Elm Grove Lawyers

Jordyn Janikowski is a member of the Business Practice Group where she focuses on general business, contract negotiation and drafting, business starts-ups, mergers and acquisitions, limited liability companies, and succession planning. With an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Jordyn is able to speak the language of her clients. She is adept at identifying and predicting issues before they happen and prioritizes efficient and prompt communication. During law school, Jordyn served as a legal volunteer for the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic where she assisted in providing legal advice on civil cases. In addition, she volunteered with the Domestic Violence Injunctions Pro Bono...

PRACTICE AREAS AND CLIENTS

My practice is focused on protecting individuals’ and businesses’ property rights. Whether those rights are affected by disputes arising out of construction projects, real estate transactions, property insurance disputes, or business matters. Most of my clients are homeowners, construction professionals, and small business owners.

WHY I ENJOY BEING A LAWYER

The aspect of being a lawyer that I enjoy the most is that I am constantly learning new things. I strive to immerse myself into the legal and factual issues of a particular case to better serve my clients. This means that I often find myself out in the...

DVG Law Partner LLC helps clients (in Wisconsin and across the U.S.) who are in disputes with large organizations. We enforce Employee Rights, Shareholder Rights, Contract Rights, Fraud Victim Rights, and Class Actions. Michael Brown is the founding attorney of DVG Law Partner. He has been recognized as a Rising Star in the Super Lawyers publication, has a “Superb” rating from Avvo, and has had several legal cases with prominent media coverage. DVG has value-based fees, partners effectively with clients, and leverages technology to reduce costs. If a matter requires the sharing of legal work and/or financial risk,...

Attorney Eugene Bykhovsky represents clients throughout Wisconsin in a variety of legal matters including personal injury, workers' compensation, employment law, family law and civil litigation. Attorney Bykhovsky views the practice of law as an honor and a privilege, which is why he employs the highest degree of integrity and ethics in everything he does. These qualities have helped him build a strong reputation among fellow attorneys, judges, and clients. Attorney Bykhovsky received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A. 2000), and his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D. 2003). He is a member of the...

Marc J. Adesso assists businesses through all of their life cycle events, such as LLC formation, tax matters, contracts, ownership-succession planning, and transactions of all sizes, with particular focus on private finance, commercial real estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and innovative technologies. Marc is fluent in Italian, Portuguese and Spanish, advising international clients in transactional matters as well.

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...

Attorney Kirk M. Fedewa is an associate attorney with Watton Law Group. His legal practice focuses on consumer bankruptcy in Wisconsin. Mr. Fedewa received his law degree from Marquette University in 2014 and his undergraduate degree in Political Science, History, and Broad Field Social Sciences from Wisconsin Lutheran College in 2003. Mr. Fedewa is admitted to practice in in the State Courts of Wisconsin, as well as the Eastern Federal District Court of Wisconsin. He is a dedicated advocate for his clients and works diligently to help them through the nuances of their debt and financial matters.

I work in corporate immigration law.

Patrick C. Miller is an experienced litigator who dedicates his practice to representing injured people and their families in personal injury and wrongful death cases. He is a recognized leader in the Wisconsin personal injury bar, and has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict. In his more than 25 of years of practice, he has succeeded in obtaining millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his injured clients

Virginia E. George is a partner at Steinhilber Swanson, LLP. She has served as a Chapter 7 Panel trustee in the Bankruptcy Court of the Eastern District of Wisconsin (Milwaukee Division) since 1999. She has, for 25 years, been peer- rated “AV” at Martindale Hubbell. She has extensive experience in all aspects of consumer and business bankruptcy. She has also represented Creditors, and Debtors in Chapter 11 and 12 cases. For the past 25 years she has concentrated over 95% of her practice in bankruptcy and insolvency matters also serving as receiver in...

Thomas L. Frenn is a Leading Lawyer in Business Law, Litigation and Estate Planning. He focuses his practice on small business law, real estate, non-profit organizations, wills, trusts, estate planning, and business litigation. He also has extensive experience in residential and commercial real estate transactions, including buying/selling, tax-free exchanges and eminent domain cases.

Scott is a founding member and partner of the firm. He represents individuals in personal injury and death cases. Scott is also one of the few Wisconsin attorneys licensed to practice before the United States Court of Federal Claims, representing individuals harmed by vaccines. He also practices in the areas of worker’s compensation, nursing home abuse, products liability, and insurance disputes of all types.

Scott has served on the Board of Governors of the Wisconsin Association for Justice (formerly the Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers) since 2007. He has also served as Wisconsin’s State Delegate to the American Association for...

Attorney Stuart Gilgannon is dedicated to providing knowledgeable and attentive legal services to individuals and small businesses throughout Southeastern Wisconsin and around the world. Gilgannon Law focuses exclusively on the areas of Immigration law. We offer reasonable fees on a flat-fee basis as well as flexible payment plan options.

Jerome R. Kerkman is a shareholder with the firm. He has a business litigtion practice with an emphasis in commercial financial transactions, business restructuring in court or out-of-court, mergers and acquisitions, personal planning and complex business litigation involving wrongful competition and trade secrets.

Frank Gilbert Slinkard is an experienced attorney representing Wisconsin clients in the fields of Internet law, intellectual property, and business formation. Slinkard was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with specialization in political theory. He completed his undergraduate thesis on the concept of reflective equilibrium in Rawls’s Theory of Justice. He received a Master of Arts in Government from the College of William and Mary in Virginia, completing his master’s thesis on Grotius’s Introduction to the Jurisprudence of Holland. Slinkard received his law degree from the Cornell Law...

The Law Offices of Dantzman & Dantzman provides quality, affordable, hands-on bankruptcy representation to our clients in Wisconsin and New York. We understand that the decision to file bankruptcy is not an easy one, and we take pride in being accessible to answer the difficult questions you may have. We offer a free consultation, reasonable fees, and flexible payment arrangements. It is our commitment to personally spend time with you to discuss your situation and determine the best course of action to help you and your family. Personal attention. Compassionate attorneys. Focused on helping you get back on track. We...

Daniel Finerty concentrates his practice on representing and counseling clients in labor and employment litigation and compliance matters in front of administrative agencies, federal, state and tribal courts and in labor arbitration. Daniel has represented Wisconsin counties, cities, school districts, Native American tribes, tribal businesses and private sector employers in senior living, healthcare, manufacturing, food manufacturing, commercial laundry, dry cleaning and other industries. He has handled litigation matters involving Title VII, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the...

Attorney Taylor has over fourteen years of highly successful experience representing people from all walks of life. He is a skilled advisor with respect to a number of different practice areas and his primary focus will always be on making sure that his client's legal rights are protected.

Mr. Prachthauser is a frequent presenter and speaker for the State Bar of Wisconsin, American Board of Trial Advocates, and Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has been a Civil Trial Practice Instructor at the University of Wisconsin Madison-Law School.

We represent clients in Waukesha and throughout Southeastern Wisconsin in a range of legal matters, including criminal defense, bankruptcy and family law matters. By handling many different practice areas, our lawyers are uniquely positioned to see the crossover from one practice area to others. We can help you understand how your criminal law decisions can impact your divorce or other matters, for example.

Attorney David J. Bischmann is a life-long Wisconsin resident, earned an undergraduate degree, with distinction, in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his law degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1991. From 1993 to 1995, he served as law clerk to Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Harry S. Snyder, and in 1995, he went on to serve as law clerk to Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley during her first term on the Court. David brought his extensive expertise in legal research, writing and appellate practice to his current position with Hausmann-McNally, S.C. in the fall...

Attorney Timothy H. Hassell is a partner at Watton Law Group. He concentrates his legal practice on assisting consumers through bankruptcy matters. Mr. Hassell received his law degree from Marquette University in 2010 and his undergraduate degree in Economics from Brigham Young University in 2007. Mr. Hassell admitted to practice in the state courts of Missouri and Wisconsin, as well as in the federal courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri, the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, the Southern District of Illinois, and the District of Colorado. Contact Watton Law Group today to schedule a consultation with...

Attorney Philip J. Ohrtmann is an associate attorney with Watton Law Group who focuses his practice on helping Wisconsin residents through bankruptcy cases. Mr. Ohrtmann received his law degree from Marquette University in 2021 and his undergraduate degree in Economics from Marquette University in 2018. Mr. Ohrtmann is admitted to practice in the state courts of Wisconsin and the Eastern Federal District Court of Wisconsin. If you are facing debt, Attorney Ohrtmann can guide you through the legal process to get you a fresh start. Call Watton Law Group today to schedule your initial consultation.

Richard Reilly brings the sharp strategic instincts of a litigator to the delicate practice of family law. He balances his practice with a compassion for the client and a willingness to fight on their behalf. “We know the issues surrounding family law can be very sensitive and require a soft touch, however, we also show our clients that we are not afraid to take an aggressive approach if need be,” he notes. Richard honed his instincts while serving five years as a trial lawyer in the United States Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's...

Richard A. Frederick and Associates was formed in 1976 by Mr. Frederick and has operated continuously in its current location. Mr. Frederick has a broad background in business law, concentrating in Real Estate, Taxation and Corporate Law. Mr. Frederick is licensed in and practices in both Wisconsin and Illinois.

Mr. Frederick has a broad background in business law, concentrating in commercial Real Estate, Taxation, and Corporate Law as well as litigation relating to these fields. Mr. Frederick is licensed in and practices in both Wisconsin in Illinois and is admitted to the courts in those jurisdictions. He is also admitted to...

Criminal defense attorney Mario J. Fiumefreddo is a lifelong Milwaukee resident. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and his Juris Doctorate from Marquette Law School. Mr. Fiumefreddo’s time at MU Law carried a strong emphasis in both criminal law and trial advocacy. He took most of the available courses in those respective areas, competed in two national mock trial competitions as a member of the law school’s mock trial team, and he spent the summer before his final year interning with a local criminal defense firm. During his last year of law school, he interned...

Attorney Hansen has a compassion for his clients while also being an aggressive advocate, fighting to get his clients the ultimate compensation they deserve. Attorney Hansen has taken numerous cases to trial, resulting in outstanding jury verdicts and large recoveries for his clients. He has numerus large settlements and verdicts. His practice areas include all varieties of automobile, trucking and motorcycle accidents; premise liabilities; and other general negligence matters. He is a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association; Illinois Bar Association; Milwaukee Bar Association; Wisconsin Association for Justice; and is licensed to practice law in Wisconsin and...

Nathan is a labor and employment attorney representing labor unions, individuals and benefit funds before courts, administrative agencies, and in labor arbitrations. He has handled matters under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), Labor Management Relations Act (LMRA), Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA), some areas of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and Wisconsin labor and employment statutes.

Thomas A. Ogorchock is an aggressive advocate for injured people and their families in personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Wisconsin. Known as a skilled litigator and negotiator, he has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict

Chuck Palmer is the Managing Partner of Michael, Best & Friedrich's Waukesha, Wisconsin office. His primary practice areas are Labor and Employment Law, OSHA defense, fire, explosion and safety related litigation, and construction law. He is co-chair of the firms construction practice group. He is the author of Wisconsin Workers Compensation Law, a Handbook for Employers. He is on the Board of Directors for the following organizations: Wisconsin Underground Contractors Assn., Wisconsin Council of Safety, Make A Wish Foundation. An example of one of his published opinions can be found at: http://www.wicourts.gov/sc/opinion/DisplayDocument.html?content=html&seqNo=33223

Attorney Ryan J. Harrington has been in practice for over 19 years, having worked in both Wisconsin and Illinois while focusing on criminal defense, personal injury, bankruptcy, traffic, and temporary restraining orders due to domestic abuse or harassment. Mr. Harrington joined D’Angelo & Jones as an associate in June of 2002, and was elected partner in January of 2007. He has practiced throughout southeastern Wisconsin in more than 20 counties, and was praised for his trial work by the Wisconsin State Public Defender in an issue of its monthly publication after winning an acquittal in his very first felony...

With more than 35 years’ experience, Phil has helped clients both on the planning side and the dispute resolution side of matters concerning trusts, estates and related property interests. He has represented fiduciaries in managing difficult issues with beneficiaries, claimants and tax authorities. He also has represented beneficiaries in conflict with one another or with fiduciaries and surviving spouses in matters concerning marital property rights.

On the planning side, Phil represents business owners, executives and professionals with respect to their estate planning needs. He advises fiduciaries and beneficiaries concerning the administration of trusts and estates to facilitate the...