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Joshua R. Welsh
Being the son of two teachers, it’s not surprising that Joshua R. Welsh received his undergraduate degree in education.
Sarah C. Whiting
As a social worker with children facing delinquency or child in need of protection orders, Sarah C. Whiting says she did not feel she had the legal knowledge to advocate the way that she wanted for them.
Jodi Shields Yin
Occasionally Jodi Shields Yin just offers comforting words as she and her client walk to the courthouse, where they’ll be seeking an order to keep the client and/or children safe.
2010 Up and Coming Lawyers – Publisher’s note
Sometimes it can be just a little too awesome.
Johanna R. Kirk
Johanna R. Kirk is three-for-three before the Wisconsin Court of Appeals — in just four years. Kirk is a partner at Knudson, Torvinen Jones & Kirk SC, a 188-year-old, “true general-practice firm,” where she practices special education, probate and business law. But perhaps the most exciting part of her job is the appellate work, where […]
2010 Up and Coming Lawyers – Publisher's Note
Sometimes it can be just a little too awesome. We had so many nominations this year for our second annual Up and Coming Lawyers event that it was just, well, awesome. Then, after reading the nominations, it was … just a little too awesome. And I mean that in a good way. Now, in defining […]
Andrew P. Beilfuss
Andrew P. Beilfuss applied to law school after a few years as a business consultant because he “was always interested in the chess match that I thought trial work would be.” After just five years as a lawyer, he’s already played integral roles on teams that have toppled the opposition’s queen several times in high-stakes […]
Danielle Bergner
Danielle Bergner, who represents the Redevelopment Authority as an assistant city attorney, describes herself as “a municipal attorney with a more specialized background in real estate.” Not surprising given that she has been a licensed real estate professional since she was 21. While obtaining her bachelor’s degree in economics at UW-Milwaukee, Bergner worked as a […]
Amelia L. Bizzaro
Amelia Bizzaro doesn’t hold back when describing herself and her line of work. “I’m an appellate geek,” Bizzaro said. It’s worked out well for her. After several years at Henak Law Office, she recently started her own firm, where she still focuses on appellate work. While the opportunity to do appellate work in more areas […]
Lydia J. Chartre
Never underestimate the power of a wise mentor. Lydia J. Chartre was convinced she’d use her law degree in the corporate/transactional world. Then, while clerking at Petrie & Stocking SC, she met Daniel J. Miske, who urged her to consider litigation. Suddenly she changed her mind. Once she joined the firm as an associate, Miske […]
Anthony D. Cotton
Daniel Braznell was accused of salacious charges — the sexual assault of a 70-year-old, disabled woman — and therefore the media paid close attention to the case. In June 2010, a Waukesha County jury found Braznell not guilty. It was an exciting victory for defense lawyer Anthony D. Cotton, of Kuchler & Cotton Law Offices […]
Andrew N. DeClercq
Two years out of law school, Andrew N. DeClercq already has a win in front of the Wisconsin Supreme Court under his belt. Working with Paul Norman at Boardman Law Firm, DeClercq experienced his first state Supreme Court victory in 2010 by helping with Volvo Trucks North America v. Wausau Truck Center, Inc. The case […]
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