For many parents, watching a child grow into independence is thrilling and terrifying at the same time. You hope they make good decisions, learn from mistakes, and get through adolescence and early adulthood with care.

But sometimes, even well-intentioned parents find themselves facing legal consequences because of their children’s reckless or illegal actions. In Milwaukee, this can happen in cases as seemingly trivial as a minor taking alcohol to share with friends, a teenager joyriding in a parent’s car, or an adult child misusing prescription medications from the home.

If you are a high-net-worth or high-profile parent dealing with criminal exposure tied to your child’s behavior, you absolutely must understand how the law views parental responsibility, what consequences you may face, and how best to navigate this challenging situation.

You are not alone, and there are ways to respond without compounding the problem. At Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP, our Wisconsin criminal defense lawyers work with parents facing liability for their children’s actions. Call us today.

College is one of the most exciting and formative times in a young person’s life. For students across Wisconsin, the start of the new school year means freedom, friendships, and personal growth. But freedom also comes with risks. Every year, students at schools throughout the state are arrested or cited for crimes. Convictions and even an arrest can have lasting consequences.

If you are a college student facing criminal charges, or the parent of a college student in this situation, talking to an experienced, trustworthy Wisconsin criminal defense attorney is the first step you should take. Acting quickly and making smart choices can mean the difference between a temporary setback and a criminal record that follows you or your child for years.

The Most Common Criminal Charges for College and University Students

DUI and OWI (Operating While Intoxicated)

Every business, from the family-owned corner shop to the multi-state warehouse distributor, depends on vendors and suppliers. Suppliers provide the raw materials, finished goods, or essential services that keep operations running. When those relationships break down, the consequences are not merely inconvenient. They can threaten production schedules, strain cash flow, and damage client relationships on a long-term basis.

Across Wisconsin, vendor and supplier disputes often involve questions of contract law. To manage these, businesses typically begin with negotiation, then move into mediation or arbitration. But sometimes the only viable path is litigation.

Understanding how business litigation works, and how Wisconsin law shapes the process, is necessary for any company forced to defend its interests in court. If you are facing the prospect of courtroom litigation, get the help of GRGB’s experienced team of Wisconsin business litigation attorneys for contract disputes.

Medical spas, or “med spas,” are among the fastest-growing businesses in Wisconsin’s healthcare and cosmetic service industries. Services such as Botox, dermal fillers, laser treatments, and body contouring draw thousands of clients each year. Unlike traditional medical practices or beauty salons, however, med spas operate in a unique space that combines both medicine and cosmetology. That means professionals who work in or own these facilities must comply with many laws and regulations.

Even when a med spa follows the law and provides excellent care, a single complaint can trigger an investigation that threatens licenses, reputations, and livelihoods. Some of these complaints are legitimate, but others come from disgruntled former employees or competitors who want to harm your business and lure away clients. In a highly competitive market, false accusations can be just as damaging as real problems.

Our Wisconsin professional license defense attorneys have spent decades representing high-stakes cases. We know that med spa owners and staff cannot afford to take licensing issues lightly. Call us today at 414-271-1440 to learn more about what we can do for you.

White-collar prosecutions in Wisconsin can move quickly from investigation to indictment, and once charges are filed, the consequences can be very serious. Defendants often face not only prison time but also financial ruin and irreparable reputational damage; even the news of a criminal investigation can fuel major speculation and cause professional contacts to distance themselves.

While trials are an option, most local and federal white-collar cases end in negotiated resolutions. The difference between a devastating outcome and a carefully managed one often comes down to how well your criminal defense team handles the plea bargaining process.

At Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP, our Wisconsin white-collar criminal defense attorneys are seasoned in federal and state defense, bringing decades of combined experience to the negotiation table. The goal is not simply to accept what prosecutors offer. It is to seize opportunities, pressure the prosecution, and negotiate outcomes that are focused on preserving freedom, finances, and reputation.

As summer winds down in Wisconsin, traffic patterns shift. Families take one last road trip, college students return to campus, and Labor Day weekend fills highways across the state. Unfortunately, this season also brings an increase in car accidents. Teen drivers with limited experience, uninsured motorists trying to cut corners, and congested summer traffic create real risks for everyone on the road.

If you have been injured in a crash, it is important to understand how these factors contribute to collisions and what legal options are available. As of August 2025, Wisconsin law continues to set clear rules for liability and insurance coverage, but recovering compensation is rarely simple. At Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP, our Wisconsin personal injury attorneys work with complex, difficult cases all over the state and are ready to help your family. 

In the increasingly interconnected legal landscape, it is common for attorneys in one jurisdiction to find themselves managing complex matters that cross state lines. A client headquartered in Illinois becomes entangled in a commercial dispute with a manufacturer in Waukesha; a national corporate defendant is sued in federal court in Milwaukee; a multi-jurisdictional white collar investigation requires urgent representation in Wisconsin before parallel actions spread to other venues. In all of these scenarios, the need for competent, respected, and strategically aligned local counsel becomes not just a formality but a critical factor in protecting client interests.

AtGimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP, our Wisconsin full-service law firm provides counsel for out-of-state attorneys. Our clients include solo practitioners with longstanding corporate clients, national litigation boutiques managing multidistrict matters, and full-service firms seeking Wisconsin-specific knowledge on everything from family law disputes to business torts and regulatory enforcement actions. 

By Attorney Adam J. Schleis

Drug diversion — the illegal distribution or misuse of prescription medications — has become a major focus for federal and state prosecutors in Wisconsin. When physicians are accused of diverting controlled substances, the consequences are severe and swift. 

In Milwaukee, doctors under investigation for drug diversion often face not only criminal charges but also the potential loss of their medical license, DEA registration, and professional reputation.

At our Milwaukee-based firm, we represent physicians and healthcare professionals facing white collar criminal charges, healthcare fraud, and government investigations. Recognized as one of Wisconsin’s premier trial and litigation firms, we approach these cases with the honesty, candor, and strategic depth they demand. Our Wisconsin white-collar criminal defense lawyers prepare each case as if it is going to trial because we believe that level of preparation is the foundation for every successful outcome.