Terry Frederick is an awesome lawyer! I had serious charges and Terry was able to get the State to…read moredrop the case all together. I have had other attorneys who were not nearly as competent. Terry succeeded where they failed - he rescued me from a horrible situation and salvaged my chance to have career. He is approachable and available - willing to work with you at every given chance. Terry has an ability to communicate in a way that is understandable and in "everyday" language. He puts you at ease. When I walked into his office, I was immediately impressed. If you are in trouble, he is worth all your money!!!!!! Feel free to email me if you have any questions.

From the owner: Drunk driving/OWI defense. Criminal defense.read more

This poor excuse for an attorney was the GAL for my divorce and really did not do what was in the…read morebest interest of my children. The abuse I endured from my ex and this grimy, greasy, poor excuse of a GAL was incredible. Today, my kids do not speak to their biological father due to this jerk. Run far away from him. Far, far away.

Not all attorneys are snakes!…read more Mark Borns is a good, knowledgeable, experienced, honest, and effective attorney. He let me know right from the outset that the divorce process would be a long drawn-out affair (because he was familiar with the pour-gas-on-flames approach of the opposing counsel). Mark handled the situation with skill and a thoughtful strategy. The paralegal, Jenny, was outstanding as well. Her role is critical--providing a great sounding board for talking through strategy. The Borns Law Office team is effective, efficient, and in the end, they saved me thousands of dollars and major emotional headaches, due to their good counsel and successful negotiation(s). I like that I can sleep and night, and not feel bad about our approach. Borns Law is the best in the business.

Preston Smead is the best attorney I could have asked for. I had jury trial on 12/19/2022 for two…read moreClass B Misdemeanors (947.0125(2)(b) Computer Message-Threaten/Injury or Harm). The jury came back with a Not Guilty verdict. Preston had one of the best defenses I've ever witnessed and he really brought the case home with his closing argument. I'm beyond grateful for Attorney Smead winning my case.

From the owner: The law firm of Severson & Smead specializes in vigorously defending the citizens of Wisconsin…read moreagainst criminal and OWI charges. Our mission is to fight on behalf of our clients to achieve the best possible outcomes in every case through careful preparation, hard won expertise, and uncompromising advocacy. At Severson & Smead, we understand that being charged with a crime is circumstance no one wants to be in. We pride ourselves on being the attorneys you can count on to have your back and toget you though a difficult situation. If you have been accused of a criminal or OWI offense, do not hesitate to contact us to find out how we can help you.

I've known Joe Bugni for well over 10 years and consider him a good friend. I have always said that…read moreif I needed an attorney Joe would be the one I called. Joe is currently helping us with an incarcerated family member. Over the years I have seen Joe in both a personal and professional context. Joe delivers the kind of legal representation that clients both respect and deeply appreciate. He demonstrates a rare combination of professionalism clarity, and genuine care for his client's situation. What truly sets Joe apart is his responsiveness and dedication. He is consistently accessible, promptly returning calls and emails, and keeping clients informed at every stage of the process. Joe's level of communication builds trust and ensures that his clients never feel left in the dark. His attention to detail and thorough preparation are evident in every step he takes, reflecting his commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes. I've watched Joe appropriately stand up to Federal Judges and prosecutors in defense of his client's. He's a remarkable and professional litigator. In addition to his legal expertise, Joe brings a calm, confident presence that is invaluable during what can often be some of the most stressful times in his client's lives. He approaches each matter strategically and thoughtfully, always with his client's best interests. Overall, Joe is an outstanding attorney who combines skill, integrity, and client-focused service. If you are seeking reliable, effective legal counsel you would be well served by choosing him. Thank you, Joe! Tim and Lisa R

Dealing with a serious legal issue can be terrifying - at least it was for me…read more If you're in that situation, run - don't walk - to Hurley Burish! I initially met with Joe Bugni, who really listened to my story and let me know that I was entirely understood and my case would be a good one for this firm. When I signed on as a client, I was represented by the brilliant team of attorney Cricket Beeson and paralegal Yvonne Geertz; with invaluable additional help from Peyton Engel, Stephen Hurley, and Andy Erlandson. Cricket and Yvonne absolutely worked their butts off for me and, at trial, secured the best outcome we could have hoped for. In the process, they showed tremendous empathy, and I found their explanations of what was happening very accessible and reassuring. They are absolutely my heroes. If you need a lawyer, go to Hurley Burish!

I hired Steve Eisenberg about 8-10 years ago to represent me for a criminal matter. He was cold and…read morerude up until he had a check in his hand for $10,000+ then his demeanor and everything improved almost instantaneously. It is now 2023 and I reached out to Steve In a state of panic and anxiety to be met with this message. Please don't trust attorneys like Steve Eisenberg. He is only interested in financial gain, popularity and materialism. There is no compassion or human decency anywhere within him and he will look at you and see only dollar signs. Please save your money and find a law firm and attorney that will genuinely care for you and your legal representation needs. Unless of course you want to pay a minimum of $10,000 for an attorney that does the bare minimum that will treat you like trash once he's been paid and has your money. Goodluck everyone! P.S. this is the last direct email I received from Steve, which only proves his distain for his paying clients: You call me 5 times in 3 hours and then expect me to drop everything and come to your aid. Maybe you are the one who is unreasonable and disrespectful. Take a look at yourself first before pissing on me. " Lastly. His reasoning for his aggravation towards me was "because he's retiring soon and doesn't want to deal with this anymore" Goodluck everyone !

Attorney Kim Zion was hired to represent my soon to be ex husband in our divorce. Not only did she…read morecompletely ignore every request (phone, email and mail) from my attorney, but she never did ANYTHING unless it was court ordered. Then, and only then did she communicate with my attorney - the day of the hearing. My ex fired her and hired another capable lawyer, after putting up with her non performance for 14 months after we filed for divorce. Her gross negligence cost me at lease an additional $10,000. in legal fees to my attorney because of all the work he did in trying to get her to do her job - without success. It's been 20 months since we filed. Should have been done in 6 months. Zion's replacement was hired in May, and our final hearing is scheduled next week. She should have been able to get this done in a few weeks too, but she didn't.

I hired Atty. Michael Covey to handle my criminal sentencing. What struck me most about him was his…read morecompassion. He listened to my concerns attentively, was easy to talk to, knew his stuff, and was just amazing in court. He eviscerated the State's PSI and, due in huge part to his efforts I received only the mandatory minimum. In the course of my prosecution, I saw a LOT of lawyers. I can't say I was easy to work with; I was angry and bitter and sensitive. Michael's demeanor, understanding, and professionalism meant that didn't stand in the way of representing me to the absolute best of his ability. Of all the lawyers I went through, Michael was far and above the best, and I'll be forever grateful for his efforts.

Mr. David Anderson took very good care of me once again. After multiple months following my initial…read morehearing, Mr. Anderson was still a pleasure to work with me and helped argue and secure another successful court appearance. You can't go wrong.

It is unfortunate to read negative reviews about this law firm. There were reputable attorneys…read morethere in 2008 when the firm took my employment racial discrimination case against my employer WI DOC on a contingency basis and won the case. Atty Kurt Kobelt, Richard Thal, and Heather Curnutt were all very good and professional attorneys at Lawton & Cates.

From the beginning, I was welcomed by all staff & Attorney's. Very polite conversations and wise…read moreadvise along the way. No false predictions. I felt from the beginning, I was being taken care of, and was offered all options for my moderate injury. Even though I had a pre-existing injury, they were able to prove additional injury sustained from a rear end accident. I would recommend and will return if needed in the future!

Best attorneys. Knowledgeable and set realistic expectations. Have contacted them about several…read moreissues and they have taken time to explain in layman's terms what to expect. They have consistently exceeded expectations.

We purchased a mixed use commercial property for sale by owner. We were confident we could navigate…read morethe transaction with the help of Axley out of Waukesha. Kathy Gutenkunst & Kate Bodenbach from beginning to end helped us. Very pleased with their due diligence & they made the legal process of transfer of deed efficient. We knew we were in good hands. Fair pricing for excellent legal service. Thank you Kathy & Kate.

Pat is the best in Madison - hands down. He is an amazing strategist and fantastic courtroom…read morelawyer. Pat has a high attention to detail and put a ton of prep into my case. It all paid off in the end. He knows not just the law but the best pathway to take a case from arrest to a successful outcome.