James M. Sosnoski
“Typography matters because it helps conserve the most valuable resource you have as a writer—reader attention.” Matthew Butterick — Typography for Lawyers.
Lawyers, especially appellate lawyers, spend a lot of time on content and organization. But often
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Attorney Spotlight – Alyssa N. Chojnacki
Alyssa N. Chojnacki is an attorney in Meissner Tierney’s litigation practice group. She represents insurers and their insureds in various matters, including general liability and insurance coverage issues.
Where are you from?
Lake Orion, MI
What was your first job?…
Attorney Spotlight – Adam J. Tutaj
Adam J. Tutaj is a shareholder of the firm and concentrates his practice in the areas of business, tax and health law.
Where are you from?
I was born and raised outside of Baltimore, Maryland, before moving to Buffalo, NY…
Shareholder Michael J. Cohen Affirmed by Seventh Circuit
On May 6, 2024, attorneys Michael J. Cohen, David W. McCormack, and Caleb R. Gerbitz secured a victory for their clients in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
In Denis Navratil, et al. v. City of Racine, et…
Mitigating Litigation Risk for Small Businesses
David W. McCormack
In the business world, there is always the risk of litigation–even for small businesses. Unfortunately, as a business continues its operations, the possibility of litigation turns from an “if” to a “when.” Litigation can be expensive, time-consuming,…
Attorney Spotlight – Alexander C. Lemke
Alexander C. Lemke is an attorney in Meissner Tierney’s litigation practice group. He focuses on assisting clients in complex commercial, intellectual property, regulatory, insurance, and employment litigation.
Where are you from?
I was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin. But, due to…
Artificial Intelligence — Developing Intellectual Property Implications

Randal J. Brotherhood
It is beyond dispute that artificial intelligence (“AI”) is prompting technological innovation in many areas of commerce and life in ways that, until recently, could only be considered unimaginable. AI has rapidly advanced from traditional AI systems…
Attorney Spotlight – Mark R. Hamilton Jr.
Mark R. Hamilton, Jr. is an attorney that serves in Meissner Tierney’s transactional practice group. Mark advises clients in a variety of legal areas ranging from mergers and acquisitions, business corporate transactions, intellectual property, securities law, and sports or esports.…
Liability Defenses for Dog Bite Cases in Wisconsin
By Alyssa N. Chojnacki
Wisconsin’s dog bite statute imposes strict liability against dog keepers/owners if their dog causes injury to another. Wisconsin Stat. § 174.02(1) states:
(1) Liability for injury. (a) Without notice. Subject to s. 895.045 and except as…
Attorney Spotlight – Michael J. Cohen
Michael J. Cohen concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation including non-compete and other restrictive covenants, breach of contract, business torts, shareholder disputes and employment; environmental and toxic tort litigation; and on complex insurance coverage litigation, including environmental and asbestos…