Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Ross advocates for the injured, teaches along the way
After seeing firsthand how insurance companies were treating injured claimants, Douglas Ross decided to make a career change that’s now helped hundreds of injured clients through some of the most difficult events of their lives.
Weir shapes medical-negligence practice in Wisconsin
Todd Weir, the recently retired president of Otjen Law Firm in Waukesha, built his more than 40-year legal career on trying complex medical-negligence cases.
Shah shapes current events in high-stakes litigation
Through her award-winning legal writing and persuasive oral advocacy, Sopen Shah has established a reputation in the legal industry for excellence in appellate practice.
Abrahamson’s legacy furthers fight for equality, justice
If you look up “indefatigable” in Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson’s name appears among the usage examples.
Derus finds home in business law at Godfrey & Kahn
For as long as she can remember, Evann Derus has wanted to be a lawyer.
Long goes extra mile with construction law
Kevin Long started college as an undergraduate pursuing a degree in civil engineering.
In short order, Dockendorff making name for herself
With her tenacious drive and desire to help others, Hannah Dockendorff is already forging a path for herself in the legal profession.
Thompson writing his own legal success story at GTW
For Scott Thompson, a job at his high school newspaper led him to pursue a career in law.
Thompson fights for defendants, and her staff
After her first day as an intern at the Office of the State Public Defender, Kelli Thompson knew she had found her career path.
Gingras builds firm success from ground up
For Robert Gingras, founder of Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs, the experience of starting a law firm and watching it grow into a statewide practice with many offices has been exhilarating.
Vedvig pursues passion for climate, pro bono work
For Hillary Vedvig, climate change is the defining threat of her lifetime.
Richie gives his clients a tailored approach
In the two-and-a-half years that Isaiah Richie has worked as an attorney at Schloemer Law Firm, he has become an asset not only to the company but also the public.
Legal News
- Rep. Ryan Clancy holding Milwaukee fundraiser promoted by alleged ‘anti-Semitic group’
- Man representing self in murder case of 11-year-old
- Toxic Torts: 2 chemical spills plague Wisconsin airport
- Boeing to plead guilty to fraud for violating deal over 737 Max crashes
- Indiana police standoff with armed man ends when troopers take him into custody and find boy dead
- Alec Baldwin arrives in court in fatal shooting of cinematographer
- UW-Milwaukee chancellor to step down next year amid handling of Pro-Hamas protesters
- Wisconsin Republicans are improperly blocking conservation work, court says
- Man hurt when home in rural Wisconsin explodes has died, authorities say
- Wisconsin Supreme Court changes course, will allow expanded use of ballot drop boxes this fall
- Gov. Evers appoints Travis Maze as Jefferson County Sheriff
- Democrat Dora Drake wins open seat in Wisconsin state Senate
Case Digests
- Attorney Professional Misconduct
- CHIPS Petitions
- Insufficient Evidence-Sexual Assault of a Child
- Slip and Fall-Governmental Immunity
- Restricting Felons from Holding Public Office-Venue
- Deceptive and Unfair Pricing Practices
- Attempted Enticement of a Minor-Sentencing
- Deliberate Indifference
- Race Discrimination
- Unconstitutional Search-Motin to Suppress
- Sentencing Guidelines-“Analogue of Fentanyl”
- Copyright Infringement