“In the legal system, real experience is invaluable,” O’Brien continued, “and in a smaller legal community like the one we have in Northwestern Wisconsin, the lawyers, judges, clerks of court, and local law enforcement know the attorneys who are going to follow through.”

Bakke Norman’s reputation — one built on its attorneys’ ability to follow through, in the courtroom or otherwise — has been consistently proven since its founding in 1985. Since then, the regional firm has built upon that legacy while expanding to four offices in Eau Claire, New Richmond, Baldwin, and Menomonie.

O’Brien and the other attorneys on Bakke Norman’s litigation team bring over 100 years of trial experience to the table. Across the firm’s dozen-deep attorney roster, that legal expertise expands across multiple practice areas: civil litigation, business transactions, debtor-creditor relations, personal injury, criminal defense, employment law, municipal law, tax law, estate planning, and probate.

You can’t fake litigation experience, and having that experience can’t be underestimated for individuals or businesses facing big city law firms and insurance companies. Those entities have knowledge and resources the average individual simply doesn’t — but the right lawyer does.

Dave Schoenberger explains: “Whether it’s personal injury cases, employment claims or business disputes, we routinely face Twin Cities, Madison and Milwaukee attorneys. They often try to intimidate the client or the local lawyer by making demands that have nothing to do with the actual issues in the case. Having the experience and the ability to stand up to these demands is invaluable in achieving great results for our clients.”

Attorney Schoenberger is a highly regarded personal injury, employment discrimination and civil rights attorney. His skills are aptly summarized in an email he received from a juror chosen for one of his trials: “I’m impressed! If ever I have need of a personal injury attorney, you’ll be the first person I call. Have a nice weekend sir.”

In addition to Attorneys Schoenberger and O’Brien, Bakke Norman’s litigation team is led by Attorneys Deanne Koll and Bill Wallo. Each has been recognized by Wisconsin SuperLawyers as ranking in the top 5% of attorneys in their field. Similar recognition for Bakke Norman’s litigators has come from The Best Lawyers in America, Martindale Hubbell and the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

While every case may not end with a lawsuit or a trial, every case is treated as though it will. That ethos has served both O’Brien and Schoenberger well, and is the same mindset held by Bakke Norman’s other litigation attorneys.

“Having a lawyer who can explain every step of the process — in personal injury, business disputes, civil litigation or otherwise — and recognize and explain when an offer may not be fair to you, is essential,” O’Brien said. “When it’s time to proceed to trial, your lawyer must be ready to follow through. When your attorney has achieved a reputation for following through, successful resolutions short of trial are more likely to occur. That reputation isn’t bought by fancy marketing; it’s earned by hard work and dedication to our clients.”

From storefronts to boardrooms to courtrooms, the right team for you is right here in our neck of the woods: Bakke Norman Law Office.

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