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Law Firm Profiles 11-44

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//December 19, 2010//

Law Firm Profiles 11-44

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//December 19, 2010//

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11. Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 49

Addresses in Wisconsin: 225 E. Michigan St., Fourth Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Office phone: 414-277-8500

Out-of-state offices: Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Phoenix, Washington D.C., and Wayne, NJ

Firm’s website: www.gshllp.com

Managing partner: Gerardo (“Jerry”) H. Gonzalez

Hiring partner: Margo McCormack

Marketing manager: Pam Bertieri

Firm administrator: Margo McCormack

Information services: Ozzy Ornelas

Number of male partners: 18

Number of female partners: 7

Number of male associates: 7

Number of female associates: 6

Number of male of counsel: 9

Number of female of counsel: 2

Number of male minority partners: 9

Number of female minority partners: 2

Number of male minority associates: 5

Number of female minority associates: 1

Associates billable hour requirements: 1,800

Does your firm credit pro bono towards billable hours?: Yes

If so, how many hours per year?: no set limits

Flextime for attorneys: Yes

Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes

Part-time attorneys: Yes

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 39

Flextime for staff: Maybe

Telecommuting for staff: Maybe

Part-time staff: Maybe

Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Origination incentive provided for attorneys with regard to business originated for any of the 15 GSH offices. Comprehensive paid benefits and parking.

12. Boardman Law Firm

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 48

Addresses in Wisconsin: One S. Pinkney St., P.O. Box 927, Madison, WI 53701-0927; 619 Oak St., P.O. Box 443, Baraboo, WI 53913-0443;

Office phone: Madison: 608-257-9521; Baraboo: 608-356-3977

Firm’s website: www.boardmanlawfirm.com

Managing partner: James E. Bartzen, Executive Committee Chair

Hiring partner: Jennifer S. Mirus

Firm administrator: Donna V. Hurd

New practice areas: Agribusiness

Niche practice areas: Agribusiness, Banking, Dealership, Energy & Telecommunications, Municipal

Number of male partners: 20

Number of female partners: 11

Number of male associates: 6

Number of female associates: 6

Number of male of counsel: 5

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

Does your firm credit pro bono towards billable hours?: No

Length of paid family leave: 12 weeks

Flextime for attorneys: Yes

Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes

Part-time attorneys: Yes

Flextime for staff: No

Telecommuting for staff: Yes

Part-time staff: Yes

13. Murphy Desmond

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 46

Addresses in Wisconsin: 33 E. Main St., Suite 500, Madison, WI 53703; 400 Midland Court, Suite 102, Janesville, WI 53546

Office phone: Madison: 608-807-0262; Janesville: 608-314-3800

Firm’s website: www.murphydesmond.com

Managing partner: Tim R. Valentyn

Hiring partner: Tim R. Valentyn

Marketing manager: Amy M. Gores

Firm administrator: Robert A. Miller

Information services: Derrick B. VanFossen

Niche practice areas: Business Reorganizations; Receiverships; Eminent Domain; Securities Law; Sports Law

Number of male partners: 14

Number of female partners: 3

Number of male associates: 10

Number of female associates: 4

Number of male of counsel: 13

Number of female of counsel: 2

Number of male minority partners: 0

Number of female minority partners: 0

Number of male minority associates: 0

Number of female minority associates: 0

Notes about salary, including bonuses: Bonuses based on firm and individual performance

Does your firm credit pro bono towards billable hours?: Yes

If so, how many hours per year?: Amount worked

Flextime for attorneys: Yes

Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes

Part-time attorneys: Yes

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 34

Flextime for staff: Yes

Telecommuting for staff: No

Part-time staff: Yes

Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Parking, cell phones, luncheons, special events, firm-wide social events, training reimbursement, medical reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, voluntary dental, time to volunteer in community

14. Ruder Ware

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 44

Addresses in Wisconsin: 500 First St., Suite 8000, P.O. Box 8050, Wausau, WI 54402-8050; 402 Graham Ave., P.O. Box 187, Eau Claire, WI 54702

Office phone: Wausau: 715-845-4336; Eau Claire: 715.834.3425

Firm’s Web site: www.ruderware.com

Managing partner: Mark J. Bradley

Hiring partner: Linda M. Huss, Senior Office Manager

Marketing manager: Lisa O. O’Flyng, Marketing Director

Firm administrator: John R. Laehn, Chief Operating Executive

Information services: Del Stein, Information Technology Administration

Eliminated practice areas: None

Number of male partners: 24

Number of female partners: 3

Number of male associates: 10

Number of female associates: 4

Number of male of counsel: 3

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

Flextime for staff: Maybe

Telecommuting for staff: Maybe

Part-time staff: Yes

Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: High deductible health insurance plan with a firm HSA contribution; Group-term life insurance; Short-term disability insurance; Long-term disability insurance; Flexible spending accounts (medical expense reimbursement and dependent care assistance reimbursement); 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

15. Habush Habush & Rottier

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 39

Addresses in Wisconsin: 4100 Boardwalk Court, Appleton, WI 54914; 408 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay, WI 54301; 6905 S. Green Bay Road, Kenosha, WI 53142; 851 Park Drive, Suite 102, Lake Geneva, WI 53147; 150 E. Gilman St., Suite 2000, Madison, WI 53703; 777 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 2300, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 5439 Durand Ave., Suite 220, Racine, WI 53406; 126 E. Davenport St., Rhinelander, WI 54501; 5370 E. Highway 10, Stevens Point, WI 54481; N14W23755 Stone Ridge Drive, Suite 100, Waukesha, WI 53188; 3100 Eagle Ave., Wausau, WI 54403; 2125 W. Washington St., West Bend, WI 53095; 1011 South 8th Street Sheyboygan, WI 53081

Office phone: Appleton: 920-738-0900; Green Bay: 920-437-0900; Kenosha: 262-652-4900; Lake Geneva: 262-248-5200; Madison: 608-255-6663; Milwaukee: 414-271-0900; Racine: 262-554-6200; Rhinelander: 715-365-1900; Stevens Point: 715-345-0004; Waukesha: 262-523-4700; Wausau: 715-842-4444; Sheboygan: 920-459-8000; Racine 262-554-6200; West Bend: 262-338-3540

Firm’s Web site: www.habush.com

Managing partner: Robert Habush, Chairman & President; Daniel Rottier, Chief Executive Officer

Firm administrator: Jennifer L Passig

Information services: Kevin Hood

Number of male partners: 22

Number of female partners: 10

Number of male associates: 3

Number of female associates: 1

Number of female of counsel: 3

Number of male minority partners: 1

Flextime for attorneys: Yes

Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes

Part-time attorneys: Yes

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 100

Flextime for staff: Yes

Telecommuting for staff: Yes

Part-time staff: Yes

16. Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 35

Addresses in Wisconsin: 3524 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire, WI 54701

Office phone: 715-839-7786

Firm’s website: www.wrpr.com

Managing partner: Christine Gimber

Firm administrator: Barbara Michels, Office Manager

Information services: Theresa DeRusha

New practice areas: Trademark

Number of male partners: 19

Number of female partners: 6

Number of male associates: 3

Number of female associates: 3

Number of male of counsel: 3

Number of female of counsel: 1

Number of male minority partners: 0

Number of female minority partners: 0

Number of male minority associates: 0

Number of female minority associates: 1

Starting associates salary: $52,000

Notes about salary, including bonuses: $200/month car allowance

Associates billable hour requirements: 150 per month

Does your firm credit pro bono towards billable hours?: Yes

Flextime for attorneys: Maybe

Telecommuting for attorneys: Maybe

Part-time attorneys: Maybe

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 28

Flextime for staff: No

Telecommuting for staff: No

Part-time staff: Yes

17. Crivello Carlson

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 34

Addresses in Wisconsin: 710 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203

Office phone: 414-271-7722

Out-of-state offices: Houston, Chicago and Edwardsville

Firm’s Web site: www.crivellocarlson.com

Managing partner: Donald H. Carlson

Firm administrator: Dawn T. Kirk

Number of male partners: 18

Number of female partners: 7

Number of male associates: 6

Number of female associates: 3

18. Stafford Rosenbaum

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 32

Addresses in Wisconsin: 222 W. Washington Ave., Suite 900, Madison, WI 53701-1784; 325 N. Corporate Drive, Suite 190, Brookfield, WI 53045-5801

Office phone: Madison: 608-256-0226; Metro Milwaukee Office: 262-439-2888; Toll Free: 800-655-4752

Firm’s website: www.staffordlaw.com

Managing partner: Bruce D. Huibregtse

Number of male partners: 19

Number of female partners: 7

Number of male associates: 2

Number of female associates: 2

Number of male of counsel: 1

Number of female of counsel: 1

Associates billable hour requirements: 1700

Associates non-billable hour requirements: 300

Does your firm credit pro bono towards billable hours?: No

Length of paid family leave: up to 6 weeks

Flextime for attorneys: Maybe

Telecommuting for attorneys: Maybe

Part-time attorneys: Yes

Flextime for staff: Maybe

Telecommuting for staff: Maybe

Part-time staff: Yes

19. Peterson, Johnson & Murray

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 31

Addresses in Wisconsin: 733 N. Van Buren St., 6th Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202; Ninth Floor, 3 S. Pinckney St., Madison, WI 53703; 10505 Corporate Dr., Suite 201A, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158; 4400 Calumet Avenue, Suite 206, P.O. Box 670, Manitowoc WI 54221

Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-278-8800; Madison; 608-256-5220; Kenosha: 262-997-6300; Manitowoc: 920-684-4720

Out-of-state offices: Chicago

Firm’s Web site: www.pjmlaw.com

Managing partner: Terry Johnson

Firm administrator: Gary Lukitsch

Niche practice areas: Litigation

Number of male partners: 11

Number of female partners: 3

Number of male associates: 10

Number of female associates: 7

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: 1

Number of female minority associates: 1

Does your firm credit pro bono towards billable hours?: Yes

Telecommuting for attorneys: No

Part-time attorneys: Yes

Flextime for staff: Yes

Telecommuting for staff: No

Part-time staff: Yes

20. O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 30

Addresses in Wisconsin: 111 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1400, Milwaukee WI 53202-4870; Port Washington Office: d/b/a Ansay Law Office, 1329 W. Grand Ave., Suite 200, PO Box 306, Port Washington WI 53074-0306

Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-276-5000; Port Washington: 262-284-3407

Firm’s Web site: www.wilaw.com

Managing partner: James G. DeJong

Hiring partner: James G. DeJong

Firm administrator: Patricia A. Van Antwerpen, Director of Administration

Number of male partners: 16

Number of female partners: 1

Number of male associates: 6

Number of female associates: 1

Number of male of counsel: 6

Flextime for attorneys: Yes

Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes

Part-time attorneys: Yes

21. Kasdorf, Lewis & Swietlik **

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 27

Flextime for staff: Yes

Telecommuting for staff: Maybe

Part-time staff: Yes

Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: In addition to a very comprehensive employee benefit package, our firm offers paid sick leave, flextime and flexible work hours, annual outings/events for employees and their families, Halloween trick-or-treat for kids and everyone’s favorite — pizza Fridays.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 27

Addresses in Wisconsin: One Park Plaza, 11270 W. Park Place, 5th Fl, Milwaukee, WI 53224; 225 S. Monroe Ave., Suite 100, Green Bay, WI 54301

Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-577-4000; Green Bay: 920-436-0304

Firm’s website: www.kasdorf.com

21. Lathrop & Clark

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 27

Addresses in Wisconsin: 740 Regent St., Madison, WI 53701

Office phone: 608-257-7766

Firm’s Web site: www.lathropclark.com

Managing partner: Paul A. Johnson

Marketing manager: Shana R. Lewis

Firm administrator: Kim E. Besta

Information services: Fred J. Simani

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 31

Flextime for staff: Yes

Telecommuting for staff: No

Part-time staff: Yes

23. Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 26

Addresses in Wisconsin: 111 E. Kilbourn Ave., Suite 1300, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Office phone: 414-721-0442

Out-of-state offices: Indianapolis; Louisville, KY, Troy, MI; Okemoss, MI

Firm’s website: www.hallrender.com

Managing partner: William H. Thompson

Hiring partner: John P. Ryan

Marketing manager: Eric Birdzell

Firm administrator: Albert Glover

23. Kohner, Mann & Kailas

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 18

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 26

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/Matthew P. Gerdisch

Hiring partner: Legal: Steve Kailas; Staff: Patricia Leu Kinateder

Marketing manager: Steve Kailas/Stephen D.R. Taylor

Firm administrator: Patricia Leu Kinateder

Information services: Paul Daly

Niche practice areas: Sports, fitness and recreation law

Number of male partners: 8

Number of female partners: 0

Number of male associates: 15

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

Part-time attorneys: Yes

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 31

Part-time staff: Yes

Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Excellent profit sharing plan fully financed by the firm, including all operating expenses relating to the plan. All attorneys and staff are trained for growth and advancement within the firm.

23. Mallery & Zimmerman**

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 26

Addresses in Wisconsin: Wausau:500 Third St., Suite 800, P. O. Box 479 Wausau, WI 54402-0479;

Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-271-2424; Wausau: 715-845-8234; Mosinee: 715-693-4114; Stevens Point: 715-295-0676; Green Bay: 920-432-0401

Firm’s Web site: www.malleryandzimmerman.com

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 32

26. Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 25

Addresses in Wisconsin: 735 N. Water St., Suite 1500, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 131 W. Wilson St., Suite 600, Madison, WI 53701

Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-276-3600; Madison: 608-258-1711

Out-of-state offices: Oakdale, Minn. (Opening December 1st)

Firm’s Web site: www.borgelt.com

Hiring partner: James M. Fredericks

Number of male partners: 11

Number of female partners: 3

Number of male associates: 4

Number of female associates: 5

Number of male of counsel: 2

Number of female minority associates: 1

26. Weiss Berzowski Brady

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 25

Addresses in Wisconsin: 700 N. Water St., Suite 1400, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 400 Genesee St., Suite D, Delafield, WI 53018

Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-276-5800; Delafield: 262-646-5812

Firm’s Web site: www.wbb-law.com

Managing partner: David J. Roettgers

Firm administrator: J. Andrew Bednall

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 21

28. Boyle, Fredrickson

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 23

Addresses in Wisconsin: 840 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203

Office phone: 414-225-9755

Firm’s Web site: www.boylefred.com

Managing partner: Peter Stomma

Hiring partner: Jay Durst & Tim Newholm

Marketing manager: Matt Corr

Firm administrator: Jeffrey Speller

Information services: Jeffrey Speller

Number of male partners: 11

Number of female partners: 0

Number of male associates: 9

Number of female associates: 2

Number of male of counsel: 1

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

Notes about salary, including bonuses: Origination & Incentive Bonus

Associates billable hour requirements: 1,500/1,600

Does your firm credit pro bono towards billable hours?: Yes

Flextime for attorneys: Yes

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: Long Term Care Insurance Fully Funded Health Savings Account 37 1/2 hour work week; Flexible Benefit Plan Long & Short Term Disability Insurance available to employee BF Cares Volunteer Program — Hours provided for volunteer services.

28. Cook & Franke **

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 23

Addresses in Wisconsin: 660 E. Mason St., Milwaukee, WI 53202; 10 E. Doty St., Suite 800, Madison, WI 53703

Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-271-5900; Madison: 608-251-0404

Firm’s Web site: www.cf-law.com

30. Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 22

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

Managing partner: Tom Olejniczak, Fred Schmidt, Rob Charles

Hiring partner: Tom Olejniczak, Fred Schmidt, Rob Charles

Marketing manager: Annie Dart

Firm administrator: Scott Heintz

Number of male partners: 10

Number of female partners: 3

Number of male associates: 5

Number of female associates: 3

Number of male of counsel: 1

Associates billable hour requirements: 1,800

Associates non-billable hour requirements: 100-200

Does your firm credit pro bono towards billable hours?: No

Flextime for attorneys: No

Telecommuting for attorneys: Maybe

Part-time attorneys: Maybe

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 32

Flextime for staff: No

Telecommuting for staff: No

Part-time staff: No

31. Previant, Goldberg, Uelmen, Gratz, Miller & Brueggeman**

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 21

Addresses in Wisconsin: 1555 N. River Center Dr., Suite 202, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Office phone: 414-271-4500, 800-841-5232

Firm’s Web site: www.previant.com

32. Menn Law Firm

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 20

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: Committee

Firm administrator: Joan Kallas

Information services: Kathy Krause

New practice areas: Taxpayer audits

Number of male partners: 10

Number of female partners: 1

Number of male associates: 5

Number of female associates: 3

Number of male of counsel: 1

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

Associates billable hour requirements: Varies on experience

Associates non-billable hour requirements: Varies on experience

Does your firm credit pro bono towards billable hours?: Yes

If so, how many hours per year?: varies

Flextime for attorneys: Maybe

Telecommuting for attorneys: Maybe

Part-time attorneys: Yes

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 23

Flextime for staff: Maybe

Telecommuting for staff: No

Part-time staff: Yes

33. Hawks Quindel

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 19

Addresses in Wisconsin: 700 W. Michigan St., 5th Floor, P.O. Box 442, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0442; 222 W. Washington Ave., Suite 705, P.O. Box 2155, Madison, WI 53701-2155

Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-271-8650; Madison: 608-257-0040

Firm’s Web site: www.hq-law.com

Number of male partners: 8

Number of female partners: 5

Number of male associates: 1

Number of female associates: 2

Number of male of counsel: 3

Number of male minority partners: 1

Number of female minority associates: 1

Does your firm credit pro bono towards billable hours?: Yes

Length of paid family leave: 8 Weeks

Flextime for attorneys: Maybe

Telecommuting for attorneys: No

Part-time attorneys: Maybe

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 17

Flextime for staff: Yes

Telecommuting for staff: No

Part-time staff: Yes

34. Anderson, O’Brien, Bertz, Skrenes & Golla

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 18

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

Number of male partners: 8

Number of female partners: 2

Number of male associates: 5

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: Starting salary for associates is from $46,000 to $80,000 depending upon experience

Associates billable hour requirements: 1,700

Does your firm credit pro bono towards billable hours?: No

Flextime for attorneys: Yes

Telecommuting for attorneys: No

Part-time attorneys: No

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 18

Flextime for staff: Maybe

Telecommuting for staff: No

Part-time staff: No

Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Early closing on Fridays during the summer months; matching time off for United Way contributions; birthday treats; annual firm retreat; annual client and business referral event.

34. Andrus Sceales Starke & Sawall

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 18

Addresses in Wisconsin: 100 E. Wisconsin Ave.

Office phone: 414-271-7590

Out-of-state offices: Newburryport, Mass

Firm’s Web site: www.andruslaw.com

Firm administrator: Sharon Czysh

Niche practice areas: Biotechnology patents

Number of male partners: 10

Number of female partners: 0

Number of male associates: 2

Number of female associates: 4

Number of male of counsel: 2

Number of female of counsel: 0

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

34. Hinshaw & Culbertson

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 18

Addresses in Wisconsin: 100 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 2600, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 100 W. Lawrence St., Appleton, WI 54911

Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-276-6464; Appleton: 920-738-7550

Out-of-state offices: Belleville; Chicago; Boston; Edwardsville; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla; Jacksonville; Joliet, Ill.; Lisle; Los Angeles; Minneapolis; New York; Schererville; Peoria; Phoenix; Portland; Providence; Rockford; St. Louis; San Francisco; Springfield, Ill.; Tampa, Fla.

Firm’s Web site: www.hinshawlaw.com

Managing partner: J. William Roberts; Firm Chairman: Donald L. Mrozek

Hiring partner: Mary J. Hess

Marketing manager: Chief Business Development Officer: Steven J. Schroeder

Firm administrator: Paul R. Boken

Information services: James S. Devereux

37. Mawicke & Goisman

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

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

Number of female minority associates: 0

Length of paid family leave: Per Law

Flextime for attorneys: No

Telecommuting for attorneys: No

Part-time attorneys: No

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 11

Flextime for staff: No

Telecommuting for staff: No

Part-time staff: No

37. Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 18

Addresses in Wisconsin: 111 E. Kilbourn Ave., 19th Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202-6622

Office phone: 414-273-1300

Firm’s website: www.mtfn.com

Managing partner: Thomas J. Nichols

Hiring partner: Pamela J. Tillman

Firm administrator: Matthew W. Katz

Number of male partners: 9

Number of female partners: 1

Number of male associates: 6

Number of female associates: 2

Starting associates salary: $110,000

Notes about salary, including bonuses: 401(k)/IRA/Other Ret. Plan w/Employer Contribution Bar Association Fees CLE Flexible Spending Account/pre-tax Option Health Club Membership Life/AD&D Long-term Care Insurance Long-term Disability Insurance Medical Insurance Parental Leave Parking/Transportation Profit Sharing Sick Leave Technology (Laptop, Smart Phone, etc.) Vacation Leave

Associates billable hour requirements: 2,150

Does your firm credit pro bono towards billable hours?: No

Flextime for attorneys: No

Telecommuting for attorneys: No

Part-time attorneys: No

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 13

Flextime for staff: No

Telecommuting for staff: No

Part-time staff: No

39. Beck, Chaet, Bamberger & Polsky

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 17

Addresses in Wisconsin: Two Plaza East, Suite 1085, 330 E. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53222

Office phone: 414-273-4200

Firm’s website: www.bcblaw.net

Managing partner: Michael Bamberger

Hiring partner: Barry Chaet

Firm administrator: Michelle Swiatkowski

Information services: Sherri Ebling

Number of male partners: 10

Number of female partners: 1

Number of male associates: 1

Number of female associates: 4

Number of male of counsel: 1

Does your firm credit pro bono towards billable hours?: No

Flextime for attorneys: Yes

Telecommuting for attorneys: Maybe

Part-time attorneys: Yes

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 18

Flextime for staff: Yes

Telecommuting for staff: Maybe

Part-time staff: Yes

39. Lindner & Marsack**

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

Firm’s website: www.lindner-marsack.com

39. Perkins Coie

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 17

Addresses in Wisconsin: 1 E. Main St., Suite 201, Madison, WI 53703-5118

Office phone: 608-663-7460

Out-of-state offices: Anchorage, Beijing, Bellevue, Wash., Boise, Idaho, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Menlo Park, Palo Atlo, Calif., Phoenix, Portland, Ore., San Franciso, Seattle, Shanghai, Washington, San Diego, Dallas

Firm’s website: www.perkinscoie.com

Managing partner: John Skilton

Hiring partner: Christopher Hanewicz

Marketing manager: Kathleen Brieske

Firm administrator: Kristine Knickmeier

Niche practice areas: Patent and Intellectual Property Litigation; Insurance Coverage Litigation – Policyholder

Eliminated practice areas: N/A

Number of male partners: 4

Number of female partners: 1

Number of male associates: 6

Number of female associates: 6

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: 2

Number of female minority associates: 0

Notes about salary, including bonuses: Productivity and merit bonus programs available

Associates billable hour requirements: confidential

Associates non-billable hour requirements: N/A

Does your firm credit pro bono towards billable hours?: Yes

If so, how many hours per year?: Unlimited

Length of paid family leave: 12 weeks for birth mothers, 8 weeks for adoptive parents (primary caregivers), 4 weeks for adoptive parents (secondary caregivers) or biological parents (secondary caregivers)

Flextime for attorneys: Maybe

Telecommuting for attorneys: Maybe

Part-time attorneys: Yes

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 11

Flextime for staff: No

Telecommuting for staff: No

Part-time staff: Yes

Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Perkins Coie offers Adoption Assistance benefits which provides $5000 of tax free assistance towards adoption costs.

42. Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp & Sleik

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 16

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 website: www.haleskemp.com

Managing partner: David Russell, Frank Doherty, Thomas Kieffer

Information services: Dorothy Payne

Number of male partners: 12

Number of female partners: 1

Number of male associates: 1

Number of female associates: 2

Starting associates salary: $37,500

Length of paid family leave: PTO – depends on length of time with firm

Flextime for attorneys: No

Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes

Part-time attorneys: No

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 25

Flextime for staff: No

Telecommuting for staff: Yes

Part-time staff: Yes

42. Melli Law

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 16

Addresses in Wisconsin: 10 E. Doty St., Madison, WI 53703

Office phone: 608-257-4812

Firm’s Web site: www.mellilaw.com

Managing partner: Thomas Crone and Philip Bradbury

Firm administrator: Tracey Reams

Number of male partners: 8

Number of female partners: 3

Number of male associates: 2

Number of female associates: 2

Number of male of counsel: 1

44. Bell, Gierhart & Moore

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 15

Addresses in Wisconsin: 44 E. Mifflin St., Ste. 1000, Madison, WI 53703

Office phone: 608-257-3764

Firm’s Web site: www.bmrlawyers.com

Managing partner: John M. Moore

New practice areas: Guardian ad litem

Number of male partners: 5

Number of female partners: 3

Number of male associates: 3

Number of female associates: 4

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: 1

Number of female minority associates: 0

Flextime for attorneys: Maybe

Telecommuting for attorneys: Maybe

Part-time attorneys: Yes

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 23

Flextime for staff: Maybe

Telecommuting for staff: No

Part-time staff: Yes

44. Cullen Weston Pines & Bach

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 15

Addresses in Wisconsin: 122 W. Washington Ave., Suite 900, Madison, WI 53703

Office phone: 608-251-0101

Firm’s Web site: www.cwpb.com

Firm administrator: Lisa Fox

Niche practice areas: White collar criminal defense, protection of licensed professionals, collaborative divorce, WI Supreme Court practice

Number of male partners: 4

Number of female partners: 4

Number of male associates: 1

Number of female associates: 4

Number of male of counsel: 1

Number of female of counsel: 1

Number of male minority partners: 0

Number of female minority partners: 0

Number of male minority associates: 0

Number of female minority associates: 1

Notes about salary, including bonuses: Starting salaries are competitive with the market, adjusted annually based on performance. Bonuses are discretionary and based on productivity and firm profitability.

Associates billable hour requirements: 1,800

Does your firm credit pro bono towards billable hours?: Yes

Length of paid family leave: per short term disability policy

Flextime for attorneys: No

Telecommuting for attorneys: No

Part-time attorneys: Maybe

Flextime for staff: No

Telecommuting for staff: No

Part-time staff: Yes

44. Gass, Weber, Mullins**

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 15

Addresses in Wisconsin: 309 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202

Office phone: 414-223-3300

Firm’s website: www.gasswebermullins.com

44. Leib & Katt

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 15

Addresses in Wisconsin: 740 N. Plankinton Ave., Suite 600, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Office phone: 414-276-8816

Out-of-state offices: Chicago, IL

Firm’s Web site: www.leibkatt.com

Managing partner: William J. Katt, Samuel J. Leib

Firm administrator: Susan Van Aartsen

Number of male partners: 5

Number of female partners: 0

Number of male associates: 4

Number of female associates: 6

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: Maybe

Part-time staff: Yes

44. Neider & Boucher

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 15

Addresses in Wisconsin: University Research Park, 400 Science Dr., Suite 300, Madison, WI 53711

Office phone: 608-661-4500

Firm’s website: www.neiderboucher.com

Managing partner: George Kamperschroer

Hiring partner: George Kamperschroer

Marketing manager: Terri Neider

Firm administrator: Mickey Biedermann, CLM

Information services: Terri Neider

Niche practice areas: High Technology Companies, Mergers & Acquisitions

Number of male partners: 5

Number of female partners: 0

Number of male associates: 6

44. Schober Schober & Mitchell

Number of female associates: 4

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

Flextime for attorneys: Yes

Telecommuting for attorneys: Maybe

Part-time attorneys: Maybe

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 9

Flextime for staff: Yes

Telecommuting for staff: No

Part-time staff: No

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 15

Addresses in Wisconsin: New Berlin: 2835 S. Moorland Road, New Berlin, WI 53151-3743; Oconomowoc: 1227 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 200, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Office phone: New Berlin: 262-785-1820; Oconomowoc: 262-569-8300

Firm’s Web site: www.schoberlaw.com

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