George Burnett Selected as one of Wisconsin Top 50 Attorneys
December 5, 2011
George Burnett of Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. was named as one of Wisconsin's Top 50 lawyers for 2011 by Super Lawyers magazine. This is the seventh consecutive year George Burnett has been named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer and the third time he has been named one of Wisconsin's Top 50 lawyers.
Firm Administrator honored as one of the Wisconsin Law Journal's Unsung Heroes
December 8, 2011
Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry is proud to announce that Scott Heintz, firm administrator was recognized by The Wisconsin Law Journal as a 2011 Unsung Hero honoree.
The Wisconsin Law Journal gives its Unsung Hero awards annually to Wisconsin legal professionals who work hard behind the scenes. Categories of honorees include court clerks, firm administrators, human resources, IT specialists, law librarians, legal community service, legal marketing, legal secretaries, paralegals and lifetime achievement.
Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. Announces 2011 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Decmber 5, 2011
Five Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. attorneys were named Wisconsin Super Lawyers or Rising Stars in 2011. Greg Conway, Tom Olejniczak, Fred Schmidt and George Burnett were listed among the top attorneys in Wisconsin for 2010 by Super Lawyers magazine. Each year, only five percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor. This is the seventh consecutive year Greg Conway and George Burnett have been named Wisconsin Super Lawyers.
David Weber was also listed as Rising Stars by Wisconsin Super Lawyers magazine. These attorneys are either under 40 years old or have been practicing law for less than ten years. Only 2.5% of the state's attorneys are selected as Rising Stars. This is David's fourth recognition as a Rising Star.
Ranked in the 2011-2012 "Best Law Firms" Survey by U.S. News and Best Lawyers®
November 9, 2011
Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry has been ranked as one of the "Best Law Firms" in the 2011-2012 U.S.News – Best Lawyers survey. Liebmann, Conway's commercial litigation and trusts and estates practices are ranked in the survey.
We Are Celebrating 35 Years of Business!
November 6, 2011
Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry would like to thank the greater Green Bay community for supporting our business over the past three decades. We take pride in the partnerships we have with so many members of this great community.
Greg Conway Named "Lawyer of the Year" for 2012 by Best Lawyers
November 1, 2011
Best Lawyers, the oldest peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Greg Conway as the "Green Bay Best Lawyers Commercial Litigation Lawyer of the Year" for 2012. Only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is being honored as the "Lawyer of the Year."
Greg is a founding member of Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C., a full service Green Bay Law Firm, and has been practicing commercial litigation for more than 35 years.
Best Lawyers compiles its lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. The lawyers being honored as "Lawyers of the Year" have received particularly high ratings in our surveys by earning a high level of respect among their peers for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity.
Local Dancing with the Stars Competition to Feature Liebmann, Conway Attorney
September 28, 2011
Attorney Tricia Nell will participate in the 4th Annual Dancing with the Stars to benefit the American Red Cross. This event will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Radisson Hotel, Green Bay.
Tricia and nine other local celebrities will be trained in two ballroom dancers by DanceSport of Green Bay. Their dance partners will be accomplished and skilled college-aged dancers from DanceSport of Green Bay.
The winner of the Mirror Ball Fundraising Trophy will be the dancer who raises the most funds via votes. Votes will be cast in the form of dollars donated in support of the star dancer, both at the Dancing with the Stars event and dollars pledged in the name of the dancer prior to February 18. Awards presentation include "Judge's Choice" and "People's Choice" trophies.
All proceeds for the event go to support local programs and services for the American Red Cross.
See more at the American Red Cross Blog.
Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. Announces 2012 Best Lawyers
September 6, 2011
Four lawyers from Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 (Copyright 2010 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Greg Conway was selected in the areas of Commercial Litigation and First Amendment Litigation, Tom Olejniczak was selected in Corporate Law, Fred Schmidt was selected in Trusts and Estates and George Burnett was selected in Personal Injury Litigation.
Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice." Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which more than 39,000 leading attorneys cast almost 3.1 million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.
Our New Addition, Attorney Will McKinley
July 1, 2011
Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. is pleased to announce the addition of Attorney Will McKinley to our legal team. Will concentrates his practice in family law matters including divorces, child custody disputes and child placement disputes. Having served as a judicial intern for the Brown County Family Court, Will has experience working with the local family law system. Will also practices municipal law, administrative law, and is a member of both the firm's intellectual property team and the general litigation team.
A graduate of Marquette Law School, Will and his family now reside in Wrightstown. Will is actively involved in the Wrightstown Lions Club and the Wrightstown-Greenleaf Optimists Club and is on the board of trustees for St. Clare Parish.
New Banking Seminar Series - On the Rock: Bankruptcy Basics
May 25, 2011
We are excited to announce our new complimentary seminar series developed for our banking contacts. On the Rocks: Bankruptcy Basics is a monthly casual informational session presented by Attorneys Michele McKinnon and Colleen Kelly.
Learn more on our events page.
Boys and Girls Club Blog
March 28, 2011
Attorney Tricia Nell is the author of one of five blog posts on the Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay's website. The posts about important issues facing the kids in our community include the following topics: managing anger, the legal consequences of teenage sex and how to promote academic success. To read the posts: Great Kids Green Bay
Plaintiffs' Verdict
On March 3, 2011, David Weber obtained a plaintiffs' verdict in a jury trial before Judge Todd Ehlers of Door County, Wisconsin. The Plaintiffs were unable to get their title insurer to defend title to their property when their neighbors asserted that they lacked a right of access. The title company claimed that the Plaintiffs did enjoy a right of access, and, even if they did not, that there was no stated loss under the Policy. The jury disagreed and awarded $50,000.00 in compensatory damages and $1,000,000.00 in punitive damages.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Oral Argument
Tom Olejniczak appeared before the Wisconsin Supreme Court on March 2, 2011 and presented an argument in a case involving the ability of the Circuit Court to make orders disposing of assets of secured creditors under Chapter 128, the Wisconsin Receivership statute. Watch Video of the Argument.
Attorney Tricia Nell to present at Wisconsin Association for Justice, Spring Seminar (Green Bay)
Attorney Tricia Nell will present at the Wisconsin Association for Justice Spring Seminar on March 25, 2011. Under the topic of "Maximizing PI Claims Through Effective Use of Expert Witnesses" she will specifically address "Subpoena Duces Tecums for DME." For more information or to register, visit the website at www.wisjustice.org/events
St. Norbert College Mock Trial Team a Success
March 1, 2011
Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. is a proud sponsor of the St. Norbert College Mock Trial Team. The team is coached by Brown County Circuit Court Judge Marc Hammer and Liebmann, Conway attorneys Tricia Nell and Bret Liebmann.
Air Regulations Seminar on Tuesday, February 8th
New particulate matter, ozone, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead ambient standards are set to cause headaches for a broad range of New North industries in 2011. An upcoming seminar geared toward environmental managers will offer perspectives and guidance on the topic to help businesses comply.
Bonestroo, Inc. (formerly Northern Environmental) and Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. will host the breakfast seminar on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. The seminar, entitled "Change is in the Air…Regulations" is scheduled for 7:30-9:30 a.m. at our office located at 231 South Adams St. in Green Bay.
This seminar is part of a series focused on today's most pressing environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) issues. Presenters include Jodi Arndt, an attorney for LCOJ, and Rick Osa, QEP, an air quality engineer at Bonestroo. They will review the current status of the ambient standard revisions and explore how it may constrain existing and new industrial operations in Wisconsin and the Midwest. Emphasis will be on the "big picture" elements that factor into long-term asset decisions.
The seminar series provides an opportunity for managers to stay up-to-date on EH&S issues and share insights with industrial-sector peers facing similar challenges. In addition, each session features presentations by subject experts, from attorneys to consultants and regulatory officials. Following the presentations, roundtable discussions will encourage idea-sharing and networking.
To register please click here. A $25 fee per attendee is due at the time of registration. Space is limited, and this seminar is expected to reach capacity, so early registration is encouraged. For more information on the seminar series, call Bonestroo at 920-592-8400.
On March 3, 2011, David Weber obtained a plaintiffs' verdict in a jury trial before Judge Todd Ehlers of Door County, Wisconsin. The Plaintiffs were unable to get their title insurer to defend title to their property when their neighbors asserted that they lacked a right of access. The title company claimed that the Plaintiffs did enjoy a right of access, and, even if they did not, that there was no stated loss under the Policy. The jury disagreed and awarded $50,000.00 in compensatory damages and $1,000,000.00 in punitive damages.
Greg Conway and Tricia Nell to present at NBI Seminar
November 22, 2010
Attorneys Greg Conway and Tricia Nell will be among the presenters at the National Business Institute Seminar entitled, Plaintiff's Personal Injury From Start to Finish. The seminar will be held at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Green Bay on December 16, 2010. Click here for more information.
Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. Announces 2010 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
November 15th, 2010
Seven Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. attorneys were named Wisconsin Super Lawyers or Rising Stars in 2010. Greg Conway, Tom Olejniczak, Fred Schmidt and George Burnett were listed among the top attorneys in Wisconsin for 2010 by Super Lawyers magazine. Each year, only five percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor. This is the sixth consecutive year Greg Conway and George Burnett have been named Wisconsin Super Lawyers. Fred Schmidt has been selected as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer for five consecutive years and Tom Olejniczak for two years.
Jodi Arndt, David Weber and Tricia Nell were listed as Rising Stars by Wisconsin Super Lawyers magazine. These attorneys are either under 40 years old or have been practicing law for less than ten years. Only 2.5% of the state's attorneys are selected as Rising Stars. This is David's third recognition as a Rising Star and Jodi and Tricia's first.
The selections for Super Lawyers are made by Law & Politics, a division of Key Professional Media, Inc. of Minneapolis, MN. Each year, Law & Politics undertakes a rigorous multi-phase selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent evaluation of candidates by Law & Politics' attorney-led research staff, a peer review of candidates by practice area, and a good-standing and disciplinary check.
Super Lawyers was first published in Minnesota in 1991. Today, Law & Politics publishes Super Lawyers magazines across the country. Super Lawyers can be found online at www.superlawyers.com, where lawyers can be searched by practice area and location.
Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S. C. Ranked in the Inaugural "Best Law Firms" Survey by U.S. News and Best Lawyers®
September 15, 2010
Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry has been ranked in the inaugural U.S.News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" survey.
In the survey's regional rankings, firms were ranked in 81 practice areas in 171 metropolitan areas and 7 states. Liebmann, Conway's was ranked in Media & First Amendment Law (first tier) and in General Commercial Litigation (second tier).
U.S. News Media Group is the nation's leading source of rankings and service journalism. Best Lawyers® is the leading survey of lawyers worldwide. The U.S. News - Best Lawyers Law Firm rankings evaluated firms across the United States using a wide range of objective data as well as individual assessments from more than 6,000 clients, including every Fortune 100 company and more than 500 of the Fortune 1000 companies, nearly 9,000 private practice lawyers and thousands of law firm employees.
Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. Announces 2011 Best Lawyers
September 10, 2010
Attorneys Gregory Conway and George Burnett from Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2011 (Copyright 2010 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.).
Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice." Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which more than 39,000 leading attorneys cast almost 3.1 million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.
Tricia Nell to present at WAJ Women's Caucus Seminar
Attorney Tricia Nell will be presenting on The Pitfalls of Litigating Recreational Injuries at the Wisconsin Association for Justice Women's Caucus Seminar and Retreat. The seminar is being held at the Glacier Canyon Lodge Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells on September 23 & 24, 2010. For more information on the seminar visit www.wisjustice.org.
Best of the Bay
May 24, 2010
Thank you to all who voted for Liebmann, Conway in the 2010 Green Bay Press-Gazette Best of the Bay Readers' Choice Awards. Our firm was voted the Best Law Firm in the fourth annual readers choice awards.
For a list of all the 2010 winners and finalists, click here.
Next EH&S Roundtable June 8th 7:30 am Topic: TRI Reporting - Common Mistakes and How to Correct Them
May 20, 2010
"TRI Reporting - Common Mistakes, and Ways to Correct Them" is the next topic in the breakfast seminar series hosted by Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. and Bonestroo, Inc. (formerly Northern Environmental). This seminar is scheduled for Tuesday, June 8th from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at our offices located at 231 South Adams Street in Green Bay.
This bi-monthly seminar series focuses on today's most pressing environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) issues. It provides an opportunity for managers to stay up-to-date on EH&S issues and share insights with industrial-sector peers facing similar challenges. In addition, each session will feature presentations by subject experts, from attorneys to consultants and regulatory officials. Following the presentations, roundtable discussion will encourage idea-sharing and networking.
To register click here.
St. Norbert College Mock Trial Team a Success
March 2, 2010
Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. is a proud sponsor of the St. Norbert College Mock Trial Team. Coached by Brown County Circuit Court Judge Marc Hammer and our very own Tricia Nell, the team was successful with two wins at its first regional competition. Click here for more.
Next Topic in Environmental Health & Safety Roundtable: "Hot Enforcement Areas...And How to Avoid Them"
February 16, 2010
"Hot Enforcement Areas...And How to Avoid Them" is the next topic in the breakfast seminar series hosted by Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. and Bonestroo, Inc. (formerly Northern Environmental). This seminar is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13th from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at our offices located at 231 South Adams St. in Green Bay.
About the Program:
The new administration in Washington and fiscal pressure here in Wisconsin are combining to change agency EH&S priorities. Increased enforcement emphasis comes at a bad time for industry as it continues to reel form economic recession. Decreased staffing levels and increased responsibilities make compliance assurance increasingly challenging. During this seminar, we'll review what the regulatory agencies say their priorities are, and what recent enforcement actions show the danger areas to be. Participants will share their insights, comparing recent Wisconsin compliance surveillance/enforcement experience with that in other jurisdictions.
The EH&S Roundtable provides an informal setting for industrial and commercial facility managers with EH&S responsibility to receive the latest information on timely issues - and share insights with their peers.
Registration will be available in early March - please check back.
LCOJ Co-Hosting EH&S Roundtable on February 16, 2010
January 20, 2010
"Combustible Dust - A Hot Issue" is the next topic in the breakfast seminar series hosted by Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. and Bonestroo, Inc. (formerly Northern Environmental). This seminar is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9th from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at our offices located at 231 South Adams St. in Green Bay.
This bi-monthly seminar series focuses on today's most pressing environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) issues. It provides an opportunity for managers to stay up-to-date on EH&S issues and share insights with industrial-sector peers facing similar challenges. In addition, each session will feature presentations by subject experts, from attorneys to consultants and regulatory officials. Following the presentations, roundtable discussion will encourage idea-sharing and networking.
For more information or to register for this seminar click here.
2009 Super Lawyers Announced
January 15, 2010
Four Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. attorneys were named Wisconsin Super Lawyers in 2009. Greg Conway, Tom Olejniczak, Fred Schmidt and George Burnett were listed among the top attorneys in Wisconsin for 2009 by Super Lawyers magazine. Each year, only 5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor.
All four attorneys are partners at Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. and have been practicing law together for more than twenty years. They have built sophisticated law practices that serve the legal needs of the people, businesses and organizations of Northeast Wisconsin.
LCOJ to Co-sponsor Environmental Health & Safety Seminar Series
November 18, 2009
Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. and Bonestroo, Inc. will host a breakfast seminar on greenhouse gas reporting on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009. The seminar, entitled "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Monitoring and Reporting Programs…it's all CO2e to me!" will be held at our office. Click here for more information.
Corporate Report Wisconsin
July 10, 2009
Attorney Greg Grobe was quoted in the July issue of Corporate Report Wisconsin. In an article titled 'Risky Business', which focuses on the record level of lawsuits against businesses in Wisconsin, Greg addresses the complexities of the new labor and employment laws.
LCOJ launches Banking & Creditors' Rights SmartPractice Advisory
June 10, 2009
We are excited to announce the launch of the LCOJ Banking & Creditors' Rights SmartPractice, a complimentary email advisory to our clients and contacts in the banking and financial services industry. This e-newsletter is designed to inform contacts on laws, proposed legislation, articles published by our team and other information impacting the industry.
If you would like to receive the Banking & Creditors' Rights SmartPractice email us at newsletter@lcojlaw.com.
LCOJ Supports Local Earth Week Events
April 20,2009
As part of the firm's green initiative, Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. co-sponsored the events scheduled during the week surrounding Earth Day, April 22nd. Earth School Day was the project of Attorney Jodi Arndt, the firm's "greenest" attorney.
Earth School Day was designed to bring environmental awareness to the community's youngest citizens. The Greater Green Bay Earth Week Coalition reached out to all the elementary schools in the immediate Green Bay area and offered to have a volunteer come into the classroom and read Dr. Seuss' classic environmental tale The Lorax. An overwhelming response had volunteers visiting more than fifty kindergarten through third grade classrooms on April 20th and 21st.
In addition to the individual classroom readings, Jodi Arndt read The Lorax at a full-school assembly at Susie C. Altmayer Elementary in De Pere, on April 21st.
The Greater Green Bay Earth Week Coalition's goal is to increase public awareness about conservation issues and sustainability efforts in the Green Bay area by creating a week of diversified events surrounding Earth Day that appeal to different ages, abilities, and interests in order to engage the whole community. Jodi is an active member of the organization.
Green Bay Press Gazette Highlights The Weidner Center's Cofrin Family Hall
February 4, 2009
Attorney Frederick Schmidt, long time board member and current president of Weidner Center Presents Inc., lends his insight on the design of Cofrin Family Hall in the latest installment of the Green Bay Press Gazette's, 'A is for Architecture series.' This series highlights architectural points of interest in the Green Bay area.
In his narration, Fred speaks to the focus on acoustic design that makes Cofrin Hall an exceptional performing arts facility.
Fred had been involved with the Weidner Center since its inception and is an avid supporter of the arts in our community.
Click here to watch the video and listen to Fred's commentary. To read the article, click here.
Corporate Report Wisconsin Legal Industry Report
February 3, 2009
Attorney Tom Olejniczak was quoted in February's issue of Corporate Report Wisconsin. In its Legal Industry Report titled, 'A Challenging Time,' Tom addresses the economic downturn and its impact on the legal industry saying,
"Any practice tied to economic activity is affected by the downturn. Real estate and construction law, and business mergers and acquisitions are the two most pertinent examples."
The article also addresses the issue of hiring in an economic downturn. Regarding this topic, Tom says,
"As for law firm hiring, anecdotally, we have heard that times are slow. But our office's two-year plan is on schedule. We added two new lawyers in June 2008 and will continue employing two law clerks during the summer."
To read the full article click here.
Four SuperLawyers at LCOJ
January 15, 2009
Attorneys Gregory B. Conway, Frederick Schmidt and George Burnett have been selected by their peers as 2008 Wisconsin SuperLawyers. David Weber was recognized as a Rising Star for a second time.
Gregory Conway and George Burnett received the additional honor of being named two of the top 50 lawyers in the state of Wisconsin by the Wisconsin SuperLawyers publication.
Both Gregory Conway and George Burnett have been elected SuperLawyers for the past four years in the Business Litigation category. George is recognized in the Personal Injury Plaintiff category as well. Frederick Schmidt is recognized in the Business/Corporate category. This is his third year as a Wisconsin SuperLawyer. David Weber is recognized as a Rising Star in the Business Litigation category.
SuperLawyers is a state-by-state listing of accomplished lawyers who have been selected by their peers for their professional achievements.
See our SuperLawyers on the web at www.superlawyers.com