Eight Harvey Kruse Attorneys Recognized as 2026 Best Lawyers and “Ones to Watch”

We are pleased to announce that Best Lawyers^® has selected eight Harvey Kruse attorneys for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Best Lawyers

• Dale R. Burmeister – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
• Michael D. Cummings – Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
• Dennis M. Goebel – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
• John R. Prew – Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
• William F. Rivard – Insurance Law, Appellate Practice, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
• Michael F. Schmidt – Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Appellate Practice, Litigation – Insurance

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

Best Lawyers also honors “Ones to Watch,” attorneys who show outstanding professional excellence early in their careers.

The Harvey Kruse attorneys recognized as 2026 “Ones to Watch” are:

• Travis J. Peterson – Insurance Law, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
• Nicole Wisnewski – Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants

The Best Lawyers awards result from a rigorous evaluation process that considers client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in similar practice areas, and additional information provided by law firms as part of a formal submission process.

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch!