Kiel Lawyers

Kirk Obear began his career in the U.S. Air Force as a JAG, prosecuting military cases. He later became one of the most renowned defense lawyers within the military. In the 1990s, Kirk moved his practice to defend civilians in private practice. Today, with the help of superior legal professionals, he represents individuals facing the most serious crimes.

At our firm, we take a teamwork approach. To us, more muscle means getting the job done faster and better. Frequent meetings, brainstorming, extensive investigation, and applying our years of legal and scientific training are all part of what makes our teamwork approach...

Mr. Chadwick Kaehne graduated from the University of Wisconsin
with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Shortly after his
undergraduate studies, Mr. Kaehne founded a mental health clinic serving
clients throughout Winnebago, Fond du Lac, Outagamie, and Brown
counties. Mr. Kaehne established his law practice shortly after
receiving his Juris Doctorate from the University of Dayton School of
Law in Ohio. Using the philosophy grounded from his experiences from the
mental health field, Mr. Kaehne believes that not only should a law
firm be both reputable and aggressive in serving the needs of their
clients; but also passionate, with...

Attorney Kelsi Cottle grew up learning first-hand about the struggles of migrating your family and business to a new Country. Ms. Cottle was born in New Zealand, to parents who were each citizens of different Countries, and spent her childhood living in Canada, New Zealand and the USA. Because of these experiences, Ms. Cottle has a unique, and personal, perspective on the implications that migration can have on a family and a business. Ms. Cottle received her undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Computer Science from Lakeland University in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Upon deciding to pursue a career in...

I am committed to delivering a client-centered, problem-solving approach where I consistently strive to reach results that provide the greatest value and long-term benefits to my client. I am confident that most cases can be resolved in a quick and cordial fashion, but I am prepared to litigate with unwavering fervor should a mutually agreeable solution be out of reach. I primarily practice family law at Kaehne, Cottle, Pasquale & Associates, S.C., with an emphasis on collaborative divorce and mediation. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language, Literature and Culture from Marquette University and subsequently earned my Juris...

Attorney Amaro Lopez received his B.A. degree in Spanish Literature from the University of Dallas. He then continued on at the University of Dallas and obtained his Master’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources. After pursuing a career in Human Resources, Mr. Lopez realized that in order to make a difference in people’s lives the way he wanted, he would need to advance his education. He was accepted into the law school at the University of Wisconsin Madison and earned his Juris Doctorate degree. He feels a strong connection to his community and believes that a...

Attorney Mehlos graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Wisconsin Law School. During law school, Attorney Mehlos participated in the Wisconsin Innocence Project, handling 10 post-conviction homicide and assault cases. That experience provided Attorney Mehlos with the foundation to surgically attack highly-complex cases involving tough facts and tailor creative solutions to achieve outstanding results for his clients. Attorney Mehlos has worked relentlessly to achieve outstanding results for his clients in cases ranging from homicide cases, personal injury lawsuits, to helping families with child protective services. In his first case out of law school, Attorney...

Ms. Stephanie Rock graduated from Lakeland University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and Criminal Justice. She then received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin Madison. While in law school, Ms. Rock worked for the Legal Assistance to Institutionalized Persons Clinic, assisting Wisconsin prison inmates with post-conviction matters. This experience is what made Ms. Rock passionate about criminal defense work. She was also a student in the Federal Appeals Project which handles direct appeals for federal inmates. This allowed Ms. Rock to enhance her legal writing skills and become a strong advocate for her clients....

Attorney Esser has been serving the people of Wisconsin for over 25 years. She is a board certified advocate, who handles personal injury cases that range from a simple car accident to a home explosion. She offers free, in-person consultations to ensure that she and her staff are a good fit for you and your case.

Our concentration is in the areas of litigation and family law. Gary L. Bendix has been licensed to practice law for over 33 years - providing expert guidance through all phases of court-related procedures both in and out of the court room. He has concentrated on divorces, business-related claims and personal injury suits. Attorney Bendix practices throughout Northeast Wisconsin, including Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Calumet, Brown, Kewaunee and Door Counties.

Attorney Brett T. Kaehne has been exclusively practicing in the field of criminal defense for over a decade. For the first six years of his career, he founded and grew a successful criminal defense firm in Sheboygan. In 2014, he joined Kirk Obear & Associates becoming a member of a team of like-minded defense attorneys taking on the government in counties across the state. In 2019, Attorney Kaehne joined Attorney Barrette in establishing their own criminal defense law firm to better serve those accused of crimes throughout Wisconsin. Throughout the years, Attorney Kaehne has obtained dismissals of countless misdemeanor and felony...

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Tony Resimius focuses his practice in the areas of employment law, litigation and business law. As the leader of the Rohde Dales Employment Law Team, Tony provides advice and counsel to employers in all aspects of the employment relationship. This advice and counsel regularly includes issues related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, employee handbooks, drug testing policies, independent contractor agreements, wage and hour issues, the Family Medical Leave Act, arrest and conviction discrimination allegations, and workers compensation matters.

I concentrate my practice in the areas of Business Law, Real Estate, and Trusts & Estates. My goal is to become an integral part of my clients’ team of trusted advisors.

• Many of my clients are multi-generational, family owned businesses with domestic and international operations. I act as “outside general counsel” and assist clients with a variety of matters, including business succession planning, buy-sell agreements, supply and distribution agreements, terms and conditions, and non-compete agreements.

• Performed due diligence as part of representation of clients in purchases and sales of manufacturing companies with values exceeding $500 million.

• Assist clients with formation...

Matt has proven himself to be an excellent attorney over the years. In law school, he dedicated his elective courses to criminal defense and received an award and scholarship after receiving the highest grade in his entire law school class for legal writing. He earned a spot on his law school’s moot court team and also completed internships with the Office of the State Public Defender, the Portage County District Attorney’s Office and with the Portage County Circuit Court Judges. After passing the Wisconsin bar examination in 2008, Matt began his career at a small firm in the Appleton area, where...