Contact
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Email: rnord-pekar@borgelt.com
Phone: 414-287-9115
Fax: 414-276-0172
Assistant: Susan Drake
Education
Marquette University Law School, J.D., cum laude 2023
University of Minnesota, B.A. 2011
Areas of Practice
Court Admissions
- All Wisconsin State Courts
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Organizations
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Defense Counsel
Other
- Editorial Board – Marquette University Law Review Vol. 106 (Comment Editor)
- Fall 2021 Intern for the Honorable Judge Diane S. Sykes, 7th Cir. Court of Appeals
- Dean’s List: Fall 2020; Spring 2021; Fall 2021; Spring 2022; Fall 2022; Spring 2023
- CALI Awards (Highest Grade in Course): Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research II (Spring 2021)
- Member – Marquette University Law School Pro Bono Society
Contact
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Email: hburg@borgelt.com
Phone: 414-287-9155
Fax: 414-276-0172
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Bachelor of Science-Political Science and Geology, 1999
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), Paralegal Certification Program, 2004
Areas of Practice
Other
- 20 years of Paralegal experience in Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Workers Compensation, Real Estate, Personal Injury, and Environmental Litigation (asbestos and sink hole)
- Assisted attorneys at several trials
- Committee Volunteer for the City of Glendale, WI
- Enjoys traveling, history and food truck festivals
Contact
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Email: lmorales@borgelt.com
Phone: 414-287-9175
Fax: 414-276-0172
Education
Marquette University, B.A., Political Science and Philosophy, 2017
Areas of Practice
Other
- Over 4 years of hands-on experience
Contact
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Email: mgranitz@borgelt.com
Phone: 414-287-9143
Fax: 414-276-0172
Assistant: Cathy Calkins
Education
Marquette University Law School, J.D., 2006
University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., with distinction, 2003
Areas of Practice
Court Admissions
- All Wisconsin State Courts
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Organizations
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Defense Research Institute
- Wisconsin Defense Counsel
Other
- Selected for inclusion in “Super Lawyers”® by Law & Politics and the publishers of Milwaukee Magazine in 2024
- Selected for Inclusion in Wisconsin Super Lawyers-Rising Stars 2016,2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020
- Wisconsin Defense Counsel, Board Member (Current)
- Marquette University Volunteer Legal Clinic Lawyer
- Marquette University Law School Dispute Resolution Program Judge
- University of Wisconsin Law School Lawyering Skills Course Visiting Instructor
Contact
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Email: jsemenak@borgelt.com
Phone: 414-287-9123
Fax: 414-276-0172
Assistant: Mary Markwiese
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D., cum laude, 2008
Lawrence University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2005
Areas of Practice
Court Admissions
- All Wisconsin State Courts
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Organizations
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Defense Counsel
Verdicts and Published Decisions
- Estate of Will R. Johnson, et al. v. La Causa Inc., et al., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 68221 (E.D. Wis. June 24, 2011)
- Sate of Wisconsin v. GE-Milwaukee, LLC, et al., Appeal No. 2010 AP 3029 (Dec. 6, 2011)
Other
- Selected for inclusion in “Super Lawyers–Rising Stars”® by Law & Politics and the publishers of Milwaukee Magazine in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018
- Member of the Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender & Society (Senior Managing Articles Editor, 2007-2008)
- Dean’s List (Spring 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007)
- Best Performance in Real Estate Transactions I & II
Contact
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Email: mschmid@borgelt.com
Phone: 414-287-9127
Fax: 414-276-0172
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Bachelor of Science – Criminal Justice, Sociology Concentration, 1987
Roosevelt University, Chicago, Graduate Level Certification – Paralegal, 1987
Waukesha County Technical College, Technical Diploma, Medical Transcription, 2005
Areas of Practice
Other
- 27 years of paralegal experience in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Insurance Defense, Automobile Liability and Environmental Litigation (asbestos)
- Assisted attorneys at numerous trials
- Volunteering activities at children’s schools, including Girl Scouts and past volleyball coach
- Subdivision President, 5 years
- Enjoys sports, music, and spending time with my family
Contact
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Email: aray@borgelt.com
Phone: 414-287-9157
Fax: 414-276-0172
Assistant: Mary Markwiese
Education
Marquette University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2010
University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., 2007
Areas of Practice
Court Admissions
- All Wisconsin State Courts
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Organizations
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Defense Counsel
- Defense Research Institute
- American Bar Association
Other
- Selected for inclusion in “Super Lawyers–Rising Stars”® by Law & Politics and the publishers of Milwaukee Magazine in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020
- Former Editor, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel Quarterly
Contact
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Email: aberndt@borgelt.com
Phone: 414-287-9160
Fax: 414-276-0172
Assistant: Jennie Crewz
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S., 2001; J.D., 2004
House Fellow (R.A.) of the Year, 2000; Undergraduate Excellence Award recipient, 2001; Member of Moot Court Board (President of Board, 2003-2004)
Areas of Practice
Court Admissions
- All Wisconsin State Courts
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Organizations
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Defense Counsel
Other
- Selected for inclusion in “Super Lawyers”® by Law & Politics and the publishers of Milwaukee Magazine in 2024
- Selected for inclusion in “Super Lawyers–Rising Stars”® by Law & Politics and the publishers of Milwaukee Magazine in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018
- Numerous presentations of Borgelt’s annual defense seminars, a Wisconsin Defense Counsel seminar and Wisconsin Claims Counsel seminars
- Article published in the Wisconsin Civil Trial Journal, “Attorneys Beware: Notice Not Always Required”
- Hobbies include music, playing basketball, and spending time with my family.
Contact
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Email: bwbaird@borgelt.com
Phone: 414-287-9184
Fax: 414-276-0172
Assistant: Barbara Johnson
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., 2001; J.D., 2004
Areas of Practice
Court Admissions
- All Wisconsin State Courts
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Organizations
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Defense Counsel
- Dane County Bar Association
- Wisconsin Association of Worker’s Compensation Attorneys
- James E. Doyle Chapter, American Inns of Court
Other
- Articles Editor of the Wisconsin Law Review
- Competitor and coach on the Wisconsin Moot Court Team
