News from The Everson Law Firm
Serving
OUR WISCONSIN
community
The Everson Law Firm Elves are at it again! This year the attorneys and staff of Team Everson decided to focus our holiday season charitable efforts on our furry, feathered and four-legged friends. We collected and donated much-needed supplies and made an additional financial donation to Green Bay Campus - Wisconsin Humane Society to help them to continue to do such great work in rescuing, healing and finding fur-ever homes for animals in need and who are lucky enough to receive their care!
Attorneys
NAMED TO
2021 LIST
Our team never fails to amaze. Congratulations to Heather Nelson, Erik Pless, Todd Dickey and Peter Hickey for being named to Wisconsin’s 2021 Super Lawyer list, to Gabriel Siehr and Leah Derusha, who have been identified as Rising Stars, and a special congratulations to John Heide, whose excellence in the field has earned him a spot on Wisconsin’s Top 50 Super Lawyers list. Your integrity, expertise and dedication inspire all of us at The Everson Law Firm!
Sharing
LEGAL EXPERTISE
On December 3, 2021, Attorney Brian Anderson gave a presentation at the Wisconsin Defense Counsel Winter Seminar, titled “Three’s Company But Can Feel Like A Crowd: Ethical Challenges When Representing Insurers and Insureds.” The presentation involved discussion of ethical obligations and challenges when representing both an insurance company and an insured party in the same litigation. The Wisconsin Defense Counsel (WDC) is a statewide organization of attorneys dedicated to the defense of Wisconsin citizens and businesses, the maintenance of an equitable civil justice system, and the education of its members.
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OUR WISCONSIN
community
Charities are in even greater need of our generosity these days. The Everson Law Firm was thrilled to continue our Christmastime tradition of donating to a local charity, the Child Life program at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital. There are many giving elves at Team Everson. From those who donated so generously to those who clearly had a blast shopping for "wish list" toys, we are proud to have you on our team. Child Life can benefit from donations any time of year to learn more click the link below.
WELCOME ATTORNEY
Robert A. Maniak
Please join us in welcoming Attorney Robert A. Maniak to the Everson Law Firm team. Robert’s areas of practice are civil litigation, insurance defense, personal injury defense, and criminal defense. Robert is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison and Marquette University Law School. He also served in the United States Marine Corps.
WELCOME ATTORNEY
Kaitlyn M. Gradecki
We are thrilled to welcome Attorney Kaitlyn M. Gradecki to our team. Kaitlyn’s areas of practice are civil litigation, insurance defense, personal injury defense, criminal defense, and misdemeanor defense. Kaitlyn is a graduate of University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Northern Illinois University, and Marquette University Law School.
Leah is a fantastic attorney with a strong work ethic who practices family law. We couldn't be happier to have her join our ranks as a partner. Well deserved, Leah!
CONGRATULATIONS
TO OUR NEWEST PARTNER
Leah P. Derusha
Serving
OUR WISCONSIN
community
A fine crew from Team Everson volunteered to serve dinner and package meals for the residents at New Community Shelter. Many other team members who couldn't join in person made/donated cookies and gave monetary donations.
SHARING
Legal Expertise
Our talented attorney, Heather Nelson, served as an instructor at the North Central Regional Trial Academy’s “Trial Academy and Virtual Trial Tactics” seminar presented jointly by the Wisconsin Defense Counsel, Illinois Defense Counsel and Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana.
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SHARING
Legal Expertise
Our talented insurance defense attorneys, Heather Nelson and Brian Anderson, presented virtually at the Wisconsin Defense Counsel’s Summer Conference, where they provided strategies and practice tips regarding Independent Medical Examinations. These can be valuable tools in defending personal injury claims.
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OUR WISCONSIN
community
Our team collected much-needed supplies to donate to our neighbor, St. John's Homeless Shelter. St. John's always welcomes contributions from the community - its needs are even greater in this time of COVID-19.
We are thrilled to welcome Attorney Maggie R. Crawford to our team. Maggie’s areas of practice are criminal defense, felony and misdemeanor defense, and guardian ad litem. Maggie is a graduate of Arizona State University and Marquette University Law School.
WELCOME ATTORNEY
Maggie R. Crawford
Serving
OUR WISCONSIN
community
For Christmas the past two years, our staff and attorneys raised money and purchased toys for the HSHS St. Vincent Hospital Children’s Hospital Child Life Program. Everson Legal Assistant/Paralegal Julie OBranovich spearheaded the effort as this is a charity close to her heart. Her son, Kemper, is a former patient at St. Vincent’s Children’s Hospital. Julie, Kemper and their family received wonderful support from the Child Life Program. (Kemper’s doing great!)
Congratulations to
OUR TALENTED ATTORNEY
Brian Anderson
Attorney Brian Anderson, through his involvement with Wisconsin Defense Counsel’s Amicus Committee, authored an “Amicus Curiae” brief which was submitted to the Wisconsin Supreme Court on a case involving applicability of Wisconsin’s Recreational Immunity statute. An Amicus brief is submitted by someone not a party to the case, but with an interest in the outcome. In Lang v Lions Club of Cudahy, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court agreed with the position of the defendants (as advocated by Attorney Anderson’s and WDC’s Amicus brief) and reversed the Appellate Court, holding the defendants in the case were entitled to recreational immunity and dismissal of the case was warranted.
