About Trevor Kupfer
Trevor Kupfer is a senior editor on Super Lawyers’ staff. He is editor of the Illinois, South Carolina, Michigan, and Wisconsin magazines, in addition to being a writer and fact-checker of Super Lawyers’ other projects. He has a degree in journalism from an accredited program (University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire) and has written for such newspapers and magazines as Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Volume One, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, Global Food Forums, and various publications under the groups Tribune Media Services, Capital Newspapers, and Conley Media. He has served on crime and courts beats and, in college, he aided an investigation through the Wisconsin Innocence Project.
Articles written by Trevor Kupfer
What Is the FTC Administrative Process in Antitrust Litigation?
If you’re facing an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission for an antitrust matter, the agency has two options for where to resolve the civil suit: The federal court system or its internal administrative process. In the case of the latter, you may be curious about what that entails and what the future holds. While it’s hard to predict the result of the case, one thing is fairly certain: “The whole process can take a fair amount of time,” says William M. Katz, Jr., a Dallas …
The Stabilizing Force
Vanya Hogen, always quick to defer credit, is a leader in Native American law and tribal sovereignty issuesVanya Hogen grew up only seven miles from Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, though it sometimes felt farther. “I want to kick myself now for not talking to my grandmother about this, but she was hard to talk to about some things,” she says. “My sense of it was there was so much racism, she did her best to fit into society and not give anyone any reason to treat her poorly because she was native. As a result, she didn’t really encourage us to go to powwows or participate in …
When and Why Attorneys Take Cases Pro Bono in Georgia
Attorneys in Georgia take pro bono cases as part of their professional responsibility and ethical duty to provide equal access to justice. Georgia State Bar Rule 6.1 recommends attorneys provide free legal services to those with a financial hardship, including indigent clients, legal aid organizations, or public interest law. Volunteer attorneys provide pro bono publico community services to those who are income-eligible, have civil legal needs, or have modest means. Attorneys can also provide …
Illinois Pro Bono Cases: Factors To Consider for Firms
Super Lawyers: When and how do you decide to take a case pro bono or low bono — for free or at a discount? Is it clients coming to you, or do you work with specific pro bono programs? John E. Thies, a business litigator at Webber & Thies and past president of Illinois State Bar Association: It can happen in a number of ways. Sometimes it is an arrangement that's facilitated by a judge who has a case where they feel the client needs counsel. So we might have a contact from the courts. We …
Will a New York Lawyer Take My Case for Free?
Super Lawyers: I want to talk to you about a big thing people are concerned about: The cost of an attorney. And I don't think there's a lot known in the general public about pro bono legal representation in terms of how attorneys decide to take cases for free or at a discount and the resources that exist for those in need. So, for you, is this a personal decision? Sharon Stern Gerstman, past president of the New York State Bar Association and attorney at Magavern Magavern Grimm law firm: …
Can You Sue if Social Services Takes Your Kids?
Social service departments play an important role in giving assistance to local communities. However, if a social services department violates your legal rights in the course of carrying out its duties — such as wrongfully taking your kids — you may have a legal claim against it. Learn more about suing social service departments below, and reach out to an experienced lawyer for advice and help. When Child Protective Services Violate Parent Rights Diane and Otis Bass have three special needs …
Talking Shatner with Jason Abraham
How the stars aligned for the icon to become a spokesperson for Hupy & AbrahamWhen most people in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa hear the words “Hupy & Abraham,” one of the first things that pops to mind is William Shatner. The personal injury firm has been running its ad campaign with the Star Trek actor at the forefront since 2007, and it has left an indelible impression. So we decided to reach out to founding partner Jason Abraham and find out more about how they snagged “Rock It Man” Captain Kirk. Super Lawyers: So how many years have you been running …
Can Employers Require Employees To Get Vaccinated?
Employers can require workplace vaccination policies and terminate at-will workers for not getting a vaccination. Employers have the right to impose vaccine mandates with disability accommodations, health exemptions, and legal exemptions for serious religious beliefs unless it imposes an undue hardship or relates to health and safety. ADA compliance and Title VII protections prohibit wrongful termination based on disability discrimination or collective bargaining agreements. Employers should …
Michigan Business Disputes: How To Solve Impasse
Gene J. Esshaki had his first official mediation case in the early 2000s, shortly after Michigan courts formally recognized mediation as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) method. A woman had hired a contractor to put new gutters on her home. The contractor warned her that he could do so, but she needed a new roof and, without one, might experience leaks. She understood the concern, but couldn’t afford the roof, so she told him to proceed with only the gutters. How Mediation Unfolds: …
A Happy Goal
Allison McNair built an adoption and surrogacy firm, then adopted a child herselfEarly last year, Allison McNair began a journey she’d been dreaming about since she was a girl. It’s what led her to form her own practice in 2014, Building Families LLC, where she and her husband Cole help others achieve the same dream. She began the process to adopt a child. “I’d always been interested in adoption and knew I would adopt, so in law school I pursued it heavily,” she says. “I met someone else who does it, they became my mentor and helped me learn the trade. Then …
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