Fontana Lawyers

Brian A. Schuk focuses his practice mainly on landlord-tenant law, representing both landlords and tenants. After being a partner of Wassel, Harvey & Schuk, LLP for 12 years, Mr. Schuk opened his own law firm, Schuk Law, LLC, in June of 2017. He continues to offer experienced and effective representation to businesses and individuals by assisting with negotiating and drafting leases, evictions, and damages/security deposit disputes. Attorney Schuk is also familiar with HUD and Rural Development rules and regulations. In his numerous years of experience, he has earned himself a highly respected reputation in the State for his vast knowledge...

Andrew R. Walter is a criminal defense attorney in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Andrew has represented hundreds of Walworth County criminal defense and DUI cases. Andrew's wins and favorable plea agreements have been featured in The Milwaukee Journal, The Janesville Gazette, and Wisconsin Law Journal. Andrew also handles criminal appeals throughout Wisconsin and has been selected as lead attorney in several prominent Wisconsin appeals that have resulted in wins for his clients. Call Andrew for a free consultation about your case.

Attorney Patrick S. DeMoon III is an Eagle Scout who began his legal career in 1997 when he accepted an appointment as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General. For the next five years, Attorney DeMoon represented the state and its elected officials as the lead attorney on a number of high profile cases, several of which were featured on television and the front pages of Chicago area newspapers. He then served for two years as the Senior Regulatory Attorney for the Chicago Stock Exchange, helping to protect the integrity of the national securities markets. In 2004 Attorney DeMoon...

Attorney Jason F. Abraham began his career with Hupy and Abraham in 1993 and was promoted to shareholder in 1999.

Attorney Abraham's proficiency in handling personal injury matters attracts clientele from across the nation. He has settled or tried personal injury cases with a combined value of approximately $350 million and resolved many cases for over one million dollars each.

His expertise in personal injury matters has granted him lecturing opportunities in numerous states across the nation.

Russell Nicolet has always been focused on helping people through difficult situations. He became an attorney and has integrated this personal philosophy into his practice so that he could help people through some of the most stressful situations they will face in life. Russell’s goal in every case is to help his clients get into a better position than where they were prior to contacting him. Russell has focused his legal practice to the area of Personal Injury in Wisconsin and Minnesota. This focused approach allows him to provide clients with knowledgeable and effective representation while maintaining the...

Franklyn M. Gimbel founded GRGB after serving as an Assistant United States Attorney from 1963 through 1968. His experience as a federal prosecutor has proven invaluable in developing a successful private criminal defense law practice.

Over the years, Frank has expanded his practice into civil litigation, including complex business, employment, communications, and First Amendment cases. He has represented small businesses and large corporations, as well as individuals ranging from working men and women to judges, CEOs, and other professionals. No person's problem is too insignificant or too complicated.

Helping people is Frank's passion and the cornerstone of his practice. As he so...

As a litigator, Alan Olson helps his wrongfully discharged clients recover their lost pay and benefits. He has argued four of his cases to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, resulting in expansion of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing for employees, as well as increased protection for employees in retaliatory discharge cases. Undaunted by huge insurance companies, Alan repeatedly sues them in federal courts across the United States in order to recover long-term disability benefits for his disabled clients. Alan also sues big corporations when they defraud the government and retaliate against the employee who blew the whistle. As...

My practice is focused on the areas of construction law and real estate, and the unique legal challenges facing these areas.

From construction project disputes, to closing on complicated real estate transactions, I can assist you in resolving your legal needs. I regularly assist clients in contract negotiations, litigation and arbitration, lien filings and disputes, delay and warranty claims, theft by contractor, right to cure, home improvement practices claims, and foreclosure.

In addition to being a lawyer, I hold a degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus in construction project management, and have work experience as an engineering technician on various...

Using as a foundation engineering and legal services provided to Fortune 500 companies, individuals, venture capitalists, start-up companies, and family businesses alike, Garet works with clients towards efficient and strategic IP management, assertion and defense; from concept through all levels of appeal. He enjoys meeting with clients to establish long-term, candid relationships that help to achieve client objectives through a team approach.

Attorney Timothy W. Schelwat has been practicing with Hupy and Abraham, S.C. since 2002. Attorney Schelwat is an avid Harley-Davidson motorcyclist who can often be found at rider events, and has given lectures to motorcyclists throughout the Midwest on legal and insurance coverage issues.

Mr. Dixler specializes in immigration, visa law, citizenship and related matters since 1993. He is a 29 year member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He now serves on the AILA Chicago Chapter’s liaison committee between prosecutors and private attorneys practicing in the Chicago Immigration Courts. Mr. Dixler was nominated and named a Thomson Reuters Super Lawyer in immigration for the last ten consecutive years. Many are marriage-based and family immigration clients. However, he is experienced in all aspects of immigration and visa law. He has exceptional insight on cancellation of removal and waiver work. Mr. Dixler represents those in Immigration...

Education
Mr. Llaurado earned his bachelor’s degree from Marquette University, graduating magna cum laude in 1983 and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Sigma Nu. He graduated from Marquette University Law School in 1986, and was a Thomas More Scholar. He was on the Marquette Law Review as an Articles Editor.

Background
Mr. Llaurado was raised in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. He resides with his wife, Kathleen, and together they have four children, Thomas, Kathryn, Joseph, and Patrick.

Mr. Llaurado is an active member of the American Association of Justice, Wisconsin Association for Justice, American Bar Association, and State Bar...

BRYAN T. KROES, is an attorney with Hurtado Zimmerman SC, practicing in the areas of construction and real estate litigation, construction contract negotiation and preparation and related intellectual property law, commercial and residential real property acquisition, and public bond finance. He has broad experience representing trades contractors, designers and owners in matters related to perfection of lien rights, construction disputes, property purchases, sales and leasing, and intellectual property protection. Like every member of the Hurtado Zimmerman executive team, Bryan pairs legal expertise with boots on the ground practical experience - before practicing law, Bryan worked as a construction laborer and...

Do you need a lawyer? Our clients are middle class Americans who work hard to possess retirement savings, real estate, and their own businesses. At McAvoy Law Offices LLC, our job is to make sure that our clients' income, estates, and livelihood are protected.

Attorney John Birdsall has more than 30 years of experience and has earned a reputation as one of the most trusted criminal defense lawyers in Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin. With over 250 jury trails, mostly for serious felonies such as homicide, he has an acquittal rate that is three times the Wisconsin average. John’s practice is focused exclusively on defending the wrongly accused, and has recently helped a client named Eddie Gill. After being accused of shooting and killing a Milwaukee resident, John helped uncover that the police has interrogated Gill into confessing when he was in...

I genuinely believe that the value of life comes from service to others. I have dedicated more hours to this philosophy than our business manager would care to imagine. I have been rewarded kindly in the friends that I have made, the lessons that I have learned and the impact that I have made on the community. I never stop hunting for the next project. My service to the community has been very broad in scope. I have served as a member of the Oconomowoc school board, the Oconomowoc Hospital Foundation, and as a trustee of St. Jerome’s Catholic...

Keith is a member of the Wisconsin Association for Justice and is on the Board of Directors. He has also lectured and authored articles for presentation at continuing legal education seminars sponsored by that organization. Keith is the author of the Jury Deliberations chapter in a State Bar of Wisconsin publication entitled “Wisconsin Trial Practice.” He is listed in the Martindale Registry of Preeminent Lawyers as having the highest ratings awarded by that group. He has been awarded a Superlawyer designation for Personal Injury since 2011.He has an AVVO rating of 10.0 out of a possible 10.0. He is also...

I proudly represent only those injured by the negligence of others. On three different cases I recovered awards that were at that time the highest personal injury awards in the history of Wisconsin. Currently I have the largest personal injury compensatory damage verdict in Wisconsin history, a $35 million medical malpractice verdict. I am an invited member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an organization limited to 100 of the best plaintiff attorneys in the U.S, a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the International Society of Barristers.. I was honored as the Marquette Law...

Eric Schanowski is an Associate with Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Prior to joining the firm, Eric worked as a prosecutor at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office and as an employment litigator. Eric is admitted to practice in Wisconsin. Eric graduated from the University of Michigan in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and a minor in Spanish. He received his JD from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in 2018. While in law school, Eric was the Online Managing Editor for the Northwestern University Law Review and a member of the Moot Court Society....

I'm a shareholder with DeWitt Law Firm practicing in the areas of real estate and business. I have assisted local and international banks and retailers, national restaurant operators and other businesses, community associations, property managers and owners, title insurers, general contractors and construction trades, creditors, landlords, and parties to insurance coverage disputes. I also work with community associations and their property managers in all kinds of transactions and disputes. I have successfully tried and arbitrated cases and handled insurance appraisals in state and federal courts, as well as appeals. I have also been selected to serve as mediator involving issues...

Spiros Nicolet earned his Law Degree from Marquette University in 1991. Attorney Nicolet worked at Madgrigrano, Gagliardi, Zievers & Aiello during Law School and then worked for Westlaw, the premier provider of legal research materials for law firms. After 13 years in the legal publishing industry he joined forces with Attorney Ronald Shapiro of Chicago, Illinois with offices in Northbrook, IL an employment expert in relation to all aspects of visas for employment and the family.

Mr. Nicolet believed that in starting his own practice, he could be more effective in helping people deal with a variety of legal issues....

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...

Attorney Mark J. Mingo is not only a founding partner of Mingo & Yankala, S.C., but he has become one of the Wisconsin's most accomplished injury lawyers, as well. He has personally handled more than 1,000 injury claims over his career and even successfully argued a case before the United States Supreme Court. Attorney Mingo's work both in and outside the courtroom has earned him numerous industry accolades, including from Super Lawyers, the Best Attorneys of America, AVVO, and Martindale-Hubbell®. He is also one of the select few Milwaukee injury attorneys who is Board Certified in both Civil Trial Practice...

Josh Gimbel joined Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP in 2013, after a long partnership at Milwaukee-based, Michael Best & Friedrich. Josh's Partnership role ushers in a new era at GRGB, building on the already strong groundwork started by the firm's founding partners. Josh's practice focuses on commercial and corporate litigation, all areas of land use and zoning, real estate, and municipal law as well as providing general business advice. These practice areas are a great addition to GRGB's, already diverse, legal specialties. Like his father, Frank Gimbel, Josh is also passionate about giving back. He is Chair of the Jewish Home...

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,...

Raymond M. Dall’Osto is a partner with the law firm of Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is admitted to practice law in Wisconsin and Illinois. His practice areas are white-collar and criminal defense in federal and state courts, defense of regulatory investigations, professional discipline defense, ethics and licensing matters, civil litigation, personal injury, employment, and constitutional rights. Ray received his law degree from the Marquette University Law School in 1977. He taught there as an adjunct professor of law from 1985 to 1990, and also has lectured at the University of Wisconsin...

Since 1994, I have aggressively defended OWI and criminal cases throughout Wisconsin. My practice is statewide, focusing solely on drunk driving, criminal and traffic defense. I have successfully defended hundreds of OWI cases. I have been the lead attorney on more than 1000 OWI jury trials. My years of experience practicing in Wisconsin and my former law clerk experience have given me a unique perspective from both sides of the aisle. I fully understand the necessity of having the representation of a qualified attorney in an OWI case. Prior to working in Wisconsin, I was a law clerk for...

Wisconsin personal injury lawyer Frank Pasternak is managing partner of Pasternak & Zirgibel S.C., award-winning plaintiffs personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin. Attorney Pasternak has been honored as one of the Top 50 “Super Lawyers” in Milwaukee Magazine, as chosen by his peers and through independent research. Attorney Pasternak was also voted “Best Attorney” by CNI Newspapers in its “Best of the Burbs” survey of readers and ranked as one of Milwaukee's "Leading Lawyers" in M Milwaukee Lifestyle Magazine. In addition Attorney Pasternak is rated an AV® Preeminent attorney and is honored in the most recent edition as one...

Atty. John E. Dobogai III has been practicing law since 2000. Prior to beginning his private practice, he was a Wisconsin State Prosecutor. Dobogai Law Offices, LLC is a general practice serving the people of Wisconsin statewide since 2005. Atty. Dobogai currently serves as Municipal Judge in his hometown, the City of Cudahy. At Dobogai Law Offices, every client is treated with courtesy and is guaranteed effective representation. Our consistent track record of uncompromising ethics instills confidence and trust. Dobogai Law Offices, LLC is dedicated to achieving the best outcome for every client.

Emily is a persistent and compassionate advocate for our clients. She strives to be creative and pragmatic in her work on behalf of children and families. She has a special interest in helping immigrant children and LGBTQ families. She was the lead attorney in a 2014 appeal in Wisconsin about applying the marital presumption of parentage to married same-sex couples post-marriage equality. She represents children and families all over the world in immigration, adoption, and assisted reproduction matters.

I formed CCMA SOLUTIONS, LLC (Consultation, Collaboration, Mediation & Arbitration) and mainly focus on Alternative Dispute Resolutions as a Certified Mediator. My 27 years of practice as a lawyer and 12 years as a Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge, along with my Mediation Certification from Northwestern University, give me a unique ability to resolve a multitude of cases fairly and efficiently without having to waste time and money litigating them in court. Although many of my cases are Divorce and Paternity, I have also Mediated a multitude of topics including: Contract disputes, Landlord/Tenant leases, Probate disputes, Real...

My practice focuses on real estate development and general business and corporate matters.

I have been in practice since 1981, representing individuals in civil and personal rights issues. I began my practice with eleven years in legal services programs in Wisconsin and New Jersey, and since 1992 have been in private practice, with a focus on plaintiffs' employment law (i.e. employee representation). I have also litigated special education cases on behalf of disabled children and their parents.

Christopher M. Hayden is an associate with Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Chris is a graduate of Marquette University Law School and The University of Kansas. As a law student, he competed in several national moot courts and mock trial competitions. He also assisted local nonprofit organizations through an internship with the Marquette Legal Initiative for Nonprofit Corporations, which led to him being inducted in the Pro Bono Honor Society. Prior to joining GRGB, Chris spent four years as a law clerk and attorney at a suburban Milwaukee law firm. He quickly developed a civil litigation practice...

I am a shareholder of Schott, Bublitz & Engel, s.c. My practice areas include business law, real estate law, estate planning and probate. I served as counsel for an array of clients such as: privately held businesses, non-profit organizations, real estate developers and brokers, builders and subcontractors, manufacturers and distributors, employers and employees, lenders, condominium and homeowners associations, title insurance companies, and individuals. Prior to entering private practice, I practiced in the tax department of a national accounting firm. I am a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Waukesha County Bar Association participating in the...

Kristen Nelson is a Partner at Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Prior to joining the firm, Kristen was a solo practitioner in private practice, specializing in criminal and health care defense. She has represented clients before the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, the Wisconsin Department of Hearings and Appeals, Wisconsin State Courts, and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Kristen graduated from DePaul University College of Law, earning a Health Law Certificate along with her law degree. In September 2012, she became licensed to practice law in the...