The WiLaw Connection: Quarterly Publication–October 2021
Want to Challenge a Will? Here’s What You Should Know
If you are upset or disagree with the provisions of a will, you may be wondering if you should challenge it. In this article, we discuss a few grounds for challenging a will and what may happen if your challenge is successful. A will may be challenged for several reasons. However, being upset or disagreeing with the provisions of a will is not enough. Instead, here are a few grounds for challenging a will...
Can I Really Be Sued There?
If you have ever asked that question, you’re not alone—many defendants sued outside of their home state wonder the same thing. For example, if a small family-owned Wisconsin business is sued in a Nevada court, its owners may rightly question whether that is proper. The answer likely depends on the jurisdiction of the court in question.
What Should You Do If You Are Named Trustee?
Perhaps a friend or loved one has recently passed away and has named you as the trustee of their trust. You may be wondering, “What does it mean to be a trustee?” Your job as “trustee” makes you responsible for carrying out the terms of the trust. In a nutshell, think of this job as stepping into the grantor’s shoes and making the same decisions he or she would have if they were alive.
Wisconsin to Allow Municipalities to Waive Property Tax Penalties and Extend Construction and Building Permits
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has signed Senate Bill 254, which affects building permit holders and late property tax payments. The bill allows municipalities and other taxation districts to waive interest and penalties on late 2021 property tax payments. It also adds a timely payment requirement for filing certain property tax claims if payment was submitted by October 1, 2021.
Established U.S. Public Health Precedent On Mandatory Vaccination Requirements Upheld (At Least For Now)
American law long has recognized the authority of government officials to address public health emergencies. More than a century ago, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the seminal case on the power of the states to respond to a public health crisis in Jacobson v. Massachusetts, 197 U.S. 11 (1905), where it affirmed the constitutionality of a state statute authorizing local health boards to require residents to be vaccinated against smallpox. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, courts around the country have had the opportunity to revisit the Jacobson decision.
Firm News
The Firm Welcomes Two New Attorneys
We are pleased to announce Attorney Michael M. Kennedy and Attorney Jason R. Meehan have joined the firm.

Attorney Michael M. Kennedy, a graduate of Marquette University Law School, will join the firm’s Business Law Practice Group, where he will assist clients in a wide variety of business law matters. Drawing upon his experience as in-house counsel for a large construction company, Michael provides a high-level understanding of contract management and regulation.

Attorney Jason R. Meehan, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, will join the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, where he will assist clients in a wide variety of litigation matters. Prior to joining the firm, Jason was working at the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s office, where he managed and represented hundreds of clients charged with misdemeanor and felony cases in Milwaukee County.

We are very pleased to have Michael and Jason join OCHDL.
Four Attorneys Named 2022 “Lawyer of the Year”
in the Milwaukee Area by Best Lawyers®
Attorneys Seth Dizard (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization), Pete Faust (Mergers and Acquisitions), Greg Lyons (Litigation – Insurance), and Steve Slawinski (Construction) have been named by Best Lawyers® as the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in Milwaukee for their area of practice. Only one lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.” This designation reflects the high level of respect lawyers have earned for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity.
19 OCHDL Lawyers Selected as 2022 Best Lawyers®;
Another 5 Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Best Lawyers in America
Jean M. Ansay
Douglas P. Dehler
James G. DeJong
Seth E. Dizard
Peter J. Faust
John G. Gehringer
Joseph E. Gumina
Carl D. Holborn
Dennis W. Hollman
Grant C. Killoran
JB Koenings
Dean P. Laing
Gregory W. Lyons
Patrick G. McBride
Joseph D. Newbold
Chad J. Richter
John R. Schreiber
Jason R. Scoby
Steven J. Slawinski
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Laura J. Lavey
Trevor C. Lippman
Erica N. Reib
Kelly M. Spott
Christa D. Wittenberg
Grant Killoran Elected to the ABA Board of Governors

“I am honored to serve on the Board of Governors of the American Bar Association, what I believe to be the premier association for the legal profession.” -Grant 


Firms included in the 2021 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.
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