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WE are a Full Service PERSONAL INJURY, WORKER'S COMPENSATION, and SOCIAL SECURITY law firm located in Wausau, WI.  I am Board Certified in the areas of Pre-Trial and Trial by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.  We only represent injured people.  We handle all of our claims on a contingent fee.  This means you do not pay anything unless we win...and WE DO WIN!!

Victoria Karcher is an Associate with Habush Habush & Rottier and practices at the firm’s Wausau, Stevens Point and Rhinelander offices. She is a native of Wausau, graduating from D.C. Everest High School. She then went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from UW-Madison, majoring in Legal Studies and Political Science. In 2011, she received her Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School graduating magna cum laude and becoming a member of the Order of the Coif. During law school, Karcher interned for the Honorable Barbara B. Crabb and clerked for a civil litigation firm in Appleton.. Following law school, Karcher worked as an associate for a Madison firm, practicing in the areas of personal injury and employment law and later went on to work in a firm in Wausau for 4 years after that. She was honored as a Rising Star in the Wisconsin Super Lawyers® from 2014-2021. She also coaches the D.C. Everest High School Mock Trial Team.. Karcher enjoys spending her free time with family and friends, working out, and participating in running races.

Theresa Laughlin joined the firm in 2008 after working as an advocate for injured people since completing law school.  Her practice focuses on claims involving motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, falls, medical malpractice, and other personal injuries.. Theresa’s representation of plaintiffs in trial courts across Wisconsin earned her certification as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. She is one of only eight women in Wisconsin who currently carry this distinction. Theresa is active in the Wisconsin Association for Justice, currently serving on its Board of Directors and frequently speaking at seminars. She has also been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2014, and was named to the Top 25 Women Wisconsin Super Lawyers list 2016-2017.  She is also a Fellow with the Wisconsin Law Foundation, which recognizes lawyers who are known by their peers for high achievements in the profession and outstanding contributions for the advancement and improvement of the administration of justice in the State of Wisconsin.. Theresa is on the Board of Directors of the Central Wisconsin Children’s Theater and volunteers at Chism Trail Ranch in Merrill.  She was previously on the board at the Montessori School of Wausau and a PTO co-president at Stettin Elementary School.. Theresa graduated with her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1992 and in 1995 she received her J.D. A native of Wausau, Theresa is an avid, albeit beginning, downhill skier who will often visit Granite Peak for a couple runs over her lunch break. She enjoys gardening, reading, theater, horseback riding, travel, and the many recreational opportunities available on the lakes of Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, two dogs, and three horses.

Scott Jackman is a Partner practicing in the areas of business law, real estate, and creditor’s rights. His experience includes:. R E A L    E S T A T E. Assisting purchasers, sellers, contractors, and developers in connection with residential, retail, commercial, office and industrial real estate matters, including development, construction, financing, leasing, like-kind exchange transactions, and purchases and sales. Assisting purchasers and developers to conduct vital due diligence reviews in connection with real estate transactions, including surveys, zoning and other regulatory issues, reviewing title insurance commitments, and negotiating boundary encroachments. Drafting, negotiating and providing advise to parties with regard to access, parking, and utility easements, stormwater management agreements, restrictive covenants, and private drive agreements. Drafting and advising parties with regard to condominium and fractional ownership of real estate, including preparing commercial, parking, and residential condominium declarations and associated documentation, tenant in common agreements, and subdivision covenants and improvement agreements. Assisting parties in working with federal, state and local governmental agencies in business, real estate, and environmental matters. Representing borrowers and lending institutions in structuring, negotiating and documenting financing transactions. Representing parties in the purchase, sale, construction, and development of single and multi-family residential real estate. B U S I N E S S. Advising individuals and business entities at all stages, including entity selection and formation (i.e. sole proprietorships, corporations, (including Subchapter S), non-stock corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, etc), day-to-day business operations (including annual meeting documentation, reporting requirements, operating your entity to maintain the protections provided by the entity type chosen) and the selling and buying of businesses, including business succession planning. Assisting individuals and businesses with respect to corporate restructuring, merger transactions, and stock acquisitions or sales. Drafting, negotiating and providing advice to parties with regard to contract matters of many types, including purchase agreements, supply agreements, employment contracts, non-compete agreements, shareholder agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements and development agreements. C R E D I T O R ‘ S    R I G H T S. Representing many banks, commercial lenders and other secured creditors in judicial foreclosure actions in state and federal courts, as well as pre-foreclosure negotiations such as forbearance agreements and deed in lieu of foreclosure situations. Assisting lenders and secured creditors in transactions involving intercreditor and subordination agreements, and participation agreements. Representing secured creditors in bankruptcy cases. Negotiating debtor-in-possession financing facilities, cash collateral and adequate protection orders and exit financing facilities

Scott A. Kissinger was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, and grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  He received his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1992 with majors in Accounting and Urban Land Economics.  While completing his undergraduate course work, he served in the United States Army Reserves, and was called to active duty during the Desert Storm phase of the Persian Gulf War.. He completed all requirements to become a CPA, and earned the CPA designation while working at International Paper in Memphis, Tennessee, as a financial analyst, manager of logistics and internal auditor.  He then worked for United Health Group as an internal auditor in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and Manager of Medicare Compliance in Chicago, Illinois.  He attended William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, and earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree.  He has been practicing law in Wisconsin since then and is also licensed to practice in Minnesota.. Attorney Kissinger is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Elder Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin.. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Highground Veterans Memorial Park in Neillsville, Wisconsin, and currently serves as secretary for the Board.. Attorney Kissinger previously practiced law in La Crosse and Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and began working with Drach Elder Law Center in 2011.  He is admitted to practice law before the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the Federal Courts, Eastern District of Wisconsin.  He is also accredited by the U.S. Veteran's Administration.

Robyn J. De Vos grew up in a small town in the northwestern part of Wisconsin. Robyn received her bachelor degree in Criminal Justice at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is a graduate of Hamline University School of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota.. Robyn is admitted to practice in the State of Wisconsin, the United States District Court for the Western District and Eastern District of Wisconsin and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.  She is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Marathon County Bar Association, the Wausau Estate Planners Forum and is a member of the Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Creditor's Rights Forum and the Estate Planners Forum through the State Bar of Wisconsin.. Robyn is an outdoor enthusiast enjoying time with her husband and children hiking, camping, fishing and canoeing.  Robyn is an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Wausau.

Practice dedicated exclusively to information technology transactions.  Helping commercial buyers of information technology products and services do better deals.

Peter M. Young is a shareholder at the law firm and practices in the Wausau, Rhinelander, and Stevens Point offices. Pete has tried jury cases throughout Wisconsin. His practice includes personal injury claims, automobile accidents, product liability claims, nursing home abuse & neglect claims, vaccine related claims, and wrongful death claims. He is admitted to practice before the State of Wisconsin, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Additionally, he has been admitted pro hac vice in cases in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Nebraska and Washington.. In 2016, Pete’s colleagues from the Wisconsin Association for Justice honored him with the organization’s inaugural Outstanding Young Trial Lawyer award. In 2015 he was recognized as a “20 under 40 Honoree” by the Wausau Daily Herald for his significant community involvement. In 2012, Pete was recognized by the Wisconsin Law Journal as one of the 25 Up and Coming Lawyers in Wisconsin. In 2011 and 2012, he was honored as a Rising Star in the Wisconsin Super Lawyers publication by Milwaukee Magazine and has been honored as a Super Lawyer each year since 2013 by these same publications.. Pete serves on the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Association for Justice, is the Chair of the District 16 OLR Investigative Committee (appointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court), and is also a member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court Appointment Selection Committee. He is a past member of the Wisconsin State Bench & Bar Committee, is the past President of the Oneida-Vilas-Forest County Bar Association, and is a past President of the Wisconsin Association for Justice’s New Lawyer’s Division. While attending law school, Pete served as a Judicial Intern for the late N. Patrick Crooks of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.. Pete enjoys volunteering in his community. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Wausau Nordic Ski Club, is a lifetime member of the National Ski Patrol, and is active in the Badger State Winter Games in Wausau, where he volunteers as the Commissioner of the Nordic Ski events. He volunteers as a ski-patroller with the Nine-Mile Forest Ski Patrol, and is a past patroller with the Minocqua Winter Park Ski Patrol, which was selected as the National Outstanding Nordic Ski Patrol during the 2012-13 season.. Pete lives in northern Wisconsin with his wife and children. He enjoys many outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting, skiing, cycling and backpacking.

My practice focuses on elder law, estate planning, and probate. I am a certified elder law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF).  I am a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and previously served as president of the Wisconsin Chapter of NAELA and now serve as a board member.  I am  a member of the Board of Directors of the Elder Section of the Wisconsin State Bar Association and currently serving as recording secretary.   I am accredited by the Veterans Administration to counsel veteran clients (and their widows and spouses) about veterans benefits, particularly the pension benefit with aid & attendance.. My wife, Dawn, and I have three sons and enjoy spending time with our grandchildren. I was raised in a small farm town, where I spent most of my childhood in the country.  I love to hunt and fish and enjoy planning our families annual fishing trip to Canada.  I am a life long equestrienne and own a thoroughbred named "Tucker".  I enjoy camping and hunting for elk each year with my boys and I can't pass up a good fish fry or pizza.

Mary M. John is a partner in the law firm of Eaton Law, LLP, practicing in the areas of estate planning, probate, real estate and business law. Mary has 30 years of experience preparing wills and trusts, handling business and real estate transactions, and administering trusts and estates. Mary also has been an Estate Planning and Probate instructor for the University of Wisconsin Law School's “Lawyering Skills” class, and is a member of the National Academy of Elderlaw Attorneys.

Mark practices in both state and federal courts, as well as before numerous state and federal agencies, and successfully represents clients in a wide range of civil matters. In his employment practice, Mark represents both employers and employees and effectively handles cases involving discrimination, wage issues and non-competition agreements.. Mark focuses on understanding what his clients need, and helping them get those results. His goal is to use the most efficient, cost-effective solutions for his clients.

Marissa Reynolds is an associate at Davczyk & Varline, LLC. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School and a native of Central Wisconsin. Her practice focuses on representing clients in all kinds of civil litigation, including insurance, business, personal injury, and subrogation.

Lance R. Trollop lives in Wausau, Wisconsin. He graduated with highest honors from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1998 with a double major in political science/pre-law and psychology. Lance graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2001 and was a member of The Order of the Coif, a membership for the nation’s top law students. He currently is an attorney with Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, S.C, focusing his practice exclusively on personal injury law, representing only plaintiffs. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Association for Justice. Lance was the chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers in 2007. In 2012 he was named to the Top 40 Under 40 list by the National Trial Lawyers and in 2013 he was named to their Top 100 Lawyers list. In 2011, Lance was elected to the Wausau School District Board of Education and continues to serve. Lance was also named to Daily Herald Media’s Top 20 Under 40 young professionals list in 2013. Lance was named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers in 2019 and has continued to be named every year since. He was also a “Rising Star” in that annual publication numerous times earlier in his career. In 2024 Lance was selected to the Wisconsin Law Journal’s “Power List”, which included 19 of the state’s most influential and preeminent attorneys practicing personal injury law. Lance was also recognized in 2024 in The Best Lawyers in American 2025 for work in Personal Injury – Plaintiff.

Karry is currently engaged in the practice of personal injury and worker's compensation law. Previously, she enjoyed a well-rounded practice of plaintiff personal injury, insurance defense, employment law, family law and real estate. As an advocate for her clients, Karry has pursued matters at both a trial court level as well as the appellate level. Her trial practice includes both court trials and trying matters to a jury. Karry strives to provide respectful, compassionate legal services that meet the needs of her clients and allow her clients to meaningfully participate in the legal process and make informed decisions about their case.. Karry graduated magna cum laude from Black Hills State University, Spearfish, South Dakota in 1997 with a bachelor’s of science degree in political science. She attended law school at the University of South Dakota, and earned the degree of juris doctorate in 2000. While in law school, Karry served as a summer extern (1999) to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, Chicago, Illinois, working directly with Deputy Regional Counsel, Bertram C. Frey. As a result of her externship, she co-authored a comprehensive article with Mr. Frey which was published on the Region 5 website and cited in other written works.. Karry is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and the State Bar of Colorado. She is a member and past president of the Douglas County Bar Association and member of the Lincoln County and Marathon County bar associations. In her free time, she enjoys photography, running, cycling, spending time with her family and being involved with the local high school mock trial team.

I provide reliable advice for people facing divorce and bankruptcy, adoption and guardianship.  The legal process can be confusing and you should always get the advice of an attorney before making your decision on how to proceed.

I have been married 27 years and have two 21 year old sons attending UW Madison.  I enjoy boating, fishing, skiing, reading and spending time in Northern Wisconsin. After graduating from law school, I worked as an assitstant district attorney, I also supervised a four county region of the State Public Defenders Office for over 4 years and worked at the Maeder law office for 13 years. I have been in my own office since 1999.

I have been in practice for over 40 years, both in private practice and as a corporate attorney for Pabst Brewing Company and Wausau Insurance/Liberty Mutual, and thus have acquired a broad range of experience in most areas of business, real estate, employment and health law.

I graduated from Creighton University, Omaha, NE with a BA degree in History and a ME in Counseling.  I graduated from the Univeristy of North Dakota Law School in 1985. I have practiced law for 25 years, 22 years in Wisconsin and 3 years in Minnesota. I worked in legal services in Minnesota and Wisconsin for nearly 20 years. I opened  a private practice law office, the Corbett Law Office in 2002 specializing in Social Security Disability, Family and Elder law.  I have an excellent record in helping disabled persons receive their Social Security Disability and SSI benefits.

I am an attorney with Crooks, Low & Connell, a general practice law firm in Wausau, Wisconsin.

I am a 55 year old married father of 6 (3 are steps, 3 boys, 3 girls, - yes, very Brady Bunch).  I have seven grandchildren and I have been a single parent, though I have been married most of my adult life.. I have always been active in my community, teaching and coaching swimming, lifeguarding and providing lifeguarding/safety work at the Wausau Kayak Course, including safety work at the 1996 Olympics.  I have been an active participant in my faith, having taught Sunday school, Hebrew lessons, Chairing committees and having been an active board member and officer of the board at my Synagogue and an organizer of Synagogue events. I serve on the Boards of Directors at a number of Non-profit organizations including currently serving as President at two and secretary at another. I am active in the Optimists, Masons and as a Shriner and regularly volunteer as a driver taking children from our area to the Shriner's Hospital for Children in St. Paul MN. I have been a stalwart champion of the rights of the disadvantaged.  Practicing for 7 years as a staff attorney at Wisconsin Judicare, Inc. a Legal Services grantee providing free legal services to low income individuals in civil matters only.  I have, since 1997 taken Public Defender assignments and County assignments.  I have always championed my client's causes with energy, zeal and enthusiasm.. I love what I do and do it in a way that reflects that love.  I have a passion for Justice and try to serve it as best I can.

Daniel L. Overbey, Attorney, is a is a partner with the law firm of Eaton John Overbey, LLP, practicing in the areas of divorce, family law and asbestos & mesothelioma litigation. Prior to attending law school, Daniel served for 13 years as a Police Sergeant with the Daytona Beach Police Department. After law school, Daniel was employed with a large Chicago law firm until moving to Wisconsin in 2004. He and his wife live just north of Minocqua in the Town of Arbor Vitae. Daniel commutes to our Wausau office most days, but works from Minocqua at least one day per week, and is available to meet with clients in Minocqua. In addition to a large Marathon County caseload, Daniel routinely handles cases in Oneida, Vilas and Lincoln Counties.

Dale Eaton is a partner practicing in the areas of automobile accidents and other personal injuries, medical malpractice, business litigation and family law.  He worked for law firms in Boston and Milwaukee, prior to moving to Wausau in 1993. For several years, Attorney Eaton provided full-time litigation support for one of the premier Boston law firms handling plaintiff asbestos and tobacco claims.  The firm annually handled hundreds of asbestos/mesothelioma cases associated with Massachusetts area shipyards and factories; and was co-lead counsel for one of the first successful prosecutions of tobacco companies for lung cancer cases in the nation.  Dale’s experience includes:

Christine Bremer Muggli is the Chief shareholder of Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, S.C., Wausau, Wisconsin.  She graduated, magna cum laude from Loyola University, Chicago, and received her J.D. from Loyola University School of Law.  She currently practices law in Wausau, WI and has branch offices in Minocqua, Stevens Point, Marshfield and Antigo.  She is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Wisconsin.  Christine is the past-President of the Wisconsin Association for Justice and has served on the Board of Directors since December of 1991 and as Co-Editor of its journal, The Verdict, and is currently Chair of the Justice Fund of the Wisconsin Association for Justice. She was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 2008 and served as a member of the Electoral College in 2009.  In 2010, Ms. Bremer was awarded the Robert L. Habush Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Wisconsin Association for Justice.  Ms. Bremer has been nominated as a Super Lawyer over the last several years and was recently named one of the top 25 women lawyers in the state by Super Lawyers. She has served on the Federal Nominating Commission for Senator Kohl, as well as Governor Doyle’s Advisory Council on Judicial Selection in June of 2007.  Ms. Bremer was also elected in 2011 to serve on the Board of the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin.  She is currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Board of the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy & Service Advisory.  She is a frequent guest on Wisconsin Public Radio.  Ms. Bremer has achieved an AV Preeminent Rating with Martindale-Hubbell.

Born in raised in Wausau, WI. My practice focuses on litigation: in-court representation of individuals and small business throughout the State of Wisconsin.  I offer free consultations for matters in criminal defense, victims' rights laws, real estate law, civil litigation, civil rights, bankruptcy, creditor's rights, personal injury and a variety of other legal matters. As a general litigator who has lived and worked in Central Wisconsin my whole life, even if I don't specialize in the area of your currrent legal need, odds are I know the folks who do. My free consulation can be a good place to start and often ends in a personally tailored, no-fee referal to another professional in the community.

Attorney Eric Pease was born in Des Moines, Iowa but spent his formative years fishing the rivers and streams around his boyhood homes in Mount Pleasant, Michigan and Marathon City, Wisconsin.. Eric attended college at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and earned his B.A. in history in 1999. After college, he headed west to attend law school and explore the trout streams of the Rocky Mountains. He graduated from the University of Montana School of Law, with honors, in 2003. From 2003-2011, Eric practiced law at a Wausau firm, where he handled worker’s compensation and insurance defense litigation throughout Wisconsin. Since 2011, Eric has exclusively represented injured people in worker’s compensation, personal injury, and Social Security disability cases.. Eric has been elected to the “Best Lawyers in America” and has served on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Association of Worker’s Compensation Attorneys. Eric has lectured for numerous groups on worker’s compensation law and he has taught legal research, litigation, and tort law at a local community college. He is a member of the Wisconsin and Montana Bar Associations and is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Wisconsin, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the state courts of Montana. In addition, he’s usually licensed to catch fish is several states and provinces.