Overview
My practice centers around litigation and trial advocacy for my clients. I have
29 years of experience representing individuals and businesses in Wisconsin
state and federal courts – including appellate courts and the Wisconsin
Supreme Court – as well as various administrative agencies and arbitration
panels. I have also been admitted on a pro hac vice basis in jurisdictions
outside of Wisconsin. My clients benefit from my legal abilities in a wide range
of practice areas, as well as my commitment to maintaining high adherence to
the professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability, and diligence.
Education
- University of Notre Dame, B.A., with honors
- University of Wisconsin – Madison, J.D., Phi Alpha Delta
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin State Courts
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
- U.S. Court of Appeals – Seventh Circuit
Experience
I have significant experience in litigation, trials, appeals, arbitration,
mediation, and administrative advocacy, for businesses and individual clients.
Some of my areas of focus are:
- Construction, architecture, and engineering claims and disputes
- Condominium and HOA law
- Professional contract review
- Employment law matters, including severance and non-compete agreements
- Professional licensing and disciplinary investigations
- Administrative law
- Professional malpractice
- Property line/roadway disputes
- Insurance coverage disputes
- Family law matters
Community Involvement
I served three years as Legal Counsel for the Wisconsin Jaycees. I also served
as President of two local condominium associations. I also previously
volunteered as an auctioneer for several years at the annual WHA auction.
Professional Recognition
I was recognized as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer – Rising Star in 2008, 2010,
2011, and 2012. I have also been rated nationally as a “BV” attorney by
Martindale-Hubbell.
Reported Cases
- Rutherford v. Trienda Corp., (LIRC 7/27/07)
- Homeward Bound Services, Inc. v. Office of the Insurance Commissioner, 2006 WI App 208, 296 Wis. 2d 481, 724 N.W.2d 380
- Liberty Grove Town Board v. Door County Board of Supervisors, 2005 WI App 166, 284 Wis. 2d 814, 702 N.W.2d 33
- Kerry, Inc. v. Angus-Young Associates, 2005 WI App 42, 280 Wis. 2d 418, 694 N.W.2d 407
- McNally CPA’s & Consultants, S.C. v. D.J. Hosts, Inc., 2004 WI App 221, 277 Wis. 2d 801, 692 N.W.2d 247
- American Family Mutual Ins. Co. v. American Girl, Inc., 2004 WI 2, 268 Wis. 2d 16, 673 N.W.2d 247
- Keen v. Dane County Board of Supervisors, 2004 WI App 26, 269 Wis. 2d 488, 676 N.W.2d 154
- Johnson v. Ziegler, 2002 WI App 103, 255 Wis. 2d 751, 648 N.W.2d 48
Outside Interests
Outside of work, I enjoy cheering on Notre Dame and Wisconsin pro sports
teams, traveling, playing volleyball, and downhill skiing.