says, “Clients generally come to us when they feel like their lives have been turned upside down; whether it’s from a car accident...

A Fox Valley native, I enjoy all things Packers, Brewers, and Badgers. My hobbies include golf, softball, and going "Up North." In my professional life, I appreciate my ability to present to my clients complex legal concepts and advice in a manner that is easily understandable.

Anne Schmiege grew up on a potato farm outside of Antigo, Wisconsin. After taking five years off between college and law school to work at an insurance company and to teach English abroad, she graduated from Hamline University School of Law in 2003, summa cum laude. Following graduation, Anne practiced law at Doar, Drill & Skow in New Richmond for nearly 14 years, becoming a partner with the firm in 2010. She enjoyed her time at that firm, but eventually decided to step out on her own, founding Schmiege Law Office in 2017.

Throughout her years of practice, Anne...

I am an attorney and partner at Crooks, Low & Connell, a general practice law firm in Wausau, Wisconsin. In addition to my law practice, I am dedicated to serving my profession. I am on the Mock Trial Advisory Committee and I am a Mock Trial Task Force Case Writer for the State Bar of Wisconsin. I am an active member of the Wisconsin Association for Justice, participating in the New Lawyers Section, in the Women's Caucus, and serving on the Board of Directors. I am also dedicated to serving my community. I serve on the Board of...

Amy joined Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C., as an attorney in 2005. A graduate from the University of Wisconsin Law School, Amy practices in the personal injury section. Amy has tried many cases to verdict in multiple areas of personal injury law, including automobile accidents, dog attacks, premises liability and medical malpractice. Amy has also handled numerous appellate matters, appearing in the Court of Appeals of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Amy has been selected for inclusion as a Rising Star in the Super Lawyer publication of Milwaukee Magazine.

Attorney Kelsi Cottle grew up learning first-hand about the struggles of migrating your family and business to a new Country. Ms. Cottle was born in New Zealand, to parents who were each citizens of different Countries, and spent her childhood living in Canada, New Zealand and the USA. Because of these experiences, Ms. Cottle has a unique, and personal, perspective on the implications that migration can have on a family and a business. Ms. Cottle received her undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Computer Science from Lakeland University in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Upon deciding to pursue a career in...

Kevin is founding member of Davidson Law Office, LLP, and The Estate Planning Group, LLC, practicing in the areas of estate, business and asset protection planning. He is a graduate of Marquette University and Marquette University Law School, with a Juris Doctorate degree from Marquette University Law School, a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association, former President of the Calumet County Bar Association, and former Member of the American Bar Association’s Advisory Panel. Attorney Davidson is a frequent lecturer and radio guest on matters of trusts, wills, estate planning and asset protection.

Mr. Cafferty’s credentials and awards include: + Graduate of Marquette University Law School + Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers + Member of the Wisconsin Association Criminal Defense Lawyers + Named in Super Lawyers Magazine 2008 – 2021 + Earned the Distinguished Martindale-Hubbell AV* Peer Review Rating + Named in Best Lawyers in America 2013-2021 Edition for Criminal Defense Mr. Cafferty has developed solid professional relationships and a reputation of being honest with judges and prosecutors throughout Southeast Wisconsin. From offices in Racine, criminal defense lawyer Patrick Cafferty defends the rights of people charged with state and federal criminal offenses throughout Southeastern Wisconsin and Northern...

John A. Foscato is a sole practitioner whose practice is solely focused on bankruptcy and creditor-debtor relations. John represents individuals and businesses in Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11 bankruptcies. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1989 and his law degree from Marquette University in 1992.

Mr. Foscato is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and a frequent speaker at legal education seminars. He is peer rated and selected by his colleagues as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer continuously since 2008, as published by Milwaukee Magazine. John is a husband, a father of two...

For a Green Bay Attorney that PUTS YOU FIRST, look no further! The Schenk Law Firm, LLC is a "Client-First" Law Firm serving Green Bay (Brown County), Appleton (Outagamie County), Oshkosh (Winnebago County), and all other areas in Northeastern Wisconsin & Michigan. The Schenk Law Firm provides powerful legal representation to the people of Wisconsin, we are available for 24/7 Emergency Legal Assistance 911@SchenkLegal.com as well. Our Attorneys are some of the most sympathetic and considerate. Whether you're experiencing a Criminal Felony or Misdemeanor Law Case, Traffic, Probation Revocation, Appeals, Family Law Case, Divorce, Child Custody, Tribal Court, or Federal...

Jason practices in the areas of Real Estate (commercial and residential), Estate Planning, Probate, and Business law. He frequently represents clients in negotiating and facilitating commercial and residential real estate transactions, as well as the drafting and administration of simple and complex wills and trusts. Jason also assists clients with the formation of new businesses and the dissolution and purchase/sale of existing businesses. In all matters, he works hard to ensure a smooth process for his clients from beginning to end. Where issues do arise, Jason works closely with his clients and appropriate parties and experts to resolve matters quickly...

Max Neuhaus is a partner in the firm specializing in wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Aside from his private practice, Max serves as a Wisconsin Supreme Court appointed Special Investigator, as well as a Judge appointed trustee, mediator, and guardian ad litem in cases where children have been injured. Over the years, Max has served the community as President of the River Falls Chamber of Commerce, President of the Pierce County Economic Development Corporation, President of the St. Croix Valley Bar Association, and President of the St. Croix Valley Restorative Justice Program.

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Matthew Biegert graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison. After graduation, he clerked for the Hon. Thomas Cane before joining his current firm of Doar, Drill & Skow. He became a partner in 1996 and has spent his career actively fighting for the rights of his clients.

Erspamer Law Office is proud of our State and National Awards recognizing the thousands of Cases we have handled throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. Take a moment to review our website explaining a number of the "Significant Previous Cases" we are proud to have handled. We treat people with courtesy and respect, while at the same time aggressively pursuing their case. We handle only Workers Compensation, Personal injury, and Social Security Claims. We passionately defend your right to fair compensation from an accident at the workplace, on an unsafe public property or in traffic on a major thoroughfare.

With roots in the Chippewa Valley, Heike Law Offices, LLC enjoys a well-deserved reputation among its clients for legal work, skills, and strategic representation. Every case is approached with the practical knowledge and skill gained over years of focused practice. Our goal is to establish and nurture long-term relationships with our clients by providing them with exceptional client care and result-oriented solutions. At Heike Law Offices, LLC, your peace of mind, growth, and success are our priorities. We believe that every client deserves professional and reliable legal advice and representation. From real estate closings to will preparation or estate administration, there...

Prior to his career in the legal field, Michael worked in the healthcare industry and as a chiropractor and regional developer for a nationwide healthcare franchise. As a chiropractor, he owned multiple chiropractic offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Michael also gained legal experience at the Minnesota Department of Human Services, St. Croix County Districts Attorney’s office and Doar Drill and Skow, during law school. Michael’s unique position of being both an attorney and a doctor of chiropractic allows him to combine legal, business and healthcare knowledge to assist his clients through difficult situations. He is also a Certified in Healthcare...

I was born in St. Paul, MN on July 21, 1980. My father, Mike, was practicing law in Minnesota at the time. When I was four years old, my parents moved to Menomonie, WI and I attended K-12 within the Menomonie School District graduating in 1998. In High School, I enjoyed playing football and baseball. I was fortunate to be one of the quarterbacks on the undefeated 1997 Menomonie football state championship team. Following high school, I decided to move across the state and attend the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Although Whitewater was...

Jillian J. Scheidegger is a partner at Cafferty & Scheidegger, S.C. Jillian has been with the firm since 2013. She focuses exclusively criminal defense and traffic matters. Her practice includes the representation of adults and juveniles charged with crimes. Her cases typically involve drugs, sexual offenses, property crimes, alcohol and domestic violence. Jillian has represented hundreds of clients, zealously advocating for the best possible result in each and every case. It is important to Jillian that her clients feel informed throughout the process and understand each step of the way. Jillian is passionate about obtaining excellent results for her clients...

After 28 years being away from my hometown of Lublin, WI, I have returned! My office is now open in Thorp, WI. I provide elder and estate planning, real estate services, probate and guardianship work. I am excited to return to small town life and help serve the communities where I was raised.

Ms. Stephanie Rock graduated from Lakeland University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and Criminal Justice. She then received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin Madison. While in law school, Ms. Rock worked for the Legal Assistance to Institutionalized Persons Clinic, assisting Wisconsin prison inmates with post-conviction matters. This experience is what made Ms. Rock passionate about criminal defense work. She was also a student in the Federal Appeals Project which handles direct appeals for federal inmates. This allowed Ms. Rock to enhance her legal writing skills and become a strong advocate for her clients....

Schoenbohm Law was founded by Michael Schoenbohm and operates from Appleton, Wisconsin. As a dedicated bankruptcy attorney, Michael assists individuals and small business owners in navigating the complexities of the Bankruptcy Code. Specializing in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcies, Michael skillfully guides clients through the challenging process, vigorously protecting their rights and interests during all bankruptcy proceedings. Understanding the significance of a fresh start, Michael provides compassionate, personalized support at every step, empowering clients to take control of their financial lives with confidence. I received my law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law in Indiana. I’m a member of the...

Carl B. Johnson was born and raised in Racine. Attorney Johnson received his law degree from the Marquette University Law School in 2006 and his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Carl is licensed to practice in Wisconsin and the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Attorney Johnson’s practice specializes in all areas of criminal defense, including juvenile law, zealously defending his clients throughout southeastern Wisconsin. He represents clients charged with misdemeanors and serious felonies including drug offenses, gun crimes, domestic violence, property crimes, homicide, and sexual assault. Attorney Johnson has extensive trial experience,...

Stephen R Zuber, S.C. Attorney At Law has over 30 years local experience practicing in Superior, Wisconsin as well as in Duluth, Minnesota, and their surrounding areas. No matter what your legal needs, Stephen R. Zuber will represent you diligently, effectively, and will present your case to obtain the most optimal results.??

When someone trusts me to defend them and their good name, I take it very seriously. My clients have the option of choosing any attorney to represent them in court. So, when an individual decides to choose me, I want to provide them with quality representation in return.


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Michael Brose joined the law firm of Doar, Drill & Skow in 1990. As a managing partner of the firm, he has devoted his practice to ensuring the rights of his clients are met with efficiency and justice. While his expertise are extensive, he has a special focus on personal injury and injury to livestock.

Dan Murray is an experienced trial lawyer and mediator whose practice areas include: family law; divorce; child custody and placement; agricultural, business, property, and insurance litigation; personal injury litigation; automobile, boating, and farming accidents; electrocution injuries; and mediation/negotiation. He has dedicated his career to aggressively advocating for the rights of individuals and small businesses. Dan is committed to his clients and obtaining the best possible result on each and every case. To each client matter Dan brings over 24 years of successful courtroom experience practicing law in many counties throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. Contact Rodli,...

Areas of practice: Business law, contracts, collections, real estate, estate planning, trust administration, probate, personal injury, and litigation. We provide competent and expeditious legal services to Wisconsin natives as well as clients who own local real estate and hold local business interests. We also provide trusted service to referred clients. The firm specializes in business law, contracts, collections, commercial and residential real estate, simple and advanced estate planning, trust administration, probate, personal injury, litigation in these areas and general civil litigation. We are centrally located in Chetek, Wisconsin. We handle cases in Barron, Rusk, Polk, Burnett, Washburn, Sawyer, Chippewa,...

Lindsey primarily practices in the areas of real estate, business, and municipal law. She understands that regardless of your legal needs, you need practical solutions, and she is dedicated to finding the right solution for you. Lindsey is passionate about helping small businesses set themselves up for success. She also has significant experience in government, which has given her the skills necessary to effectively represent municipalities as well as individuals and businesses interacting with municipalities.

John A. (Jack) Kaiser has represented clients throughout Western and Northwestern Wisconsin since 1976. For four decades, he has represented injured and disabled workers and their families in workers compensation disputes, Social Security Disability Insurance appeals, and personal injury and disability insurance claims. Since 1992, he has limited his practice to only those areas of law.

Shane Laughton Brabazon is the Owner and Managing Attorney of Brabazon Law Office, LLC. A native of Northeastern Wisconsin, Shane attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska where he earned degrees in Economic and Finance and Minored in Speech Communication. He served three terms as President of the Creighton University Speech and Debate Team and won numerous awards for debating and persuasive speaking. He graduated from Creighton Magna Cum Laude. Shane graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Law in 1995 and passed the Wisconsin State Bar that same year. While at the University of Minnesota, Attorney Brabazon was an intern...

Attorney Shari Lynn Stevens has worked extensively with residents of Northeastern Wisconsin to secure their financial freedom through filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. She also advocates and represents disabled clients in their Social Security disability claims. Attorney Shari Lynn gained experience as a Bankruptcy Attorney at a prominent consumer bankruptcy law firm while residing in Fort Worth, Texas. After moving to Wisconsin, she represented clients on Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Claims in Northeastern Wisconsin. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hiking and camping with her husband and two children. ...

Mary John is a partner practicing in the areas of estate planning, probate and business law. She also handles real estate matters and provides litigation support, particularly in the firm’sappellate matters. Her experience includes: Preparing estate planning documents to meet each client’s individual needs, from the simple to the complex, including wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, marital property agreements, life insurance trusts, charitable remainder trusts and special needs trusts Creating and implementing asset-protection plans for clients planning for possible nursing home care Guiding families through probate or trust administration after the death of a loved one Setting up business entities, including LLCs, LLPs...

David Welles is a partner practicing in the areas of business law, real estate and transactional matters. His experience includes: Advising individuals and business entities at all stages, including entity selection and formation, day-to-day business operations and the selling and buying of businesses Drafting, negotiating and providing advice to parties with regard to contract matters of many types, including purchase agreements, supply agreements, employment contracts, non-compete agreements, shareholder agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements and development agreements Representing parties in the purchase, sale, construction and development of single and multi-family residential real estate Representing parties in construction disputes Assisting purchasers, sellers, contractors and developers...

I am committed to delivering a client-centered, problem-solving approach where I consistently strive to reach results that provide the greatest value and long-term benefits to my client. I am confident that most cases can be resolved in a quick and cordial fashion, but I am prepared to litigate with unwavering fervor should a mutually agreeable solution be out of reach. I primarily practice family law at Kaehne, Cottle, Pasquale & Associates, S.C., with an emphasis on collaborative divorce and mediation. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language, Literature and Culture from Marquette University and subsequently earned my Juris...

Born and raised in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, James Pitz is a civil litigation and personal injury lawyer at Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

James became an attorney because he’s passionate about helping people in need. Whether it’s hearing a kind word from a former client or getting a referral from someone he’s helped, James takes pride in his responsibilities as an attorney when clients trust him to get the best results possible...

Dale Eaton is a partner practicing in the areas of automobile accidents and other personal injuries, medical malpractice, business litigation and family law. He worked for law firms in Boston and Milwaukee, prior to moving to Wausau in 1993. For several years, Attorney Eaton provided full-time litigation support for one of the premier Boston law firms handling plaintiff asbestos and tobacco claims. The firm annually handled hundreds of asbestos/mesothelioma cases associated with Massachusetts area shipyards and factories; and was co-lead counsel for one of the first successful prosecutions of tobacco companies for lung cancer cases in the nation....

Jason Whitley lives in Amery Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1996. He practices in the areas of Worker's Compensation, Social Security Disability, and plaintiffs' personal injury. Jason has significant experience with all levels of litigation. This includes administrative hearings, Circuit Court jury and bench trials, appeals to State and Federal Courts of Appeal and the Wisconsin and U.S. Supreme Courts. Please visit his website at www.amerylaw.com for more information about practice areas and experience.

I have over 30 years of experience in Western Wisconsin courts having conducted numerous jury trials, hearings and court appearances. I have had an office in St. Croix County for over 25 years and am well versed in family court matters, criminal defense and personal injury.

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Nearly 30 years of experience in trademark and patent filing, prosecution, searching, licensing, portfolio management, enforcement, negotiation, purchase/sale of IP, and business consulting and promotions. We consult with business owners and managers for strategic intellectual property use and business development and promotion.

Services include: Patent and trademark prosecution and disputes, searches, infringement analysis and opinions, Portfolio management, licensing, negotiation
Trade dress, trade secrets
Business consulting and strategy
Non-compete agreements and disputes
Confidentiality agreements, NDAs
Computer law counsel and licensing
Negotiation and drafting for purchase/sale of IP and Due Diligence.

Our clients operate in a variety of industries, including:

medical devices
delivery systems
farming equipment
integrated circuits/packaging
biotech
industrial safety and airport/construction...