Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Attorney, Kathryn A. Keppel Elected as Wisconsin Law Foundation Fellow

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Attorney, Kathryn A. Keppel Elected as Wisconsin Law Foundation Fellow

Milwaukee, WI — The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP (GRGB) is proud to announce that Attorney Kathryn A. Keppel has been elected as a Wisconsin Law Foundation Fellow. Wisconsin Law Foundation Fellows, who are selected annually, are recognized in the legal profession for outstanding attainment in professional, public, or private careers for devotion to the welfare of their community, state, and nation and the advancement of the legal profession.

Steven McGaver joined the firm in 2002, beginning his GRGB career as a messenger and then transitioning to a law clerk position. Steve, a 2006 graduate of Marquette University Law School (cum laude), focuses his practice on criminal defense and general civil litigation, as well as licensing, municipal law and healthcare law.

Steve was designated as an “Up and Coming Lawyer,” by the Wisconsin Law Journal in 2010, has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers magazine every year since 2009 and is rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell. Steve is also a past president and secretary of the Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association, has served on the board of the State Bar of Wisconsin Young Lawyers Division, and is an active member of several other community organizations.

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Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Welcomes Attorney Max T. Stephenson to Their Family Law Team

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Welcomes Attorney Max T. Stephenson to Their Family Law Team

he Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm of Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Attorney Max T. Stephenson to their family law team. Stephenson, a 2013 graduate of Marquette Law School has worked as a law clerk for the firm since 2012.

During law school, he served as the Chief Justice of the MU Moot Court Association and competed in the Jenkins Honors Moot Court Competition, an honor bestowed upon only the top sixteen students from the Appellate Writing and Advocacy. Stephenson also competed in the Robert F. Wagner National Labor & Employment Law Moot Court Competition in New York, which is one of the nation’s largest student-run moot court competitions. His dedication to the Marquette Moot Court program still remains strong as he serves as part of the coaching staff for the NMCC team.

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Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP's Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers

Milwaukee, WI — The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP is proud to announce that half of their talented team of lawyers has been named as 2016 Best Lawyers in Wisconsin. Among the recipients are the following individuals:

• Frank Gimbel - Milwaukee Best Lawyer - White Collar Criminal Defense - "In The News" Mention
• Josh Gimbel - Wisconsin’s Lawyer of the Year in Litigation – Land Use and Zoning. Milwaukee Best Lawyer - Land Use and Zoning, Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law.
• Patrick Knight - Milwaukee Best Lawyer - Healthcare Law
• Mike Guerin - Milwaukee Best Lawyer - Plaintiff Personal Injury
• Raymond Dall'Osto - Milwaukee Best Lawyer - Civil Litigation

In addition to these recipients former GRGB Partner, Thomas E. Brown, was recognized as a Milwaukee Best Lawyer - White Collar Criminal Defense. Brown currently serves as Of Counsel for GRGB.

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Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP to Sponsor ALS Evening of Hope

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP to Sponsor ALS Evening of Hope

The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP has announced that it will be sponsoring the 21st Evening of Hope, the ALS Association-Wisconsin Chapter’s annual black tie gala to raise funds for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) research. The event, which began in 1993, will be held on March 8, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee. The Evening of Hope planning committee anticipates over 700 people will attend the event featuring silent and voice auctions, dinner, speakers and dancing.

The 21th will feature special guest speaker, Emmy-winning CNN anchor, Suzanne Malveaux. Malveaux will share how ALS has personally touched her and her family, and specifically, how the disease has affected her mother, Myrna Malveaux, who has battled ALS for over two years. In July of 2013, Suzanne featured a special series on CNN to draw attention to the debilitating effects of the disease and share her family’s personal battle.

The Evening of Hope was the brainchild of Jeff Kaufman, a former partner of GRGB, who succumbed to ALS in March 2010. Kaufman, who battled the disease for 21 years (80% of those with ALS die with five years of diagnosis), led the charge in raising funds for ALS research along with his wife Jan, working tirelessly to organize and plan the Evening of Hope event.

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Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Announces Recognition of Nine Super Lawyers

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Announces Recognition of Nine Super Lawyers

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

The nine individuals receiving this prestigious distinction include Thomas Brown, Raymond Dall'Osto, Franklyn Gimbel, Joshua Gimbel, Michael Guerin, Kathryn Keppel, and 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. For his part, Gimbel was also recognized as one of the top 50 lawyers in Wisconsin, out of a pool of more than 25,000 and top 25 lawyers in Milwaukee, out of 5,500.

In addition to the Super Lawyers designation, Jason Luczak, Steven McGaver were recognized as Rising Stars. This represents close to 90% of the firm’s entire team of attorneys who received recognition for their stellar abilities in the Wisconsin legal community.

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GRGB Attorneys Lead MU Moot Court Team to Regional Victory

GRGB Attorneys Lead MU Moot Court Team to Regional Victory

The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP is proud to announce that two of their attorneys, Jason Luczak and another GRGB attorney are serving as team coaches for one of Marquette University’s (MU) Moot Court teams. The pair recently led their team of oral advocates to a regional victory in the in the National Moot Court Competition (NMCC). The team will now advance to the National Moot Court Competition Finals in February 2014 in New York City. This is the first time since 1974 that an MU team has made it to the finals in this prestigious competition.

The National Moot Court Competition is one of nation’s oldest and most respected competitions. The event is co-sponsored by the New York City Bar Association and the American College of Trial Lawyers. This year’s regional events, which take place across the country in the month November, featured over 190 teams from 124 law schools. Only 30 of those teams will advance to the New York City finals, which are held in the House of the historic New York City Bar Association.

“It is a thrill to work with such skilled student lawyers,” Notes Luczak. “The maturity and growth they showed not only in preparation for the regional event, but also during competition were remarkable. I look forward to seeing their continued skill development as we prepare for competition in New York.”

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Lawsuit Filed in Bo Morrison Shooting Case

Lawsuit Filed in Bo Morrison Shooting Case

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP has filed a lawsuit in the Milwaukee County Circuit Court arising out of the Bo Morrison shooting case that occurred in Slinger, Wisconsin on March 3, 2012.

The lawsuit names Bo’s mother, Lauri Morrison, and his estate as plaintiffs, and alleges various causes of action against the homeowner, Adam Kind. The lawsuit also names Kind’s insurance carrier as a defendant.

In 2012, the Washington County District Attorney’s Office declined to prosecute Kind after the shooting death, relying in part on its analysis of the law of self-defense and Wisconsin’s adoption of the so-called “Castle Doctrine.”

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Kathryn Keppel Elected Treasurer of State Bar of Wisconsin's Appellate Section Board

Kathryn Keppel Elected Treasurer of State Bar of Wisconsin's Appellate Section Board

Milwaukee, WI - The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP is proud to announce that attorney Kathryn Keppel has been elected Treasure of the State Bar of Wisconsin's Appellate Section Board.

As Treasurer, Keppel will be responsible for reporting the financial status of the Appellate Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin. The purpose of this section according the Wisbar.org is to "bring together members of the State Bar of Wisconsin who have a special interest in the field of appellate practice and to encourage the communication and exchange of ideas between attorneys practicing in state and federal appellate courts."

Keppel is a longtime member of the Appellate Section Board and has also been a member of the Milwaukee Bar Association's Appellate Bench-Bar Committee. Keppel will serve in her new role as Treasure for a one-year term.

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Announces Recognition of Nine Super Lawyers

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Announces Recognition of Nine Super Lawyers

The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP has announced that nine attorneys from their team have been recognized as Super Lawyers, by Super Lawyer Magazine.

The nine individuals receiving this prestigious distinction include Thomas Brown, Raymond Dall'Osto, Franklyn Gimbel, Joshua Gimbel, Michael Guerin, Kathryn Keppel, and Patrick Knight. “We have always been fortunate to staff the best and brightest attorneys in the State of Wisconsin,” notes GRGB Founding Partner, Franklyn Gimbel. “Our goal as a firm is to serve the community and our clients to the best of our abilities. The Super Lawyers distinction shows that we are doing just that,” He adds. For his part, Gimbel was also recognized as one of the top 50 lawyers in Wisconsin, out of a pool of more than 25,000 and top 25 lawyers in Milwaukee, out of 5,500.

In addition to the Super Lawyers designation, four of the firm’s up-and-coming attorneys were recognized as Rising Stars. This represents close to 90% of the firm’s entire team of attorneys who received recognition for their stellar abilities in the Wisconsin legal community.

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Kathryn Keppel Elected President of ALS Wisconsin Board of Directors

Kathryn Keppel Elected President of ALS Wisconsin Board of Directors

Milwaukee, WI - The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP is proud to announce that attorney Kathryn A. Keppel has been elected President of the Board of Directors for the ALS Association - Wisconsin Chapter. Keppel will serve in her role for a two-year term.

As President, Keppel will function as the liaison between the ALS Association - Wisconsin Chapter and the National Association, insuring that the Chapter operates within the policies and guidelines set forth on both the local and national levels. Additionally, Keppel will preside over all board meetings and will appoint all committee chairpersons.

Keppel has been a part of the ALS Association - Wisconsin Chapter for over 20 years, serving as a volunteer, member of the Evening of Hope planning committee, editor and contributor to The Hopeline and in various other fundraising roles. "I am looking forward to serving the ALS Association in my new role as President and look forward to the helping the Wisconsin Chapter continue forging ahead as we work toward our ultimate goal of finding a cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis," Keppel notes.