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Judge said sick leave ordinance 'exceeds its grasps: Milwaukee Biz Blog - posted on June 17, 2009 - As part of the November elections, voters in the City of Milwaukee approved a referendum requiring private employers to provide up to nine days of paid sick leave to all employees working within city limits. ... Judge Cooper ruled that the ordinance was unconstitutional and invalidly enacted based on ... domestic violence, sexual assault ... (read more).
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DR&S Named a Wisconsin Top Law Firm: June 12, 2009 - Readers of the statewide publication “Corporate Report Wisconsin” named the law firm of DeWitt Ross & Stevens as one of the top “Best of Wisconsin Businesses” in the Best Law Firm category.
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DR&S Launch a New Consumer Product Safety Practice Group: April 29, 2009 - The law firm of DeWitt Ross & Stevens announced the launch of a new Consumer Product Safety Practice Group to help clients navigate consumer product compliance issues including the highly complex Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 (CPSIA). DeWitt Ross & Stevens is the only legal team in Wisconsin assembled to specifically address the CPSIA.
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Perreault Receives the 2008 Hotline Attorney of the Year Award: May 7, 2009 - Michele L. Perreault, an associate family law attorney with DeWitt Ross & Stevens in Madison, received the 2008 Hotline Attorney of the Year Award. The State Bar of Wisconsin presented this service award to Perreault at the Volunteer Lawyers Recognition Celebration, on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center in conjunction with the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Annual Convention.
Anderson, DiTullio and McCardell Named Wisconsin Super Lawyers by National Publication: May 4, 2009 - The national magazine Super Lawyers has selected Brian L. Anderson, Stephen A. DiTullio, and William E. McCardell for inclusion in the December issue of Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition, for Brian’s work in Employee Benefits, and Stephen and William’s work in Labor and Employment. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named by Super Lawyers.
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DeWitt Ross & Stevens Mourns the Loss of Norman C. Herro: It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Norman C. Herro, a senior partner with DeWitt Ross & Stevens in Madison, on April 9, 2009. Norm was 90 and passed away after a brief illness with his family by his side.
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Jack DeWitt Receives the 2009 Lenoard Loeb Award: February 27, 2009 - Jack R. DeWitt, a senior civil litigator and founder of DeWitt Ross & Stevens in Madison, received the prestigious 2009 Leonard L. Loeb Award. The Senior Lawyers Division Board of Directors of the State Bar of Wisconsin presents this highest service award, which recognizes a senior lawyer (60 years of age or older) who has improved the legal system and who has shown leadership in advancing the quality of justice for all.
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National Magazine Honors 20 Lawyers from DeWitt Ross & Stevens: Twenty lawyers from DeWitt Ross & Stevens have been named among the best in Wisconsin by the national publication Law & Politics. Based on survey results, 14 Super Lawyers and 6 Rising Stars from the law firm have been named to the fourth annual edition of Wisconsin Super Lawyers. DeWitt Ross & Stevens is a full-service law firm with offices in Madison and Metro Milwaukee.
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DeWitt Ross & Stevens’ Intellectual Property Group Ranked One of the Top in Wisconsin by Chambers USA: The prestigious international guide, Chambers USA, ranked DeWitt Ross & Stevens’ Intellectual Property group as one of the top two legal practice groups in the state of Wisconsin.
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Leone Ranked One of the Top in Wisconsin by Chambers USA: The prestigious international guide, Chambers USA, ranked Joseph T. Leone as one of the top three intellectual property attorneys in the state of Wisconsin.
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Handzel Leads Cattlemen in Membership Drive: In his first year as president and sixth on the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association (WCA) Board, Hank Handzel is leading the charge on a WCA membership drive. The Hereford producer from Cottage Grove, wants to bring “Wisconsin’s best kept secret” to the forefront, and what better time to kick off the drive than July Beef Month. Born in New York, Hank has come a long way to lead the WCA. He was just 11 years old when he was introduced to cattle.
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Theft by Contractor: Supreme Court ruling in home-building case draws cheer from construction industry: The state charged Matthew and Angela Keyes in spring 2005 with theft by contractor, alleging they pocketed money from a 2001 home-building project and didn't pay subcontractors when the clients froze the project bank account.
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Readers Choose DeWitt Ross & Stevens as Top Wisconsin Law Firm: DeWitt Ross & Stevens was named one of the top two "Best in Wisconsin Businesses" law firms. See Award.
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Wisconsin Law Journal Names Bach and Senatori as Leaders in Law: Wisconsin Law Journal is pleased to announce that Donald Leo Bach has been honored as one of its 2008 Leaders in the Law. Megan A. Senatori has been honored with the 2008 Leaders in the Law “Rising Star” award. The “Rising Star” honor is given out to only one recipient each year.
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DeWitt Ross & Stevens Named in the “Top 200”: In Business magazine named the law firm of DeWitt Ross & Stevens in their “Top 200” of Dane County’s Top Revenue Generators.
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Twenty-four lawyers from DeWitt Ross & Stevens have been named among the best in Wisconsin by the national publication Law & Politics. Based on survey results, 19 Super Lawyers and six Rising Stars from the law firm have been named to the third annual edition of Wisconsin Super Lawyers. DeWitt Ross & Stevens is a full-service law firm with offices in Madison and Metro Milwaukee.
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Best Lawyers in America - 2008: The Best Lawyers in America has named one-third of the lawyers at DeWitt Ross & Stevens -- 30 -- to its Best Lawyers list for 2008.
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WI State Bar Recognizes Jack R. DeWitt for Outstanding Service to the State's Legal System: Madison Attorney Jack R. DeWitt has been recognized by the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Senior Lawyers Division for his lifetime of exceptional contributions to the goal of justice for all Wisconsin citizens. He will receive the 2009 Leonard L. Loeb Award from the Bar at the group’s annual meeting in Milwaukee next month.