Pearson Lawyers

I am proud to lead Gerard Law Firm, a practice focused on criminal, civil, and business law, serving Rock, Walworth, and surrounding counties. At Gerard Law Firm, we are committed to being your trusted partner as you navigate through legal challenges in Southeastern Wisconsin. Our team is dedicated to offering personalized legal services designed to safeguard your rights and secure favorable outcomes.

Steven Chesebro received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Legal Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received his law degree from Marquette University Law School in 2011. In Law School, Mr. Chesebro was active in the Business Law Society as a chairperson, treasurer, and during his third year as President. Upon admission to the Wisconsin State Bar, Mr. Chesebro moved to Janesville to be near family and opened a law office dedicated to helping the residents of Rock County. In January of 2013, he joined the Consigny Law Firm, S.C. Mr. Chesebro is a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association...

I devote my practice to representing employees in benefit disputes, contract claims, unemployment insurance appeals, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation suits, and other employment cases. I listen to my clients and carefully develop goal-oriented plans starting with the first consultation. Communication is essential, and I counsel clients on all options throughout the litigation process. I have successfully litigated appeals to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, Wisconsin Supreme Court, and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. I draw from my decade of experience in state, federal, and administrative venues, as well as my knowledge of the Family and Medical Leave Act, Title...

I have over 30 years of experience in Western Wisconsin courts having conducted numerous jury trials, hearings and court appearances. I have had an office in St. Croix County for over 25 years and am well versed in family court matters, criminal defense and personal injury.

Shannon Law's commitment: We listen to you. Whether you visit us for estate planning, a family law concern, financial issues, or a business matter, our job is to listen and provide you with services, information, education, and the options that are appropriate to your personal needs. We counsel you. While we recognize that some disputes can only be resolved by a trial, we will counsel you on how to avoid the burden and expense of litigation through creative solutions, fair compromises, and mediation. We fight for you. We accept cases where the facts, the law, or both, are disputed and must be tried before a judge...

Sarah has been practicing immigration law since 2006. She specializes in family-based immigration, hardship waivers, naturalization and removal proceedings. Her family immigration cases include clients who are adjusting status (having their immigration interview in the US) as well as those who are consular processing (having their immigration interview in their home country).

Laureen Anderson-Stepanek has concentrated her practice in complex immigration matters since 2002. A graduate of Illinois State University with a degree in History and Political Science, Ms. Anderson-Stepanek did post graduate work in International Relations at the University of Wisconsin, Parkside and eventually obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University Of Iowa College Of Law. Ms. Anderson-Stepanek practices all areas of immigration law; she started her career on the corporate side where she advised internal and external clients on matters related to non-immigrant employment based visas, PERM, international relocation as well as general employment matters related to foreign...

Benjamin J. Pliskie is admitted to practice in Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana, as well as the United States District Courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and the Northern District of Indiana. Benjamin earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2001. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a double major in Political Science and History from the University of Wisconsin in 1997.

Benjamin currently serves as a member of the Wisconsin Judicial Council; a 21-member body whose principal statutory responsibilities are to study and make recommendations relating to: (1) court pleading, practice...

Attorney Gary Greenberg is a personal injury attorney serving the Milwaukee area and all over the state of Wisconsin. He’s practiced law for more than twenty-five years, serving the people of his state when they’re in vulnerable, painful legal situations. Gary Greenberg received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin before attending Marquette University and receiving his Juris Doctor. Since then, Gary Greenberg has fought for the needs of his community, seeking compensation for the injured. He understands that a lawsuit can be complex and confusing. He uses his 25 years of experience and education to help clients get...

Attorney Heather L. Nelson has represented hundreds of family law clients in Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth counties. Her due diligence and professionalism have gained her the reputation for being a respected, reasonable, and fierce advocate throughout the legal community.

She listens to her client's individual concerns and explains the law and legal arguments, so they can make an informed decision. Heather challenges clients to question their motives and does not hesitate to keep her clients grounded in reality. This results in practical, cost-effective solutions.

Heather grew up in Southeastern Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with...

Jody L. Usow is a graduate of the Marquette University Law School and was admitted to the Wisconsin State Bar in 1986. Jody has extensive experience in civil and criminal law and is an experienced litigator having tried hundreds of cases in Wisconsin Circuit Courts. Although the focus of her practice is increasingly devoted to aspects of family law, she continues to litigate in several areas. -- Family Law and Litigation, including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity and domestic violence. In addition to representing private clients, Ms. Usow is regularly appointed as a Guardian ad Litem in...

Attorney Kathleen O. Curran graduated from Drake University with a degree in International Studies in 1985. In 1991, she graduated from Marquette Law School and was admitted into the Wisconsin State Bar in the same year. She exclusively practices family law.

As an attorney in Turke & Steil’s estate planning practice, my aim is to help clients take pride in the legacies they will leave behind by crafting estate plans that are understandable, holistic, and efficient. All families come with their own dynamics and respectfully navigating those dynamics are what great estate plans do, in my opinion. Having grown up in Wisconsin, I am proud to be helping fellow Wisconsinites by giving them the tools to navigate those dynamics in the manner they see fit.

I provide innovative representation to low-income clients, primarily in the areas of family and housing law. Licensed to practice in the state of Wisconsin and admitted to practice in the Eastern & Western U.S. District Courts of Wisconsin.

Attorney Therese M. Henke, a cum laude graduate from Marquette University Law School, has been practicing family law for over 20 years. She provides competent and aggressive representation in traditional (litigation) and collaborative divorces. She also accepts Guardian ad Litem appointments and, with a Masters Degree in Social Work, provides private and court appointed mediation services.

Rob has enjoyed the opportunity to practice law in Southeastern Wisconsin for over 33 years. Rob and his wife, Ann, have three children, including twin daughters (UW-Madison graduates) and a son, and they reside in Mequon. Rob is responsive to questions from both individuals and business owners, and has handled a variety of cases and projects in the areas of estate planning, wills, elder law, trusts, probate, tax, small business, business sales and acquisitions, real estate, litigation and general practice. Rob is also a Certified Public Accountant (Wisconsin, 1987-present).

Mr. Woody has a special interest in environmental and natural resources law. He is a member of the Natural Resources Division and Forest Resources Committee of the American Bar Association. He serves as legal counsel to the Ruffed Grouse Society, a national wildlife conservation and sportsmens association, on matters pertaining to the National Forests. He counsels natural resource clients in all aspects of Forest Service decision-making and its consequences on the forest's stakeholders, including industry, Native Americans, residents, and environmental interest groups. In addition, to National Forest legal issues, Mr. Woody concentrates his practice on ERISA litigation,...

I am a Senior Associate at Axley and a member of Axley Brynelson, LLP's Litigation Practice Group. I focus my practice on insurance defense and other civil litigation. I have an affinity for legal research and legal writing. I work with insurance companies and their insureds on matters related to bodily injury and property damage claims. I also work on insurance policy coverage am a member of the Dane County Bar Association and the James E. Doyle American Inn of Court. I live in Sun Prairie with my wife, daughter (5) and son (1.5). I enjoy cooking and baking, volleyball and the...

Attorney Julius Kim serves as the managing partner of Kim & LaVoy, S.C. Mr. Kim specializes in the area of criminal defense, and is particularly knowledgeable in cases involving drug offenses, sex offenses, internet crimes, domestic violence, drunk driving, and white collar crimes. He has an AV Preeminent™ attorney rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the nation’s leading authority on lawyers and law firms for over 140 years. This rating is the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards. In addition to his AV Preeminent™ rating, Mr. Kim has also earned the Client Distinction Award from Martindale-Hubbell. This...

I am the Managing Member and an attorney with Leech Law Offices. I am dedicated to representing people in defense of criminal charges principally in Washington, Ozaukee, Fond du Lac, Dodge and Sheboygan Counties.

Flat Fee Trademark filings
Nearly 30 years of experience in trademark and patent filing, prosecution, searching, licensing, portfolio management, enforcement, negotiation, purchase/sale of IP, and business consulting and promotions. We consult with business owners and managers for strategic intellectual property use and business development and promotion.

Services include: Patent and trademark prosecution and disputes, searches, infringement analysis and opinions, Portfolio management, licensing, negotiation
Trade dress, trade secrets
Business consulting and strategy
Non-compete agreements and disputes
Confidentiality agreements, NDAs
Computer law counsel and licensing
Negotiation and drafting for purchase/sale of IP and Due Diligence.

Our clients operate in a variety of industries, including:

medical devices
delivery systems
farming equipment
integrated circuits/packaging
biotech
industrial safety and airport/construction...

I am an informed transactional and commercial attorney who counsels businesses on organizational questions and planning matters including shareholder, contract, finance, and private placements as well as purchasing or selling businesses.

If you are about to embark on the probate process, you need to take immediate action and seek out the help of a Waupun estate planning lawyer you can trust. While you may agree, you may be wondering where you can even begin to search for the right lawyer. You can breathe more easily now, because you have come to the right law firm. Hoeper Law Offices exists to support individuals just like you, and you can know that your case is in the right hands when you come here. Attorney Peter John Hoeper obtained his Juris Doctorate from the...

Attorney Morgan Stippel is an associate attorney and member of the Litigation Practice Group at Axley. Ms. Stippel focuses her practice on condemnation and eminent domain, commercial litigation, and insurance defense.

Ms. Stippel regularly represents clients in state and federal civil litigation matters, including condemnation reviews, business disputes, collection actions, 42 U.S.C. § 1983 litigation, and defective home cases. She has experience helping clients navigate all aspects of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, mediation, arbitration, and trial.

While in college, Ms. Stippel interned for her hometown’s Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. House of Representatives, and Minnesota’s largest provider of domestic violence services,...

Robert, a native of St. Paul, Minnesota attended the University of St. Thomas where he graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science. After college, he went on to graduate with honors from William Mitchell College of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Robert joined Bye, Goff & Rohde, Ltd. as an associate attorney in 2002, and became a shareholder in 2008. He has been named a Rising Star in an annual survey by Wisconsin SuperLawyers.

Real estate transactions and litigation. Licensed to practice in Illinois and Wisconsin. Experienced in all aspects of the purchase, sale, and financing of real estate; declarations of covenants, easements, restrictions, and servitudes; leases and lease disputes; prescriptive easements and adverse possession; contested probate, trusts, and estates; and forming LLCs and other business entities.

For more than 25 years, Richard "Dick" Rice has focused his practice primarily on representation of persons involved in individual employment, personal injury and related matters. Mr. Rice has counseled thousands of employees, employers and business owners on employment discrimination matters of all kinds. He is well versed in the myriad issues that can arise for both employees and employers in the workplace, including sexual harassment and hostile work environment, discrimination based on sex, age, race, national origin, disability, arrest or conviction record and sexual orientation, and retaliation for opposing these unlawful employment practices or supporting a co-worker's discrimination complaint.

Former Family Court Commissioner Ginger Murray offers over 20 years of family law experience to clients. As Commissioner, Ginger presided over divorce and paternity cases in which she decided custody, placement, child support and asset distribution as well as abuse and harassment restraining order/injunction hearings. As legal advocate, Ginger provides competent and compassionate representation for clients with family law matters: adoption, change in custody/placement/support, divorce, grandparent’s rights, guardianship, marital property/prenuptial agreements, paternity, surrogacy, and restraining orders/injunctions. Ginger helps many clients with diverse needs, including cordial couples seeking amicable divorces, abused clients needing their rights protected, parents wanting more time with...

Todd C. Esser is the owner of ESSERLAW LLC, a law firm providing debt relief and budget counseling options for individuals and small businesses. Mr. Esser has been serving the Greater Milwaukee Area since 1982. Todd received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1978, and law degree from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College in 1982. He served as a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee in the Eastern District of Wisconsin from 1988 through 1998. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Bar Association, National Association of Chapter...

Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin; before the U.S. Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District, and the U.S. Tax Court. Loyola University of Chicago School of Law. Practices primarily business/real estate and aviation law. Presents aviation law courses and writes about aviation law in areas throughout Wisconsin. In his free time Ryan flies his airplane or rides his motorcycle. He lives in Madison and is thankful for his lovely wife and two children.
Attorney Contact: ryan@assuritylegal.com.

Jason Whitley lives in Amery Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1996. He practices in the areas of Worker's Compensation, Social Security Disability, and plaintiffs' personal injury. Jason has significant experience with all levels of litigation. This includes administrative hearings, Circuit Court jury and bench trials, appeals to State and Federal Courts of Appeal and the Wisconsin and U.S. Supreme Courts. Please visit his website at www.amerylaw.com for more information about practice areas and experience.

Attorney Peter C. Osman, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, is a dedicated estate planning attorney licensed in Wisconsin. With a solid academic background, including undergraduate studies at both the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and the University of Wisconsin – Madison, where he earned his BA with honors, Peter brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his practice. Specializing in estate planning and elder planning, Peter has received extensive training in Medicaid asset protection planning, a crucial aspect of his elder planning practice. He is committed to educating both clients and professional advisors through regular...

Jeff practices criminal defense and family law in Wisconsin. His office is in Madison. Jeff graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1991. He received his B.S. in history in 1987.

Bob Nennig graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a major in Accounting. After working for a time at a large public accounting firm in Milwaukee, and passing the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, Bob moved to Chicago, Illinois to attend law school.

Bob graduated from DePaul University College of Law in 1997. During law school, he was a law clerk for Commonwealth Edison and was also a law clerk in the Civil Litigation Division for the Wisconsin Department of Justice in Madison, Wisconsin. Upon...

Attorney Vang is an Attorney at Kowalski Family Law. She handles divorce, paternity judgments, child/spousal support, restraining orders, guardianships, and marital property agreements in Dane County and the surrounding areas. She also takes Guardian ad Litem appointments.

She obtained her undergraduate degree from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, and her law degree from Marquette University. She worked in Milwaukee, Wisconsin handling disability claims before focusing on family law. Call for a free consultation today.