GREEN BAY – Davis & Kuelthau, s.c. is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has unanimously approved the nomination of Sherry D. Coley as shareholder of the firm, effective October 13, 2016.
Sherry joined Davis & Kuelthau in June of 2015 as a Senior Attorney. During her 13 years of practice, she has earned significant trial experience in both state and federal courts and jury trial representing clients in appeals pending in the state appellate courts of Wisconsin and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. In the area of product liability, she has represented manufacturers in actions involving personal injury, wrongful death and property damage. Additionally, she has represented financial institutions in state and federal court on a variety of commercial lending disputes, including defense of counterclaims raised in response to foreclosure or deficiency actions, and disputes arising from insolvent borrowers, including proceedings in bankruptcy court.
For 6 consecutive years, Sherry has been selected as a “Wisconsin Rising Star” by Super Lawyers® Magazine recognizing her success in serving clients. Her wide range of professional activities include: member and Secretary for the Wisconsin State Bar as well as member of the Seventh Circuit Bar Association, Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association, Brown County Women Lawyers, Brown County Bar Association and Brown County Young Lawyers Association. Recently, Sherry was elected to serve a three-year term as Judicial Council representative for the State Bar of Wisconsin.
“Sherry is a highly talented trial attorney who focuses strongly on client satisfaction and building relationships,” Matthew McClean, Chair of the Litigation Team. “She is a team player and we look forward to her continuing to grow her practice as part of the Davis & Kuelthau team.”
Sherry earned her Juris Doctorate from Marquette University Law School, and her Bachelor’s degree from Drake University, magna cum laude with honors. Prior to joining Davis & Kuelthau, Sherry practiced with a nationally recognized law firm in Green Bay.
Davis & Kuelthau, s.c. offers an array of innovative legal solutions to business owners and corporations of all sizes, including emerging, middle market and Fortune 500 companies, high net worth individuals and families, private and institutional investors, and lenders. The firm’s attorneys, who practice from three offices across Wisconsin, have national experience combined with strong community ties. For more information, please visit www.dkattorneys.com.