State Supreme Court sides with advertising co. in eminent domain case (UPDATE)
When the state cut Nels Naslund and his partners a $1.9 million check for a chunk of prime real estate off Highway 41, he said he never expected to have to share it with a renter.
State’s high court to rule in sign fight
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday will determine how billboard owners get paid when the state condemns property to make room for highway projects.
Founding member of von Briesen & Roper dies
Attorney Wayne Roper, one of the founding members of Milwaukee-based von Briesen & Roper SC, died Sunday night at his Milwaukee home.
Who’s Doing What: New hires at von Briesen; new partner at Axley
Thomas Burmeister, Nicholas Castronovo, Ryan Gehrke and Eileen Kelley joined von Briesen & Roper SC, Milwaukee.
Who’s doing what: Chicago law firm opens Milwaukee office
The Chicago law firm of Arnstein & Lehr LLP opened a Milwaukee office with the addition of partner Charles Pautsch and associates Lisa Baiocchi and Jesse Dill to its labor and employment practice group. All three attorneys join Arnstein & Lehr from Jackson Lewis LLP, Brookfield.
Family law a great fit for Brooks
When von Briesen & Roper SC attorney Christy Brooks graduated law school in 1977, she wanted to avoid traditional practice areas for female lawyers at the time, such as trusts and estates, and labor and employment law.
Who’s Doing What: Michael Best shows love for the stage; von Briesen announces promotions
Employees at the Madison office of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP did more than socialize at this year’s holiday party – they put on a show.
Who’s Doing What: Firms earn awards
Find out who's doing what and who's on the move in the legal community.
With signage rights, von Briesen opts to stay put
One of the reasons Milwaukee law firm von Briesen & Roper SC considered moving after more than 25 years, was because its building prominently featured a competitor’s logo. But now the firm, which has leased space in the building at 411 E. Wisconsin Ave. since 1985, will have the opportunity to post its own array […]
Who’s doing what
• von Briesen & Roper announces that attorney Gottlieb John Marmet has been admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Marmet is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group and Technology Law Section. He focuses his practice on intellectual property law, patent prosecution, litigation, product liability and toxic […]
Impersonal technology
Attorney James D. Friedman vividly remembers walking into his office to find a stack of pink message slips on his desk from clients who called during the lunch hour.
Who’s doing what
von Briesen & Roper announces the addition of two attorneys: Shareholder Bryan M. Becker and Associate James J. Wawrzyn.
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- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
- UPDATED: ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
- Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
- Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
- Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
- Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
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