Mequon, WI

Don C. Prachthauser

Don C. Prachthauser has a remarkable record of success in the courtroom, having presented nearly 100 cases to juries, judges, and arbitrators. He is known for his diligent and skilled approach to personal injury law, handling cases involving automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, product liability, medical negligence, unsafe premises, and insurance coverage disputes. He is highly respected by peers, judges, and past clients, and has been recognized with numerous awards including Best Lawyers' Lawyer of the Year, membership in the American College of Trial Lawyers, International Society of Barristers, and American Board of Trial Advocates. He is also a frequent presenter and speaker for legal organizations.

Thadd J. Llaurado

Thadd J. Llaurado is a senior partner at Murphy & Prachthauser, known for successfully prosecuting various personal injury cases, including multi-million dollar automotive and industrial product liability, trucking, construction, and automobile accident cases across multiple states. He is an active member of numerous prestigious legal organizations and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Who’s Who in American Law. He was honored as the 2024 Robert L. Habush Trial Lawyer of the Year.

Kristen S. Scheuerman

Kristen S. Scheuerman joined Weiss Law Office, S.C. in October 2022, focusing on personal injury and civil litigation. She has appellate experience, including a significant case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court regarding UIM/UM insurance coverage. Kristen is also passionate about legal education and community service.

Monte E. Weiss

Monte E. Weiss is the founder of Weiss Law Office, S.C., specializing in the defense of bodily injury, property damage, and products liability cases for insurance companies and self-insured entities. He has extensive courtroom experience, including jury and court trials, and has argued cases before the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. He also handles insurance contract interpretation and bad faith claims.

Michelle M. Hockers

Michelle Hockers is a partner at Murphy & Prachthauser, known for her strong litigation skills and willingness to take cases to trial. She has represented clients in numerous jury trials and has extensive experience in pre-trial litigation, including depositions and appellate briefs. Her practice focuses on motor vehicle collisions, product defects, premises liability, and general negligence. She is licensed in California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, and has secured multi-million dollar settlements and favorable judgments for her clients. She has been recognized as an Outstanding Young Trial Lawyer, Up and Coming Lawyer, Notable Woman in Law, and a Super Lawyers Rising Star.

Kathryn Llaurado Scheidt

Kathryn Llaurado Scheidt, also known as Kate, possesses extensive trial experience, ranging from heavy truck product liability to construction site negligence cases. She is a fierce advocate for her clients, both in and out of the courtroom, and has successfully handled appellate briefs before the Supreme Court of California and the Appellate Division of New York. She is licensed to practice in Wisconsin, Minnesota, California, and New York.

Thomas A. Piette

Thomas A. Piette has over 25 years of civil litigation experience, focusing on insurance defense, complex litigation, insurance coverage, construction defect, environmental coverage, and premises liability. He represents insurance companies, self-insured entities, and individuals in state and federal courts, as well as mediation and arbitration.