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Gregg C. Hagopian, U.W. 1987, has written "Property-flipping:
The Phenomenon & the Crack-down" explaining fraudulent real estate
appraisals, published in the July/August issue of the International Association
of Assessing Officers' assessment journal. Hagopian is currently
a Milwaukee assistant city attorney.
Colleen C. Higgins, U.W. 1980, legal officer at the
International Maritime Organization, United Nations, London,
recently lectured and participated as a panelist in roundtable
discussions with experts from United Nations agencies at the
International Oceans Institute, Dalhousie University, Halifax,
Nova Scotia, Canada.
Richard J. Podell, U.W. 1969, Milwaukee, recently received
an ABA Allies for Justice Award for "particularly noteworthy
efforts by members of the bar, government officials, and others
in positions of leadership." Podell also received the Chair's
Cup from the ABA Family Law Section. The section's highest
honor recognizes "meritorious service exceeding what is
expected of our leadership." Podell, president of Richard
J. Podell & Associates, is past chair of the ABA Family Law
Section and serves as its liaison to the Canadian Bar Family
Law Section.
 Jay A. Urban ,
Marquette 1992, a shareholder with Urban Taylor
& Stawski Ltd., has been appointed chair of the Public Service/Public
Image Committee of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America
(ATLA) New Lawyer Division. The committee enhances the image
of trial lawyers through community service and pro bono projects.
He also serves as Wisconsin's governor for the division.
Urban recently received an award for past exemplary service to
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| John E. Donahue, Randy S. Nelson and Sherwin C. Peltin
partners
in Weiss, Berzowski, Brady & Donahue LLP, Milwaukee, have
earned inclusion in Who's Who in American Law, the
Millennium Edition. Donahue, U.W. 1975, focuses on employee benefits
law; Nelson, Marquette 1977, concentrates in trusts and estates;
and Peltin, U.W. LL.B., 1952, N.Y.U. LL.M., 1955, and George
Washington S.J.D., 1962, practices in tax planning, tax litigation,
and business and corporate law. |
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Mergers, Relocations,
New Associations |
Steven W. Celba, Northwestern 1973, and Brian D.
Baird, Tulsa 1974, have formed the law firm of Celba &
Baird LLP located in the Milwaukee Center, 111 E. Kilbourn
Ave., Milwaukee. Celba and Baird are corporate litigators who
have tried cases in more than 20 states. The firm practices in
industry-wide litigation, railroad and trucking law, toxic torts,
environmental law, product liability, business litigation, and
catastrophic injury.
Kristi L. Fry, U.W. 1982 cum laude, has opened Fry
Law Office S.C. at 7 Sheboygan St., Suite 202, Fond du Lac.
The firm practices in personal injury, insurance and business
litigation, and mediation. Fry formerly was with Sager, Pavlick,
Wirtz & Fry S.C.
 Romero Law Office LLC ,
by Ernesto Romero, U.W. 1990, has opened
Wisconsin's first English/Spanish bilingual 100% World Wide
Web Virtual Law Firm at www.403-9000.com concentrating in cyber-bilingual
personal injury and family law representation. Romero also has
opened an office in his hometown of San Luis Potosí, México. |
Edward J. Enichen, U. of Illinois 1954, and G. Michael
Scheurich, Northwestern 1972, of Guyer & Enichen P.C.,
Rockford, Ill., have moved their offices to 2601 Reid Farm Rd.,
Suite B, Rockford, Ill.
David A. Hudec, Marquette 1988, and Victoria A.
Oleniczak, Dayton 1992, formerly of Hudec Law Office S.C.,
have joined Linda L. Gray, Northern Illinois-DeKalb 1982.
The new practice is Gray, Hudec & Oleniczak LLP located
at 2847C Buell Dr., East Troy. The firm will concentrate in family
law, real estate, personal injury, worker's compensation,
social security, and municipal law.
Jami S. Hubbard, U.W. 1997, has established AMI
Resource Group LLC, an international business consultancy
located in New York, N.Y., that provides business advice to foreigners
doing usiness in the U.S. She also has become a member of Media
Two LLC, an internet advertising agency for which she provides
consulting and marketing services.
Stephanie G. Rapkin, California Western 1982, has relocated
her law office to 11514 N. Port Washington Rd., Suite 3, Mequon.
Her practice is limited to estate planning and probate. She is
the author of the treatise "Planning for Large Estates"
published by Matthew Bender and an adjunct professor at U.W.-Milwaukee.
Robin J. Irwin, Marquette 1971, whose practice focuses
on real estate and franchise law, and Randolph E. House,
Marquette 1977, whose practice is limited to family law and litigation,
will share the offices.
John C. Black, Marquette 1943, Shawano, Nov. 5, 1917
- Aug. 30, 1999.
John G. Gerlach, U.W. 1946, Madison, May 11, 1917 -
Aug. 28, 1999.
Jack F. Owen, U.W. 1972, Rhinelander, Nov. 1, 1934
- Aug. 1999.
James J. Reidy, De Paul 1951, Chicago, Ill., June 3,
1925 - Dec. 21, 1998.
Arthur Wolter, U.W. 1955, Brookville, Md., Aug. 4,
1923 - June 22, 1999.
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