North Prairie Lawyers

It is important to have an experienced Attorney who will give your case the detailed attention it deserves. The entire staff at the Law Office of Jane L. Walker recognizes the intimidation involved in finding the right Lawyer. Attorney Walker has had her own private practice for over 20 years and has handled a variety of legal matters. The primary focus areas of the practice are Elder Law, Estate Planning and Trust and Probate Administration. Her past experiences have broadened her experience as an Attorney and given her a deeper understanding of human nature, the profound impact conflict...

Attorney James R. Mills has assisted clients in all of Southeastern Wisconsin for over twenty-one (21) years. Attorney Mills is an arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau, Town Attorney for the Town of East Troy, and a member of several local community organizations.

JANE E. PROBST presently specializes in the areas of family law, divorce, paternity, grandparent rights, custody, child support, juvenile law, termination of parental rights, adoptions and guardianships in the States of Wisconsin and Illinois. Another specialty area is Equine Law, exclusively dealing with businesses, contracts and litigation related to horses. She not only has extensive experience as a trial lawyer, but is also a member of the Collaborative Divorce Council of Wisconsin with an objective of resolving divorces without the cost and acrimony of the standard litigation process. She was certified by University of Wisconsin as a...

My practice is focused on the areas of construction law and real estate, and the unique legal challenges facing these areas.

From construction project disputes, to closing on complicated real estate transactions, I can assist you in resolving your legal needs. I regularly assist clients in contract negotiations, litigation and arbitration, lien filings and disputes, delay and warranty claims, theft by contractor, right to cure, home improvement practices claims, and foreclosure.

In addition to being a lawyer, I hold a degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus in construction project management, and have work experience as an engineering technician on various...

I have over 25 years of experience representing accident victims. I have extensive trial, settlement and appellate experience in a wide variety of personal injury and wrongful death cases, including complex and multi-district litigation. I was recognized as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer in 2011 in the area of Personal Injury Plaintiff: General, as published in Milwaukee Magazine, was recognized as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” in Wisconsin for Civil Plaintiff’s work by the National Trial Lawyers Association in 2013, and I have now achieved the highest level ranking of “Superb” by Avvo’s lawyer rating service. I graduated cum laude from...

Do you need a lawyer? Our clients are middle class Americans who work hard to possess retirement savings, real estate, and their own businesses. At McAvoy Law Offices LLC, our job is to make sure that our clients' income, estates, and livelihood are protected.

Using as a foundation engineering and legal services provided to Fortune 500 companies, individuals, venture capitalists, start-up companies, and family businesses alike, Garet works with clients towards efficient and strategic IP management, assertion and defense; from concept through all levels of appeal. He enjoys meeting with clients to establish long-term, candid relationships that help to achieve client objectives through a team approach.

I proudly represent only those injured by the negligence of others. On three different cases I recovered awards that were at that time the highest personal injury awards in the history of Wisconsin. Currently I have the largest personal injury compensatory damage verdict in Wisconsin history, a $35 million medical malpractice verdict. I am an invited member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an organization limited to 100 of the best plaintiff attorneys in the U.S, a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the International Society of Barristers.. I was honored as the Marquette Law...

I genuinely believe that the value of life comes from service to others. I have dedicated more hours to this philosophy than our business manager would care to imagine. I have been rewarded kindly in the friends that I have made, the lessons that I have learned and the impact that I have made on the community. I never stop hunting for the next project. My service to the community has been very broad in scope. I have served as a member of the Oconomowoc school board, the Oconomowoc Hospital Foundation, and as a trustee of St. Jerome’s Catholic...

Top-ranked divorce and family law attorneys serving Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine counties and all of South-Eastern Wisconsin. David N. Iancu has devoted his practice to finding innovative solutions to complex divorce and family law cases. No case too big or too small.

Featured in Milwaukee’s Lifestyle Magazine, “M Magazine” as a “Leading Lawyer” each year from 2013 to 2018.
Named “10 Best Attorney” for Wisconsin by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys for 2018.
Named ‘SUPER LAWYER – Rising Star’ each year from 2010 to 2018.
Named a “Top 100 Lawyer” by The National Advocates for 2017 and 2018.
Named a ‘Top 40...

Mrs. Michelle Hockers graduated magna cum laude from Marquette University Law School earning her Juris Doctorate with a certificate in litigation in May of 2015. While in law school, she was heavily involved in the Moot Court Association where she participated in the Jenkins Honors Moot Court Competition, served on the Executive Board as Associate Justice for National Competitions, and competed in the National Moot Court Competition regional at Marquette. As a third year student, Michelle completed an internship with the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office in the Milwaukee County Trial Division where she gained valuable courtroom experience. Throughout law...

As a litigator, Alan Olson helps his wrongfully discharged clients recover their lost pay and benefits. He has argued four of his cases to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, resulting in expansion of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing for employees, as well as increased protection for employees in retaliatory discharge cases. Undaunted by huge insurance companies, Alan repeatedly sues them in federal courts across the United States in order to recover long-term disability benefits for his disabled clients. Alan also sues big corporations when they defraud the government and retaliate against the employee who blew the whistle. As...

Keith is a member of the Wisconsin Association for Justice and is on the Board of Directors. He has also lectured and authored articles for presentation at continuing legal education seminars sponsored by that organization. Keith is the author of the Jury Deliberations chapter in a State Bar of Wisconsin publication entitled “Wisconsin Trial Practice.” He is listed in the Martindale Registry of Preeminent Lawyers as having the highest ratings awarded by that group. He has been awarded a Superlawyer designation for Personal Injury since 2011.He has an AVVO rating of 10.0 out of a possible 10.0. He is also...

Attorney Glenn E. Gaskill III received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, where he studied Political Science and Philosophy in addition to being a member of the football team. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he practices today.

Through the practice of law, Attorney Gaskill has taken the skills that made him successful on the football field and translated them to the courtroom. He has used his work ethic and honed his competitive spirit to his advantage in the courtroom with victories in both misdemeanor and felony...

Education
Mr. Llaurado earned his bachelor’s degree from Marquette University, graduating magna cum laude in 1983 and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Sigma Nu. He graduated from Marquette University Law School in 1986, and was a Thomas More Scholar. He was on the Marquette Law Review as an Articles Editor.

Background
Mr. Llaurado was raised in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. He resides with his wife, Kathleen, and together they have four children, Thomas, Kathryn, Joseph, and Patrick.

Mr. Llaurado is an active member of the American Association of Justice, Wisconsin Association for Justice, American Bar Association, and State Bar...

I assist clients with estate planning, probate, trust administration, pre-marital agreements, guardianship, and small business succession planning. Regardless of net worth, everybody should have an estate plan. I am happy to assist a range of clients: from the young couple who wants to do estate planning to appoint a guardian for their minor children to the multi-millionaire who needs estate tax planning.

My first trial after graduating law school was a homicide case and we achieved a not guilty verdict. Since then, our firm has achieved innumerable dismissals and acquittals. We have won cases that seem unwindable. We have won cases when clients have confessed to crimes. In one very remarkable case, one of our clients confessed to a crime and pleaded guilty with another lawyer. After coming to us for a second opinion we were able to withdraw his guilty plea, go to trial, and convince a jury of his innocence despite the fact that he confessed his guilt to the...

PATRICIA L. GROVE was admitted to the State Bar of Wisconsin in 1981 after graduating from Tulsa University Law School where she was an editor of the Tulsa Law Journal, a member of the International Moot Court Team, and the recipient of the 1981 Rogers Inn Graduate of the Year Award. Pat has a B.A. degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an M.S.W. from Washington University.

Pat served from 1981 to 1982 as law clerk to Justice William Callow of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. She is the author of numerous articles and is the co-author of Appellate Practice and Procedure...

I have successfully defended the rights of the accused in the full range of criminal and traffic offenses since 1992. I am sensitive to the fact that while I have a busy caseload, this may be your only experience with the criminal justice system. Whether your are accused of a minor traffic violation or a serious felony, you can expect that your matter will be handled with a high level of professionalism, integrity and sensitivity. Remember, it's your case.


Proper communication between attorney and client is the hallmark of effective representation. Clients can expect copies of documents filed on their behalf...

Breanne Bucher joined the firm in April, 2014. She previously was an associate attorney at a general practice law firm in Waukesha County. Breanne graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2010 and passed the Wisconsin Bar Examination on her first attempt.

In law school, she was a member of the Valparaiso Law Criminal Law Clinic, in which she represented indigent clients charged with both low-level misdemeanors and violent felony offenses. She also interned with the Lake County Public Defender’s Office in Lake County, Indiana and continued to gain experience in criminal defense. Although passionate about criminal law, she discovered...

Attorney Amy C. Scholz is a former state criminal prosecutor who primarily focuses her practice on providing the best defense to clients with criminal defense, traffic, and drunk driving matters. Amy began her practice in Ohio where she worked for the City of Akron Prosecutors Office. She then returned to Wisconsin where she worked as an assistant district attorney before refocusing her practice to criminal defense. Amy is a zealous advocate for her clients. She has successfully argued motions to the court, negotiated the reduction of felony and misdemeanor charges, prevailed at jury trials, and earned...

Attorney Allan M. Foeckler carved out a name for himself throughout the courtrooms of Wisconsin through a detail-oriented approach to personal injury law that has resulted in countless successful settlements and verdicts. He is a member of several legal organizations throughout Wisconsin, including the Milwaukee Chapter of the American Constitution Society, the Wisconsin Judicial Council, the Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association, and the Wisconsin Association for Justice. Mr. Foeckler graduated from Marquette University Law School, where he was a member of Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society and part of the Marquette Law Review. Over the years fighting for the rights of...

My grandfather’s great grandfather came to Milwaukee in 1867, the same year Jacob Leinenkugel and John Miller started a brewery in Chippewa Falls. However, instead of being skilled at brewing beer, Grandpa Heinen had a passion for woodworking. He started a cabinet shop out of his home and ran his small business off Market Street for over 15 years. Numerous people throughout Wisconsin have a passion for the skills and talents God gave them; they pour their lives into families and businesses they cherish. My passion is legal counseling and advocating for those brewers, woodworkers, and...

Attorney Westley practices criminal defense and DUI/OWI all over Wisconsin. She graduated from Marquette University Law School in 2015 with a certificate in litigation and uses that every day. She did her undergrad at the University of Minnesota and graduated from there in 2011. She has done a stint with Americorps and regularly volunteers for Teen Court in Waukesha County as a judge.

She has won numerous awards for client satisfaction and works hard to get the best case scenario for her clients on a daily basis.

Nathan likes to meet new people and clients. During your initial consultation (always free) you'll talk about the facts of your situation, the legal options that may exist. From there, he'll work to see if there's a way to help. He has handled consumer protection cases - and jury trials - all over the state. Nathan and his paralegal (Ethan Webb, who will likely help you schedule the call) welcome your questions and calls.

Nathan's passion is representing consumers and litigating cases. He will take the time to listen to your story, outline a plan of attack, and your next...

An experienced personal injury attorney, with the extensive professional credentials: Wisconsin Association for Justice (Board of Directors since 2005) Judicial Clerk to Chief Judge Eich, Wisconsin Court of Appeals, Madison, WI (August 1996-1997) Co-Author, Chapter 9: “Special Damages” Wisconsin Law of Damages (2005-2008) Note, “AIDS Behind Bars: Judicial Barriers to Prisoners’ Constitutional Claims” 45 Drake L. Rev. 527 (1997) Cannon & Dunphy, S.C. has won more $10 million and higher awards than any other personal injury law firm in Wisconsin. While we are large enough to successfully handle your problems, Cannon & Dunphy is small enough to hear your concerns...

David graduated from Marquette University Law School in May 2018, where he discovered his passion for civil litigation.

After graduating from law school, he worked for several Milwaukee area civil litigation law firms where he gained valuable experience in personal injury law on both plaintiff and defense representation. This unique perspective allows him to anticipate and plan for the potential strategies that insurance defense attorneys employ, allowing him to achieve the best outcomes for his clients.

In his spare time, David enjoys Crossfit, golf, and traveling to his home state of Michigan to visit family and friends.

Need to buy or sell real estate or list your property for sale by owner (FSBO)? Not sure about the process? Do you need a commercial lease? Need assistance with your small business or a corporate law matter? Do you need an LLC? Call Bill for a free consultation now at (262) 239-4319. I am committed to providing cost-effective and skilled representation to clients for all their business, real estate, and litigation needs. I have been licensed to practice law since 2011 and provide confidential, trusted legal counsel to clients for their real estate, business,...

Tom received his law degree with Highest Honors from Hamline University in 1996. His entire career has been dedicated to representing victims of serious injury and death.

A high success rate in injury litigation over the last 25 years has affirmed Tom’s belief in the jury system. He is confident that if jurors hear all the relevant facts they will always render the just verdict. Determining what is required to motivate jurors to action is what drives case value.

A passion for honing his skills as a trial lawyer and being a zealous advocate for his clients has led to Tom traveling...

Wisconsin personal injury lawyer Frank Pasternak is managing partner of Pasternak & Zirgibel S.C., award-winning plaintiffs personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin. Attorney Pasternak has been honored as one of the Top 50 “Super Lawyers” in Milwaukee Magazine, as chosen by his peers and through independent research. Attorney Pasternak was also voted “Best Attorney” by CNI Newspapers in its “Best of the Burbs” survey of readers and ranked as one of Milwaukee's "Leading Lawyers" in M Milwaukee Lifestyle Magazine. In addition Attorney Pasternak is rated an AV® Preeminent attorney and is honored in the most recent edition as one...

BRYAN T. KROES, is an attorney with Hurtado Zimmerman SC, practicing in the areas of construction and real estate litigation, construction contract negotiation and preparation and related intellectual property law, commercial and residential real property acquisition, and public bond finance. He has broad experience representing trades contractors, designers and owners in matters related to perfection of lien rights, construction disputes, property purchases, sales and leasing, and intellectual property protection. Like every member of the Hurtado Zimmerman executive team, Bryan pairs legal expertise with boots on the ground practical experience - before practicing law, Bryan worked as a construction laborer and...

I pride myself as being a versatile lawyer that can provide you with comprehensive and diligent legal representation. Since starting at the firm, I have handled cases in worker’s compensation, personal injury, family law, landlord/tenant rights, real estate transactions, estate planning, lemon law, small claims and civil litigation. I am also an experienced legal writer and researcher, having interned for the District IV Court of Appeals in Madison. In looking for lawyers, experience working for a court is always a bonus for several reasons - your lawyer will know what judges look for and perhaps more importantly,...

Ryan Truesdale graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Science degree in the field of Medical Laboratory Sciences. After working at a hospital in downtown Milwaukee, he decided he wanted to expand his education to the field of law. From there, he attended and graduated from Marquette University Law School.

After graduating from law school, Ryan has worked at various law firms, all in the area of litigation. He has been involved in litigation varying from civil rights, employee rights, lemon law, personal injury, and complex medical litigation.

Ryan uses his diverse educational background and experience to...

Attorney Maureen Black is an experienced family law lawyer based in Waukesha and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Maureen has worked at two reputable divorce and family law firms prior to joining Karp & Iancu and she brings with her vast experience and strategies to help her clients in their times of need. Maureen is responsive, creative and highly skilled in the courtroom and at the negotiation table.