Vicki L. Arrowood

Vicki L. Arrowood, an associate at Emile Banks and Associates, LLC, has extensive experience in representing insurance companies on a variety of matters, including coverage issues, medical malpractice, construction defects, and personal injury. Ms. Arrowood also has extensive experience representing clients in appeals filed in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and Wisconsin Supreme Court, and also the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

Ms. Arrowood is a 1986 graduate of Marquette University Law School, and a 1982 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she received her bachelor’s degree in journalism.

Ms. Arrowood is licensed to practice in the State of Wisconsin, and has been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit. She is also a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin.

Emile Banks

Civil trial practice is an area that particularly holds Mr. Banks’ interest. “Although the vast majority of cases are settled, I treat every case as if it will be tried,” he said. “Every strategy I employ is geared toward the possibility that the case will ultimately end up in front of a jury. There are many litigators, but few can actually successfully take a case to trial.”

Mr. Banks thrives on achieving a fair and honest outcome for his clients. “Over the years, I have learned that my clients are not trying to escape obligation, but simply want to pay what is fair,” he said. “If I tell a client a case should go to trial, then I will push for a trial and a jury verdict. When cases should be settled, I will so inform the client. I have no need to run up billable hours. My goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for clients, without compromising my integrity.”

Joshua E. Banks

Brian J. Frank

Brian J. Frank joined Emile Banks & Associates, LLC in October, 2016. Prior to that, he practiced in the area of insurance defense representing both insurance companies and their policyholders for more than 30 years. He worked for a private firm practicing insurance defense litigation for more than nine years and then worked for a major insurance company for almost 22 years, representing the company and its insureds in personal injury litigation. Mr. Frank has extensive trial experience having tried numerous cases in many different counties across the State of Wisconsin. Mr. Frank is also experienced in analyzing insurance policies and associated coverage issues.

The scope of personal injury cases Mr. Frank has defended clients in includes automobile accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, products liability and general litigation. Personal injury claims defended include all types of injuries including, but not limited to, traumatic brain injury, fractured bones, soft tissue injuries and psychological trauma. Mr. Frank has also defended clients in property damage claims including homeowners’ loss, automobile loss and equipment loss brought based upon both negligent and intentional tortious conduct.

Denise M. Harron

“I am committed to thorough and sensitive handling of complex matters with an emphasis on scholarly, efficient outcomes. I am at ease with the difficult medical issues which regularly exist,” Denise Harron said.

Denise M. Harron, an associate with Emile Banks and Associates, LLC, brings over 25 years of legal experience and her unique perspective as a combined attorney and registered nurse to deliver excellent results in practice areas including Worker’s Compensation, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Ms. Harron, a native Pennsylvanian, moved to Wisconsin for the love of basketball when Marquette won the NCAA, receiving her undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Marquette in 1982, with State Certification as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin since 1982. Thereafter, she specialized as a nurse in intensive care for complex surgical patients at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center. She graduated from Marquette University Law School in 1988, and later studied mediation extensively in Marquette’s Center for Dispute Resolution Certificate Program, as well as at Harvard University Law School’s Program on Negotiation for Lawyers.

“I learned early on how to manage the tensions brought about by conflict and litigation because my father worked as a catastrophic claims adjuster, and he brought me to see the aftermath of disasters firsthand, so I learned to appreciate the realities of suffering through compassionate eyes.” Ms. Harron says as a lawyer, “I am committed to thorough and sensitive handling of complex matters with an emphasis on scholarly, efficient outcomes. I am at ease with the difficult medical issues which regularly exist.”

As a graduate of Marquette, Ms. Harron also considers it a blessing and obligation to be in service to others, as so many mentors have been to her. She is delighted to have been teaching and learning for the past 15 years as a volunteer supervisor to the Marquette Law School’s Mediation Clinic, where law students handle mediation of cases in Circuit Court. She also serves as an Arbitrator for the Wisconsin State Bar Fee Arbitration Panel. Ms. Harron serves the community of Whitefish Bay as a member of the Police Commission since 2002 and handles teaching and speaking engagements in a variety of settings.

Ms. Harron is a licensed member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, has been admitted to the Federal District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, and has appeared numerous times before administrative tribunals in matters involving Social Security and Worker’s Compensation. She maintains active licensure as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin and is a member of The American Association of Nurse Attorneys.

Craig T. Maxwell

MICHAEL L. QUIRK

Brenda M.S. Rivecca

Brenda M.S. Rivecca, an associate at Emile Banks & Associates, LLC, has experience in legal issues involving insurance defense litigation, including insurance coverage, subrogation, premises liability, construction defect and personal injury. Prior to becoming an associate with Emile Banks & Associates, LLC in 2005, Ms. Rivecca worked for the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Trustees office in San Diego, California.

Ms. Rivecca is a 2004 graduate of California Western School of Law and a 1999 cum laude graduate of University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, where she received her bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Ms. Rivecca is licensed in both Wisconsin and California and is also admitted to practice in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. She is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and the State Bar of California.

AMBER APPLEGATE

Shayla R. Otis