Dewitt adds seven attorneys, increases attorney ranks to nearly 140

Contact: Michelle M. Friedman
(262)-754-2877, mmf@dewittross.com

The Wisconsin based law firm of DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C., and its Minneapolis affiliate DeWitt Mackall Crounse & Moore S.C., today announced that the Waukesha based law firm of The Schroeder Group, S.C., Attorneys at Law will combine its practice with and into DeWitt Ross & Stevens effective April 1. The Schroeder Group attorneys and staff will begin practicing and serving the firm’s clients as members of DeWitt Ross & Stevens.

Since 1998, The Schroeder Group has gained the trust and respect of business owners and senior executives by providing reliable, proven counsel over key facets of its operations. The attorneys practice in a variety of areas, including corporate, commercial and finance, employment, litigation, real estate, tax and estate planning. They will continue their tradition of excellent client service as they transition to DeWitt.

According to Bradley C. Fulton, President and Managing Partner of DeWitt, “the firms share similar business structures, strong financial health, close attorney relationships and a compatible approach to delivering top-notch legal services.”

John Yentz, former President and Managing Partner of The Schroeder Group adds, “DeWitt shares the same values we do, with a strong emphasis on client service. We recognized the opportunity to further strengthen and expand the legal services offered to our clients by joining practices.”

Throughout the years both firms have attracted highly-skilled, committed attorneys and professionals, and have invested in their training, development and growth. As a result of those efforts, the firms have been able to deliver exceptional legal services to their clients. The combination of firms will enhance DeWitt’s ability to continue to attract top legal talent in its respective regions and continue to offer exceptional legal services to its clients.

About DeWitt: DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C., including its affiliate DeWitt Mackall Crounse & Moore S.C., 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 corporate law, employment, environmental, employee benefits, government relations, health care, litigation, real estate, tax, estate planning, family law, personal injury, intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law.