2011 Leaders in the Law
Hon. Lynn S. Adelman United States District Court . . . David F. Andres McCoy & Hofbauer . . . Michael M. Berzowski Weiss Berzowski Brady . . . Richard J. Bliss Godfrey & Kahn . . . Stuart R. Deardorff Simpson & Deardorff . . . Robin E. Dorman Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office […]
2011 Leaders showcase strength and variety
For our ninth Leaders in the Law event, I knew we would hear stories about Wisconsin’s practitioners’ hard work, dedication, leading by example and ability to overcome obstacles. It turns out that no matter how quietly these individuals do their work, volunteer their time and mentor others, people notice. We received more than 75 nominations highlighting the many achievements that all these at[...]
Municipalities turn to Riffle
When a municipality in southeast Wisconsin gets involved in litigation, of whatever nature, there’s a good chance that H. Stanley Riffle will be representing the government.
Big deals, contributions define Davidson
Throughout the 40 years of his corporate finance and securities practice, Bruce C. Davidson, a retired partner at Quarles & Brady, represented clients large and small. He has handled transactions worth billions of dollars, led the firm’s corporate finance/securities team, and still found time to give back to the profession and to the community.
Pines has big goal left, isn’t slowing down
Lester Pines has one more accomplishment he’d like to achieve.
Practice, mock trials keep Lanford busy
A few years ago, Rhonda L. Lanford volunteered to coach a group of freshmen mock trial students at Madison East High School.
McCabe looks forward to retirement
Until Michael J. McCabe retired at the beginning of 2011, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District had never had another director of legal services in its history.
Berzowski is dedicated to service
Michael M. Berzowski didn’t give much thought to becoming a lawyer.
Lindl tackles uncomfortable issues head on
Attorney Bruce J. Lindl doesn’t mind making colleagues a little uncomfortable, especially when talking about diversity.
From law to pulpit, Jaeger has varied career
James A. Jaeger, a partner at Hill, Glowacki, Jaeger & Hughes in Madison, is a recognized leader in the area of elder law.
Legal News
- Milwaukee County District Attorney, UWM police address Jewish threats
- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- Secret Service head resigns as Congress formally investigates
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
- GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
- Survey: Harris has enough delegates to be nominee
- Outside the RNC, small Milwaukee businesses and their regulars tried to salvage a sluggish week
- Biden called to resign immediately after the president announces he won’t seek reelection
- Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris
- Local PA cops allegedly thought Trump’s would-be assassin was Secret Service
- Biden-Lead Secret Service admits agency denied past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
- Class action filed against Walgreens
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