Milwaukee, Wisconsin (September 7, 2007) – On October 5, 2007, Attorney Chad J. Richter will discuss “The Basics of Franchising” at a franchise seminar presented by the UWM Small Business Development Center.

The seminar will focus on entrepreneurship through franchising. Other speakers include a franchise consultant and a current franchise owner.

Chad Richter is an attorney with the law firm of O’Neil Cannon Chad assists clients with a variety of corporate and business law matters such as the formation and organization of various types of business entities under operating, shareholder, and subscription agreements, including the preparation of financial and disclosure documentation. Chad has focused his practice on the structuring of business relationships under franchise, licensing, and distribution arrangements, and has worked with numerous franchise and dealership models, representing both franchisors/grantors and franchisees/dealers.

The UWM – Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a department of the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee that works with new entrepreneurs to turn ideas into viable business concepts, and with established entrepreneurs to improve business performance.. For more information, visit www.uwm.edu.

O’Neil Cannon is a full-service legal practice focusing on business law, estate planning, and major complex litigation with offices in Milwaukee and Port Washington. The firm was established in 1973 and is now listed as one of the Milwaukee-area’s largest law firms.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (July 19, 2007) – Seth E. Dizard, a creditor’s rights attorney, has joined the Milwaukee office of O’Neil Cannon

Dizard, a graduate of Marquette University Law School, represents financial institutions, secured and unsecured corporate or individual creditors, and financially troubled corporations in both state and federal courts. He also assists business owners by guiding them through the process of informal financial work-outs and refinancing.

O’Neil Cannon is a full-service legal practice focusing on business law, estate planning, municipal law, and major complex litigation with offices in Milwaukee, Port Washington, and Sheboygan. The firm was established in 1973 and is now listed as one of the Milwaukee-area’s largest law firms. Additional information can be found by calling 414-276-5000.

Sheboygan, Wisconsin (June 1, 2007) – Mary Lynne Donohue, a municipal, litigation, and tax attorney with the Sheboygan office of O’Neil Cannon was recently elected President of the Board of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan.

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center is dedicated to nourishing diversity and building community through the arts. Mary Lynne Donahue has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2002 and has a long history of community service including serving on the City of Sheboygan Civil Service Commission. She is also a past President of the Sheboygan Area School District Board of Education and the City of Sheboygan Fire and Police Commission.

O’Neil Cannon is a full-service legal practice focusing on business law, estate planning, municipal law, and major complex litigation with offices in Milwaukee, Port Washington, and Sheboygan. The firm was established in 1973 and is now listed as one of the Milwaukee-area’s largest law firms.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (May 16, 2007) – On June 7, 2007, Attorney Chad J. Richter will present “The Basics of Franchising” at a franchise seminar co-hosted by the International Franchise Association (IFA), the Milwaukee Urban League, and the Urban Entrepreneur Partnership.

The seminar, to be held at Cardinal Stritch University, will focus on entrepreneurship through franchising. Other speakers will be Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Motivational Speaker Les Brown, local franchisees, an IFA representative, and franchisor agents.

Chad Richter is an attorney with the law firm of O’Neil Cannon Chad assists clients with a variety of corporate and business law matters such as the formation and organization of various types of business entities under operating, shareholder, and subscription agreements, including the preparation of financial and disclosure documentation. Chad has focused his practice on the structuring of business relationships under franchise, licensing, and distribution arrangements, and has worked with numerous franchise and dealership models, representing both franchisors/grantors and franchisees/dealers.

The International Franchise Association is an organization dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and promoting franchising worldwide. IFA is the official “Spokesperson for Responsible Franchising.” Franchisors join for the legislative, educational and networking benefits available as an IFA member. IFA’s government and public relations programs are designed to educate and influence public policy makers, and to reduce or eliminate regulations that threaten responsible franchise development. For more information, visit www.ifa.com.

O’Neil Cannon is a full-service legal practice focusing on business law, estate planning, and major complex litigation with offices in Milwaukee and Port Washington. The firm was established in 1973 and is now listed as one of the Milwaukee-area’s largest law firms.

On May 18, 2007, Attorney Jim DeJong will deliver a presentation on “Leading Those who do not Want to be Lead” at the CSI Management Coaching Clinic to be held from 11:30 – 4:30 at North Hills Country Club in Menomonee Falls.

The clinic will focus on the development of leadership skills, both for current and future business leaders. Other presenters include Terry Mather of CSI Consulting and Don Menefee of Silent Partner.

Jim DeJong is president and managing shareholder of O’Neil Cannon He works with business clients in a wide variety of industries and service sectors, providing them with creative counsel and strategic help. Jim’s corporate, LLC, and partnership practice is diverse and he is experienced in successfully guiding his clients through complex matters including forming and financing entities, as well as negotiating and preparing contracts and related documents. He also represents buyers or sellers of businesses, and provides counsel to clients on operational and governance matters.

O’Neil Cannon is a full-service legal practice focusing on business law, estate planning, and major complex litigation with offices currently in Milwaukee and Port Washington. On June 1, 2007, the firm will add an office in Sheboygan by joining forces with Hopp Neumann Humke LLP, one of Sheboygan’s oldest and largest law firms. OCHD was established in 1973 and is now listed as one of the Milwaukee-area’s largest law firms.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (April 12, 2007) – The Milwaukee law firm of O’Neil Cannon announced today that, effective June 1, 2007, the law firm of Hopp Neumann Humke LLP will become the Sheboygan office of OCHD.

A full service firm, Hopp Neumann Humke is one of Sheboygan’s oldest and largest law firms. The firm’s practice includes corporate, estate planning and probate, employment, real estate, litigation, and family law. The firm is perhaps best known for its extensive municipal law practice, and is currently under contract with the County of Sheboygan to provide all civil legal services for the County government. They also have similar relationships with several cities, villages, towns, sanitary districts, and other local units of government in Sheboygan and surrounding communities.

O’Neil Cannon currently has offices in downtown Milwaukee and Port Washington. “We are pleased to be able to expand our practice by joining forces with HNH,” stated Jim DeJong, President of O’Neil Cannon “The Hopp Neumann Humke attorneys will bring valuable experience and extensive community ties to OCHD which will allow the combined firm to better service our clients in Sheboygan and the surrounding communities. We also look forward to the opportunity to expand our practice areas by adding municipal law expertise.” O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong’s current practice areas include corporate, real estate and construction, employment law, tax and estate planning, and litigation. OCHD represented Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. against the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District in the landmark litigation arising out of the construction of Miller Park.

O’Neil Cannon is a full-service legal practice focusing on meeting the needs of businesses and their owners. The firm was established in 1973 and is now listed as one of the Milwaukee-area’s largest law firms.

Milwaukee, Wis. (March, 2007) – Employee Benefits and ERISA Attorney Karla Maschmeier recently contributed a chapter to the book Human Resources 2007: Answers to the Top 25 HR Questions.

The book, a successor to several prior editions published by Thompson Publishing Group, provides HR decision makers with information and guidance on HR and benefits issues they can use on a day to day basis. It is scheduled to be published this summer.

Karla assists employers, third-party benefit plan administrators, and other retirement plan service providers in all aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation issues. She is an active writer and speaker on various employee benefits and ERISA topics.

O’Neil Cannon is a full-service legal practice focusing on business law, estate planning, and major complex litigation with offices in Milwaukee and Port Washington. The firm was established in 1973 and is now listed as one of the Milwaukee-area’s largest law firms.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (March, 2007) – Thomas A. Merkle, a shareholder with the law firm of O’Neil Cannon was recently appointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to serve on the Office of Lawyer Regulation’s District Two Committee (Milwaukee). The office of lawyer regulation is an office of the Wisconsin Supreme Court System charged with carrying out the Supreme Court’s constitutional responsibility to supervise the practice of law and protect the public from misconduct by persons practicing law in Wisconsin.

Mr. Merkle is one of the initial members of O’Neil Cannon He counsels his clients with general corporate and business law matters, including transactions such as acquisitions, sales, contracts, and financing. He also litigates cases involving shareholder disputes as well as family law cases involving closely-held businesses, partnerships, and professional associations. A trained mediator, Tom has also helped numerous clients with the resolution of shareholder disputes, business and family law issues. Tom is one of the founders of the Divorce Cooperation Institute, a group dedicated to fostering cooperation and greater professionalism among family law practitioners. He currently serves on the Board of Directors and is the organization’s treasurer.

O’Neil Cannon is a full-service legal practice focusing on business law, estate planning, and major complex litigation with offices in Milwaukee and Port Washington. The firm was established in 1973 and is now listed as one of the Milwaukee-area’s largest law firms.

Milwaukee, Wis. (March, 2007) – The law firm of O’Neil Cannon and Attorney Robert Tess was recognized for their volunteer activities by HeartLove Place at a recent appreciation celebration.

The firm and Attorney  Tess was recognized as Business of the Year and Volunteers of the Year for their legal assistance to HeartLove Place.

HeartLove Place is a non-profit organization conceived as a visible, neighborhood-based, well-managed facility where religious, social, and employment values are reinforced through the delivery of a continuum of program offerings for the families that participate. At the core of Heartlove Place is a strong desire to unify families, strengthen values, and energize a greater sense of community spirit within the central city.

Bob Tess is a real estate law attorney who represents developers, property owners, private and public companies, and lenders in all phases of transactions involving the acquisition, disposition, leasing, and financing of industrial, commercial, and mixed-use properties. A former corporate counsel in the real estate department for Menard, Inc., Bob was responsible for all aspects of new store and shopping center real estate development, acquiring over fifty million dollars in real estate and selling over two million dollars in excess property for the company in just under two years. He successfully handled all aspects of each new store project – from negotiating and drafting all applicable real estate documents, to obtaining all necessary governmental approvals.

O’Neil Cannon is a full-service legal practice focusing on business law, estate planning, and major complex litigation with offices in Milwaukee and Port Washington. The firm was established in 1973 and is now listed as one of the Milwaukee-area’s largest law firms.

Gregory S. Mager, an attorney with the law firm of Ansay OCHD, the Port Washington office of O’Neil Cannon, was recently named the editor in chief of the Wisconsin Journal of Family Law.

The Wisconsin Journal of Family Law is a quarterly publication of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin that provides practitioners with articles from preeminent lawyers, both nationally and locally, who provide innovative ideas and information on new developments in family law, as well as reviews of recent Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals decisions.

Gregory is an associate at Ansay OCHD whose practice focuses on divorce, paternity, custody and placement, support, post-judgment matters, and mediation. He has Martindale-Hubbell’s highest Peer Review rating of AV and received the 2004-2005 American Bar Association Section of Family Law Chair’s Award, “For meritorious service exceeding what is expected of our leadership.”

O’Neil Cannon is a full-service legal practice focusing on business law, estate planning, and major complex litigation with offices in Milwaukee and Port Washington. The firm was established in 1973 and is now listed as one of the Milwaukee-area’s largest law firms.