Meet The Team
Experienced Civil Litigation Attorneys Serving All of Wisconsin.
Catherine La Fleur
Owner, Attorney and NBTA Certified Civil Trial Specialist
Ms. La Fleur specializes in civil litigation, family law, alternative dispute resolution and appellate law. She is a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the NBTA. She was an adjunct professor of law at Marquette for twenty years, teaching litigation-related courses. She is a member of NAMWOLF and WBENC. She was the Wisconsin Bar’s Chair of the Litigation Board, served two terms on the Bar’s Board of Governors, and was an elected member of Wisconsin Judicial Council for six years.
In 2014, Ms. La Fleur participated in the Joint Legislative Council’s Study Committee on the Transfer of Structured Settlements. She spent six years on the Special Preliminary Review Committee of the Office of Lawyer Regulation. In 2016, she was appointed by Justice Roggensack to a committee formed to study the Office of Lawyer Regulation.
Nick Wanic
Attorney
Nick Wanic was born in Illinois but considers Milwaukee to be his adoptive home. He joined La Fleur Law in November 2021 as an associate.
Previously Nick has worked with the Milwaukee City Attorney as an intern and later as an Assistant City Attorney. As part of its Ordinance Enforcement Division, he prosecuted hundreds of cases and handled numerous trials.
Nick Wanic
Attorney
Nick Wanic was born in Illinois but considers Milwaukee to be his adoptive home. He joined La Fleur Law in November 2021 as an associate.
Previously Nick has worked with the Milwaukee City Attorney as an intern and later as an Assistant City Attorney. As part of its Ordinance Enforcement Division, he prosecuted hundreds of cases and handled numerous trials.
M. Susan Maloney
Attorney
M. Susan Maloney is a seasoned attorney with more than 40 years’ experience defending a variety of professionals in construction, dental and healthcare related claims. She earned her undergraduate degree from Marquette University and her J.D. from Marquette University Law School.
Attorney Maloney has been recognized by her peers for her outstanding work and commitment to the spirit of the legal profession. Her knowledge of the law, professional work ethic, and advocacy on behalf of her clients allows her to stand out among other attorneys in the field.
Grace Tressler
Associate Attorney
Grace Tressler was born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She moved to Milwaukee in 2020 and joined La Fleur Law first as a law clerk in 2022, and then as an associate in 2023 after her graduation from Marquette University Law School.
During law school, Grace gained practical experience interning and completing summer fellowships in children’s court and with civil legal aid organizations in the Milwaukee area, before she became a law clerk at La Fleur Law Office.
Grace Tressler
Associate Attorney
Grace Tressler was born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She moved to Milwaukee in 2020 and joined La Fleur Law first as a law clerk in 2022, and then as an associate in 2023 after her graduation from Marquette University Law School.
During law school, Grace gained practical experience interning and completing summer fellowships in children’s court and with civil legal aid organizations in the Milwaukee area, before she became a law clerk at La Fleur Law Office.
Emily Horejsch
Paralegal
Emily has been working in the legal field for three years serving as a legal operations specialist and legal assistant in Collection Law. She graduated from University of Wisconsin Parkside with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Psychology and Sociology. Emily assists attorneys in the firm with all aspects of civil litigation including preparation of documents, legal research, assisting with filings, trial preparation and maintaining case files.
Diane Krenzke
Paralegal
Diane has worked in the legal field for over 25 years and has experience as a litigation paralegal. Her background spans a wide range of practice areas including personal injury, subrogation, family law and general litigation. She earned her certificate in paralegal studies from Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee, WI.
Diane Krenzke
Paralegal
Diane has worked in the legal field for over 25 years and has experience as a litigation paralegal. Her background spans a wide range of practice areas including personal injury, subrogation, family law and general litigation. She earned her certificate in paralegal studies from Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee, WI.
Sean La Fleur
Paralegal
Sean La Fleur is a social worker who is bringing his skills of compassion and analysis to his paralegal work at the firm. Sean has a bachelor’s of social work from UWM, graduating in 2016, and has worked in multiple roles for Milwaukee County social service agencies. Sean is joining the firm while taking a break from pursuing his master’s degree in social work at UWM, and is looking forward to new experiences in a new field.
Nina M. Bartoshevich
Owner of Paralegal Services, LLC
Nina has more than 17 years working as a paralegal in both plaintiff and defense practices. Nina’s attention to detail, superior time management skills, and ability to provide all levels of support to her clients sets her apart in her field.
Nina M. Bartoshevich
Owner of Paralegal Services, LLC
Nina has more than 17 years working as a paralegal in both plaintiff and defense practices. Nina’s attention to detail, superior time management skills, and ability to provide all levels of support to her clients sets her apart in her field.
Jess Michor
Firm Administrator
Jess has over 6 years of Financial Administration under her belt and loves providing top-notch legal billing support to all the valued clients of La Fleur Law Firm. Jess assists staff in the firm with all aspects of legal billing, office and financial administration.
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