BAPR Board Member Biographies

Sharren B. Rose, (chair), U.W. 1979, Green Bay, is a partner in Nelson & Schmeling, a firm of nine lawyers. She practices in family law, probate and estate planning, real estate, and business law.

Adrian P. Schoone, (vice chair), Marquette 1959, Racine, is a shareholder in Schoone, Fortune, Leuck, Kelley and Pitts S.C., a firm of nine lawyers. He is a trial lawyer who handles personal injury claims and business litigation.

Jon P. Axelrod, U.W. 1968, Madison, is a shareholder in DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C., a 60-lawyer firm. His practice includes insurance regulation, administrative law, areas of complex litigation, and appeals.

Laura De Golier, Fond du Lac, is a public member. She is an insurance agent and certified life underwriter, and is an active volunteer in professional associations, political campaigns, and environmental efforts. She is a graduate of Carroll College, with a B.A. in political science and economics.

Arthur Egbert, Green Lake, is a public member. He is president of Guaranty Title Services of Lake Country Inc. and active in professional and service organizations. He served 32 years in the financial services industry. He is a graduate of Marquette University, with a B.S. in business administration.

William F. Fale, Marquette 1972, Sheboygan, is the senior partner in the two-person firm of Fale, Fale & Hemsing, which was started by his father. He is a general practitioner who practices family law, personal injury law, collections, and insurance defense.

William N. Koslo, U.W. 1963, Arcadia, is a partner in Kostner, Koslo and Brovold, a six-person firm. His first 15 years of experience were as a general practitioner handling many personal injury cases. During the past 17 years, he has focused primarily on business law.

James Martin, U.W. 1977,Madison, is a Madison assistant city attorney. His practice includes land use regulation, annexations, administrative law, and appeals.

Gerald M. O'Brien, U.W. 1959, Stevens Point, is a partner in Anderson, Shannon, O'Brien, Rice and Bertz, a firm of 14 lawyers. He practices in personal injury and business litigation.

Trinette D. Pitts, U.W. 1982, Milwaukee, is a partner in the law firm of Pitts and Pitts, which she started with her mother. She practices personal injury law.

Bonnie L. Schwid, Milwaukee, is a public member. She is a Certified Forensic Document Examiner in private practice with offices in Milwaukee and Chicago. She serves as a consultant and expert witness for attorneys and businesses in matters concerning forged or altered records.

Dr. Walter Washburn, Madison, is a public member. He has worked as a family practice physician in Madison since 1956. He previously was chief of staff of Madison General Hospital and has served as secretary of the State Medical Examining Board.

Leonard Loeb, U.W. 1952, Milwaukee, is a partner in Loeb and Herman S.C. He practices family law. He is the State Bar president-elect and serves as an ex-officio member of the board.