Reinhart Welcomes Eight New Attorneys

MILWAUKEE – Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. (Reinhart) is pleased to announce that eight new attorneys have joined its Milwaukee and Madison offices, further strengthening the firm across key practice areas.

“We are proud to welcome such a bright and dedicated group of associates,” said Reinhart CEO Al Orr. “Their diverse experiences and fresh perspectives will help us continue to deliver outstanding results for our clients, and we look forward to the meaningful impact they will have across our firm and in the communities we serve.”

Andre Antreassian is an attorney in Reinhart's Tax and Corporate Law practices in Milwaukee, where he develops innovative, yet practical strategies that achieve strong results for clients. Drawing on his accounting background, Antreassian provides careful analysis and diligent attention to complex tax compliance issues. He adapts quickly to evolving client needs, offering counsel on M&A transactions, tax planning strategies and defending clients against IRS challenges. Antreassian earned his J.D., cum laude, from Marquette University Law School.

Lauren Backhaus is an intellectual property attorney at Reinhart in Milwaukee, guiding clients through the development and enforcement of their intellectual property assets. She manages a wide range of patent and patent application processes, from initial filing to issuance, including handling USPTO office actions. Her extensive technical engineering background in industrial automation, combined with her experience in the defense industry, helps her navigate complex technical patent matters with precision. Backhaus earned her J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law.

Phil Fons, an attorney in Reinhart's Litigation and Tax practices in Milwaukee, combines dedication to his clients’ interests with a results-driven approach to resolving complex disputes. His work spans commercial litigation, breach of contract matters, appellate advocacy and state and local tax (SALT) litigation. Fons focuses on crafting innovative and efficient strategies designed to deliver the best outcomes for his clients. His background as an Army officer and Black Hawk helicopter pilot instilled the discipline and resolve he brings to high-stakes litigation, where he is committed to delivering thorough and strategic representation. He earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Marquette University Law School.

Hunter Kolbus is an attorney in Reinhart's Corporate Law Practice in Milwaukee, where he focuses on mergers and acquisitions for a diverse range of clients. He implements a deliberate and strategic approach to complex transactions, guiding organizations and their leadership through the intricacies of M&A deals while ensuring alignment with their core business objectives. His meticulous analysis fosters informed decision-making at each stage of the process. Kolbus earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Marquette University Law School.

Caleb MacDonald is an attorney in Reinhart’s Labor and Employment Practice in Milwaukee, who provides comprehensive advising on workplace compliance and employment-related aspects of corporate transactions, such as business succession planning. Skilled in finding innovative solutions through careful legal analysis for his clients, MacDonald is particularly well-versed in addressing complex issues across multiple jurisdictions and states. He earned his J.D., summa cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

Abby Nilsson is an attorney in Reinhart's Litigation Practice in Milwaukee, where she excels at transforming complex legal nuances into compelling, persuasive arguments, demonstrating her keen ability to clearly and effectively distill the most critical information. Nilsson regularly handles legal research, writing and discovery support for a variety of civil matters. She earned her J.D., summa cum laude, from Marquette University Law School, graduating at the top of her class.

Max Schneberger is an attorney in Reinhart's Trusts and Estates Practice in Madison, where he works with high-net-worth clients and business owners on comprehensive estate planning and succession strategies. Known for his attentive and client-focused approach, Schneberger collaborates with fellow attorneys and clients on sophisticated trust structures, estate tax planning and family business succession matters. His experience includes researching complex irrevocable trust strategies, drafting comprehensive estate plans and analyzing tax implications for sophisticated wealth transfer structures. Schneberger earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

Migena Vula is an attorney in Reinhart’s Real Estate Practice in Madison, where she takes a detailed and personable approach to counseling clients on a variety of complex real estate matters, including purchase and sale transactions, property development, commercial leasing and structuring deals using traditional financings. Vula assists developers, investors and businesses in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, supporting them from contract drafting and lease negotiation through to closing. She earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin Law School.