Corporate Team
- Mark J. Andres
- Michael J. Bendel
- Kathryn M. Blom
- Peter W. Bruce
- Timothy A. Cisler
- Thomas J. Connelly
- Kevin L. Eismann
- Danielle Snyder Fadel
- Timothy J. Feldhausen
- Scott E. Fiducci
- William H. Frazier
- Ethan C. Geis
- Lawrence J. Glusman
- Cherlyn K. Gullicksen
- Robert W. Habich
- Katherine M. Hampel
- John W. Hein
- Joseph S. Heino
- Charles I. Henderson
- Gini L. Hendrickson
- Christopher J. Jaekels
- Stephen C. Jensen
- Erin E. Kaprelian
- Mark G. Kmiecik
- Ross R. Kornowske
- Robert E. Kuelthau
- Andrew C. MacDonald
- Robert L. Macklin
- Charles G. Maris
- Laura M. McGuire
- Alexis M. Merbach
- Jacqueline L. Messler
- Jennifer L. Meyer
- Madeline I. Owen
- Ann M. Rieger
- Thomas V. Rohan
- Allen M. Salomon
- Gregory J. Sell
- Julie A. Seno
- John H. Shore
- Ryan M. Spott
- Joseph E. Tierney IV
- Adrian T. Ulatowski
- Michael Van Someren
- Brittany A. Wilson
- Lisa Kleiner Wood
- Danielle M. Zimmerman
Corporate
Davis|Kuelthau is perfectly sized to economically and efficiently meet our business clients’ needs without compromising service. With a state-wide presence, we are large enough to have significant capability and depth in all areas of corporate and business law, yet small enough to provide our clients with personalized, proactive, common-sense business and legal advice. As a mid-sized firm, we experience the same business realities that our clients face. We know that cost efficiency and long-term results matter and we are dedicated to finding creative ways to explore options from all perspectives.
On a daily basis, we counsel clients of all sizes from sole proprietorships and small, family-owned businesses to multinational, Fortune 500 corporations.
General Corporate Services
- Incorporations and dissolutions
- Start-up advice
- Commercial finance
- Securities
- Contract preparation and review
- Recapitalizations and reorganizations
- Shareholder, partnership and operating agreements
- Executive compensation agreements
- Employment and non-compete agreements
Niche Services
- Intellectual Property: including trade secrets, patents, copyrights and franchising
- Mergers and Acquisitions: including management buy-outs
- Trusts and Estates: including succession planning
- Commercial Real Estate: including purchase, development, leasing, construction, and financing
- Labor and Employment: including benefits, immigration, discipline and discharge, and contract negotiation
- Commercial Litigation: including defense of products liability, construction and real estate litigation, insurance coverage, and general liability.
Practice Chair
News & Events
- A Trending Tool in Making M&A Faster and Less Risky: Reps and Warranty InsuranceMay 19, 2022 - Events
- 5th Annual Midwestern M&A/Private Equity ForumMay 5, 2022 - Events
- 5 Easy & Necessary Steps to Help Prevent & Protect Against Future LitigationApril 12, 2022 - Events
- Employment Attorneys and Human Resource Leaders. Finding the Right Partner.April 8, 2022 - Events
- Attorney Peter Bruce Named Co-Chair of Steering Committee for Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Greater Together CampaignMarch 4, 2022 - In the News Press Releases
- Milwaukee Business Journal – Downtown CEO RoundtableFebruary 8, 2022 - Events
- Business Email Compromise: What You Need To Know To Protect Yourself and Your ClientsFebruary 3, 2022 - Events
- Davis|Kuelthau Shareholder Jacqueline Messler Named a 2021 Go-To Thought Leader by the National Law ReviewDecember 30, 2021 - In the News
- D|K Advisor SeriesNovember 17, 2021 - Events
- Davis|Kuelthau Recognized as One of 2022’s “Best Law Firms”November 4, 2021 - Press Releases
Publications
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Intellectual Property and Your Employees – Make Sure You’re Protected
May 24, 2022 -
Small Business Bankruptcy: What Do You Need to Know?
April 13, 2022 -
The Importance of LLC Operating Agreements
March 23, 2022 -
Email Account Compromise – What Is It And How Can Your Business Protect Itself From It?
January 12, 2022 -
NDAs – Significant Business Tool or Simply More Paperwork?
November 23, 2021 -
Driving Value Before an M&A Transaction
November 18, 2021 -
What’s Next for Employers: OSHA’s Vaccine and Testing Mandate
November 17, 2021 -
Inflation is Back, Should You Consider Consumer Price Index (CPI) Rent Increases in Your Leases?
September 30, 2021 -
M&A Market is Still Hot—For Now
August 25, 2021 -
Costly Mistakes Employers Make with Their Non-Competition Agreements. Plus: Looking Ahead to Biden’s Push to Increase Competition
August 24, 2021