Vol. 78, No. 5, June
2005
In the News
New Hires, Promotions, Partners
Thomas Armstrong, U.W. 1975 magna cum laude, has joined von
Briesen & Roper s.c., Milwaukee, as a shareholder, focusing on
appellate advocacy and commercial litigation. He previously was a senior
litigation partner in the Milwaukee office of Quarles & Brady
LLP.
Liza Barry-Kessler, U.W. 1997, has joined EarthLink Inc.,
Atlanta, Ga., as senior product manager in the security products group,
working on parental controls, antispyware, and antiphishing efforts. She
also is coauthor of Privacy in the 21st Century: Issues for Public,
School, and Academic Libraries (Libraries Unlimited).
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Glazer
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Saul C. Glazer, U.W. 1990 cum laude, has joined Wickwire Gavin
P.C., Madison, as an associate, focusing on construction, contract, and
employment law.
Gina G. Carter, Georgetown 1986, has joined the Madison office
of Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. as head of the intellectual property
litigation team, the intellectual property practice, and the credit
union practice.
Dixon R. Gahnz, U.W. 1994, has joined Pitman, Kyle &
Sicula s.c., Watertown, concentrating in personal injury law.
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Halbrooks
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Lynne M. (Solien) Halbrooks, Marquette 1988 cum laude, has
been promoted to deputy sergeant at arms of the U.S. Senate. She
previously was general counsel to the sergeant at arms.
Sheri Kasper Hank, U.W. 1992, has joined Jostens Inc.,
Minneapolis, as associate general counsel. She previously was a
shareholder with Curtin & Rasley, Minneapolis.
Tim Kiefer, Harvard 1998, has joined the U.S. Foreign Service
as a vice consul assigned to the U.S. Consulate General, Ciudad Juarez,
Mexico.
Donald F. Kiesling Jr., Marquette 1997, has joined the legal
department of Safway Services, Waukesha. He previously was with We
Energies, Milwaukee.
Tony Kordus, Nebraska 1997, has been made a partner at
Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry S.C., Green Bay, continuing to
concentrate in commercial litigation and business law with a focus on
municipal and insurance law.
James P. O'Neil, Marquette 1988, has been called to active
duty with the U.S. Army for an 18-month tour and has temporarily closed
his practice, O'Neil Law Offices, Green Bay.
Jeffrey D. Patza, Marquette 2000, has joined Meissner Tierney
Fisher & Nichols S.C., Milwaukee, practicing in environmental and
general commercial litigation. He previously was with Hinshaw &
Culbertson.
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Gendreau
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Van Hollen
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Two attorneys have joined the Capitol Square office of DeWitt Ross
& Stevens S.C., Madison. Chad R. Gendreau, U.W. 2003 cum
laude, is an associate, concentrating on litigation. J.B. Van
Hollen, U.W. 1990, focuses on litigation and environmental matters.
He previously was U.S. Attorney for the Western District of
Wisconsin.
Gregory S. Pokrass, U.W. 1975, has become an administrative
law judge with the Milwaukee office of the Social Security
Administration. He previously was a commissioner for the Wisconsin
Supreme Court.
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Rymer
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Timothy J. Rymer, Maryland 1990, has joined Gendlin &
Liverman S.C., Milwaukee, focusing on automobile and motorcycle
accident, slip and fall, medical malpractice, and nursing home
negligence matters.
Lora L. Zimmer, Yale 2003, has joined the Appleton office of
Hinshaw& Culbertson LLP as an associate, focusing on the defense of
medical malpractice, products liability, and personal injury matters.
She previously was an Outagamie County assistant district attorney in
Appleton.
Mergers, Relocations, New Associations
Mark F. Borns, U.W. 1983, and Shane W. Falk, Minnesota
1996 cum laude, have formed Borns & Falk LLC, 10 Odana Court,
Madison, focusing on family law, estate planning, real estate, criminal
law, personal injury, and general litigation. Both formerly were with
Relles, Borns & Long LLP, Madison.
Charles D. Wingrove, U.W. 2000 cum laude, has joined Victor
Dana Brooks, Northeastern 1972, and Jennifer A. Moeller,
Marquette 1994, as a shareholder in their firm, now known as Brooks,
Moeller & Wingrove S.C., Sturgeon Bay.
Resnick & Yamat S.C. has moved to 400 N. Broadway, Suite
100, Milwaukee. The firm continues to focus on probate, guardianship,
and elder law.
Appointments, Elections
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Barry
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James T. Barry III, Chicago 1989, has been named to the board
of directors of Colliers International Property Consultants USA. He is
president of Colliers Barry, Milwaukee.
John D. Finerty Jr., Marquette 1992, has been appointed chair
of the civil litigation section of the Milwaukee Bar Association. He is
a partner with the Milwaukee office of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP,
focusing on litigation.
The Fond du Lac County Bar Association has elected the following
officers: president - Terrence J. Gaffney; president-elect -
Michael E. O'Rourke; secretary - Nicholas A. Brannen; and
treasurer - Dawn M. Sabel, all of Fond du Lac.
Dennis R. Cimpl, Marquette 1975, has been elected to Milwaukee
County Circuit Court Branch 19 for a term beginning Aug. 1, 2005. Gov.
Jim Doyle also appointed him to the court to fill the unexpired term of
the Hon. John McCormick, Marquette 1951.
The Kenosha County Bar Association has selected the following
officers: president - Nicole L. Beddings; vice president -
George H. Easton; secretary - Karin Anderson Riccio; and
treasurer - Christine A. Gabron, all of Kenosha.
Dennis R. McBride, New York Univ. 1980, has been reelected
chair of the Wauwatosa Civil Service Commission. He is a senior trial
attorney in the Milwaukee district office of the U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission.
The Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association has chosen the following
officers: president - Neifor B. Acosta, Milwaukee;
president-elect - Micabil Diaz Martinez, Madison; secretary -
Carmen M. Ortiz- Babilonia, Milwaukee; and treasurer - Isa
Gonzalez-Zayas, Milwaukee.
Authors, Speakers
Lawrence R. LaSusa, DePaul 1986, coauthored "Creating and
Enforcing Non-competes," Northwest Michigan Business News vol.
11, no. 6. He is with Calcutt, Rogers & Boynton PLLC, Traverse City,
Mich.
L. Michael Tobin, Texas 1977, has authored the revised edition
of the Wisconsin Criminal Defense Manual (State Bar CLE Books,
3d ed. 2005). He is with the Office of the State Public Defender,
Madison.
Awards, Degrees, Honors
Lee H. Kummer, U.W. 1977, received the Service to Marquette
award from the Marquette University Alumni Association in April. He is a
partner with Kummer, Lambert & Fox, Manitowoc.
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Eich
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David Patrick Eich, Columbia 1992, has been named one of the
"Finest 50 Rainmakers of 2004" by Legal Business. He is a
partner with the London and Munich offices of Kirkland & Ellis
International LLP, practicing in international private equity and
mergers and acquisitions.
Two attorneys from Davczyk & Varline LLC, Wausau, are included in
the 2005-06 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Terrance
E. Davczyk, Marquette 1971, and Kathleen E. Grant, U.W. 1979,
have both been included for at least 10 years.
Elisa M. Ruer, Marquette 1997, has been admitted to the
Florida Bar. She is general counsel for Evergreen Title Corp.,
Brookfield.
Curtis M. Kirkhuff, U.W. 1960, is included in the 2005-06
edition of The Best Lawyers in America. He has been included in
the publication for 20 consecutive years. He is with Pellino, Rosen,
Mowris & Kirkhuff S.C., Madison.
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Friedman
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James A. Friedman, U.W. 1992, has been named 2004 Volunteer
Attorney of the Year by the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin.
He is a shareholder with LaFollette Godfrey & Kahn S.C., Madison,
focusing on First Amendment and media law, constitutional law, insurance
law, and litigation.
Several attorneys were recognized at the Author and Speaker Wine
Reception at the State Bar 2005 Annual Convention for outstanding
contributions to State Bar CLE seminars and books and the Wisconsin
Lawyer. Honorees include Winn Collins, U.W. 2003, Outagamie
County District Attorney's Office, Appleton; Joseph M. Fasi II,
Stetson 1983, Peterson, Johnson & Murray S.C., Milwaukee; William
E. Hanrahan, Hamline 1988, Wisconsin Department of Justice, Madison;
William Pharis Horton, Georgetown 1963, Horton Law Office S.C.,
Madison; Jesse S. Ishikawa, Michigan 1980, Reinhart Boerner Van
Deuren S.C., Madison; Richard J. Langer, U.W. 1974, Michael Best
& Friedrich LLP, Madison; Brian W. Mullins, U.W. 1980,
Wickwire Gavin P.C., Madison; Steven L. Nelson, Marquette 1990,
Cook & Franke S.C., Milwaukee; Jane C. Schlicht, Marquette
1983, Cook & Franke S.C., Milwaukee; Eugene R. Schramka,
Marquette 1982, Grant Thornton LLP, Madison; Gretchen G. Viney,
U.W. 1978, Viney & Viney, Baraboo; and the dozens of authors of
The Law of Damages in Wisconsin, a three-volume, 41-chapter
book.
The following attorneys received mentorship awards, in recognition of
career-long service, from State Bar CLE Seminars at the Building for
Success seminar in May: Michelle A. Behnke, U.W. 1988, Michelle
A. Behnke Attorney at Law, Madison; R. George Burnett, U.W. 1981,
Liebman, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry S.C., Green Bay; Richard L.
Cates, U.W. 1951, Lawton & Cates S.C., Madison; Gerald M.
O'Brien, U.W. 1959, Anderson, O'Brien, Bertz, Skrenes & Golla,
Stevens Point; Pamela Pepper, Cornell 1989, Pamela Pepper
Attorney at Law S.C., Milwaukee; and the Hon. J.P. Stadtmueller,
Marquette 1967, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of
Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Dennis J. Verhaagh, Minnesota 1972, was recognized by the
State Bar Government Lawyers Division for his pro bono service to the
legal profession and the public, including helping war veterans apply
for benefits, speaking to students, advising county committees on
environmental issues, working on architectural and legal issues for his
church's building committee, serving as a CLE presenter, and writing for
numerous legal publications. He is an environmental engineer with the
Wisconsin DNR and also maintains a private practice.
Tony Welhouse, U.W. 1977, is included in the 2005-06 edition
of The Best Lawyers in America. He is with Welhouse Law Office,
Appleton, practicing primarily in worker's compensation and Social
Security disability law.
Several attorneys have been named "Leaders in the Law" by the
Wisconsin Law Journal. Honorees for 2005 are Michelle A.
Behnke, U.W. 1988, Michelle A. Behnke Attorney at Law, Madison;
James E. Braza, Cornell 1981, Davis & Kuelthau S.C.,
Milwaukee; Linda M. Clifford, U.W. 1975, LaFollette Godfrey &
Kahn S.C., Madison; Julianna Ebert, Marquette 1981, Quarles &
Brady LLP, Milwaukee; William C. Gleisner III, Marquette 1974,
Law Offices of William C. Gleisner III, Milwaukee; William E.
Hanrahan, Hamline 1988, Wisconsin Department of Justice, Madison;
Robert R. Henak, New York Univ. 1982, Henak Law Office S.C.,
Milwaukee; T. Christopher Kelly, U.W. 1980, Kelly & Habermehl
S.C, Madison; Dean P. Laing, Marquette 1983, O'Neil, Cannon,
Hollman, De Jong S.C., Milwaukee; Karen Mala Schapiro,
Northwestern 1985, DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C., Brookfield; and the
Hon. Diane S. Sykes, Marquette 1984, Seventh Circuit Court of
Appeals, Milwaukee. John R. Dawson, Duke 1970, Foley &
Lardner LLP, Milwaukee, received a special achievement award.
In Memoriam
Howard C. Equitz, Marquette 1955, Washington, D.C., Feb. 04,
1932 - Jan. 08, 2005.
Wilford Nehmer Jr., U.W. 1952, Milwaukee, Dec. 21, 1925 -
March 1, 2005.
Martin A. Lachat, Marquette 1942, Green Bay, March 10, 1917 -
Feb. 5, 2004.
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