Attorney Steven Johnson opened Johnson Law Firm SC in 2005. A graduate of Marquette Law School, Attorney Johnson is passionate about helping people in many different areas of law. Whether your case involves a criminal matter, family matter, or personal injury, Attorney Johnson will fight for you to get you the best possible outcome.

25+ years of experience on your side. I will fight for you! When charged with a crime, you face the possibility of paying excessive fines and court costs. Worse yet, you face the terrible possibility of going to jail. The biggest mistake a person can make is representing themselves or hiring the wrong attorney. A good criminal defense attorney should not only assist you through the criminal process, but also help you understand the process. He should be available to respond to your questions in a timely manner and reassure you that he is doing everything to defend your interests.

Attorney Deutch is engaged in the general practice of law, specializing in real estate, computers and commercial matters, with a special emphasis on litigation relating thereto. With an undergraduate degree majoring in Accounting (University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1968), Attorney Deutch also has a strong background in finance and business. Combining his Accounting, Legal and Computer backgrounds, Mr. Deutch served as General Counsel/C.F.O for Innovative Software, Inc. from 1977 through 2000 (during that time Innovative grew from a local Milwaukee business to a multinational firm with offices/dealerships in 22 countries). Mr. Deutch also had served in a similar C.F.O capacity for Web Emporium, LLC, an e-commerce enabling firm primarily located in Phoenix , Arizona. Mr. Deutch has also been a 1/3 partner in Pulver Technologies, Inc which was sold to Amazon.com (see www.pulvertech.com). Mr. Deutch also advises and currently represents many Real Estate Brokers, Purchasers, Sellers, Developers and Builders as well as being Corporate Counsel for the Multiple Listing Services

I've been in business for more than 30 years in the Milwaukee area. I have practiced in all types of forums throughout Wisconsin, and also in surrounding states. I strive to professionally and efficiently attend to my clients' various legal needs. I give my clients my cell phone. They can call me 24/7. I answer/return all of my calls during the same business, or weekend, day. I have evening/weekend hours, and my fees are reasonable. My work ethic emphasizes efficiency (how do I accomplish my clients' specific objectives without financially burying them?). I depend largely on referrals. I know i'm fair, and good at what I do, because former clients, other lawyers and judges refer me to people, including to their own friends and family, who are in need of expert legal assistance.

Lisle W. Blackbourn is the President and Managing Partner of Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth, S.C., and chairs the firm's litigation division. Lisle earned his law degree from Marquette University Law School in 1982, where he was a member of the Marquette Law Review. Lisle has developed a comprehensive civil trial practice, concentrating in complex business, corporate, and land use litigation, along with extensive experience in plaintiffs' personal injury matters. Lisle has achieved successful results for many clients, large and small, commercial and individual, and has appeared in state and federal courts throughout the United States. Lisle has received board certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) as a Civil Trial Specialist. NBTA is accredited by the American Bar Association to provide board certification through a rigorous application process and an exacting set of standards and examinations on a nationwide scale. Board certified trial attorneys engage in litigation of civil controversies before state and federal courts. To become board certified, Lisle was required to pass the NBTA written examination, which covers trial law, civil procedure, evidence, and ethics. The exam is written and graded by attorneys and law professors. The NBTA requested submission of confidential performance reviews from judges before whom Blackbourn had appeared, and from attorneys with whom he had worked. NBTA reviewed samples of legal briefs Blackbourn had written for scholarly content. Blackbourn was further required to submit proof of participation in at least 100 jury trials and other contested matters as lead counsel, to demonstrate a concentration of his practice in trial law. The NBTA board certification process is designed to identify lawyers who possess an enhanced level of skill and expertise in trial advocacy, and who have demonstrated superior professional competence. Nationally, only about 2200 attorneys have received civil trial board certification to date. Lisle has been named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer in 2010, by the Wisconsin Super Lawyers magazine. The Super Lawyers listing is based upon 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement - things like experience, verdicts, clients, honors and awards. The Wisconsin Super Lawyers listing represents the top 5 percent of the lawyers in the state. Lisle is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, a national trial lawyer honorary society whose membership is limited to less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Fellowship in the LCA is highly selective and by invitation only. Wisconsin’s LCA Fellow delegation includes only 58 lawyers and judges. Fellows are selected based upon excellence and accomplishment in trial law, both at the trial and appellate levels, and superior ethical reputation.

Michael F. Torphy is a practicing lawyer in the state of Wisconsin. Mr. Torphy received his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin School of Law in 1992. Thirty Two years of experience, specialized knowledge, and flexible payment options, guarantee tailor-made, targeted solutions. We make your problems our priority. The difference isn't the law, the difference is the lawyer. Mr. Torphy represents business, banking, insurance and individual clients in a variety of areas including criminal, FINRA, SEC, wrongful death, personal injuries, compliance, litigation, litigation planning, risk management, contract writing, RFP responses, Safe Harbor regulations and human resource issues. Significant litigation experience involving personal injuries, contract disputes, land rights, leasehold rights, real estate transfer issues, business formation and dissolution, probate matters, family law matters, criminal charges, foreclosure, insurance bad faith, denial of government services, governmental property seizure, and denial of consumer-rights issues.

When you have been injured by the negligence or misconduct of another, you need a litigator with a strong background in personal injury lawsuits who will fight for your rights. Michael Bertling not only has the litigation experience you need, but he also possesses a level of honesty and professionalism to assure you he has your best interests at heart.

Don Prachthauser has a remarkable record of success in the courtroom. He has presented nearly 100 cases to juries, judges, and arbitrators on behalf of personal injury clients. Mr. Prachthauser credits a very strong team of lawyers and support staff at Murphy & Prachthauser, S.C. for the results achieved. He is very proud of the fact that many cases have been referred to him by judges, lawyers, physicians, and past clients familiar with his work in the courtroom. Mr. Prachthauser believes that personal injury clients are best served by lawyers who are skilled at presenting cases to a jury and willing to do the necessary hard work, if a fair settlement is not offered before trial. Although Mr. Prachthauser has helped the vast majority of his clients achieve a pre-trial settlement, courtroom experience does contribute to a favorable outcome. Mr. Prachthauser’s trial experience includes negligent operation of automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles as well as product liability, medical negligence, unsafe premises, and insurance coverage disputes.

Kate Llaurado Scheidt is a partner at Murphy & Prachthauser, S.C., where she represents individuals and families in complex personal injury, product liability, premises liability, construction defect, and catastrophic injury litigation. Licensed in Wisconsin, Minnesota, California, and New York, Kate has built a national practice focused on helping individuals stand up to corporations, manufacturers, and insurance companies. Since joining Murphy & Prachthauser in 2020, Kate has tried numerous cases to verdict across the State of Wisconsin. Prior to joining the firm, she practiced product liability and catastrophic injury litigation with nationally recognized firms handling complex matters throughout the country, including serving on the trial team that obtained a $57 million verdict on behalf of a traumatically brain-injured client in California. Kate is a frequent lecturer and presenter on trial advocacy, product liability, and litigation topics. Colleagues throughout the country recognize her as an emerging leader in the plaintiffs’ bar. Kate is deeply involved in leadership within trial lawyer organizations at both the state and national levels, serving on the Board of Directors for multiple organizations. Kate has been recognized as a Wisconsin Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2021 to the present. Kate grew up in New Berlin and developed an early passion for trial advocacy while watching her father represent injured individuals and families. Currently, Kate resides in Wauwatosa with her husband, daughter, and rescue pup. Outside of her legal practice, she enjoys spending time with her family and is a licensed yoga instructor.

Mr. Stachowiak continues fighting for his clients and expanding the law until he reaches the right result. As an accomplished and relentless advocate, he has taken four of his cases to the Wisconsin Supreme Court on his clients’ behalf: Richards v. Badger Mutual (liability for common scheme or plan, aka aiding and abetting) Orlowski v. State Farm (collateral source, which resulted in a 7-0 decision in favor of Ms. Orlowski) Schinner v. West Bend Mutual (insurance coverage for injuries resulting from serving alcohol to an underage individual) Brown v. Acuity (immunity arising out of a motor vehicle accident involving a volunteer firefighter) He has also authored dozens of appellate briefs, including those for notable cases of Thomas v. Bickler, Hansen v. Crown Controls, and Hop v. Hoechst Celanese. Mr. Stachowiak has also handled three pro bono appeals for individuals that won in the circuit court, but needed appellate counsel they could not afford. Mayer v. Kendl Duston v. Badger Lease Layber v. Ziolkowski