ATTORNEYS
Most attorneys know the law. I feel what sets our firm apart is that our attorneys take their knowledge of the law, listen to the client’s needs and develop a plan that allows the client a successful outcome. By listening to our clients and trying to develop an approach personal to the client, we develop a successful partnership that leads to quality results.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense-homicide, sexual assault, drug delivery, assault/battery, white collar
- Family Law/Custody
- Appellate Law
- Personal Injury – Plaintiff
- Drunk Driving/OWI
Special Recognition
Hanson Memorial Advocates Prize
(This prize is given for outstanding criminal defense attorneys who have won a homicide case.)
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Eastern District of Wisconsin
Education
Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin – J.D.
Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin– B.A.
Major: Economics
Professional Association & Memberships
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Vice President Outagamie County Bar Association
- Winnebago County Bar Association (past President)
- Director of WACDL (Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers) for District 4
- Outagamie County Bar Association
- Past Board Member for Fox River Academy Governance Board
- Present Committee Member for Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Tele: (920) 739-9900
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- Divorce/Family Law
- Estate Planning (Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts)
- Juvenile/CHIPS
- Restraining Orders
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Education
Marquette University Law School, J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, B.S., Cum Laude
Major: Political Science
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Wisconsin Bar Association
-Criminal Law Section - Fox Valley Young Lawyers Association
- Outagamie County Bar Association
- Winnebago County Bar Association
- Fox Valley United Way Emerging Leader
- UW-Oshkosh Alumni Association
Tele: (920) 739-9900
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- OWI/Drunk Driving Defense
- Restraining Orders-abuse and harassment
- Ticket defense
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Education
University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D.
Washington & Lee University, B.A., Cum Laude
Majors: European History and Economics
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Wisconsin Bar Association
- Outagamie Bar Association
- Fox Valley Young Lawyers
- ABC Board for Lawrence University
Tele: (920) 739-9900
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- Family Law
- Juvenile
- Appeals
- Wills
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Maryland
Education
Penn State Law, J.D.
University of Minnesota, B.A.
Major: Political Science
Minor: Sociology of Law, Criminology & Deviance
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Wisconsin Bar Association
- Outagamie County Bar Association
- Fox Valley Young Lawyers
- Appleton Board of Zoning Appeals
- Maryland State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Appleton Area Hockey Association
Tele: (920) 739-9900
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense: OWI, property crimes
- Criminal Appeals
- Restraining Orders/Harassment Injunctions
- Estate Planning
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Education
University of Nebraska JD
University of Wisconsin, Green Bay B.A. Political Science
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Wisconsin Bar Association
- Outagamie County Bar Association
- Winnebago County Bar Association
- Fox Valley Young Lawyers Association
Tele: (920) 231-0699 * based in our Oshkosh office
Our attorneys diligently pursue the best result possible for your case. You will receive dedicated, personalized service from the moment you step into our office. Let us help begin preserving your rights and getting your legal needs met.
Practice Areas
- Divorce/Family Law-Collaborative Divorce, Legal Separation, paternity, post-divorce, adoption, guardianship, CHIPS, TPR and acting as Guardian ad Litem for the rights of children.
- Divorce Mediator
- Appeals
- Criminal Defense including homicide, sexual assault, assault/battery and drug cases
- Restraining Orders/Harassment
- Injunctions
- Wills, Power of Attorney, Living Wills
Special Recognition
Super Lawyer Rising Star 2008 and 2009
Partnering to Empower 2008 Christine Ann Center
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Eastern District of Wisconsin
Education
Marquette Law School, J.D.
University of Wisconsin–Madison, B.A.
-Sociology
-Behavior Science and Law
-Criminal Justice Certificate
Professional Associations and Membership
- Fox Valley Technical College-Paralegal Advisory Board
- Legal Action of Wisconsin-Board Member
- Wisconsin Bar Association-Family Law Section
- Wisconsin Bar Association-Bar & Bench Committee Board Member
- Collaborative Law Society
- Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Wisconsin Bar Association
- Outagamie County Bar Association (past Bar President; mentorship committee co-chair)
- Winnebago County Bar Association
- UW Madison Alumni Association
Tele: (920) 739-9900
Practice Areas
- Divorce/Family Law: custody, placement, paternity, child support
- Criminal Defense: battery, drugs, OWI, property crimes
- Juvenile
- Restraining Orders/Harassment Injunctions
- Wills, Power of Attorney, Living Wills
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Education
Marquette University Law School, J.D.
Marquette University, B.A., Cum Laude
Major: Psychology
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Wisconsin Bar Association
- Outagamie County Bar Association
- Winnebago County Bar Association
- Kiwanis International – Darboy Kiwanis Club
- Chicken Fest Chair
- Collaborative Law Society
Tele: (920) 739-9900
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- Juvenile
- Family Law
- Guardianships/Mental Commitments
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Education
Marquette University Law School, J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, B.A. Magna Cum Laude
Major: Political Science
Minor: Sociology & Gender Studies
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Wisconsin Bar Association
- Outagamie County Bar Association
- Fox Valley Young Lawyers Association
Tele: (920) 739-9900
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- Probation/Extended Supervision defense
- Juvenile
- Guardianships
- Mental Commitments defense
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Education
Marquette University Law School, J.D. Cum Laude
University of Denver, B.A. Magna Cum Laude
Major: International Studies
Minor: Spanish and Political Science
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Wisconsin Bar Association- litigation, criminal and family law section
- Outagamie County Bar Association
- Fox Valley Young Lawyers Association
Tele: (920) 231-0699 * based in our Oshkosh office
briankane@pdlawoffice.com
Practice Areas
- GAL-family law, juvenile, TPR, guardianships
- Criminal Defense
- Restraining Orders/Harassment Injunctions
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Education
Marquette University Law School, JD
Marion University, M.A Business Administration
University of Wisconsin, Madison B.A.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Wisconsin Bar Association
- Fond Du Lac County Bar Association
- Winnebago County Bar Association
- Fond Du Lac City Council, Member
- Advisory Park Board, Member
- Library Board, Member