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.

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP to Sponsor Walk to Defeat ALS

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 Walk to Defeat ALS. The Milwaukee event, will take place Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Greenfield Park.

The fight to find a cure for ALS takes on a special meaning for the team at GRGB, as they walk in memory 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 battled the disease for 21 years (80% of those with ALS die with five years of diagnosis) and led the charge in raising funds for ALS research along with his wife, Jan.

The Milwaukee Walk to Defeat ALS is one of several such events that take place in the State of Wisconsin along with approximately 165 walks nationwide, each year. The combined efforts all of these events have raised over $137 million, towards ALS research since the year 2000. The three mile Milwaukee Walk to Defeat ALS starts at 10:00 a.m., with the check-in starting at 8:00 a.m.

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

Milwaukee, WI - The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP (GRGB) has announced that it will be sponsoring the 20^th 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 9, 2013 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 20^th year promises to be a truly special event. Special guest Steve Gleason will be appearing via Skype. Gleason, a New Orleans Saints Special Teams standout, is best known for blocking a punt that was recovered for a touchdown in the Saints' first home game post-Katrina. After his ALS diagnosis in 2010, he formed Team Gleason, dedicated to raising ALS awareness

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 Named “Best Law Firm”

Milwaukee, WI - The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP is proud to announce that they have been named among the Best Law Firms in America by US News Media Group. The rankings provide a comprehensive view of the U.S. legal profession.

Firms designated by U.S. News Media 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."

U.S. News Media group notes that "Achieving a high ranking is a special distinction that signals a unique combination of excellence and breadth of expertise." According to GRGB Founding Partner, Frank Gimbel, "We are honored to receive this designation. It reflects GRGB's commitment to providing clients the best possible representation, which means fastidious attention to detail and personal attention - some of the core values of our firm and the only way we know to practice law."

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Dall'Osto Elected to State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors

Milwaukee, WI - The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP is proud to announce that attorney Raymond Dall'Osto has been re-elected to the State Bar of Wisconsin's Board of Governors for a second term. Dall'Osto has served on the Board since April 2010.

As a member of the Board of Governors, Dall'Osto and the other Governors work together with the State Bar President and officers managing and directing the State Bar of Wisconsin.

Dall'Osto's position on the Board represents a continuing commitment on the part of the GRGB to serve not only their clients, but also the community as a whole. "Commitment to public service is an essential component of the practice of law within our state, and I appreciate being re-elected to continue such service" Dall'Osto notes.

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Jason Luczak Elected President - Elect Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association

Milwaukee, WI - The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP is proud to announce that Attorney Jason D. Luczak was elected President-Elect of the Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association. Luczak will hold the position of President-Elect for one year (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014) at which time he will assume the role of President for the next year (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015).

In his role as President-Elect, Luczak will serve on the board of directors under the current President. He will be asked to assume the role of President from time to time during his "elect" year in preparation for taking on the role of President in the preceding term. "We encourage our young attorneys to take on leadership roles such as the one that Jason will be undertaking," notes Franklyn Gimbel, Founding Partner at GRGB. "He is a great asset to the GRGB team, and the GRGB clients, and we know he will serve the Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association in a similar capacity."