CRIMINAL DEFENSE THROUGH PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE: GENERAL
SUPER LAW YERS / WISCONSIN 2011
JOHN S. SCHIRO
SCHIRO & ZARZYNSKI
735 West Wisconsin Avenue
12th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Tel: 414-277-9696
Fax: 414-224-1411
john@jschiro.com
www.wisconsintriallawyers.com
For nearly 30 years Attorney John Schiro has protected
thousands of people who have been accused of crimes. He
has proven their innocence, overturned wrongful convictions,
and has passionately argued their cases, resulting in fair and
just resolutions. Defending the accused takes a particular
commitment and drive to help people in trouble. “Sending
innocent people home with their good names restored has
been one of the greatest pleasures in my life.” Mr. Schiro is a
member of both the National and Wisconsin Associations of
Criminal Defense Lawyers and is a frequent lecturer on criminal
law and trial techniques. He specializes in criminal and traffic
defense in state and federal court and practices throughout the
State of Wisconsin.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE: DUI/DWI
APPELLATE
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
TIM EDWARDS
AXLEY BRYNELSON, LLP
2 East Mifflin Street
Suite 200
Madison, WI 53703
Tel: 608-260-2481
Fax: 608-257-5444
tedwards@axley.com
www.axley.com
Timothy D. Edwards is a partner at Axley Brynelson, practicing
primarily in the areas of employment law, business litigation,
and appellate litigation. Tim is also the chairman of Axley
Brynelson’s Electronic Discovery and Records Management
Team. Over his career, Mr. Edwards has represented
hundreds of clients in state and federal court and various
administrative tribunals. Mr. Edwards is an adjunct lecturer
at the University of Wisconsin Law School, where he teaches
evidence, civil procedure, pretrial advocacy, legal writing, and
professional responsibility.
GENERAL LITIGATION
BUSINESS/CORPORATE
EMPLOYMEN T & LABOR
KARYN GIMBEL YOUSO
JACOBSON LEGAL GROUP
13255 West Bluemound Road
Suite 203
Brookfield, WI 53005
Tel: 262-780-0460
Fax: 262-780-0468
kgyouso@jacobsonlegalgroup.net
www.lowconflictdivorce.net
COLLABORATIVE LAW
FAMILY LAW
Attorney Karyn Gimbel Youso is a family law attorney and
mediator, dedicated to a low-conflict style of practice. With
19 years of legal experience, Attorney Youso works closely with
her associate attorney Holly Alsteen and paralegal Dena Corey
to offer a full team of available professionals to her clients.
Many of Attorney Youso’s cases have involved issues of domestic
violence, substance abuse, and mental illness, and she
therefore promotes the involvement of and works closely with
mental health professionals in her practice. She is committed
to collaborative process family law protocols and is an active
member of the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin
( www.collabdivorce.com) and the International Academy of
Collaborative Professionals ( www.collaborativepractice.com).
MICHAEL C. WITT
CRIMINAL DEFENSE &
CIVIL LITIGATION LLC
231 South Main Street
PO Box 375
Jefferson, WI 53549
Tel: 920-674-7824
Fax: 920-674-7829
m.c.witt@att.net
www.attorneymikewitt.com
GENERAL LITIGATION
Attorney Michael C. Witt is in private practice in Jefferson,
Wisconsin, with a focus on criminal and traffic defense and
an emphasis on OWI defense. Earning an Associate Degree in
biology in 1980, he worked in blue collar/technical positions
at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics and the
University of Wisconsin Biochemistry Department. After
enlisting in the Army Reserve, he then studied at the University
of Wisconsin for degrees in history, history of science, and law.
In addition to being trained in the administration of the NH TSA
Standardized Field Sobriety Test battery and completing the
NHTSA Faculty Development Workshops at the National
Judicial College, Attorney Witt has lectured on aspects of
handling scientific evidence in OWI cases.
JAMES K. JASKOLSKI
JASKOLSKI & JASKOLSKI SC
3573 South 108th Street
Greenfield, WI 53228
Tel: 414-321-6111
Fax: 414-321-7296
jim@jaskolskilaw.com
www.jaskolskilaw.com
James K. Jaskolski concentrates his practice on all facets of
family law. He earned his B.A. in Journalism at the University
of Wisconsin – Madison in 1991 and his J.D. from Marquette
University Law School, Mil waukee, WI in 1995 and was admitted
to the Wisconsin Bar in 1995. Mr. Jaskolski was admitted to
practice before the U.S. Tax Court in 1999 and admitted and
qualified as an Attorney of the U.S. Supreme Court in 2002. He
is a member of the Milwaukee and Wisconsin Bar Associations,
Matrimonial Inns of Court, Divorce Cooperation Institute, and
Justinian Society of Lawyers, and was Court Commissioner
for Circuit Court Judge Timothy Witkowiak. He was featured
in 2010 Wisconsin Law Journal’s “Like Father, Like Son,”
highlighting his practice with his father, Ronald J. Jaskolski.
BUSINESS/CORPORATE
ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE
FAMILY LAW
GEORGE H. SOLVESON
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
INTELLEC TUAL PROPERT Y LI TIGATION
George Solveson is a registered patent attorney specializing in
intellectual property and, particularly, litigation. Mr. Solveson is
a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. He has been selected
by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, has
been honored as a Leader in the Law, and has been named to
the Super Lawyers list. Over his distinguished career, George
has served numerous domestic and international clients across
the entire spectrum of intellectual property law and has
litigated cases across the country. George holds a Bachelor of
Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of
Wisconsin – Madison and a law degree from the University of
Wisconsin Law School.
DENNIS P. COFFEY
MAWICKE & GOISMAN, S.C.
1509 North Prospect Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Tel: 414-224-0600
Fax: 414-224-9359
dcoffey@dmgr.com
www.dmgr.com
Dennis Coffey is a shareholder at Mawicke & Goisman, S.C.
His practice concentrates on the defense of criminal cases
including white collar crimes, violent crimes, drug crimes, and
property crimes. Dennis has used his extensive trial experience
to assist individuals and business entities with complex criminal
and civil matters before state and federal agencies and courts
at all levels. He has been recognized as one of the top criminal
defense attorneys in Wisconsin throughout his career by his
peers, by rating agencies, and most importantly by his clients.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
APPELLATE
SHEILA L. ROMELL
LAW OFFICE OF
SHEILA L. ROMELL SC
Tri City National Bank Building
10859 West Bluemound Road
Suite 201
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Tel: 414-476-6700
Fax: 414-476-1844
sheilaromell@aol.com
ALTERNATIVE DISPU TE RESOLU TION
FAMILY LAW
Sheila L. Romell has 23 years of experience representing clients
in family law matters. She is a 1988 graduate of Marquette
University Law School, where she was selected for the Marquette
Law Review. She has been a member of the state bar Family
Law Section; Leander J. Foley, Jr. Matrimonial Chapter of the
American Inns of Court; and the Society of Family Lawyers. She
served on the state bar committee that recommended changes
to the client trust account rules. She represents both men and
women in divorce cases, post-judgment custody, placement,
and support matters. She serves frequently as a Guardian ad
Litem in divorce and paternity actions. In addition to serving
as advocate counsel in family law matters, she also acts as a
mediator for divorce, custody, and placement disputes.
EMILE H. BANKS, JR.
EMILE BANKS & ASSOCIATES
LLC
1200 North Mayfair Road
Suite 290
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Tel: 414-777-0000
Fax: 414-777-0090
emile@emilebankslaw.com
www.lawyers.com/emile
Emile H. Banks, Jr. is an outstanding trial attorney who is at
the top of the legal profession. He has achieved a national
reputation for the acumen of his trial practice in the high-profile
cases of his firm’s complex litigation practice. Among the
issues his firm has tackled are catastrophic personal injury,
medical malpractice, and other complex injury claims. His
aggressive, yet affable, style has led to tremendous trial and
appellate victories for his clients. His memberships include the
American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Association
of Defense Counsel, and the Civil Trial Council of Wisconsin. He
is also a leader in the community.
PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE: MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
INSURANCE COVERAGE
PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE: GENERAL
