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Ruder Ware Named Best Law Firm

Posted on September 4, 2025

Thank you, Wausau City Pages readers, for naming Ruder Ware the best law firm in town! We’re honored to serve the people and businesses that make our region thrive—from entrepreneurs and employers to families planning for the future. Since 1920, we’ve supported the Wausau area and beyond with a depth of legal services unique to a […]

Welcome Attorney Morgan Boyd

Posted on August 28, 2025

Join us in welcoming Attorney Morgan Boyd to Ruder Ware’s Trusts & Estates Team. She brings broad legal experience and a thoughtful approach to helping clients plan for life’s transitions.

Welcome Attorney Bryce Ebben

Posted on July 24, 2025

Join us in welcoming Attorney Bryce Ebben. He brings a distinctive perspective to Ruder Ware’s Business Transactions Team, shaped by his background in biology and certification as an Associate Ecologist. Learn more about Bryce.

Kathi Kilgore Joins Ruder Ware

Posted on June 1, 2025

Ruder Ware is proud to announce the acquisition of Swandby/Kilgore Associates, Inc., a respected Madison-based government affairs firm. As part of the acquisition, veteran lobbyist Kathi Kilgore will join Ruder Ware’s Government & Public Affairs team. Kilgore brings more than 30 years of experience influencing public policy at the state, federal, and local levels. She […]

Welcome R. Fletcher Koch

Posted on March 5, 2025

We’re excited to welcome Attorney Fletcher Koch to Ruder Ware’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team. Fletcher excels at negotiating favorable outcomes by mastering the facts, identifying each party’s strengths and weaknesses, drafting persuasive briefs, and effectively advocating for our clients. Join us in celebrating his addition to the team!

Welcome Attorney Morgan Sweeney

Posted on July 16, 2024

Join us in welcoming Morgan. At Ruder Ware, she is dedicated to helping businesses thrive by ensuring compliance and promoting healthy employer-employee dynamics.

Welcome Attorney Sam Moheban

Posted on January 23, 2024

At Ruder Ware, Sam‘s practice focuses on litigation while he expands the firm’s business immigration offerings, including assisting employers with employment verification compliance and their sponsorship of foreign nationals.

Welcome Attorney Sarah Reed

Posted on November 9, 2023

Sarah experienced a deteriorating family dynamic first-hand after her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease.  She was inspired to become an estate planning attorney because she wanted to equip families with solutions so they wouldn’t have to live through the same experiences her family had.

Welcome Attorney Jake Schraeder

Posted on August 15, 2023

While some see roadblocks, Jake sees solutions and resolution strategies – this ultimately inspired him to become an attorney.

Wisconsin Rapids-Based Attorneys Join Ruder Ware

Posted on July 11, 2022

Ruder Ware is pleased to announce the addition of Wisconsin Rapids-based Attorneys J.P. La Chapelle and Eric Preu to its team. La Chapelle, whose family has deep ties to the area, has practiced in Wisconsin Rapids for more than a decade. “Joining Ruder Ware will allow us to offer a broader range of legal services […]