O’Neil Cannon is pleased to announce that John “Jack” McNally has joined the firm as a member of its Litigation and Trust, Estates and Succession Planning Practice Groups. McNally concentrates his practice on probate and trust litigation, representing individuals, families, and businesses in disputes involving estates, fiduciary obligations, and commercial matters. Prior to joining the […]
A number of former O’Neil Cannon attorneys have devoted a substantial portion of their professional careers to public service after leaving the firm. Those attorneys include the following: Honorable Thomas Barrett. The Honorable Thomas Barrett served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1984 to 1989, the Wisconsin Senate from 1989 to 1993, and the U.S. […]
The transfer portal and NIL (name, image, and likeness) payments have recently significantly changed the landscape of college sports. The combination of the two has resulted in free agency for student athletes and hotly contested litigation in connection therewith. The National Collegiate Athletic Association created the transfer portal in 2018. Prior to its creation, student […]
Spring is the season for cleaning and organization—and it can also be a good time for businesses to revisit their document retention policies. For any combination of paper files, emails, and digital records, having a thoughtful business records management strategy can help reduce risk, control storage costs, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. As you […]
A significant development to Wisconsin’s economic and cultural policy is now underway, as Governor Tony Evers announced on February 17, 2026, the launch of the state’s new film production tax credit program and the establishment of a dedicated state film office. As part of the 2025-27 biennial budget, the state authorized up to $5 million […]
O’Neil Cannon is pleased to announce that Christina Ruud, Cate Heerey, Nancy Wilson, and Max Stephenson were elected as shareholders of the firm. Each attorney has built a strong practice within their respective areas. Ruud advises clients on commercial real estate transactions and development matters. Heerey counsels businesses and owners on a range of corporate […]
O’Neil Cannon is pleased to announce that Sabrina Dornan has joined the firm. Dornan focuses her practice on estate planning, trust administration, probate, and business succession matters, assisting individuals and families in developing comprehensive estate plans and guiding clients through probate administration. She is licensed to practice law in Wisconsin and Illinois. O’Neil Cannon, founded […]
Grant Killoran was recently elected to serve as the Wisconsin State Delegate to the American Bar Association. State Delegates are elected by the ABA members in a given state and maintain relationships between state and local bars and the ABA. State Delegates serve as members of the ABA’s Nominating Committee and vote to elect ABA […]
O’Neil Cannon is proud to announce that attorneys Doug Dehler, Grant Killoran, Dean Laing, Greg Lyons, Patrick McBride, Joe Newbold, Steve Slawinski, and Christa Wittenberg have been selected as Benchmark Litigation Stars in the 19th edition of Benchmark Litigation. Based on extensive research and feedback from peers and clients, Benchmark Litigation Stars are recognized as […]
