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Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman PC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 22
Addresses in Wisconsin: 111 E. Kilbourn Ave., Suite 1300, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Office phone: 414-721-0442
Out-of-state offices: Indianapolis; Louisville, KY; Troy, MI
Firm’s Web site: www.hallrender.com
Managing partner: William H. Thompson, President and Managing Partner; Lawrence K. Coon, Wisconsin Administrative Partner
Hiring partner: John P. Ryan
Marketing manager: Eric Birdzell
Firm administrator: Albert R. Glover
Primary practice areas: All Areas of Health Law including: Clinical Services and Patient Care Issues, Corporate Counsel Services, Litigation and Risk Management, Medical Staff Relations, Regulatory and Compliance, Reimbursement and Labor Issues
Number of male partners: 7
Number of female partners: 2
Number of male associates: 2
Number of female associates: 11
Number of male of counsel: 0
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,750
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 11
Flextime for staff: Maybe
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Maybe

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Kohner, Mann & Kailas S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 22
Addresses in Wisconsin: Washington Bldg., 2nd Fl. N, Barnabas Business Center, 4650 N. Port Washington Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53212-1059
Office phone: 414-962-5110
Firm’s Web site: www.kmksc.com
Managing partner: Steve Kailas
Hiring partner: Legal Staff: Steve Kailas; Support Staff: Patricia Leu Kinateder
Marketing manager: Steve Kailas and Stephen Taylor
Firm administrator: Steve Kailas
Information services: Paul Daly
Primary practice areas: Commercial, Business/Banking; Secured Transactions; Liquidation of Commercial Debt, Trials/Litigation; Creditors’ Rights, Commercial Leasing, Construction Lien/Bonds, Commercial Bankruptcy, Mortgage Foreclosure
Niche practice areas: Commercial; Business/Banking
Number of male partners: 8
Number of female partners: 0
Number of male associates: 12
Number of female associates: 2
Associates billable hour requirements: none
Associates non-billable hour requirements: none
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 49
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Excellent profit sharing plan fully financed by the firm, including all operating expenses relating to same. All attorneys and employees are trained for growth and advancement with the firm.

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Boyle Fredrickson S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 21
Addresses in Wisconsin: 840 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Office phone: 414-225-9755
Firm’s Web site: www.boylefred.com
Managing partner: Andrew S. McConnell
Hiring partner: Andrew S. McConnell
Marketing manager: James F. Boyle
Firm administrator: Jeffrey Speller
Information services: Outsourced to Red Anvil
Primary practice areas: Intellectual Property Law, including Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Trade Secret and Unfair Competition, Information Technology and E-Commerce Law and all related licensing and litigation
Number of male partners: 11
Number of female partners: 0
Number of male associates: 7
Number of female associates: 2
Number of male of counsel: 1
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Starting associates salary: $82,000
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,500
Length of paid family leave: 2 weeks
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: No
Part-time attorneys: Maybe
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 13
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes

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Previant, Goldberg, Uelmen, Gratz, Miller & Brueggeman s.c.**

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 21
Addresses in Wisconsin: 1555 N. River Center Dr., Suite 202, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Office phone: 414-271-4500
Firm’s Web site: www.previant.com
Primary practice areas: Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Product Liability, Accidents, Professional Negligence, Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, Family Law, Estate Planning

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Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 20
Addresses in Wisconsin: 231 S. Adams St., P.O. Box 23200, Green Bay, WI 54305-3200
Office phone: 920-437-0476
Firm’s Web site: www.lcojlaw.com
Marketing manager: Annie Dart
Firm administrator: Scott Heintz
Primary practice areas: Adoption, Banking and Creditors’ Rights, Commercial Litigation, Computer and Intenet Law, Construction, Corporate and Business Law, Development and Leasing, Environmental, Estate Planning, Health Law, Insurance
Number of male partners: 10
Number of female partners: 2
Number of male associates: 3
Number of female associates: 5
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 32
Part-time staff: Yes

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Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 20
Addresses in Wisconsin: 111 E. Kilbourn Ave., 19th Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202-6622
Office phone: 414-273-1300
Firm’s Web site: www.mtfn.com
Managing partner: Thomas J. Nichols
Hiring partner: Adam J. Tutaj
Firm administrator: Betsy N. Prinz/Anne E. Benedict
Information services: Matthew P. Bares
Primary practice areas: Tax Law, Environmental Law, Business Transactions, Business Litigation, Real Estate, Securities, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, Health Law, Estate Planning and Probate
Number of male partners: 7
Number of female partners: 1
Number of male associates: 9
Number of female associates: 3
Number of male of counsel: 0
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Starting associates salary: $105,000
Associates billable hour requirements: 2,000
Flextime for attorneys: No
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: No
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 21
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Fully paid health, life and disability insurance

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Beck, Chaet, Bamberger & Polsky S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 18
Addresses in Wisconsin: Two Plaza East, Suite 1085, 330 E. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53222
Office phone: 414-273-4200
Firm’s Web site: www.bcblaw.net
Managing partner: Michael Bamberger
Hiring partner: Barry Chaet
Firm administrator: Lynne M. Gehrke
Information services: Sheri Ebling
Primary practice areas: Business, Commercial, Corporate, Debtor/Creditor, Health Care and Litigation, Labor and Employment Law and Litigation, Real Estate, Receivership, Reorganization, and Secured Transactions
Number of male partners: 9
Number of female partners: 2
Number of male associates: 2
Number of female associates: 5
Number of male of counsel: 0
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 36
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes

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Bell, Gierhart & Moore S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 18
Addresses in Wisconsin: 44 E. Mifflin St., Ste. 1000, Madison, WI 53703
Office phone: 608-257-3764
Firm’s Web site: www.bgmlaw.com
Managing partner: John M. Moore
Primary practice areas: Civil Litigation, Medical, Accounting and Lawyer Malpractice, Insurance Defense, Product Liability, Public Utility, Corporate, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Family Law, and Bankruptcy
Number of male partners: 6
Number of female partners: 3
Number of male associates: 2
Number of female associates: 5
Number of male of counsel: 2
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Flextime for attorneys: Maybe
Telecommuting for attorneys: Maybe
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 44
Flextime for staff: Maybe
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes

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Mawicke & Goisman S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 18
Addresses in Wisconsin: 1509 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Office phone: 414-224-0600
Firm’s Web site: www.dmgr.com
Managing partner: Jeffrey J. Mawicke
Hiring partner: Jeffrey J. Mawicke
Firm administrator: Suzanne M. Mosby
Information services: Joyce Cubinski
Primary practice areas: General Corporate, Partnerships and Limited Liability Company Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Real Estate, including development, Leasing, Zoning and Tax Assessment, Tax Planning and Tax Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Estate Planning, including Marital Property Agreements, Labor and Employment Law, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights, Criminal Law
Number of male partners: 9
Number of female partners: 1
Number of male associates: 8
Number of female associates: 0
Number of male of counsel: 0
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of male minority partners: 1
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Length of paid family leave: Statutory
Flextime for attorneys: No
Telecommuting for attorneys: No
Part-time attorneys: No
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 10
Flextime for staff: No
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: No

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Anderson, O’Brien, Bertz, Skrenes & Golla

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 17
Addresses in Wisconsin: 1257 Main St., Stevens Point, WI 54481
Office phone: 715-344-0890
Firm’s Web site: www.andlaw.com
Managing partner: Gerald M. O’Brien and Ronald T. Skrenes
Hiring partner: Gerald M. O’Brien and Ronald T. Skrenes for attorneys; Deanna Mossak for staff
Marketing manager: Gerald M. O’Brien
Firm administrator: Deanna Mossak
Information services: Salli Howe
Primary practice areas: Accident and Personal Injury, Employment and Labor, Family Law, Municipal Law, Dispute Resolution and Litigation, Business and Corporate Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Elder Law and Probate, Tax Law
Number of male partners: 9
Number of female partners: 2
Number of male associates: 3
Number of female associates: 1
Number of male of counsel: 2
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of male minority partners: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Number of female minority associates: 0
Starting associates salary: $46,000
Notes about salary, including bonuses: $46,000-$80,000 starting salary, depending on experience
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,700
Flextime for attorneys: No
Telecommuting for attorneys:
Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 17
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Early closing on Fridays during summer months; matching time off for United Way contributions; birthday treats; Annual Retreat; Annual Football Game for clients and attorneys.

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Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp & Sleik

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 17
Addresses in Wisconsin: 505 King St., Suite 300, La Crosse, WI 54601; 147 S. Leonard St., West Salem, WI 54669
Office phone: La Crosse: 608-784-3540, toll-free 888-784-3540; West Salem: 608-786-0520
Firm’s Web site: www.haleskemp.com
Managing partner: David B. Russell, Frank M. Doherty, Thomas J. Kieffer
Hiring partner: Thomas Horvath, Margaret Herlitzka
Marketing manager: Frank Doherty
Firm administrator: David Russell
Information services: Dorothy Payne
Primary practice areas: Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Employment Law, Corporate Law, Taxes, Social Security Disability, Bankruptcy, Real Estate
Number of male partners: 13
Number of female partners: 1
Number of male associates: 2
Number of female associates: 1; 1 CPA
Number of male of counsel: 0
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Starting associates salary: $37,500
Length of paid family leave: PTO depends on length of employment range is 24 hours to 200 hours
Flextime for attorneys: No
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: No
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 25
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Group health insurance; long-term disability, group dental insurance, Section 125 (employees only), Group long-term care, pension plan includes profit sharing, 401K and match. Free parking.

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Lawton & Cates S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 17
Addresses in Wisconsin: Ten East Doty St., Suite 400, P.O. Box 2965, Madison, WI 53701-2965
Office phone: 608-282-6200
Firm’s Web site: www.lawtoncates.com
Managing partner: Kent I. Carnell, President
Hiring partner: Lori J. Kanneberg
Marketing manager: Lori J. Kanneberg
Firm administrator: Lori J. Kanneberg
Information services: Lori J. Kanneberg
Primary practice areas: Personal Injury, Products Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Civil Rights, Labor Union, Employment Litigation, Business Litigation, Criminal Defense, Family Law, Immigration
Number of male partners: 8
Number of female partners: 3
Number of male associates: 1
Number of female associates: 2
Number of male of counsel: 2
Number of female of counsel: 1
Number of male minority partners: 1
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 1
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,750
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Maybe
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 18
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Maybe
Part-time staff: Yes

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Lindner & Marsack S.C.**

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 17
Addresses in Wisconsin: 411 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1800, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Office phone: 414-273-3910
Out-of-state offices: Chicago, Il.
Firm’s Web site: www.lindner-marsack.com
Primary practice areas: General Labor and Union Representation Matters, Collective Bargaining and Contract Administration, Employment Counseling and Preventative Advice, Labor, Employment, and Benefits Litigation, Employee Benefits, Business Immigration Law, Work Injury Defense; Non-Compete Agreements and Trade Secrets, Workplace Legal Compliance

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Stroud, Willink & Howard LLC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 17
Addresses in Wisconsin: 25 W. Main St., Suite 300, P. O. Box 2236, Madison, WI 53701-2236
Office phone: 608-257-2281
Firm’s Web site: www.stroudlaw.com
Managing partner: Robert R. Stroud
Hiring partner: Joseph P. Bartol
Marketing manager: Sandra S. Gorman
Firm administrator: Sandra S. Gorman
Information services: Sandra S. Gorman
Primary practice areas: Construction Law, Corporate, Dealership Law, Employment Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Financing, Litigation, Real Estate, Taxation, Trademark and Copyright
Number of male partners: 7
Number of female partners: 1
Number of male associates: 2
Number of female associates: 3
Number of male of counsel: 4
Number of female of counsel: 0
Starting associates salary: $80,000
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,620
Associates non-billable hour requirements: Varies
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 12
Flextime for staff: No
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: No

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Friebert, Finerty & St. John S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 16
Addresses in Wisconsin: Two Plaza East, Suite 1250, 330 E. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Office phone: 414-271-0130
Firm’s Web site: www.ffsj.com
Firm administrator: Linda A. Wachowiak
Information services: Derrick J. Krakau
Primary practice areas: Litigation: Trial and Appellate Practice, Environmental Law, Real Estate, Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal, Local Franchise and Public Bidding Law, Construction Law, Commercial Lending, Creditor’s Rights and Bankruptcy, Family Law
Number of male partners: 12
Number of female partners: 1
Number of male associates: 3
Number of
female associates: 0
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: No
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 38
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes

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Melli Law S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 16
Addresses in Wisconsin: 10 E. Doty St., Madison, WI 53701
Office phone: 608-257-4812
Firm’s Web site: www.mellilaw.com
Managing partner: Philip Bradbury and Thomas Crone
Firm administrator: Tracey Reams
Number of male partners: 7
Number of female partners: 2
Number of male associates: 2
Number of female associates: 4
Number of male of counsel: 1
Number of female of counsel: 0
Flextime for attorneys: Maybe
Telecommuting for attorneys: Maybe
Part-time attorneys: Maybe
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 10
Flextime for staff: Maybe
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes

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Menn Law Firm Ltd.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 16
Addresses in Wisconsin: 2501 E. Enterprise Ave., Appleton, WI 54912
Office phone: 920-731-6631
Firm’s Web site: www.mennlaw.com
Managing partner: Douglas D. Hahn
Hiring partner: Douglas D. Hahn
Marketing manager: Douglas D. Hahn
Firm administrator: Kathy J. Krause
Information services: Kathy J. Krause
Number of male partners: 9
Number of female partners: 1
Number of male associates: 3
Number of female associates: 3
Number of male of counsel: 0
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of male minority partners: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Number of female minority associates: 0
Starting associates salary: $50,000
Flextime for attorneys: Maybe
Telecommuting for attorneys: Maybe
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 19
Flextime for staff: Maybe
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes

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Neider & Boucher S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 16
Addresses in Wisconsin: University Research Park, 400 Science Dr., Suite 300, Madison, WI 53711
Office phone: 608-661-4500
Firm’s Web site: www.neiderboucher.com
Managing partner: George R. Kamperschroer
Primary practice areas: Business/Corporate, Commercial/Consumer Litigation, Employment/Labor, Employee Benefits, Health, Trademarks, Real Estate, Tax, Estate Planning/Probate
Number of male of counsel: 1

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Stellpflug Law S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 16
Addresses in Wisconsin: 444 Reid St., Suite 200, De Pere, WI 54115
Office phone: 920-336-5766
Firm’s Web site: www.wislawyers.com
Managing partner: Mark A. Bartels, Robert J. Janssen, Timothy A. Hawley
Hiring partner: Timothy A. Hawley
Marketing manager: Steven D. Hitzeman
Firm administrator: Julie Bakran
Information services: Julie Bakran
Primary practice areas: Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Family Law, Business/Corporate, Real Estate, Wills and Estate Planning, Probate, Criminal, Litigation, Insurance Defense
Number of male partners: 8
Number of female partners: 2
Number of male associates: 1
Number of female associates: 5
Number of male of counsel: 0
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of male minority partners: 1
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,750
Associates non-billable hour requirements: 0
Length of paid family leave: 0
Flextime for attorneys: No
Telecommuting for attorneys: No
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 20
Flextime for staff: No
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes

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Brennan, Steil & Basting S.C.**

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 15
Addresses in Wisconsin: One E. Milwaukee St., P.O. Box 1148, Janesville, WI 53547-1148; 44 E. Mifflin St., Suite 305, P.O. Box 990, Madison, WI 53701-0990
Office phone: Janesville: 608-756-4141; Madison: 608-251-7770
Firm’s Web site: www.brennansteil.com
Primary practice areas: Bankruptcy, Business and Banking, Estate Planning and Probate, Family Law, Labor and Employment, Arbitration and Mediation, Litigation, Municipal and Governmental, Outdoor Advertising, Real Estate
Telecommuting for staff: No

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Herrling, Clark, Hartzheim & Siddall Ltd

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 15
Addresses in Wisconsin: 800 N. Lynndale Dr., Appleton, WI 54914; 105 E. Waupaca St., New London, WI 54961; 2740 S. Oneida St., Suite B, Green Bay, WI 54304
Office phone: Appleton: 920-739-7366; New London: 920-982-9652; Green Bay: 920-468-7366
Firm’s Web site: www.herrlingclark.com
Managing partner: Done by Committee: Michael Siddall is president of the firm
Hiring partner: Rich Elrod for staff; attorney hiring done by committee
Marketing manager: Kevin Lonergan is head of the committee
Information services: Beth Mahoney
Primary practice areas: Personal Injury, Business, Business Litigation, Municipal, Banking, Real Estate, Probate, Estate Planning, Divorce, Family Law
Number of male partners: 9
Number of female partners: 1
Number of male associates: 1
Number of female associates: 1
Number of male of counsel: 3
Number of female of counsel: 0
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 32
Part-time staff: Yes

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Hostak, Henzl & Bichler S.C.**

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin
): 15
Addresses in Wisconsin: 840 Lake Ave., Suite 300, Racine, WI 53403
Office phone: 262-632-7541
Firm’s Web site: www.hhb.com
Primary practice areas: Almost all areas of legal practice other than criminal law and patent law, attorneys practicing in Litigation, Municipal Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Corporate Law, Divorce and Employment Law

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Cramer, Multhauf & Hammes LLP**

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 14
Addresses in Wisconsin: 1601 E. Racine Ave., Suite 200, P.O. Box 558, Waukesha, WI 53187-0558
Office phone: 262-542-4278
Firm’s Web site: www.cmhlaw.com
Primary practice areas: Banking, Business, Corporate, Civil and Commercial Litigation, Estate Planning, Family and Employment Law, Municipal, Zoning, Land Use, Probate

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Cullen, Weston, Pines & Bach S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 14
Addresses in Wisconsin: 122 W. Washington Ave., 9th Floor, Madison, WI 53703-2718
Office phone: 608-251-0101
Firm’s Web site: www.cwpb.com
Primary practice areas: Labor and Employment, Estate Planning and Elder Law, Business and Property, Civil Litigation, Governmental Affairs, Criminal Defense
Number of male partners: 5
Number of female partners: 4
Number of male associates: 2
Number of female associates: 3
Number of male of counsel: 0
Number of female of counsel: 1

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Gass, Weber, Mullins LLC**

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 14
Addresses in Wisconsin: 309 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Office phone: 414-223-3300
Firm’s Web site: www.gasswebermullins.com
Primary practice areas: Litigation

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Nowlan & Mouat LLP**

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 14
Addresses in Wisconsin: 100 S. Main St., P.O. Box 8100, Janesville, WI 53547-8100
Office phone: 608-755-8100
Firm’s Web site: www.nowlan.com
Primary practice areas: Business, Employment, Banking, Collection Law, Personal Injury, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Zoning and Land Use Law, Town, City, School and Local Government Law, Estate Planning and Probate
Number of male of counsel: 2 ** Law firms marked with asterisks declined to provide information to our survey. Information for those firms was collected from their Web sites.