Ronald T. Skrenes, Emeritus

Prior to his retirement in 2021, Ronald Skrenes focused his practice in business law, mergers and acquisitions, tax law, and estate planning.  As an attorney, and Certified Public Accountant, he was able to navigate the complexities, and tax ramifications of business, and estate planning transactions.

Ronald was one of only eight attorneys in Wisconsin who have achieved the Estate Planning Law Specialist designation. He was the only attorney in Wisconsin who simultaneously held designations/certifications as an (1) Attorney, (2) Certified Public Accountant, (3) Accredited Estate Planner, and (4) Estate Planning Law Specialist.

Ronald was also selected for inclusion in the Wisconsin Super Lawyers list for many years. (Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, representing the top 5% of their designated practice areas.  This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.)  Mr. Skrenes also continuously held the highest “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, an independent attorney rating service, since the mid-1980s.

Prior to his retirement, Ronald was an attorney with the firm for 42 years. He was a co-managing partner of the firm for 32 of those years.

At the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Ronald majored in accounting, and he graduated in 1976 with highest honors (summa cum laude). He graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin – Madison Law School in 1979.