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For 30 years Steve has represented his clients in complex construction, business, and real estate litigation. His practice emphasizes the areas of construction litigation and construction law—representing general contractors, subcontractors, owners, design professionals, lenders, and title insurers in construction disputes, both in court and in arbitration.. His recent work has included defending complex multi-million dollar lawsuits arising from failed commercial construction projects located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and in Kansas City, Missouri. He has litigated cases arising from both public and private construction projects, including such high-profile projects as Miller Park and the WE Energies Elm Road Power Plant. Steve has defended contractors in construction accident personal injury cases, and has represented both owners and engineers in design professional malpractice cases. Steve has represented contractors regarding objections and protests to competitive bids for public construction projects. He drafts and reviews construction contracts and subcontracts; and represents contractors, owners, and title insurers regarding construction lien and payment bond claims. He also represents client in insurance coverage disputes.. Mr. Slawinski is the chair of the Wisconsin State Bar Construction and Public Contract Section Board. He was named one of “Wisconsin’s Top Construction Attorneys” by the Wisconsin Law Journal/Daily Reporter. He is a frequent speaker at seminars for attorneys and construction industry professionals on construction law topics.. Steve Assists Clients With. Examples of Steve’s Recent Client Work. Admissions

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

As a member of the firm’s Banking & Creditors’ Rights Practice Group, John regularly assists both secured and unsecured creditors, including banking institutions, servicers, commercial landlords and other entities, in the enforcement, collection and workout of loans, leases and other obligations.. John has extensive courtroom experience in utilizing Wisconsin collection remedies, such as foreclosure, replevin, garnishment, and the creation of various types of receiverships to protect or liquidate assets serving as collateral.. John also regularly represents the rights of creditors in both state Chapter 128 insolvency proceedings and federal bankruptcy proceedings.. John Assists Clients With. Examples of John’s Recent Work. Representative Banking/Financial Clients

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

My practice involves a full range of labor and employment law matters, including counseling employers on compliance with legal obligations, training, drafting policies and agreements, and representing employers in litigation and administrative proceedings.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Adam is currently representing clients in real estate litigation and advising small and medium-sized companies involved in business disputes. Before joining Socius, Adam’s practice included representing clients involved in litigation in the areas of complex construction defect, products liability, real estate, and breach of contract actions. His courtroom experience includes both trials and motions practice

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Michael Porter is a partner in the employment law and labor relations and education law practice teams at Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP. Since 2000, Mike has worked with public and private employers in all areas of labor and employment law, providing strategic advice and counsel to reduce the risk of employment claims and representing employers in court and in front of administrative bodies. Mike's work includes defense of wage-and-hour class actions; trials centering on employment discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower claims; and litigation of constitutional claims asserted against public entities such as those involving the First Amendment, including speech and religious-freedom cases, and procedural and substantive due process and other constitutional claims. Mike represents employers dealing with traditional labor issues, ranging from negotiating with unions, arbitrating grievances, and representing employers in matters involving the National Labor Relations Act and the Oregon Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act. Mike’s practice also focuses on serving public school districts, private schools, and higher education institutions on issues involving employment, including tenure issues, student rights and discipline, education programs, and federal and state regulatory compliance. Through this work, Mike has tried lawsuits and has addressed issues through the Office of Civil Rights ("OCR") and other regulatory bodies, including extensive negotiations with OCR and the United States Department of Justice to obtain favorable resolution terms for institutions. This education-related work has encompassed litigation and advice and counsel under Title IX of the Education Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as well as constitutional issues such as public-forum restrictions and equal protection restrictions on consideration of race or other protected status in educational programs. Mike's practice encompasses litigation and providing practical strategies concerning a range of issues concerning civil and contractual rights of faculty, employees, students, and community members. Mike regularly undertakes speaking engagements and provides training to clients and to industry groups. Mike's presentations include employment- and education-related topics for the National Association of College and University Attorneys, the National School Boards Association Council of School Attorneys, the Oregon Chapter of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, the Oregon School Boards Association, and the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators.

Carl Frederick's practice is concentrated in the litigation of serious personal injury and wrongful death claims resulting from medical malpractice, auto accidents and defective products.. He also litigates bad faith cases against insurance companies for wrongful denial of claims, as well as business disputes and construction law/surety law.. He is certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbel. He is a member of the Million Dollar Roundtable, having obtained numerous million dollar verdicts and settlements.. Mr. Frederick has written and edited the following books:. Kentucky Auto Case Essentials (published by the Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys). Medical Malpractice in Kentucky(published by L. Smith Publishing, Nashville, Tennessee). Law and Practice of The Traumatic Brain Injury Case (published by KATA). Mr. Frederick has spoken at numerous seminars, for both state and national trial lawyer organizations, on personal injury, medical malpractice, and insurance related issues.. He received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, and his law degree from the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville. He has been licensed to practice in Kentucky, including all state and federal courts, since 1973.. He served for many years as the 4th District Vice President of the Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, and was on the Board of Governors of that organization for 17 years. He is also a member of the Association on Trial Lawyers of America, the Kentucky Bar Association and the Louisville Bar Association.. KentuckySupreme Court of the United StatesUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of KentuckyUnited States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. Recent:. "Settlement Malpractice" - KATA Seminar - June 17, 2005"Sovereign Immunity" - KATA Destin Seminar - April 6, 2005"Medical Depositions" - KATA Seminar - April 16, 2004. Medical Malpractice in Kentucky, authored by Carl D. FrederickHandling the Brain Injury Case, edited by Carl D. Frederick, Kentucky Academy of Trial AttorneysKATA Auto Forms Manual, authored and edited by Carl D. Frederick

David B. Applefeld is a member of the Firm with more than 18 years experience. Mr. Applefeld has litigated complex construction defect claims, insurance coverage claims, mechanics' lien actions, and architectural and engineering professional negligence claims in all levels of state and federal courts, before administrative agencies and before the American Arbitration Association. Mr. Applefeld serves as national panel trial counsel and special litigation counsel for several insurance companies and businesses. He is experienced in handling catastrophic personal injury claims, class action lawsuits, product liability matters, regulatory matters and other business litigation matters including contract disputes, business dissolutions, and conspiracy, fraud and RICO claims.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Jim is a founding Member of Timmerman, Beaulieu, Hinkle & Esworthy, LLC who has spent more than nineteen years advising individuals and businesses of all sizes on general business matters and handling all manner of complex litigation matters. Jim has also represented individuals and businesses throughout the Mid-Atlantic region in general liability, hospitality, entertainment, and insurance-related matters including, but not limited to professional liability and malpractice defense, premises liability, security, and dram shop related claims. In addition to his litigation practice, Jim has served as outside counsel advising manufacturers, employment agencies, medical practices, and other businesses on general corporate and risk management issues.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.