Recent Articles from Erika Strebel, [email protected]
Variety sparks Reyes’ passion for bankruptcy law
Bankruptcy law is anything but boring for Eliza Reyes.
Kies brings optimism, experience to courtroom
When Jean Kies was elected to the bench in 2016, she brought with her a wealth of experience.
Gavioli revs up legal team at Harley-Davidson
Maira Gavioli grew up in a tiny town in Brazil. At the time, it had dirt roads.
Rathburn prepares her clients for war – in cyberspace
Women may be a minority in the industries Jennifer Rathburn works with and represents, but she hasn’t let that stop her from being at the forefront of her practice.
Lawmakers considering bill to increase statute of limitations on unpaid-wage claims
Here’s the latest on what’s pending before various committees in the Wisconsin legislature. Among the proposals of interest are ones calling for changes to the state’s service requirements for civil cases, the addition of judge positions to several counties and changes to the rules governing unpaid wage claims.
The Ups and Downs of Torts
Although tort filings in Wisconsin continue to become less and less common, 2018 saw a slight increase over the number filed in 2017.
Benedict, Dorman look back with fondness on years at SPD
Sam Benedict and Robin Dorman started their legal career on the exact same day in 1979 as two of five attorneys in the Waukesha County office of the Wisconsin State Public Defender.
Lawyer-regulation system leaves few options for clients unhappy with their legal representation
Willie Armstrong has been searching for a lawyer to represent his mother for two years, ever since the one he hired dropped out of the case.
Dueling memos: Civil Justice Council responds to lawmaker’s letter to budget-writing panel
The Wisconsin Civil Justice Council isn’t backing down on statements it made about the separate, policy-recommending Judicial Council in a recent memo to lawmakers on the state’s budget-writing committee
Government attorney running for Waukesha County judge
A government attorney recently announced he is running for Waukesha County Circuit Court Branch 5.
Evers seeks applicants for spot on Washburn County bench
Gov. Tony Evers is looking for applicants to fill a judge position in Washburn County.
Chicago lawyer faces license suspension in Wisconsin
A Chicago lawyer is faced with a six-month license suspension in Wisconsin over misconduct he committed in his home state.
Legal News
- Wisconsin attorney loses law license, ordered to pay $16K fine
- Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
- Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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