Whitefish Bay Lawyers

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.

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.

Dan has tried over seventy cases to juries, including automobile accident cases for defendants and plaintiffs, medical malpractice cases for plaintiffs and defendants and coverage questions for insurers and insured's. Dan has represented and obtained recoveries for several minors in significant injury cases and has tried punitive damage cases to juries as well. He has represented clients in hundreds of mediations where he has helped them resolve matters without the expense and uncertainty of trial. Dan also represents clients in Arbitration hearings and represents businesses and professionals in transactional and non litigation of matters, including negotiating and drafting shareholder, member...

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...

General counsel and labor and employment lawyer to small and mid-sized businesses.

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.

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.

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...

I have been successfully representing satisfied clients in the greater Milwaukee area since 2002. When you call my office, you speak with me - not an associate or paralegal.

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.

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.

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...

SCOTT N. BURNS graduated from the University of Wisconsin, and from Marquette University Law School. He is a member of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and American Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice in the Wisconsin and U.S. District Court, both Eastern and Western Districts. Scott's practice is devoted to all aspects of real estate and business transactional law. Scott was recognized as a "top attorney" in Milwaukee Magazine Best Lawyers issues (February, 1995, October, 1999, and September, 2003) in the real estate law specialty. He has appeared on both radio and television as a real estate law expert. Scott has also...

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...

Josephine M. Petty received her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, graduating cum laude before attending Marquette University Law School. Main Office: 320 East Buffalo St. Suite 700 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: 414-271-3400 Waukesha Office: 20720 Watertown Rd. Suite 202 Waukesha, WI 53186 Phone: 262-782-5200

I am a native of Chicago. I majored in History at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY, and went to I.U. Bloomington Law School. I have practiced immigration law since 1991 in Chicago and Milwaukee.

After graduating from Marquette University in 2001 and working for some of the largest and top rated bankruptcy firms in Wisconsin, Attorney Amy Truran was inspired to open Bay(shore) Bankruptcy in 2009 by her clients desire to deal with an attorney who listened, and helped them formulate a plan that works for them and their family. Why not get a big firm attorney with small firm personal attention?

Attorney Thomas M. Domer has over 35 years of experience representing injured workers in Wisconsin. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America, and his peers continually recognize him as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer. Tom was named the 2011 Milwaukee Workers' Compensation Lawyer of the Year in Best Lawyers. In 2012, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his service and advocacy from the Workers Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG). Tom taught the worker's compensation course at Marquette University Law School, providing the instruction and training for many other lawyers. He lectures frequently around the state and nation (including the...

Attorney Sam Liverseed is a partner at Domer Law. Sam has a passion for representing injured workers, spending his career practicing Wisconsin workers’ compensation law. Sam takes a hands-on approach to each case, closely working with clients from initial intake to successful conclusion, and clients continually express their gratitude to Sam for his efforts and dedication to their cases. Through his advocacy and trial skills, he has won cases before Administrative Law Judges and the Labor and Industry Review Commission. In addition to winning cases, he excels at maximizing workers’ benefits through settlement (including numerous six figure resolutions)—ensuring a guaranteed...

!966 Graduate of Northwestern University , Evanston, Illinois , with
Sociology Degree;
1969 Graduate of Marquette Law School , with JD Degree;
Trial lawyer for 50 years ;
Former Assistant Public Defender , Milwaukee County with the Milwaukee County Public Defender Project;
Former First Assistant District Attorney , Milwaukee County , 1070 -1976
Private practice thereafter till present;
Past President of the Wisconsin Justinian Society of Italian American Judges and Lawyers;
Past President of ( NIABA )--National Italian American Bar Association --of lawyers and judges nationwide;
First Vice President of ( OSDIA ) Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America,
Illinois-Wisconsin Grand Lodge.

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...

Mr. Dixler specializes in immigration, visa law, citizenship and related matters since 1993. He is a 31 year member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He now serves on the AILA National Committee for the 2025 Annual Convention in Denver. Mr. Dixler was nominated and named a Thomson Reuters Super Lawyer in immigration for the last eleven consecutive years. Many are marriage-based and family immigration clients. However, he is experienced in all aspects of immigration and visa law, which includes practice in the Immigration Courts. He has exceptional insight on cancellation of removal and waiver work. Mr. Dixler represents those...

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...

Admitted to practice law in Wisconsin since 1995, I have had my own law practice since 1997. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, my practice concentrates on litigation in the areas of criminal defense (all levels, state & federal), family law (divorce, child custody/support, paternity), personal bankruptcy (and alternatives), state & municipal licensing and other areas. I am admitted to practice in Wisconsin and in both the U.S. District Courts of the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin. I earned my B.A. at the University of New Orleans in 1991 and my J.D. from Marquette University Law School in 1995. I am...

Bryan T. Kroes is a shareholder with Hurtado Zimmerman SC in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Bryan’s law practice includes entertainment, including entertainment-adjacent business, construction, and real property. As an entertainment attorney, Bryan represents musicians, artists, influencers, performers, record labels, film companies, publishers, venues, and other creative types, together with entertainment-adjacent businesses such as breweries, restaurants, and similar clients serving the hospitality industries. A lifelong musician with an extensive history of touring and production work, Bryan brings a seasoned, unique, and personal approach to the business side of entertainment. Bryan is a founding member, and currently serves as Treasurer, for the Wisconsin...

I practice in the areas of union side labor, employment discrimination, unemployment compensation and wage and hour. My practice includes litigation before state and federal courts and administrative bodies, arbitration and mediation.

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...