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Amalia Levit Todryk
Amalia Levit Todryk says the best aspect of being a trusts and estates attorney is the “trust” part. “The human element of the practice is what drew me to trusts and estates. I love working with families and hearing their stories,” she said. “I especially enjoy being the trusted adviser to families. We get to […]
Elizabeth P. Hanigan
Elizabeth Hanigan took a slightly different path to law school. While that’s not uncommon, hers is even more varied than most. While in college, she interned for Sen. Dick Lugar (R-Ind.), then worked in the White House under President George H.W. Bush. After graduating with a bachelor’s in Political Science, she sold textbooks for a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jason E. Kuwayama
All children dream about what they’ll do when they grow up. Jason E. Kuwayama recalls playing with his best friend, who announced that he wanted to be a doctor. Kuwayama responded that he would become a lawyer and protect his friend from his mistakes. At least part of that prediction came true. Kuwayama did become […]
Cindy L. Fryda
Cindy L. Fryda doesn’t like being called a “management-side” labor and employment attorney. For starters, Fryda, of The Schroeder Group SC in Waukesha, represents both employees and employers, and she concentrates in general small business law as well. But also: “The way I look at it, being management-oriented is a benefit to employees. Because the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Andrea J. Farrell
What do Charlize Theron, Carrie Underwood and attorney Andrea J. Farrell have in common? They’re all animal lovers and PETA supporters. But while the first two have made headlines primarily as entertainers, Farrell has caught the media’s attention for groundbreaking animal-rights litigation in Wisconsin. Farrell is representing PETA and the Alliance for Animals against the […]
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- 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
- Former Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant pleads guilty to smuggling contraband
- 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
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
