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Richard J. Podell graduated from Colgate university (A.B. 1966) and the University of Wisconsin (J.D. 1969).  He is the President of Podell & Book, S.C., where he practices in the area of Family Law.

Our firm is in general practice and we handle a variety of areas including bankrtupcy, family law, estate, immigration, consumer, commercial, civil rights, business, real estate, probate and criminal law.. We strive to provide value to our clients and to provide cost effective services.. I speak numerous languages and have previously lived in Moscow, Russia where I opened and operated a cosmetics factory until 1994.  Prior to this, I worked in executive management in operations and finance and held public office.. I am married with four sons and raise chickens and quail.

My wife and I currently reside in Wauwatosa.  We enjoy checking all the great restaurants around our office in the Third Ward.  In my free time I enjoy golfing and attending Marquette and Brewers games.

Milwaukee lawyer Chelsea L. Williamson’s primary motivation in practicing family law is to help people in especially trying situations.. Emotions are heightened in family law cases, so Ms. Williamson provides her clients with a source of stability and always looks out for their best interest.. “Family law was appealing because of the combination of the legal aspect with the therapeutic aspect,” Ms. Williamson said. “So many of our clients just want someone to listen to them and tell them that their feelings are valid.”. Ms. Williamson has the unique ability to both listen and empathize. At the end of the day, she is honest about the situation facing each of her clients, but she also always is available if they simply need to vent.. “I believe I am able to connect with clients and let them know that I hear what they feel and what they want and that I understand where they are coming from,” Ms. Williamson said. “Even what they feel or want is legally not in their best interest, I want them to know that I understand and will help guide them to the best possible solution.. “The legal process works at its own pace, but it will all come together in the end. I’m here to help them 100% of the way even beyond the pleadings and the court hearings. I am here to listen to their concerns, help them figure out what they ultimately want and do the stressing and the worrying for them. I am also here to make sure they are not taken advantage of.”

Mark E. Sanders devotes his practice primarily to representing investors arbitrating securities disputes and individuals involved in family law disputes. For over twenty years, Mark has represented investors in arbitrations before the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The disputes arbitrated have included securities fraud, violations of state and federal securities laws, unsuitable investments, unlicensed trading, churning, breach of fiduciary duty and failure to timely execute trades. Mark has served as an arbitrator for the NASD and National Futures Association (NFA). He is a member of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA) and the litigation sections of both the American Bar Association (ABA) and State Bar of Wisconsin.. Mark has also practiced in the area of family law for over 20 years. He has represented parties in all of the counties of Southeastern Wisconsin in cases involving divorce, legal separation, child support, custody, maintenance, property division and paternity. He has been appointed and served as a guardian ad litem for the minor children in custody disputes. He is a member of the Society of Family Lawyers and the Family Law Sections of the ABA, the Milwaukee Bar Association and the Wisconsin State Bar. He is a past President of the Leander J. Foley, Jr. Matrimonial Chapter of the American Inns of Court.. Mark received his law degree from the University of Michigan where he graduated magna cum laude in 1980. He received his BA and his MS (in Computer Science) from the University of Wisconsin. He is admitted to practice in the Wisconsin State Courts and the Federal District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, and the Federal Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

I focuse my practice on Family Law and Mediation. I have specific experience dealing with divorce, paternity, post-judgment custody and support issues, grandparents rights and guardian ad litem work. Over the past five years, I have guided clients and families through many complex emotional and financial situations. I provide legal expertise and practical advice in a flexible, client-centered approach to family law issues.. I also have extensive experience with estate planning and probate. I encourage clients to create a plan for death or incapacity to alleviate the trauma of these events on their families.

I focus my practice on family law matters. I represent clients in paternity, divorce and legal separation actions and I accept judicial Guardian ad Litem appointments. I am qualified to address issues of property division, child custody and placement, child and family support, maintenance and domestic violence.  I am also well versed in the various methods of alternative dispute resolution available to my clients.. I am a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Wisconsin, the Justinian Society of Lawyers, the Divorce Cooperation Institute, the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, the Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association, and the Milwaukee and Waukesha County Bar Associations.. I practice primarily  in Waukesha, Milwaukee, Jefferson, Dodge, Walworth and Washington counties.. I was voted a Super Lawyers "Rising Star" in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

For her underdgraduate, Attorney Ellen J. Rhodeman had attended Carroll University and graduated in 2010 with a major in Politics, Philosophy, & Economics. Then, in 2013, she graduated from Washburn University School of Law with her Doctor of Jurisprudence where she was admitted into the State Bar of Illinois in 2013 and in 2017 she was admitted into the State Bar of Wisconsin.

Defending drunk driving, traffic tickets and criminal cases. Providing quality representation for over 30 years for those injured in auto accidents. Michael Hayes has the highest possible rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability as reported by other attorneys to LexisNexis.

Attorney Wilson was a founding partner of a firm located in Shorewood, on the North Shore of Milwaukee.  He and his fellow partners have since joined the law firm of von Briesen and Roper, where Attorney Wilson is a member of the Litigation and Risk Management team.  He has experience in multiple areas of law including divorce and family law, criminal defense, business litigation, and intellectual property. Attorney Wilson has represented clients in administrative hearings, court trials, jury trials and on appeal. He is confident in providing excellent and forward thinking legal representation in any setting.