Attorneys and Paralegals
Stephen J. McManus
Steve is an experienced litigator and educator. He earned his BA in Education and Spanish with a minor in Political Science from the University of Arizona. After graduating from the University of Arizona College of Law, Steve joined the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps. Read more
Eric L Hafferman
Eric graduated from Carthage College cum laude and obtained his law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law. During undergrad he played football and was a decathlete. Prior to law school, Eric became a certified private investigator. He brings extensive … Read more
Lisa L. Kritske
Lisa is an experienced litigator, having worked in insurance defense, plaintiff side litigation while representing families in nursing home abuse claims, and also representing various insurance carriers and the City of Milwaukee in subrogation matters. She also has years of … Read more
Alexander J. Marsland
Alex is a 2019 graduate of Marquette University Law School and a 2014 Boston College graduate, where he majored in philosophy and political science. While in law school, Alex interned at the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Wisconsin Court of Appeals. … Read more
Joseph “Joey” Krawczyk
Joey is a 2021 graduate of Ave Maria School of Law located in Naples, FL. He is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, located in Steubenville, OH, where he double majored in philosophy and theology. Prior to law school, … Read more
Taylor Adel
Paralegal – Taylor is a 2022 graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh, with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Taylor has a civil law background and currently supports Atty Hafferman in his Worker’s Compensation defense practice. She … Read more
Justin Brayer
Paralegal – Justin is a 2024 graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Platteville with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Professional Writing. He has experience with technical writing which makes him a great addition to the firm. In … Read more
Tracie McGuire
Paralegal – Tracie comes to the firm with a background in insurance and construction law. Tracie has held previous positions in the firm and has transitioned into the role of paralegal, assisting Atty McManus. Tracie enjoys cooking and baking, canning, … Read more
Brendan Semler
Paralegal – Brendan is a recent graduate of Hillsdale College. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with minors in Mathematics and Spanish. Brendan also has a background and interest in law and politics from his academics and semester … Read more