Baldwin, WI

Timothy O’Brien

Tim is one of Wisconsin’s most highly regarded trial attorneys. He helps individuals accused of serious crimes such as homicide, drug offenses and sexual assault. His civil practice centers on personal injury claims and business disputes. He has been certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy for 25 years, has received the highest AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, and for 16 years has been annually rated among the top 5% of litigators in Wisconsin by Super Lawyers.

David Schoenberger

David is a highly regarded Personal Injury, Employment Discrimination and Civil Rights attorney. David has tried injury claims in both Wisconsin and Minnesota, and his skills are aptly summarized in a juror’s email following trial: I’m impressed! If ever I have need of a personal injury attorney you’ll be the first person I call. Have a nice weekend sir. - Todd. David has also successfully handled numerous employment discrimination and civil rights cases in state and federal courts, as well as various administrative forums. He’s been with Bakke Norman for over 20 years and takes great pride in helping his clients get proper representation against corporations and insurance companies. His personal injury practice includes car and motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, dog bites, premises liability claims and product defect claims. His employment practice includes all types of employment discrimination and retaliation claims.

Bill Wallo

One of Wisconsin’s most highly regarded bankruptcy and insolvency professionals, Bill also has an active transactional and commercial litigation practice. Bill developed his skills working for a federal bankruptcy judge. In private practice, he has built a reputation as a practical, results-oriented legal strategist, advisor and litigator. Bill handles complex transactions, commercial litigation and insolvency matters for individuals, businesses, and financial institutions. He also serves as a Small Business Bankruptcy Trustee for the Wisconsin and Northern Illinois Bankruptcy Courts. Bill has received the highest AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell, is recognized among the top 5% of business bankruptcy attorneys in Wisconsin by Super Lawyers, and is listed in America’s Best Lawyers, which also named him the Eau Claire area’s 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for business bankruptcy and insolvency matters.

Laura Callope

Laura, an attorney licensed in both Wisconsin and Minnesota, is a member of Bakke Norman’s Litigation team. Laura’s experience clerking for multiple judges in Minnesota has fueled her interest in criminal defense and civil litigation. Laura practices in the areas of business litigation, construction and real estate litigation, and criminal defense.

Deanne Koll

Deanne specializes in assisting lenders, cooperatives, leasing companies and other businesses with collecting on accounts, asset recovery, financial restructuring, and forbearance agreements. With a comprehensive knowledge of state and federal collection regulations as well as the Bankruptcy and Uniform Commercial Codes, Deanne can quickly and efficiently evaluate a client’s claims and provide practical, cost-effective solutions. Her collection practice includes creditor’s rights in bankruptcy, complex commercial collections, state court receivership actions, post-judgment collections, recovery of collateral and out-of-court business reorganizations. She joined Bakke Norman in 2006, and has deep experience with commercial restructuring and business finance. In addition to her collections work, Deanne has developed a diverse civil litigation practice, including real estate, construction, and financial disputes.

Tom Schumacher

Tom is a community leader in Western Wisconsin. He is respected as a practical solution-based attorney, representing Closely Held Businesses, and structuring Real Estate and Commercial Finance matters. Tom is utilizing his Certified Exit Planning and Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor knowledge to assist business owners in positioning themselves and their business to maximize value at any time the owner, the market or potential buyers are ready.

Tamara Skoglund

Tammy is an attorney and a CPA who practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, business law and tax law. She provides legal services to individuals and businesses, including farm clients, regarding wills, trusts, choice of business entity, tax law, corporate conversions, and succession planning. Tammy also works with non-profit organizations in the formation of business entities and in securing tax-exempt status. In addition to practicing law, Tammy is the managing partner of Richardson Tax & Accounting LLC and supervises the tax and accounting practice. She assists individuals and businesses with tax preparation (individual, corporate, partnership and fiduciary returns), tax planning, accounting and payroll. She also represents clients in resolving tax disputes with federal and state taxing authorities.