Welcome Attorney Rachel Potter
We are pleased to welcome our newest attorney, Rachel E. Potter.
New Members
We are proud to announce the election of Stephen T. Trigg and Richard T. Orton as Members of the firm.
In Memory of J. Ric Gass (1943-2019)
It is with deep sadness but fond remembrance that Gass Weber Mullins shares the news of the death of one of our founding partners, Ric Gass. Ric died suddenly in his home on October 13th.
Ric was a creative and dedicated trial lawyer who worked hard for his clients and lived a commitment to excellence.
Ric served as national trial and supervising counsel in a broad range of cases in venues across the country. Most recently, Benchmark Litigation selected him as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in North America. Ric served as a Fellow and President of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel and the Litigation Counsel of America. He was also a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and a Diplomat in the American Board of Trial Advocates. He was a past Wisconsin chairman of the Defense Research Institute. He taught for many years at the Marquette University Law School and frequently lectured nationally on legal topics. He was also a teacher and an inspiration for younger lawyers at this firm.
We ask you to share Ric’s memory and our condolences with Ric’s family during this time of grieving. Memorial donations may be made to the Marquette Law School Scholarship Fund: Marquette Law School, Eckstein Hall, Att: Scholarship Fund, PO Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881. Gifts may also be made on-line: https://give.marquette.edu/give-online (scroll to other fund designation and type Law School Scholarship Fund).
Thank you for your sympathy.
Gass Weber Mullins Welcomes Rich Orton
Richard Orton is a trial attorney, focusing his practice on products liability, general liability, professional liability, and commercial, construction and insurance litigation. Rich represents clients in complex claims in forums throughout Wisconsin and the U.S. Prior to joining Gass Weber Mullins, Rich was a shareholder at one of Wisconsin’s largest civil litigation firms where he gained significant trial and litigation experience.
Gass Weber Mullins Hosts Blood Drive
This September, Gass Weber Mullins hosted our first annual blood drive. With our region’s blood supply being critically low, we joined forces with the American Red Cross and encouraged our neighbors to roll up their sleeves, and together we provided blood that will be used to save up to 80 lives! We are grateful to have had the opportunity to contribute to such a worthy cause.
It is incumbent upon us to take some time every day to think about how we can help others in need. While 60 percent of people are eligible to donate blood, only ten percent actually do. Blood is essential for treating chronic illness, surgeries and traumatic injuries. According to the American Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds. To make an appointment to donate, please call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543), or visit www.redcrossblood.org to find a listing of community blood drives.
Michael Brennan Quoted in State Bar of Wisconsin
Gass Weber Mullins partner Michael B. Brennan was quoted in the State Bar of Wisconsin “Inside Track” article, “Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 2014-15 Term: Unanimous Decisions Up, 4-3 Decisions Down.”
Brennan noted how the unanimous results did not necessarily reflect unanimity in the Court’s reasoning to arrive at those results.
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Ralph Weber Recognized as Lawyer of the Year
We are proud to announce our very own Ralph Weber was selected as 2016 Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year for Bet-the-Company Litigation. Congratulations to Ralph!
Chambers and Partners recognizes Gass Weber Mullins
Chambers and Partners is one of the world’s leading guides to lawyers and law firms. The 2015 rankings were just released, and Gass Weber Mullins again did very well.
Weber Interviewed About Impact of Social Science Research
“Going back to Plato, we have accepted the notion that if we tried hard enough we can make decisions solely on reason,” Weber said.
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But, as it turns out, that’s not how the human mind works. Click here to read more.
Super Lawyers Features Q&A Session with Ric Gass
Ric Gass offers a candid glimpse into the world of a top trial lawyer in the 2014 edition of Wisconsin Super Lawyers Magazine. Click below to read the full Q&A:
Chambers and Partners Recognizes Gass Weber Mullins
Chambers & Partners, an internationally renowned research and ranking firm, has once again identified Gass Weber Mullins as one of Wisconsin’s preeminent litigation firms in the Chambers 2013 law firm guide.
WDC Publishes Article on Wisconsin Pollution Exclusion Decisions
The Winter 2012 edition of the Wisconsin Civil Trial
Journal, published by the Wisconsin Defense Counsel, features an article written by attorney Daniel J. Kennedy that details the history and evolution of Wisconsin’s Pollution Exclusion Jurisprudence. The article provides wide-ranging and valuable insight into the ramifications of the gradually expanding scope of substances and situations to which standard pollution exclusions apply. Kennedy’s analysis examines both historical and contemporary court decisions in order to provide clues to the likely future direction of the courts.
Dan Kennedy is a 2004 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law. His practice encompasses a wide variety of civil litigation matters, including products liability, professional negligence, insurance coverage and personal injury defense.
Beth Hanan Honored by the Wisconsin Law Journal
Congratulations to Beth Hanan, named as one of Wisconsin Law Journal’s 2011 Women in the Law. Ms. Hanan was honored for her successful work as an appellate attorney and for service as member and chair of the Wisconsin Judicial Council. A brief video of the recent awards program is located here.
