DeWitt Announces Lawyers of the Year and Best Lawyers Named in Best Lawyers 28th Edition – 2022

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August 23, 2021

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michelle M. Friedman
mmf@dewittllp.com / 262-754-2877

DEWITT ANNOUNCES LAWYERS OF THE YEAR AND BEST LAWYERS NAMED IN BEST LAWYERS 28th EDITION – 2022

MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – DeWitt LLP announced today the attorneys from the firm who were named as Lawyers of the Year, Best Lawyers, and Ones to Watch in the 28^th Edition of Best Lawyers in America 2022.

Lawyers of the Year Awards – Best Lawyers 2022 Edition

Madison

• Jeff A. Goldman – Trusts and Estates
• Ronald W. Kuehn – Government Relations Practice
• Joseph A. Ranney III – Litigation – Intellectual Property
• Theresa L. Roetter – Collaborative Law: Family Law

Milwaukee

• Douglas H. Frazer – Litigation and Controversy – Tax

Best Lawyers 2022 Edition

Madison Office

• Brian L. Anderson (2005) – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
• Jon P. Axelrod (1997) – Commercial Litigation
• Donald Leo Bach (2007) – Water Law
• Frederic J. Brouner (2005) – Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law
• Paul A. Croake (2006) – Corporate Law
• Michael R. Davis (2005) – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Stephen A. DiTullio (2007) – Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management
• Bryan C. Esch (2011) – Real Estate Law
• Eric A. Farnsworth (2005) – Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Bradley C. Fulton (2013) – Commercial Litigation
• Jeff A. Goldman (2016) – Trusts and Estates
• Henry J. Handzel, Jr. (1989) – Environmental Law
• Stuart C. Herro (2005) – Real Estate Law, Trusts and Estates
• Ronald W. Kuehn (2009) – Government Relations Practice
• Jordan K. Lamb (2009) – Government Relations Practice
• Joseph T. Leone (2007) – Copyright Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, Patent Law, Trademark Law
• Troy A. Mayne (2005) – Corporate Law, Real Estate Law
• William E. McCardell (2007) – Construction Law, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management
• Ronald R. Ragatz (2006) – Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law
• Joseph A. Ranney III (2010) – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent
• John Rashke (1987) – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
• Theresa L. Roetter (2013) – Collaborative Law, Family Law
• Gregory E. Scallon (2013) – Corporate Law
• Mark R. Sewell (2009) – Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law
• Wrede H. Smith, Jr. (1995) – Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Trusts and Estates
• Timm P. Speerschneider (2006) – Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law
• Michael W. Wilcox (1983) – Trusts and Estates

Metro-Milwaukee Office

• Douglas H. Frazer (2007) – Litigation and Controversy – Tax Law
• Paul R. Hoefle (2017) – Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Jeffrey J. Liotta (2012) – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Real Estate
• Brian R. Smigelski (2013) – Construction Law
• John P. Yentz (2013) – Corporate Law

Minneapolis Office

• Eric H. Chadwick (2016) – Litigation – Patent
• Robert W. Due (2014) – Family Law
• Matthew A. Drewes (2022) – Real Estate Law
• Kathleen M. Newman (1993) – Family Law
• Bradley Thorson (2015) – Patent Law

Ones to Watch 2022 Edition

Minneapolis Office

• Barbara J. Seibel – Family Law, was named among Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.​

About DeWittDeWitt LLP is one of the ten largest law firms based in Wisconsin, with an additional presence in Minnesota. It has nearly 140 attorneys practicing in Madison and Metropolitan Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, in a variety of legal areas and has the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes. The firm is known for its work in several areas, including intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, civil rights litigation, construction litigation, corporate law, employment, environmental, employee benefits, estate planning, family law, government relations, health care, litigation, real estate, and tax law.  More information is available at dewittllp.com.

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Air Force veteran Rob Sehi saluted by WPS Health Solutions and the Packers

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DeAnne Boegli
Vice President of Communications
608-512-5754
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

Air Force veteran Rob Sehi saluted by WPS Health Solutions and the Packers

MADISON, Wis.—Aug. 17, 2021—The Green Bay Packers and WPS Health Solutions paid special tribute this week to U.S. Air Force veteran Rob Sehi and his family in conjunction with the Aug. 14 game against the Houston Texans. Operation Fan Mail, sponsored by WPS, is the program that recognizes military families and veterans at each Packers home game. The program marks its 15th season in 2021.

Sehi, originally from California, has spent the last 23 years in Connecticut. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1969 and was deployed to Vietnam from December 1970 to October 1971. He continued serving in the Air Force until 1976, and he went on to serve in the Air National Guard from 1985 to 1997. During his 20 years in the military, he earned the rank of Master Sergeant and earned a Meritorious Service Medal.

Aside from his military career, Sehi spent his civilian career as a psychotherapist and is also a reverend, having attended two years of seminary in New York City.

Sehi’s wife, Tamara, is also a veteran who served in the California Air National Guard. She has spent her post-military career working for the Department of Veterans Affairs. A Packers fan since the 1960s, Sehi recently celebrated his 71st birthday and is making his very first trip to Wisconsin and Lambeau Field. The Sehi family lives in Hebron, Connecticut.

As the honoree for Operation Fan Mail this week, the Sehi family also received four tickets to the game and a $150 Packers Pro Shop gift card, courtesy of WPS.

The program, which debuted in 2007, is designed to honor families with a member who is on active duty, or a member who is a veteran. The Packers and WPS Health Solutions will host a family at each 2021 home game and recognize the members on the video boards during pregame activities. A total of 137 individuals, families, or groups have been recognized through the program.

If you know someone whose bravery, sacrifice, and dedication deserves to be honored, WPS Health Solutions and the Packers invite you to submit an application. To apply, share an essay of 500 words or less describing why a particular family should be saluted at operationfanmail.com.

Essays can also be sent to Operation Fan Mail, P.O. Box 10628, Green Bay, WI, 54307-0628.

About WPS Health Solutions

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions), founded in 1946, is a nationally regarded benefits administrator for a variety of U.S. government programs and a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. WPS Health Solutions serves active-duty and retired military personnel, seniors, individuals, and families in Wisconsin, across the U.S., and around the world. WPS Health Solutions, headquartered in Madison, Wis., has more than 3,100 employees. Within the enterprise, there are three divisions: WPS Government Health Administrators, WPS Military and Veterans Health, and WPS Health Insurance/WPS Health Plan/EPIC Specialty Benefits. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

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WPS Health Solutions recognized as one of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces®

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Contact:
DeAnne Boegli
Vice President of Communications
608-512-5754
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

WPS Health Solutions recognized as one of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces^®

MADISON, Wis.—Aug. 5, 2021—WPS Health Solutions has been recognized as one of the recipients of the 2021 Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces^® Awards. This annual award recognizes top employers that display leadership and innovation in engaging their workplaces.

“The COVID-19 pandemic presented a myriad of challenges for businesses and their workforce. But these unprecedented times also offered an opportunity for organizations to support their people. Companies that prioritized employee experience, recognition and employee voice have seen increased productivity, higher employee engagement and stronger loyalty,” said Jeff Cates, CEO and president at Achievers. “This year’s 50 Most Engaged winners embody what it means to be a ‘people-first’ business and have proven how the prioritization of employee experience can help an organization withstand even the most difficult of times.”

A panel of 15 judges comprised of employee engagement academics, industry analysts, thought leaders, journalists and influencers evaluated the applicants. Winners were selected based on Achievers’ Eight Elements of Employee Engagement^®: Accountability & Performance; Belonging, Equity & Inclusion; Culture Alignment; Manager Empowerment; Professional & Personal Growth; Purpose & Leadership; Recognition & Rewards; and Well-being.

“Being recognized for this award is meaningful because it symbolizes the progress we’ve made in our culture journey and inspires us to continue our focus on creating an exceptional employee experience at WPS,” said Moira Klos, Human Resources Senior Vice President.

For more information about Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces, visit achievers.com/engaged. Follow the conversations on Twitter at @Achievers or use the hashtag #Achievers50.

About Achievers

Achievers’ employee voice and recognition solutions bring your organization’s values and strategy to life by activating employee participation and accelerating a culture of performance. Achievers leverages the science behind behavior change, so your people and your organization can experience sustainable, data-driven business results. Visit us at www.achievers.com.

About WPS Health Solutions

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation is a nationally regarded benefits administrator for a variety of U.S. government programs and a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation uses “WPS Health Solutions” to refer to its entire enterprise. Within the enterprise, there are three divisions, including WPS Government Health Administrators, WPS Military and Veterans Health, and WPS Health Insurance/WPS Health Plan/EPIC Specialty Benefits. WPS Government Health Administrators manages Medicare Part A and Part B benefits for millions of seniors in multiple states, and WPS Military and Veterans Health serves millions of members of the U.S. military and their families through TRICARE programs. Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation has more than 3,100 employees and has been based in Wisconsin for 75 years. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

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DeWitt’s Minnesota Super Lawyers 2021 Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 20, 2021

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: 
Michelle M. Friedman
mmf@dewittllp.com/262-754-2877

DeWitt’s Minnesota Super Lawyers 2021 Announced

GREEN BAY | MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – DeWitt LLP announced today two of its attorneys were named by Minnesota Super Lawyers® as top attorneys in Minneapolis for 2021.  The attorneys selected for inclusion as 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers are Family Law attorneys Robert W. Due and Kathleen M. Newman.

Due is a Partner at DeWitt who has substantial experience in high-net-worth cases involving complex assets that are difficult to value, such as closely held business entities, commercial real estate, and intellectual property. He is skilled in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution, and he has a high success rate both in trying cases to a conclusion and in reaching settlements through mediation. He has extensive appellate court experience before both the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court, and he is listed on the Minnesota Supreme Court Roster of Qualified Neutrals. He earned a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Minnesota and a B.A., magna cum laude, from Carleton College.

Newman is a Partner at DeWitt with extensive experience in all aspects of marital dissolutions, including cases with high-net-worth, closely owned businesses, professional practices, and complex custody matters and is well-versed in mediation and alternative dispute resolution.  Newman is Board-Certified as a Family Law Trial Attorney by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.   She is also a skilled mediator, approved for inclusion in the Minnesota ADR Statewide Neutrals Roster in all categories of Family Neutrals and is on the Minnesota Supreme Courts list of Appellate mediators.  Newman earned a J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and a B.A. from Hamline University.

About Super Lawyers

The selections for Minnesota Super Lawyers are made by the research team at Super Lawyers, which is a service of the Thomson Reuters legal division based in Eagan, Minnesota. Each year the team conducts a thorough selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent evaluation of candidates by the attorney-led research staff, a peer review of candidates by practice area and a good-standing and disciplinary check.

The final list of Minnesota Super Lawyers features the top five percent of attorneys in more than 60 practice areas. Lawyers featured on the Rising Stars list are selected based upon similar criteria as Super Lawyers; however, a candidate must either be under 40 years of age or in practice for 10 years or less, and a peer evaluation is not conducted.

About DeWitt

DeWitt LLP was founded in 1903 and is one of the 10 largest law firms based in Wisconsin, with an additional presence in Minnesota. It has more than 130 attorneys practicing in Green Bay, Madison and Metropolitan Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes. The firm is known for its work in a variety of legal areas including intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, construction litigation, corporate law, employment, environmental, employee benefits, estate planning, family business, family law, government relations, health care, litigation, real estate, and tax law.  More information is available at dewittllp.com.

Savant Continues to Earn Recognition for Financial Planning Services

MADISON, Wis. (June 30, 2021) – Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only advisory firm headquartered in Rockford, IL, with a location also in Madison, has been recognized by InvestmentNews as one of the top fee-only Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) in the nation and by Accounting Today as one of the nation’s leading Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firms by assets under management (AUM).

For the 14th year, Savant has landed a spot on the InvestmentNews nationwide ranking of leading RIA firms. For 2021, Savant ranked No. 26 out of 50 firms. The list is based on total AUM. To qualify for the list, firms must provide financial planning services, have at least $100 million in AUM, have provided investment advisory services to clients during the most recent fiscal year, not be actively engaged in business as a broker-dealer, and not receive commissions, among other criteria.

Accounting Today magazine has ranked Savant in its Top Wealth Magnet list. This is the ninth year Savant has made the list. For 2021, Savant was ranked No. 3 out of 150 leading CPA financial planning firms in the United States. The list also is based on total AUM. Savant is part of the “$1B-Plus Club,” managing more than $9.5 billion in assets for its clients.

“We consider recognition by media and our peers as a reflection of the amazing work of Team Savant and their dedication to helping provide the best comprehensive financial planning in the industry,” said Brent Brodeski, CEO of Savant. “We thank InvestmentNews and Accounting Today for recognizing the work we do for our clients and the communities we serve.”

For more information about Savant Wealth Management, visit savantwealth.com.

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About Savant Wealth Management

Savant Wealth Management, formerly known as Savant Capital Management, is a leading independent, fee-only firm serving clients for 30 years with more than $10 billion in assets under management and assets under advisement. Savant Wealth Management offers investment management, financial planning, retirement planning, and family office services to financially established individuals and institutions. Savant also offers corporate accounting, tax preparation, payroll and consulting through its affiliate, Savant Tax & Consulting.

Savant is headquartered in Rockford, IL, with locations in Bloomington, Chicago, Downers Grove, Freeport, Hoffman Estates, Lincolnshire, Naperville, Peoria, St. Charles, Sterling, and Wilmette, IL; Phoenix, AZ; Santa Fe, NM; Madison and Park Falls, WI; and McLean, VA.

Savant Wealth Management (“Savant”) is an SEC registered investment adviser headquartered in Rockford, Illinois. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk. Please see Important Disclosures at savantwealth.com.