Jessica K. Haskell
Attorney Jessica K. Haskell, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, has joined OCHDL. Jessica comes to us after clerking for the Honorable G. Michael Halfenger of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Her experience is a welcomed addition to the firm's Banking & Creditors' Rights Practice Group. We are very pleased to have Jessica join the firm.
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Dean P. Laing Named 2019 Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year®" for Product Liability Litigation
Attorney Dean P. Laing was recently selected as the 2019 "Lawyer of the Year" for Product Liability Litigation-Defendants in the Milwaukee area. This is the third time that Best Lawyers has recognized Dean as the "Lawyer of the Year." Dean is believed to be the only attorney in Wisconsin to receive "Lawyer of the Year" as both a plaintiff's attorney and a defense attorney.
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Congratulations
to Our Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019
- Jean M. Ansay
- Douglas P. Dehler
- James G. DeJong
- Seth E. Dizard
- Pete J. Faust
- Robert R. Gagan
- John G. Gehringer
- Joseph E. Gumina
- Carl D. Holborn
- Dennis W. Hollman
- Grant C. Killoran
- Dean P. Laing
- Gregory W. Lyons
- Gregory S. Mager
- Patrick G. McBride
- Thomas A. Merkle
- Chad J. Richter
- John R. Schreiber
- Steven J. Slawinski
- William A. Wiseman
Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.
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Family Secures Large Settlement in Contentious Inheritance Dispute
The extended family of a reclusive millionaire secured a large settlement on the eve of trial. When LeRoy Ern died at the age of 92, he purportedly left his entire estate to his financial advisor.
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OCHDL Proudly Sponsors Annual Archbishop's CRS Reception
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Earlier this month, for the third consecutive year, OCHDL proudly sponsored the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) reception downtown Milwaukee. Attorney Carl Holborn, a shareholder of the firm, was the event emcee and is a long time supporter of CRS and their charitable work.
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The Art, Science & Law of Business Succession Planning
Six Questions Every Family Business Owner Should Be Asking
If you own a family business, you should be thinking about your succession plan, whether you plan to sell the business to fund your own retirement or pass it on to your descendants or other key employees. To get you started, click below to read six questions to ask yourself. We answer each in our book, The Art, Science & Law of Business Succession Planning.
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Wage & Hour Liability--The Hidden Danger in Asset Acquisitions
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One of the critical keys to a successful asset acquisition is recognizing potential liabilities and negotiating around those liabilities through a well-drafted asset purchase agreement ("APA"). However, certain liabilities that may attach to the buyer following the sale may not be apparent from the seller's balance sheet or from a typical due diligence review-making the risk a hidden liability.
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How to Make Spendthrift Trusts Work for You
When we think of children blowing through trust funds, we often envision the rich and famous. The reality, though, is that everyday folks waste vast inheritances, too. The Williams Group wealth consultancy estimates that 70% of wealthy families lose their fortune by the second generation; that percentage rises to 90% by the third generation.
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Proud to be a Member of Meritas
O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. is the Milwaukee, Wisconsin member of Meritas, a global alliance of 7,660 experienced lawyers in 182 full-service law firms serving 246 markets. Through Meritas, clients seeking legal services can easily connect with pre-qualified legal expertise worldwide. OCHDL and all Meritas firms must consistently meet rigorous quality standards and a stringent code of ethics. Meritas firms are also required to participate in ongoing recertification and client satisfaction evaluations.
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