Recent Articles from Katherine Michalets
Olson helps clients get more than money
Alan Olson knows he has brought a case to a successful outcome when his employment-law firm is able to restore financial means, as well as non-financial damages, to a client.
Vogel’s practice changes to meet client needs
In the approximately 40 years since Charles Vogel began work at Godfrey & Kahn SC, he has watched issues affecting his health care clients change greatly.
Concern for children paramount for Persick
Among the reasons that Rebecca Persick went into law, a prominent one was concern for children.
Giving animals their day in court
Andrea Farrell knows that the law and owners often put a different value on the lives of pets, making courtroom battles over animal rights’ particularly difficult.
Litigation leader devotes time to others
Though Jean-Marie Crahan’s primary focus is winning litigation, she also invests her time in mentoring women and minorities, and giving back through volunteer work.
Spoerl tries to keep clients out of the system
For many working in the legal field, success is gauged by how much money is awarded or if a conviction is overturned.
Margolis pushes herself forward
When Vicki Margolis left private practice in 2007, she found the grass wasn’t immediately greener.
Weber plays key roles across the state
Ralph Weber’s career includes standout verdicts and educational reform.
Reginato represents fourth generation
Jessica Reginato grew up surrounded by litigators, but it wasn’t until her junior year in college that she decided she would go to law school, too.
Rist commits across the board
Katherine Rist’s plate is full, but she likes it that way.
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- Two dead, one injured after Ozaukee County water rescue
- RNC Final Day: Trump accepts GOP Nomination
- Wisconsin officials intervene in Planned Parenthood action
- 7th Circuit adopts modifications to Rules 31, 34, 40, 47 and 60
- MPD issues statement on outside agency officer assignments
Case Digests
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Double Jeopardy; Sentencing
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Sexual Assault-Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Contract-Negligence
- Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Discovery
- Family Law; Child Support; Property Division First paragraph(s)
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Exclusion of Evidence of Witness Bias
- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- 14th Amendment – Due Process
- Criminal-Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
- Bankruptcy-Tax
- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property