John Mitby lets one sentence guide his work in and out of the courtroom: Lawyers solve problems.
On the surface, a minor dog bite case does not seem like a logical instance in which electronic discovery of evidence is necessary.
Douglas Dehler joined the litigation group at O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing SC, Milwaukee. Dehler’s litigation practice covers business, class action, whistleblower and ERISA fiduciary cases, as well as a wide range of insurance matters.
On an average day at the office, Wausau Tile Inc.’s Steven Schinker works with everyone from division managers to the founding father of the company as a “one-person law firm.”
The State Bar of Wisconsin announced two candidates Friday for 2012 president-elect.
2011 Legal secretary of the year Keri Kempski Legal secretary, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SC Between court deadlines, pressing clients and demanding opposing counsel, it’s expected that everyone on a litigation team might blow their stack from time to time. Well, nearly everyone. Legal secretary Keri Kempski has kept her cool for nearly two decades [...]
Firm administrator of the Year Bruce Wichmann Firm administrator, Axley Brynelson LLP Bruce Wichmann started his career as a CPA, but after 23 years at Axley Brynelson LLP in Madison, the firm administrator cannot imagine doing anything else. He started working at the 12-partner firm at a time when Axley was anxious for growth and [...]
Former Dane County Circuit Court Judge Patrick Fiedler has joined Madison-based firm Axley Brynelson LLP.
The latest legal additions across Wisconsin.
Sara Beachy’s practice offers an “unusual” mix, she said, as she is in private practice but gets to work on significant constitutional law.
New hires at Grzeca, Davis & Kuelthau and more
When Kate Scoptur and other firm leaders at Axley Brynelson LLP, Madison, initially floated the idea of incorporating video into their website, only a few attorneys volunteered to be the guinea pigs.
When you’re the sole member of the marketing department for a 50-plus lawyer firm, you have to be energetic, organized and ready to tackle any new project that comes your way.
On Jan. 1, 2011, Wisconsin’s new civil procedure rules governing electronic discovery go into effect.
Here’s eight things to know.
Wisconsin law firms that are considering relocating from their current office spaces have a rare opportunity to benefit from a bad economy.
Occasionally Jodi Shields Yin just offers comforting words as she and her client walk to the courthouse, where they’ll be seeking an order to keep the client and/or children safe.
