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Two Ruder Ware Attorneys Selected as Best Lawyers in America for Labor & Employment Law

Posted on October 14, 2013

Attorneys Ron Rutlin and Dean Dietrich were recently selected as The Best Lawyers in America(R) in the area of Labor and Employment Law. Dietrich and Rutlin are the only attorneys selected from Central and North Central Wisconsin in this area of law. Rutlin, chair of the firm’s Employment, Labor & Benefits practice group, has been […]

Attorney Steve Lipowski Promoted to Shareholder

Posted on October 14, 2013

Ruder Ware recently promoted Steve Lipowski to shareholder. Steve advises businesses large and small in a number of complex business transactions involving real estate, intellectual property and trademark issues, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial and corporate law. Business Transactions practice group chair, Matt Rowe, states, “Through Steve’s eight-year tenure as an associate with our firm, […]

Attorney Mark Munson Joins Ruder Ware

Posted on October 14, 2013

Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C. is pleased to announce the addition of Mark Munson to the firm’s Trusts & Estates practice group. “With the addition of Mark, our department is fully diversified in all areas of planning for an individual’s and a family’s legacy. Mark’s nine-year legal career has focused solely on all aspects of estate planning; […]

John Laehn Elected President of the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce

Posted on October 14, 2013

The Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce recently elected John Laehn president of the 1200-member organization effective September 4, 2008. Laehn, chief operating officer for Ruder Ware, assumes the chamber presidency from Hugh Jones, former president of M&I Bank. In reflecting on the task ahead, Laehn said, “The chamber’s volunteer leadership team rotates on an annual […]

Attorney Mark Munson Presents at the Annual Meeting of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Posted on October 14, 2013

Mark D. Munson, Senior Associate at Ruder Ware, recently presented at the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) 2009 annual meeting. Munson, who concentrates his practice in the areas of elder law, asset preservation and protection, trust and will drafting, and medical assistance planning, was invited to co-present with Chicago-based attorney Theresa Varnet of […]

Attorney Jeremy Welch Promoted to Shareholder Status

Posted on October 14, 2013

Ruder Ware recently promoted Jeremy Welch to shareholder. Mr. Welch concentrates his practice in business and commercial law, including commercial financing, mergers and acquisitions, creditors’ rights, and general business law. Matthew Rowe, chair of Ruder Ware’s Business Transactions practice group states, “Jeremy’s commitment to the firm and dedication to our clients is deserving of his […]

Attorney Dean Dietrich Honored at Legal Action Reception

Posted on October 14, 2013

Dean Dietrich was recently honored with a special award of appreciation at the 2009 Volunteer Lawyers Project Awards Reception hosted by Legal Action of Wisconsin. The annual reception honors distinguished pro bono achievement by Wisconsin attorneys. Mr. Dietrich spent countless pro bono hours negotiating with the Wisconsin Bankers Association and appearing before the Wisconsin Supreme […]

Attorney Melissa Kampmann Receives Up and Coming Lawyer Award

Posted on October 14, 2013

The Wisconsin Law Journal recently selected Melissa Kampmann as one of 20 “Up and Coming” lawyers in the state of Wisconsin. The award recognizes those attorneys who are on the fast track to making a significant impact on the legal profession. Per WLJ, “They show determination – in legal work, in community betterment, and in […]

Four Ruder Ware Attorneys Selected to Join Fellows of the Wisconsin Law Foundation

Posted on October 14, 2013

The Wisconsin Law Foundation recently selected Ruder Ware Attorneys Lon Roberts, David Anderson, Joseph Mirr, and William Tehan to join the Fellows. The Wisconsin State Bar describes the Fellows as, “an honorary program, which recognizes members of the profession in Wisconsin who are known by their peers for high achievements in their profession and outstanding […]

Governor Doyle Reappoints Attorney Mark Bradley to UW System Board

Posted on October 14, 2013

Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C. is pleased to announce the reappointment of Mark Bradley to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents for a term to expire May 1, 2017. In announcing the appointment, Governor Jim Doyle stated, “Mark Bradley has served on the Board of Regents with distinction, and I am pleased to reappoint him […]