Saint Francis Lawyers

With significant experience representing clients like you and a commitment to communicating with you over the entire course of your criminal case, you’ll have a realistic picture of your situation so that you can make informed decisions throughout. Leah believes that you should not have to worry about your lawyer not being available to you.

Leah earned her law degree from Marquette University Law School in 2011 and her undergraduate degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2004. She also completed certification as a paralegal over the course of her studies. She has...

Attorney Jason F. Abraham began his career with Hupy and Abraham in 1993 and was promoted to shareholder in 1999.

Attorney Abraham's proficiency in handling personal injury matters attracts clientele from across the nation. He has settled or tried personal injury cases with a combined value of approximately $350 million and resolved many cases for over one million dollars each.

His expertise in personal injury matters has granted him lecturing opportunities in numerous states across the nation.

Attorney Todd Richard Korb has successfully handled thousands of personal injury cases including auto accidents, dog bites, and product liability cases. Throughout his practice, he has gotten millions for his clients. His expertise has led him to lecture across the state of Wisconsin on legal and insurance coverage issues.

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.

Mr. DeVinney is a civil rights and personal injury attorney. He is a partner at Martin Law Office, S.C., in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Mr. DeVinney devotes his practice to representing those who have been injured, including civil rights victims, victims of trauma, victims of nursing neglect, and those who have suffered personal injuries due to the negligence of others. Prior to joining Martin law Office in 2014, Mr. DeVinney interned for Justice Ann Walsh Bradley of the Wisconsin Supreme Court and practiced at a private firm in Madison, Wisconsin. Mr. DeVinney's cases have been covered by various national and local...

Franklyn M. Gimbel founded GRGB after serving as an Assistant United States Attorney from 1963 through 1968. His experience as a federal prosecutor has proven invaluable in developing a successful private criminal defense law practice.

Over the years, Frank has expanded his practice into civil litigation, including complex business, employment, communications, and First Amendment cases. He has represented small businesses and large corporations, as well as individuals ranging from working men and women to judges, CEOs, and other professionals. No person's problem is too insignificant or too complicated.

Helping people is Frank's passion and the cornerstone of his practice. As he so...

Attorney John A. Birdsall has more than 30 years of experience and has earned a reputation as one of the most trusted and victorious criminal defense attorneys in the State of Wisconsin. With over 260 jury trials, mostly for serious felonies, he has an acquittal rate that is three times the state average. John’s practice is focused exclusively on defending the wrongly accused, and he has recently made headlines for his defense of a client named Eddie Gill. After being accused of shooting and killing a Milwaukee resident, John helped uncover that the police had interrogated Gill into confessing when...

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...

Mr. Dixler specializes in immigration, visa law, citizenship and related matters since 1993. He is a 31 year member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He now serves on the AILA National Committee for the 2025 Annual Convention in Denver. Mr. Dixler was nominated and named a Thomson Reuters Super Lawyer in immigration for the last eleven consecutive years. Many are marriage-based and family immigration clients. However, he is experienced in all aspects of immigration and visa law, which includes practice in the Immigration Courts. He has exceptional insight on cancellation of removal and waiver work. Mr. Dixler represents those...

Danielle Rousset is the newest addition to the GRGB team and joins the firm as an Associate. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Art in political science. After working at several law firms, Danielle decided to attend law school and graduated from Chicago Kent Law School, with honors, in 2008. Upon graduating from law school, Danielle joined a small local firm where her practice focused on insurance coverage and defense, as well as other civil disputes. She has represented clients such as S.J. Johnson, CNH, and the County of Racine. Danielle represents clients in probate, trust,...

Jeff Pitman is an experienced trial lawyer that has helped thousands of injury victims throughout his 33+ year career. As a partner at PKSD, Jeff takes great pride in providing a voice for victims of serious personal injury, nursing home abuse, assisted living facility abuse and memory care facility abuse which has been proven in the millions of dollars of verdicts and settlements he has recovered for his clients. Jeff specializes in helping residents and families who have been neglected in nursing homes and assisted living facilities and memory care centers. Jeff and his team obtained an $11 Million...

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...

Raymond M. Dall’Osto is a partner with the law firm of Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is admitted to practice law in Wisconsin and Illinois. His practice areas are white-collar and criminal defense in federal and state courts, defense of regulatory investigations, professional discipline defense, ethics and licensing matters, civil litigation, personal injury, employment, and constitutional rights. Ray received his law degree from the Marquette University Law School in 1977. He taught there as an adjunct professor of law from 1985 to 1990, and also has lectured at the University of Wisconsin...

Attorney Michael F. Hupy is the senior partner in the billion dollar law firm of Hupy and Abraham, S.C. overseeing 11 offices in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. In his career, he has achieved multi-million dollar results for clients including a $22 million award for an injured child.

Through Attorney Hupy's leadership, the firm has donated over $1 million to thousands of worthwhile causes.

In December 2008, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle presented Attorney Hupy with a Certificate of Commendation for many years of leadership in making "the community a better place to live." The Governor previously publicly thanked Attorney Hupy for his help...

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...

Attorney Evan Nicholas Claditis focuses on smart, compassionate lawyering. Attorney Claditis' commitment to his clients includes trying court cases to jury verdict with a proven track record of favorable results in hotly contested motor vehicle and slip and fall cases.

Personal Injury Attorney Chad A. Kreblin became a shareholder at Hupy and Abraham in 2007 and has recovered over $155 million on behalf of his clients. He has lectured on various legal and insurance coverage issues in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Minnesota.

Personal Injury Attorney Thomas A. Perlberg joined Hupy and Abraham in 2010, following years of insurance defense practice. Prior to working on behalf of the insurance industry, he was an Assistant District Attorney in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Attorney Timothy W. Schelwat has been practicing with Hupy and Abraham, S.C. since 2002. Attorney Schelwat is an avid Harley-Davidson motorcyclist who can often be found at rider events, and has given lectures to motorcyclists throughout the Midwest on legal and insurance coverage issues.

Max T. Stephenson is an attorney in the family law department at Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP. Max helps clients work through the complicated and often emotional times of a divorce. His practice also includes representing clients in paternity actions, post-judgment actions, guardianships, and injunctions. A graduate of Marquette University School of Business Administration ('10) and Marquette University Law School ('13), Max joined the firm as a law clerk in 2012. Max was a Global Village Participant for Habitat for Humanity while in college and continued his course of giving back in law school when he was inducted into the...