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.
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