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Orr exhibits three decades of compassion

By: Emily Bultman//February 16, 2017//

Orr exhibits three decades of compassion

By: Emily Bultman//February 16, 2017//

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More than anything, Albert Orr enjoys the close relationships his practice fosters. Some of those relationships date all the way to 1988.

For nearly 30 years, Orr has advised clients on the structuring and negotiation of complex acquisitions and financing cases.

“This area of law has become more sophisticated and more enhanced by technology, but at heart it is still the relationships that matter most,” he said.

He serves as co-chairman of Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren’s corporate law practice, leads its private equity group, and is a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. Orr has provided advice to business owners hailing from a wide variety of industries. Because every deal is different, he is constantly striving to come up with new answers.

“The best way to cultivate relationships with clients is by investing time,” Orr said. “This means getting out of the office and going to them instead of relying on technology to stay in touch. You never really know a business until you walk the plant floor and meet employees. Small-business owners take their businesses so personally. They really value the time we as attorneys demonstrate and how much we care.”

Jerome Janzer, CEO and a shareholder at Reinhart, said that clients appreciate the collaborative way that Orr goes about his work. Most lawyers are far more adversarial.

“Al has integrity and he is a great decision-maker who can remain calm under pressure. Through everything he keeps a positive attitude that inspires others,” Janzer said. “We recognized early on he was a leader for our firm and his peers continue to look up to him.”

Orr’s thoughtfulness extends beyond the walls of his office. He, for instance, is a long-time, dedicated member of the board of directors of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.

For Orr, a good leader is someone who holds himself out as an example to others.

“When leaders say one thing but do another it can erode trust,” he said. “Being a leader is more about actions than words.”

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