East Troy Family Lawyers

Ryan is a partner and trial attorney at MacGillis Wiemer, LLC. He focuses his practice on Family Law, Estate Planning, and Civil Litigation cases. Ryan has represented numerous individuals in family law cases, including paternity, divorce, child support, property division, and post-judgment actions, throughout south, east and central Wisconsin. Ryan also works as a Guardian ad Litem in the Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties to represent the best interests of minor children. Ryan’s work as a Guardian ad Litem provides him with a unique perspective in handling family law cases. Beyond his work at MacGillis Wiemer, LLC, Ryan is also a...

Attorney Manuel R. Galang has been practicing criminal law in Wisconsin since 1990. He has handled hundreds of cases in Wisconsin. Many of these criminal cases resulted in reduced charges, dismissed charges, or acquittal after jury trial. His knowledge of the rules of evidence and criminal procedure, local rules and customs, as well as his experience, will give you the peace of mind knowing the right attorney represents you. Attorney Galang has extensive experience practicing family law as well, representing clients in divorce, child custody and other family matters.

Attorney Michael J. Finn has been practicing law in Waukesha County for more than 30 years, and is experienced in all aspects of family law, divorce law, child custody, business and contractual law, and criminal defense. He has reliably assisted hundreds of clients in the Hartland, Waukesha, Delafield, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee and Milwaukee area.

Attorney Jeffrey W. Jensen has been defending persons charged with criminal offenses for the past thirty-four years. A graduate of Beloit College, and Marquette University Law School, Jensen appears regularly before Wisconsin State Courts and also in federal court. Jensen has defended over 400 criminal jury trials, and he has handled hundreds of criminal appeals. He is admitted to practice before Wisconsin Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, and before the United States Supreme Court.

I am a native of Chicago. I majored in History at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY, and went to I.U. Bloomington Law School. I have practiced immigration law since 1991 in Chicago and Milwaukee.

My 40 plus year law practice involves handling complex litigation in the areas of Personal Injury, Criminal, Family/divorce and Commercial cases. I have recovered 7 figure jury verdicts for wrongly injured clients, obtained not guilty verdicts in homicide cases and successfully negotiated and concluded multi-property real estate transactions. My litigation experience enhances my ability to handle both complex and straightforward matters involving our clients.

Josephine M. Petty received her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, graduating cum laude before attending Marquette University Law School. Main Office: 320 East Buffalo St. Suite 700 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: 414-271-3400 Waukesha Office: 20720 Watertown Rd. Suite 202 Waukesha, WI 53186 Phone: 262-782-5200

Kent A. Tess-Mattner is a shareholder with the Brookfield law firm of Schmidt, Rupke, Tess-Mattner & Fox, S.C. He received his B.A. (cum laude) from Carroll University and his J.D. from Marquette University. Before entering private practice, he was law clerk to Chief Judge John A. Decker of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. He has co-chaired the Civil Litigation Section of the Milwaukee Bar Association and is past president of both the Society of Family Lawyers and the Leander J. Foley Matrimonial Inns of Court. He is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar...

After graduating from Marquette University Law School, I've been practicing law since 2008.

Education & Background Barry J. Book graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1986 and from Marquette University Law School in 1989. He is the Vice-President and a Shareholder at Podell & Book, S.C. Since his admission to the Bar in 1989, Mr. Book has practiced in a number of areas including Criminal, Civil, Real Estate, Probate and Family Law. His practice now focuses exclusively on Family Law. Comprehensive Family Law Experience When handling Family Law matters, he manages all issues relating to the dissolution of a marriage such as division of assets, disputes regarding custody and placement...

Steven Cotter specializes in bankruptcy, consumer law, foreclosure defense, family law and general litigation. In addition to the State Bar of Wisconsin, he is admitted to practice in the Eastern and Western District of Wisconsin.

!966 Graduate of Northwestern University , Evanston, Illinois , with
Sociology Degree;
1969 Graduate of Marquette Law School , with JD Degree;
Trial lawyer for 50 years ;
Former Assistant Public Defender , Milwaukee County with the Milwaukee County Public Defender Project;
Former First Assistant District Attorney , Milwaukee County , 1070 -1976
Private practice thereafter till present;
Past President of the Wisconsin Justinian Society of Italian American Judges and Lawyers;
Past President of ( NIABA )--National Italian American Bar Association --of lawyers and judges nationwide;
First Vice President of ( OSDIA ) Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America,
Illinois-Wisconsin Grand Lodge.

Attorney Renee Read is a strong advocate for her clients who takes a practical approach to representation. She explains the law to clients in a manner that is understandable and helps them make informed decisions regarding their legal options.

She has been recognized by several organizations for her excellence in divorce and family law. Attorney Read has been selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star four years in a row, which is reserved for no more than 2.5% of attorneys in each state. Avvo.com has given her the highest rating of 10 / Superb. Also, she has...

I am the founding shareholder of Kowalski, Wilson & Vang, LLC. Throughout my career, I have represented clients of diverse financial, ethnic, social, and cultural backgrounds.  Experience gained through participation in hundreds of court hearings allows me to serve my clients across the entire spectrum of family issues.. I routinely lecture on family and child-related topics at seminars sponsored by the State Bar of Wisconsin and other legal organizations.  For example, in 2010, I was Wisconsin’s representative to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Community Property Symposium in Seattle.  From 2015 onward, I was named by my peers as a Rising Star and designated Superlawyer by SuperLawyers magazine, a lawyer review publication....

Raised in Northcentral Wisconsin, Attorney Wojan attended UW-Oshkosh and Marquette University Law School. Attorney Wojan has practiced at Petit & Dommershausen since 2012.

John T. Fields is an attorney based out of Madison, WI. With proven expertise in family law, divorce, and child custody cases, he provides legal representation to individuals and families in need. With more than three decades in practice, he has been a staunch advocate for his clients in sensitive matters including domestic abuse, contested divorces, paternity suits, gaining sole custody, and many others. Navigating these issues can prove challenging, but Attorney Fields possesses the requisite knowledge and negotiation skills to assist you in achieving your goals. To schedule a consultation with the Madison Family Law attorney, please call 608-729-3590 or...

Nikole K. Messerschmidt exclusively practices Family Law and helps each client move forward. Cases hanlded include divorce, child custody, mediation, spousal maintenance, and other family law related cases.