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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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.

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 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.

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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Joshua Gimbel Joins Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP

MILWAUKEE - Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP today announced the addition of attorney Joshua Gimbel. The Milwaukee firm was founded in 1968 by Josh's father, Franklyn Gimbel.

Formerly a partner at Michael, Best & Friedrich, Josh Gimbel's practice focuses on commercial and corporate litigation, as well as land use and zoning, real estate and municipal law. Josh also represents developers and individuals in special and conditional use permit approvals, zoning changes, and developer agreement negotiations.

"I have a pragmatic, results-driven philosophy for my clients - a trait I learned from my father, and an ethic that permeates GRGB," said Gimbel. "After 25 years at Michael Best, I leave behind many talented colleagues and friends, but I am thrilled to finally practice with my dad and his problem-solving colleagues."

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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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GRGB to Sponsor ALS Evening of Hope

Milwaukee, WI - The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP has announced that they will be sponsoring the Wisconsin ALS Association's Black Tie Gala, the Evening of Hope. The event, which began in 1993, will be held on March 24, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee. The Evening of Hope enjoys an average attendance of over 500 people and features silent and voice auctions, dinner, speakers and dancing.

The Evening of Hope was the brainchild of Jeff Kaufman, a former partner of GRGB, who succumbed to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, 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.

The lawyers and staff at GRGB have been a part of the Evening of Hope since the event's inception in 1993. "We knew we had to be a part of this event and help Jeff with his fight. The GRGB family fought alongside him during his long and courageous battle with ALS, and now we fight in his memory," notes Kathryn A. Keppel, partner at GRGB and President of the ALS Association-Wisconsin Chapter.

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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GRGB's Kathryn Keppel Recognized for Outstanding Community Service

Milwaukee, WI - The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP is proud to announce the recognition Attorney Kathryn A. Keppel received for"Outstanding Community Service" from Centro Legal, an organization that provides affordable legal services to low-income individuals in Milwaukee.

Ms. Keppel, who is a partner at GRGB, recently represented a Centro Legal client who was a victim of domestic abuse in a complicated appellate matter. She devoted over fifty (50) hours of pro bono time in responding to motions and briefs filed by the client's incarcerated former spouse.

"Kathy is involved in many community outreach activities. From her service to the ALS Association of Wisconsin, to helping out organizations such as Centro Legal, she embodies GRGB's culture of helping others in need," notes GRGB Founding Partner, Franklyn Gimbel.

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