Angermeier & Rogers, LLP has provided quality, personalized estate planning services for over seventeen years. The firm has had the distinction of an "AV" Preeminent (highest ethics, highest ability) rating from the LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory since 1985. In addition, in 1985, 1990, and 1995, the firm has also been recognized in the surveys of the Best Lawyers in Milwaukee published in Milwaukee Magazine. More recently, our Senior Planner Mark Rogers has been selected for inclusion on the 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list and has received recognition in 2009, 2010 and 2011 as a Five Star Wealth Manager.
Mark J. Rogers
Business Address:
401 E Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 400
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Telephone: 414.289.9200
Fax: 414.289.0664
Email: Mark Rogers
Website: http://www.wiestateplanners.com//
Education:
- Juris Doctor, with honors, Indiana University School of Law
- B. S. Psychology, University of Illinois
Professional Experience:
- 1978 to present, Partner, Angermeier & Rogers, LLP
- 1976-78, Associate, Whyte & Hirschboeck, S.C.
- 1974-76, Law Clerk to the Honorable Myron L. Gordon, United States District Judge, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Professional Activities and Recognition:
- 2009, 2010, and 2011 FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth ManagerSM
- 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 Listed in the Wisconsin Super Lawyers
- Founding Fellow and Past Chancellor (2010-2011; 2002-03), EPICOR (Estate Planning Institute of Collaborative Resources)
- 1998 to present, Board of Directors, Illinois/Wisconsin Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys
- 1997 to 1999, Chairperson, Wisconsin Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys
- 1995, finalist for position of U.S. Magistrate Judge
- 1985, 1990, 1995, Recognized in Milwaukee Magazine survey of Best Lawyers in Milwaukee
- 1985 to present, Rated "AV" Preeminent (highest ability, highest ethics) by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Books:
- Contributing author: Love, Money, and Control: Reinventing Estate Planning (2004)
- Co-Author: Handling the Generation Skipping Transfer Tax in Wisconsin (2003)
- Contributing author: Your Life Your Legacy: The Fundamentals of Effective Estate Planning (2003)
Professional Memberships:
- Member, WealthCounsel and ElderCounsel
- EPICOR (Estate Planning Institute of Collaborative Resources)
- State Bar of Wisconsin, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, and ELDER Law Sections
- Milwaukee Bar Association, Probate Practice and Procedure Section
- Wisconsin Council of Estate Planning Attorneys
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Brenda A. Schlais
Business Address:
401 E Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 400
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Telephone: 414.289.9200
Fax: 414.289.0664
Email: Brenda Schlais
Website: http://www.wiestateplanners.com//
Education:
- Juris Doctor, with honors, St. Thomas More Scholar, Marquette University Law School
- M.A. German Linguistics, University of Wisconsin
- B.A. German and Interpersonal Communication, University Wisconsin
Professional Experience:
- 2006 to present, Associate, Angermeier & Rogers, LLP
- 2006, Solo Practitioner, Schlais Law Offices, LLC
- 2004-2006, Law School Internships and Clerkships:
- Chief Counsel's Office of the I.R.S.
- Drinka, Levine & Masson S.C.
- Johnson Controls, Inc.
- Wisconsin Law Journal
- 1996-2004, Software Developer and Analyst
- eFunds Corporation
- Prudential Financial
- Ernst & Young, LLP
- 1993 to 1995, Language Instructor, University of Wisconsin
Professional Memberships:
- Member, WealthCounsel
- Wisconsin Council of Estate Planning Attorneys (2006-2007, Chairperson)
- State Bar of Wisconsin, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, and ELDER Law Sections
- Association for Women Lawyers
- Milwaukee Bar Association
- National Association of Women Business Owners
Roman A. Chojnacki(pronounced "Hoy-Not-Ski")
Business Address:
401 E Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 400
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Telephone: 414.289.9200
Fax: 414.289.0664
Email: Roman Chojnacki
Website: http://www.wiestateplanners.com//
Education:
- Juris Doctor, Marquette University Law School, 1981
- B. A., Interpersonal Communications, Marquette University
Professional Experience:
- 2009 to present, Associate, Angermeier & Rogers, LLP
- 2006-2009, Solo Practitioner, Chojnacki Law Office
- 2005-2006, Associate, John T. Fields and Associates
- 2004-2005, Personal Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial
- 2002-2004, Trial Attorney, Jeffrey Leavell, S.C.
- 1999-2002, Solo Practitioner, Chojnacki Law Office
- 1990-1999, Corporate Attorney, Golden Books Publishing Company
- 1988-1990, Corporate Attorney, Shepard Plating Company
- 1981-1988, Naval Officer, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy
Professional Activities and Recognition:
- Article Editor, Naval Law Review, 1985
- Awarded, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, 1984
Professional Memberships:
- Member, WealthCounsel
- State Bar of Wisconsin, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
- Wisconsin Council of Estate Planning Attorneys