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Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Welcomes Attorney Adam J. Schleis To Their Criminal Defense And Juvenile Law Team

Attorney Adam J. SchleisMilwaukee, WI — — The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP, LLP (GRGB), is pleased to announce the addition of Attorney Adam J. Schleis to the firm’s criminal defense, guardianship, and juvenile group. Schleis joins the team after seven years with the Wisconsin State public Defender’s Office. Adam’s practice expanded beyond just criminal defense and included work in juvenile, mental health, guardianship, child protective services, and family law. He represented clients from the pre-charging stage all the way through jury trial and has substantial litigation and trial experience.

Attorney Schleis coached high school mock trial for two different schools in his spare time. He also spent four years volunteering with the Big Brothers Big Sisters “Mentor 2.0” program where he mentored the same student all the way through high school. He was named an “Up and Coming Lawyer” by the Wisconsin Law Journal in 2018.

“Adam is a powerful addition to GRGB and brings extensive trial moxie to the group.” states GRGB Partner Jason Luczak.

Attorney Franklyn Gimbel Awarded “Witness To History” Award By The Milwaukee County Historical Society

Attorney Franklyn GimbelMilwaukee, WI — — The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP, LLP (GRGB), is proud to celebrate the “Witness to History” Award presented by the Milwaukee County Historical Society to Founding Partner Franklyn Gimbel.

The award was presented at the Society’s 69th Annual Award’s Diner on Wednesday, May 11th, at the Pfister Hotel. The Witness to History Award is presented to those who have played a significant role in shaping and documenting our community’s history.

Frank started practicing law in 1960 after graduating from Marquette University Law School (from which he also won the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015) and soon became one of four assistant U.S. attorneys in Milwaukee. He prosecuted the local head of the Mafia for tax evasion and won a conviction. Attorney Gimbel established GRGB in 1968 and has tried 200 jury cases over his legal career. He has had multiple homicide cases with acquittals in several. In 1988, he argued a case in front of the United States Supreme Court, winning a reversal and establishing a new rule of law for asserting entrapment as a defense in a criminal case. Frank served as the lawyer for the Milwaukee Deputy Sheriff’s Association for 31 years and negotiated many contracts on its behalf. In addition to his law practice, Frank has always been community-minded. He served on the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission and served as Chairman of the Wisconsin Center District Board that oversaw the construction of Milwaukee’s first Convention Center. Frank also served as President of both the Milwaukee Bar Association and the State Bar of Wisconsin as well as the local Milwaukee Rotary Club.

Attorneys With Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Receive 2022 Elite Lawyer Award

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The Milwaukee firm of Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP is honored to announce that seven of their attorneys have been named 2022 Elite Lawyers in their areas of practice. Elite Lawyer is a user-friendly directory for potential clients looking for a highly regarded attorney. The directory doubles as a rating service and identifies and awards lawyers who have shown outstanding dedication to their profession and provide exceptional service to their clients. The attorneys with GRGB have earned this award by demonstrating continuous commitment to the legal community and their profession.

Firm Partner Attorney Max Stephenson joined GRGB as a law clerk in 2012. Since starting his career, he has focused his legal knowledge and skills on family law matters such as guardianship, paternity, and post-judgement actions. Attorney Stephenson is passionate about guiding his clients and their families through the often tumultuous process of divorce. Mr. Stephenson is actively involved in the legal community, holding membership in numerous associations, including the Milwaukee Bar Association and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Previously, he served as president for the Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association.

Jaclyn Kallie, an Associate Attorney with GRGB, is proficient in legal matters involving civil litigation, probate and trust litigation, and personal injury. Attorney Kallie has a background in insurance defense and civil litigation. She also dedicates time to pro bono activities, including serving as a mentor for the Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association Mentoring Program. Due to her hard work, Attorney Kallie has been recognized as an Emerging Woman Leader with Tempo Milwaukee.

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Partner Josh Gimbel Honored at United Community Center (UCC) 52nd Anniversary Celebration

United Community CenterMilwaukee, WI — — The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP is proud to announce that Joshua L. Gimbel accepted one of the Estrella Brillante Awards on behalf of the Gene and Ruth Posner Foundation. These inaugural awards recognized individuals and entities that have made immeasurable contributions and are a bright, positive light in the community. The event took place on Friday, April 29, 2022, and aimed to highlight and recognize UCC supporters, as well as acknowledge the successes from the past year.

The UCC provides programs to Hispanics and near South side residents of all races and ages in education, cultural arts, recreation, community development and health and human services in an effort to help individuals achieve their potential by focusing on cultural heritage as a means of personal development

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Announces Recognition of 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

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Milwaukee, WI — The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP (GRGB) has announced that several attorneys from their team have been recognized as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, by Super Lawyers Magazine.

The ten individuals receiving the prestigious Super Lawyers distinction include Thomas Brown, Raymond Dall’Osto, Franklyn Gimbel, Joshua Gimbel, D. Michael Guerin, Kathryn Keppel, Patrick Knight. “We do our best to assure that all clients receive focused, professional attention to their needs. To be recognized for our service and come to the attention of others in the legal community, is indeed a high honor” notes GRGB Founding Partner, Franklyn Gimbel.

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Honored With Top Pro Mom Workplace Award

Best law firmMilwaukee, WI — — The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP (GRGB) is extremely proud to announce that they have been recognized as a “TOP PRO MOM WORKPLACE” by Working Moms of Milwaukee. 

This honor is given to businesses that are promoting moms, advocating for moms, protecting moms and flexible with moms, especially during these past couple of pandemic years. The award criteria is as follows:

  • Percentage of mothers who are executives and/or board of directors
  • Maternity Leave
  • Childcare Benefits
  • Nursing and Pumping Accommodations
  • Flexibility with Work Hours
  • Opportunities for advancement and moms in leadership

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Named "Best Law Firm" By U.S. News & World Reportand Best Lawyers

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Milwaukee, WI — The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP (GRGB) is proud to announce that they have been named among the Best Law Firms in America by US News& World Report and Best Lawyers.Firms included are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.

Firms designated byU.S. News with a Best Law Firm title were broken down by specific practice area and “Tiers.” According to the methodology for the study, “the first tier in each metropolitan area includes those firms that scored within a certain percentage of the highest-scoring firm(s); the second tier, those firms that scored within a certain percentage of the next highest scoring firm(s), and so on.”Firms that received a tier designation reflect the highest level of respect a firm can earn among other leading lawyers and clients from the same communities and practice areas.

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Starts 2022 Off Big: Wins Shepherd Express “Best of Milwaukee” Categories in Law Firm-Business, Law Firm-Estate Planning; Launches New Website

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Milwaukee, WI — The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP is proud to announce that the firm came in first place in the Shepherd Express’s “Best of Milwaukee” 2021 contest in two categories: Law Firm-Business and Law Firm-Estate Planning. The firm also launched an updated website to showcase innovative strategies but same reliable representation for 54 years.

The Shepherd Express started the Best of Milwaukee contest back in the early 1990s and remains the city’s largest “best-of” contest as ranked by the number of voters. All winners are selected by people of the city.

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Attorneys Named In 2022 Best Lawyers In The Midwest Issue

Milwaukee, WI - The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP (GRGB) is proud to announce that several lawyers have been listed in the special Best Lawyers in the Midwest issue. Joshua Gimbel and Kathryn Keppel have also been named as “Lawyer of the Year” honorees.

Best Lawyers is a peer-based review system that serves to identify the most talented attorneys within a geographic region. Using information excerpted from the 2022 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, this stand-alone publication features more than 10,000 lawyers recognized for their top legal talent in the Midwest. "Lawyer of the Year" honorees are based on extremely high overall feedback within specific practice areas and metropolitan regions

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Attorneys Richard Reilly, Max Stephenson And Jaclyn Kallie Recognized In Best Lawyers Family Law Issue

Attorney Max StephensonMilwaukee, WI — The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP (GRGB) is proud to announce that Attorneys Richard E. Reilly and Max T. Stephenson have been recognized in the Best Lawyers: Family Law Issue. This publication specifically features attorneys practicing in family law, including arbitration and mediation specialties, and both litigation and non-litigation trusts and estates. Richard was named as a family law “Best Lawyer in America” and Max and Jaclyn as a “Best Lawyer: Ones to Watch.”

Best Lawyers prides itself as being the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. For almost 40 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Best Lawyers lists are published in leading local, regional, and national publications across the globe.

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Attorneys Recognized As Best Lawyers, Ones To Watch

GRGB Best LawyersMilwaukee, WI — The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP (GRGB) is proud to announce that several of its talented team of lawyers have been named as 2022 Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch. Among the recipients are the following individuals:

  • Thomas Brown – Criminal Defense - White Collar and Commercial Litigation
  • Raymond Dall’Osto - Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense-White Collar
  • Joshua Gimbel – Commercial Litigation, Land Use & Zoning (Litigation), Real Estate (Practice Area & Litigation), Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs
  • D. Michael Guerin – Personal Injury Litigation (Plaintiff), Criminal Defense-General Practice
  • Kathryn Keppel – Appellate Practice
  • Patrick Knight – Health Care Law and Criminal Defense (General Practice), Criminal Defense- White Collar
  • Richard Reilly – Family Law
  • Jaclyn Kallie (Ones to Watch)-Business Organizations (LLCs and Partnerships), Litigation-Real Estate, Litigation-Construction, Litigation-Trusts and Estates, Person Injury Litigation (Plaintiff)
  • Max Stephenson (Ones to Watch)-Family Law

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