At Bakke Norman Law Office, we have always prided ourselves on providing quality legal services to clients in Northwest Wisconsin. Our commitment to excellence is rooted in our people – dedicated professionals who genuinely care for our clients’ needs. Today, we are proud to announce that this commitment has once again been recognized at the highest levels of our profession.
Attorneys Deanne Koll, Tim O’Brien, and Bill Wallo have each been selected as 2024 Super Lawyers®. This prestigious designation is awarded to only the top 5 percent of attorneys in Wisconsin and highlights their exceptional professional achievement and peer recognition.
What It Means to Be Rated by Super Lawyers®
Super Lawyers® is a highly respected peer-reviewed organization that identifies top attorneys based on their professional accomplishments, ethical standards, and community recognition. The selection process involves a rigorous multiphased approach, including peer nominations, independent research, and an evaluation of 12 key indicators such as verdicts, settlements, experience, and pro bono work. Being chosen by Super Lawyers® reflects not only legal knowledge but also a commitment to serving the community with integrity.
Meet Our Attorneys rated by Super Lawyers®
Deanne M. Koll
Deanne Koll is known for her unwavering advocacy and professionalism in assisting local lenders and businesses in a variety of collection, foreclosure, restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy matters. Deanne has authored numerous works in both state and national legal publications, and regularly lectures on business, collection and bankruptcy topics in Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest. This is the third consecutive year Attorney Koll has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers®, after having previously been recognized for 12 consecutive years as a Super Lawyers® Rising Star, which honors Wisconsin’s best attorneys under age 40.
Timothy J. O’Brien
Tim O’Brien is a trial lawyer known for his sharp legal insights and thorough representation, whether he’s handling a complex business dispute, helping people injured in an accident, or advocating for an individual facing serious criminal charges. Tim is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, rated “AV-Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell, and is a past Chair of the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin. This is the fifteenth time Attorney O’Brien has been recognized as one of Wisconsin’s premier attorneys by Super Lawyers®.
William E. Wallo
Bill Wallo is one of Wisconsin’s most highly regarded bankruptcy and insolvency professionals. He has been selected by Super Lawyer® every year since 2016, reflecting his exceptional work handling complex transactions, commercial litigation and insolvency matters for individuals, businesses, and financial institutions. He also serves as a Small Business Bankruptcy Trustee for the Wisconsin and Northern Illinois Bankruptcy Courts. Bill is rated “AV-Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in America’s Best Lawyers, which has also named him the Eau Claire area’s “Lawyer of the Year” for business bankruptcy and insolvency matters.
A Tradition of Excellence
At Bakke Norman, our people define us, and the recognition of Deanne Koll, Tim O’Brien, and Bill Wallo as 2024 Super Lawyers® is a proud moment for our entire team. Since 1985, we have built a reputation for providing exceptional legal services across Northwest Wisconsin. This recent recognition is another milestone in our tradition of excellence, showing that when you choose Bakke Norman, you’ll work with attorneys who are not only skilled but also committed to making a real difference for their clients. Contact us today to discuss your legal matter.