Each year, Super Lawyers surveys the State of Wisconsin’s 15,000 attorneys and judges, seeking the State’s top attorneys. Recently, Super Lawyers published its lists for 2024, which include the Top 10 Attorneys in Wisconsin, Top 50 Attorneys in Wisconsin, Top 25 Attorneys in Milwaukee, Super Lawyers (consisting of the top 5% of attorneys in Wisconsin), and Rising Stars (consisting […]

O’Neil Cannon has been recognized regionally in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers, in 18 practice areas, including two newly added categories: Litigation – Health Care, and Litigation – Real Estate. Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Commercial Litigation Construction […]

O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C., a mid-sized Milwaukee law firm, is seeking a talented and professional litigation paralegal with three or more years of Wisconsin legal experience in civil litigation. Qualified candidates must be highly organized and work well with minimal supervision. Candidates will need to demonstrate a basic understanding of the steps […]

Construction lien waivers are an indispensable part of the traditional construction payment process, allowing parties to waive their right to file a lien in exchange for payment. Among these waivers, conditional lien waivers represent a specific type that becomes effective only once payment has been received or certain conditions have been met. However, depending on […]

Newsletter Article Highlights: A Beginner’s Guide to Trademarks: Part Two—USPTO Trademark Application Requirements What is the Difference Between a Private Foundation and a Donor-Advised Fund? FTC Non-Compete Ban Enjoined Nationwide Navigating Trust Litigation: Insights from the Tony Bennett Case Firm News: Attorneys Maura Falk and Jacob Lloyd Have Joined O’Neil Cannon Erica Reib Named One […]

Recently, attorneys Steve Slawinski and John Gehringer were named in the Wisconsin Law Journal’s Power List for Real Estate and Construction Law Attorneys. See their recognition below.  

O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. is seeking a corporate associate who embraces the rewards and challenges of working on M&A transactions and desires to be a law-firm shareholder. This associate would work closely with OCHDL’s managing shareholder. Ties to the State of Wisconsin and 2-6 years’ experience are preferred. OCHDL offers a 7.5-year […]

Attorney Maura Falk, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, has joined O’Neil Cannon’s Family Law Practice Group. Falk focuses on helping her clients navigate the complexities of divorce, custody disputes, and other family-related legal issues. With prior experience in criminal defense, civil litigation, and a judicial internship at the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Falk […]

Attorney Greg Lyons was recently honored, along with others,  for his heroic actions in saving the life of West Bend Alderman Mark Allen who suffered a cardiac arrest. Without hesitation, Lyons stepped in and performed CPR, stabilizing the situation until paramedics arrived. As the leader of the firm’s safety response team, Lyons actively promotes CPR […]

O’Neil Cannon attorney Christa Wittenberg was recently announced the winner of the 2024 Judge Terence T. Evans Humor and Creativity in Law Competition, sponsored by the Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association. The award is given each year to one attorney whose original creative law-related writing piece is selected by the review committee. Wittenberg is […]

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