Competition drives Menn Law’s Wolske

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Whether it’s on the football field, basketball court or standing in front of a judge in court, doing his best is what matters to Christopher Wolske.

An attorney with Menn Law in Appleton, Wolske admitted to being competitive by nature so pursuing a career as a litigator was a perfect fit.

“I was active in sports – football and basketball – and I also loved to debate and analyze and it all comes together in practicing law,” said Wolske.

He specializes in personal injury law, professional liability and general civil litigation, including advising healthcare providers on health care law issues.

Even though a lot of cases are settled, Wolske enjoys preparing for trials.

“It’s a lot of work, but it’s also fun,” he said. “You get to be in front of a judge and other lawyers and do your best. My cases that go to trial are definitely the most memorable.”

While going to court brings out Wolske’s competitive side, he also indulges that side of his personality by coaching his 9-year-old son’s Pop Warner football team and watching his older two sons play high school football.

“I’m always striving to balance my professional work with my family and making sure I have time for the activities we enjoy,” he said.

Wisconsin Law Journal: What was your least-favorite course in law school?
Christopher Wolske: Tax law. All of the various statues and regulations – I didn’t find it very interesting.

WLJ: If you hadn’t become a lawyer, what would you have done?
Wolske: A physician or high school teacher with the opportunity to coach football or basketball.

WLJ: What do you consider your biggest achievement to date?
Wolske: Marrying my wife, Sherri, and raising our four boys and balancing all of that with my professional life. Finding balance and being able to give the same attention to both my professional and family obligations is very important to me.

WLJ: What was your favorite toy as a child?
Wolske: Action figures. I had a big collection of GI Joe and Western figures. I also spent a lot of time collecting and organizing sports cards.

WLJ: If you could be a superhero, who would you be?
Wolske: Superman. I admire his strength and sense of justice.

WLJ: What famous person would you most like to have a drink with?
Wolske: Jesus. I have a lot of questions for him.

WLJ: What is the first concert you went to?
Wolske: The Beach Boys. I went with my parents to a concert at Poplar Creek.

WLJ: What is your favorite thing to do in Wisconsin?
Wolske: I love football in the fall and everything that goes with. I love watching my boys play. I love watching the Packers and Badgers play.

WLJ: Finish this sentence. Happiness is …
Wolske: A state of mind achieved when content, thankful, at peace and you have a strong relationship with God.