Bakke Norman: Attorneys from Bakke Norman Law Firm recognized by Wisconsin Super Lawyers Magazine

NEW RICHMOND, WIS. | Attorneys Tim O’Brien, Pete Reinhardt and Deanne Koll of the Bakke Norman Law Firm, with offices in New Richmond, Baldwin and Menomonie, have been recognized in the December 2010 edition of Wisconsin Super Lawyers & Rising Stars magazine.

O’Brien and Reinhardt were named “Super Lawyers,” an honor given to the top 5 percent of attorneys in the state each year. To earn the honor, nominees must pass a rigorous, multi-phase selection process that considers 15 indicators of peer recognition, professional achievement and high ethical standards.

Koll was named a “Rising Star,” which recognizes the best attorneys under age 40 or within the first 10 years of practice; only 2.5 percent of lawyers in Wisconsin are named to the Rising Star list each year.

“We are pleased that three of our talented attorneys have been once again recognized for their knowledge, achievements and service in the field of law,” says Tom Schumacher, partner and cofounder of the Bakke Norman law firm. “Our entire firm is very proud of their distinction.”

In his third consecutive year on the “Super Lawyer” list, O’Brien is a trial attorney who concentrates his practice in defending felony criminal matters, representing persons injured by negligent acts, and assisting businesses involved in litigation. O’Brien is the chair-elect of the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin.

In his second consecutive year on the “Super Lawyer” list, Reinhardt is a trial attorney who primarily represents companies, organizations and individuals involved in employment and business litigation. He also advises businesses, individuals and organizations on the requirements of state and federal labor and employment standards. Reinhardt is a frequent speaker to employers, groups and other attorneys on best practices and developments in employment law.

Koll primarily assists banks and businesses in debtor/creditor matters and other financial issues. She also represents individuals in family, criminal and traffic matters. Koll is a co-author of the Family Law chapter of the Wisconsin Attorney’s Desk Reference. She serves on the Board of Directors of the State Bar of Wisconsin Young Lawyers’ Division and is a committee member for the Bench and Bar Committee for the State Bar of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Super Lawyers & Rising Stars is published each December in a special section of Milwaukee Magazine. In addition, Wisconsin Super Lawyers is delivered to more than 18,000 lawyers, corporate counsel professionals of Russell 3000 companies and ABA-approved law school libraries in the state.

Bakke Norman, S.C. provides a full range of legal services, including commercial business and real estate transactions, business, personal injury and intellectual property litigation, employment law, criminal and OWI defense, bankruptcy, elder law, and tax law. Clients include local to global businesses, corporations and organizations as well as individuals and families with needs ranging from personal matters to complex litigation. For more information contact Bakke Norman at 800.328.5630 or visit the website at http://www.bakkenorman.com.