1.
Melissa J. LauritchTitle: Associate
Law School: Marquette University Law School, J.D., 2008
College: Purdue University (B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1995; B.A., Psychology, 1995)
Admitted: Marquette University Law School, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Insurance, Litigation: Commercial, Securities Law, Appellate: Civil, Construction, Contracts, Insurance Services, Intellectual Property, Product Liability, Professional Liability
Membership: American Bar Association; Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association (Pro Bono Committee).
2.
Atty. Elizabeth A. OdianTitle: Associate
Law School: Marquette University Law School, Class of 2011
College: University of Massachusetts at Lowell, B.S., Beta Gamma Sigma, Business Administration
Admitted: Marquette University Law School, Class of 2011
Practice Area: Appeals, Labor and Employment, Consumer & Class Action Litigation, Insurance Coverage
Membership:
3.
Gino GalluzzoTitle: Partner
Law School: The John Marshall Law School, Class of 1997, J.D.
College: Northern Illinois University, Class of 1993, B.S.
Admitted: The John Marshall Law School, Class of 1997, J.D.
Practice Area: Business & Commercial Transactions, Government, Government Contracts and Procurement, Municipal and Licensing Law, Real Estate & Lending
Membership:
4.
Brandon Akio TakahashiTitle: Partner
Law School: McGeorge School of Law, Class of 2006, J.D., 2006 ABOTA Student Trial Lawyer of the Year, Order of the Barristers
College: University of California, Davis, Class of 2001, B.S., Neurology, Physiology and Behavior Law
Admitted: McGeorge School of Law, Class of 2006, J.D., 2006 ABOTA Student Trial Lawyer of the Year, Order of the Barristers
Practice Area: Labor and Employment
Membership:
5.
Atty. Tomislav Z. KuzmanovicTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Wisconsin Law School, Class of 1988, J.D., , University of Wisconsin-Madison, Class of 1985, B.A.
College:
Admitted: University of Wisconsin Law School, Class of 1988, J.D., , University of Wisconsin-Madison, Class of 1985, B.A.
Practice Area: International Law, Construction / Development, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, Regulatory Investigations and Compliance Counseling, Toxic Torts, Transportation Law, White Collar Defense & Internal Investigations
Membership:
6.
Mellissa Ann SchaferTitle: Partner
Law School: Marquette University School of Law, Class of 1999, J.D., Executive Editor, Marquette Sports Law Journal Winner, American Jurisprudence Award in Health Care Provider Liability
College: University of Southern California, Class of 1995, B.S.
Admitted: Marquette University School of Law, Class of 1999, J.D., Executive Editor, Marquette Sports Law Journal Winner, American Jurisprudence Award in Health Care Provider Liability
Practice Area: Insurance Services, Professional Liability, Toxic Torts, Transportation, Workers' Compensation Defense, Worker's Compensation, Labor & Employment
Membership:
7.
Atty. Brett B. LarsenTitle: Associate
Law School: Marquette University Law School, Class of 2007
College: Brigham Young University, Class of 2002, B.A., Sports Editor, Communications / Print Journalism
Admitted: Marquette University Law School, Class of 2007
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Insurance Services, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Toxic Torts
Membership:
8.
Mr. John Charles Lukacs, Sr.Title: Partner
Law School: Nova Southeastern University, J.D., Shepard Broad Law Center
College: University of Florida, B.A.
Admitted: Nova Southeastern University, J.D., Shepard Broad Law Center
Practice Area: Appellate, Appellate Practice, Civil Trial, Eminent Domain, Commercial Litigation, Administrative Law, Commercial
Membership:
9.
Thomas Patrick McGarryTitle: Partner
Law School: DePaul University College of Law, Class of 1980, J.D., Member, DePaul Law Review
College: Marquette University, Class of 1973, B.A.
Admitted: DePaul University College of Law, Class of 1980, J.D., Member, DePaul Law Review
Practice Area: Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Litigation, Arbitration, Appeals, Insurance, Lawyers & Law Firms, Legal Malpractice, Professional Liability
Membership:
10.
David J. HanusTitle: Partner
Law School: Drake University Law School, J.D., with honors, 1996
College: Marquette University, B.A., 1993
Admitted: Drake University Law School, J.D., with honors, 1996
Practice Area: Consumer Protection, Commercial Litigation, Consumer Financial Services, ERISA Litigation, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Surety Law
Membership: American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Tort Trial; Insurance Practice); Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin; Defense Research Institute; American Institute of Architects (Wisconsin); Milwaukee Metropolitan Builders Association; Construction Arbitration Board; ACA International; Wisconsin Collectors Association.
11.
Randal N. ArnoldTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D., 1980
College: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, B.A., 1975
Admitted: University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Ethics / Professional Responsibility, Litigation, Lawyers & Law Firms, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Professional Liability
Membership: Milwaukee Bar Association; State Bar of Wisconsin; American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
12.
Jeffrey S. FertlTitle: Partner
Law School: Marquette University, J.D., cum laude, 1981
College: Marquette University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1978
Admitted: Marquette University, J.D., cum laude, 1981
Practice Area: Lemon Law, Insurance, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability
Membership: State Bar of Wisconsin; Milwaukee Bar Association; Wisconsin Civil Trial Counsel; Defense Research Institute; Product Liability Advisory Counsel.
13.
Russell A. KlingamanTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Wisconsin, J.D., 1991
College: University of Iowa, B.S., Political Science, 1980; University of Wisconsin, M.P.S., Public Policy/Administration, 1991
Admitted: University of Wisconsin, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Business, International Law, Commercial Litigation, Copyright, Insurance Services, Intellectual Property, Patent, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Technology, Trade Secrets, Trademark
Membership: State Bar of Wisconsin; American Bar Association; National Transportation Safety Board Bar Association; Lawyer-Pilots Bar Associations; Aviation Insurance Association.
14.
Michael P. MaloneTitle: Partner
Law School: Marquette University, J.D., 1973; University of Illinois College of Law, 1970-1972
College: Marquette University, A.B., 1970
Admitted: Marquette University, J.D., 1973; University of Illinois College of Law, 1970-1972
Practice Area: Ethics / Professional Responsibility, Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability
Membership: American Board of Trial Advocates-Wisconsin (President, 2011); Milwaukee Bar Association; State Bar of Wisconsin; International Association of Defense Counsel; Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin (Member, Board of Directors, 1985-1989).
15.
Thomas R. SchrimpfTitle: Partner
Law School: Marquette University, J.D., cum laude, 1977
College: Marquette University, B.A., 1974
Admitted: Marquette University, J.D., cum laude, 1977
Practice Area: Personal Injury, Securities / Investment Fraud, Commercial Litigation, Environmental, Insurance Services, Labor & Employment, Professional Liability, Toxic Torts
Membership: Milwaukee Bar Association; State Bar of Wisconsin; Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association; Defense Research Institute; International Association of Defense Counsel; Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin.
16.
Jane C. SchlichtTitle: Partner
Law School: Marquette University Law School, J.D., summa cum laude, 1983
College: Marquette University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1980
Admitted: Marquette University Law School, J.D., summa cum laude, 1983
Practice Area: Patent Infringement, Copyright Infringement, Commercial Litigation, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Patent, Technology, Trade Secrets, Trademark
Membership: Thomas E. Fairchild Inns of Court; National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO); Milwaukee Bar Association; Wisconsin State Bar Association; American Bar Association; Seventh Circuit Bar Association; Outstanding Lawyers of America.
17.
Noah D. FiedlerTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D., 1995
College: Ambassador University (A.A., Theology, 1990; B.S., Business Administration, with high distinction, 1992)
Admitted: University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Lawyers & Law Firms, Real Estate & Lending
Membership: State Bar of Wisconsin (Member, Sections on: Litigation; Real Property).
18.
Carlos A. OrtizTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., 2004
College: St. Ignatius College Preparatory; Northern Illinois University, B.A., summa cum laude, Political Science/Economics, 2001
Admitted: University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Professional Liability, Commercial Litigation, Consumer and Class Action Litigation, Consumer Financial Services, Immigration, Labor & Employment, Product Liability, Workers' Compensation Defense
Membership: State Bar of Wisconsin; Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association (President, 2009-2010; President-Elect, 2008-2009; Secretary, 2006-2008); Association of Credit and Collection Professionals; Defense Research Institute; American Immigration Lawyers Association.
19.
Jill M. MunsonTitle: Senior Counsel
Law School: University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., 1992
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S., with distinction, 1989
Admitted: University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense; Personal Injury Defense; Insurance Coverage Defense
Membership:
20.
Steven M. DeVougasTitle: Associate
Law School: Marquette University Law School, J.D., 2007
College: University of Michigan, B.A., Economics/English, 2004
Admitted: Marquette University Law School, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Insurance, Banking, Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability
Membership: State Bar of Wisconsin (Member, Young Lawyers Division); American Bar Association; Wisconsin Association of African American Lawyers.
21.
Michael P. RussartTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Wisconsin - Madison, J.D., cum laude, 1994
College: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, B.S., cum laude, 1978
Admitted: University of Wisconsin - Madison, J.D., cum laude, 1994
Practice Area: Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Insurance, Lawsuits / Disputes, Appeals, Environmental / Natural Resources, Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability
Membership: State Bar of Wisconsin; Self-Insured Institute of America (SIIA).
The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. The number of lawyers in Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is 500.