Before they retained us, many underpaid workers we represent had tried to get their unpaid wages by themselves and without an attorney. The workers tried to (1) get the wages directly from the employer, via complaining or negotiating; (2) filed a legal complaint with a government agency; or (3) took both of these actions. Many [...]
PBC Atty. Amy Risseeuw to Give Presentation at Mar. 23 WAJ Seminar: “Surviving an Appeal”
Peterson, Berk & Cross Attorney Amy Risseeuw will speak at the Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ) spring seminar on March 23, 2012 in Green Bay, WI. Amy’s presentation is titled “Surviving an Appeal.” For more information about the WAJ seminar and presentations, or to register, you can visit this WAJ website.
PBC Atty. Michael Brown to Give Presentation at Mar. 23 WAJ Seminar: “Employee Rights Checklist: Spotting Good Cases to Take or Refer”"
Peterson, Berk & Cross Attorney Michael Brown will speak at the Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ) spring seminar on March 23, 2012 in Green Bay, WI. Michael’s presentation is titled “Employee Rights Checklist: Spotting Good Cases to Take or Refer.” For more information about the WAJ seminar and presentations, or to register, you can visit [...]
What If I Am Hurt in a Trip/Slip and Fall Accident? By Attorney John Peterson
A trip and fall accident is one of the most difficult cases for an accident victim to win. This is particularly true of trip/slip and falls on snow and ice during Wisconsin winters. As a consequence, many experienced trial lawyers are no longer willing to represent people hurt in these kinds of accidents. At Peterson, [...]
What Happens If I Cannot Settle My Personal Injury Case? By PBC Attorney John Peterson
Unfortunately, many personal injury cases cannot be settled without litigation. When it becomes necessary to commence what lawyers call a civil action, commonly known as a lawsuit, you will want to retain the services of an experienced personal injury attorney. Civil actions can be expensive and complicated, and the insurance industry has access to some [...]
WI Supreme Court Argument for Kroner v. Oneida Seven Generations Corp. Conducted By PBC Atty. Michael Brown
Yesterday, PBC Attorney Michael Brown, who represents John Kroner in the case of John Kroner v. Oneida Seven Generations Corporation (Appeal No. 2010AP002533), conducted argument before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The issues before the Supreme Court concern the Brown County Circuit Court’s decision to transfer the case to the Oneida Tribal Judicial System, and whether [...]
The Truth Will Not Set You Free in an Employment Dispute
Many employees engaged in employment disputes believe that the truth will set them free. That once the employer, or the legal system, finds out the employee is factually correct or “in the right,” then everything will work out in the employee’s favor. This view, while understandable, is flat wrong. More often than not, the truth [...]
What to Do If You are Hurt in An Automobile Accident – By PBC Attorney John Peterson
During the last 36 years, Peterson, Berk & Cross’s personal injury attorneys have successfully concluded thousands of motor vehicle accident cases. If you are hurt in an automobile accident caused by another driver, you need to know that the “at fault” driver’s insurance company is not on your side. Its obligation is not to protect [...]
“DON’T SHOOT, I’M A LAWYER: Police Shootings, Taserings and Section 1983 Litigation” — Outline of WAJ Presentation By PBC Attorney John Peterson
PBC Attorney John Peterson gave a presentation, for a Wisconsin Association of Justice (WAJ) seminar, titled “DON’T SHOOT, I’M A LAWYER: Police Shootings, Taserings and Section 1983 Litigation.” Here is a link to the Outline for this presentation.
“When Torts Turn Toxic: Revisited” — Outline of WAJ Presentation By PBC Attorney John Peterson
PBC Attorney John Peterson gave a presentation at the Wisconsin Association of Justice (WAJ) Winter Seminar titled “When Torts Turn Toxic: Revisited.” Here is a link to the Outline for this presentation.
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