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