O’Neil Cannon has been recognized regionally in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers, in 18 practice areas, including two newly added categories: Litigation – Health Care, and Litigation – Real Estate. Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Commercial Litigation Construction […]
Construction lien waivers are an indispensable part of the traditional construction payment process, allowing parties to waive their right to file a lien in exchange for payment. Among these waivers, conditional lien waivers represent a specific type that becomes effective only once payment has been received or certain conditions have been met. However, depending on […]
Recently, attorneys Steve Slawinski and John Gehringer were named in the Wisconsin Law Journal’s Power List for Real Estate and Construction Law Attorneys. See their recognition below.
Attorney Maura Falk, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, has joined O’Neil Cannon’s Family Law Practice Group. Falk focuses on helping her clients navigate the complexities of divorce, custody disputes, and other family-related legal issues. With prior experience in criminal defense, civil litigation, and a judicial internship at the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Falk […]
When high-net-worth individuals and families incorporate charitable giving into their estate planning, they often consider donor-advised funds and private foundations as vehicles for managing their philanthropy. Both options have unique advantages, and the choice depends on the donor’s goals, level of control, and financial considerations. Donor-advised funds are like charitable savings accounts. Donors contribute to […]
Attorney Greg Lyons was recently honored, along with others, for his heroic actions in saving the life of West Bend Alderman Mark Allen who suffered a cardiac arrest. Without hesitation, Lyons stepped in and performed CPR, stabilizing the situation until paramedics arrived. As the leader of the firm’s safety response team, Lyons actively promotes CPR […]
Submitting a valid trademark application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office is a straightforward process with the right assistance. In general, submitting a successful application to the USPTO to register your trademark requires three central components. Central Components of Trademark Applications First, a trademark application requires a detailed description of the trademark. If […]
O’Neil Cannon attorney Christa Wittenberg was recently announced the winner of the 2024 Judge Terence T. Evans Humor and Creativity in Law Competition, sponsored by the Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association. The award is given each year to one attorney whose original creative law-related writing piece is selected by the review committee. Wittenberg is […]
We are pleased to announce 20 of our lawyers have been included in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, and an additional five have been selected as 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. The following are the O’Neil Cannon lawyers named to the 2025 lists: Best Lawyers in America Doug Dehler – Litigation […]

