O’Neil Cannon attorney Chad Richter has been named the 2026 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in Milwaukee for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). This honor is awarded to only one lawyer in each practice area and metro region, based on outstanding peer reviews for professional excellence, integrity, and skill. In addition, Richter was […]
O’Neil Cannon is pleased to welcome attorneys John Bolden, Elise Braunel, and Andrew Campbell to the firm. John Bolden John Bolden advises clients on a broad range of transactional matters, including corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate. With a background in business and logistics, he offers a practical, solutions-focused approach to every transaction. At […]
The U.S. tax code just underwent its most significant overhaul since 2017. On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) into law, a far-reaching tax reform law that touches nearly every corner of the tax system, including estate and gift taxes, business deductions, international provisions, and individual income […]
In a move that could reshape the college sports landscape, the University of Wisconsin and its name, image, and likeness collective, VC Connect, LLC, sued the University of Miami on Friday, alleging that Miami tampered with former Badgers football player Xavier Lucas and interfered with NIL contracts signed by Lucas. This is believed to be […]
In a decision that clarifies the evidentiary standards for all employment discrimination claims, on June 5, 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services (No. 23-1039). This ruling directly impacts how “reverse” discrimination claims are evaluated, emphasizing that Title VII protects all individuals equally, regardless […]
We’re proud to announce that Attorney Pete Faust and O’Neil Cannon’s mergers and acquisitions team have been recognized by Chambers and Partners as among the top in Wisconsin for M&A and general corporate law. O’Neil Cannon is one of only seven Wisconsin firms ranked by Chambers and Partners in this category. Faust, the firm’s president […]
O’Neil Cannon is pleased to announce that attorneys Dino Antonopoulos, Jessica Haskell, and Ryan Riebe have been elected as shareholders of the firm. Antonopoulos is a member of the firm’s Business and Real Estate Practice Groups. With nearly 20 years of experience, Antonopoulos has established a strong reputation as a corporate and real estate transactional […]
Corporate attorney Pete Faust has been recognized in Wisconsin Law Journal’s M&A Power List, a list “comprised of attorneys hand-picked as power players in the M&A space.” Faust, the President and Managing Shareholder of O’Neil Cannon, has closed hundreds of successful mergers, acquisitions and financing deals. He advises buyers, sellers, lenders and investors on a full […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court Case O’Neil Cannon recently secured a victory before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. On January 22, 2025, the court ruled in favor of O’Neil Cannon’s client in Morway v. Morway. This case underscores the importance of understanding the finality of court orders and the associated timelines for filing appeals. Case Background David and […]
