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WI Gun Expo
Meet Your Instructors

What do you get when you cross a former prosecutor with the top legal professionals in the state? A. Whole. Lotta. Knowledge. Counterpoint offers a unique edge and a combination you won’t find elsewhere. Our lawyers bring courtroom experience and uniquely positioned to bring you a fully comprehensive look at gun laws in Wisconsin. You’ll receive a solid understanding of the legalities surrounding gun use in Wisconsin during a Counterpoint event.

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About Counterpoint Instructors

Our team is composed of award-winning former state prosecutors and practicing criminal defense attorneys who are on the bleeding edge of the law. In their presentations tailored to the Wisconsin Active Defender, they will give you the truth on difficult subjects that you need to know.

This is also among the same group of expert attorneys that you may see sought out and quoted by leading publications and media outlets, ranging from Fox News, the New York Times, Washington Post, Reuters, Associated Press, CourtTV and other outlets. You will gain direct access to the same attorneys that the national news does but this time entirely unfiltered by some agenda.

Attorney Tom Grieve - Wisconsin gun law expert

Tom Grieve

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Attorney Tom Grieve is a former state criminal prosecutor from Wisconsin before eventually founding what is now the state's largest criminal defense firm with more than 20 attorneys. In 2019 the firm expanded into family law and added a dedicated team of professionals to further serve clients with similar aggressive and proven strategies.

Beyond the courtroom, Tom has been interviewed and appeared in numerous media outlets, ranging from the New York Times, CourtTV, Fox News, Reuters, Washington Post, National Public Radio and Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, among many others. He is a frequent Continuing Legal Education course speaker to teach lawyers and judges in development and the law, both in Wisconsin and nationally. Finally, Tom has also presented across the country, both online and in person, concerning the law and culture to the public.

In addition to speaking engagements, Tom has contributed to the national conversation in writing on emerging legal topics and has been published in Conceal Carry Magazine and elsewhere on multiple occasions. He also edited the book and contributed legal input on various other publications, including the "Wisconsin Guide for Armed Citizens" on behalf of the National Association of Certified Firearm Instructors.

Tom Grieve is recognized among the top Wisconsin and Milwaukee area lawyers. Recently named once again as a top Wisconsin criminal defense attorney, Tom was inducted into the “Wisconsin Rising Star” category by Super Lawyers (a nationally acclaimed attorney rating organization). He was also chosen as a "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" in Wisconsin by the National Trial Lawyers Association. Tom was also chosen for the "Top Attorneys of Wisconsin" by Milwaukee and Madison Magazine.

Associations

  • United States Concealed Carry Association
  • Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • National Rifle Association
  • Waukesha County Bar Association

Awards and Honors

  • WISCONSIN LAWYER AWARDS AND HONORS
  • Super Lawyers (Selected in 2021, Thomson Reuters)
  • Newsweek (Top Criminal Defense Attorneys in Country)
  • Milwaukee Magazine (Top Attorney in Wisconsin)
  • Madison Magazine (Top Attorney in Wisconsin)
  • The National Trial Lawyers (Top 100 Trial Lawyers)
  • The National Trial Lawyers (Top 40 Under 40)
  • Avvo (Client Choice Award and 10.0 Top Attorney Rating)
  • NACDA (Top Ten Rating)
  • Wisconsin Rising Star (Super Lawyers Magazine)
Attorney Amy Scholz - Wisconsin gun law expert

Amy Scholz

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Attorney Amy C. Scholz is a top-rising criminal defense attorney. Named a “Wisconsin Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, Attorney Scholz puts her experience as a State Criminal Prosecutor to work. She continues to earn accolades for the work she does for her clients. Attorney Scholz is recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Association as a “Top 40 Under 40” in Wisconsin and a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer.”

Wisconsin Lawyer Awards and Honors

  • Wisconsin Rising Star (Super Lawyers)
  • Top Lawyers of Wisconsin (Milwaukee Magazine)
  • 10 Best Under 40 (American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys)
  • Top 40 Under 40 (National Trial Lawyers Association)
  • 10 Best for Client Satisfaction (American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys)
  • Top Lawyer (Madison Magazine)
  • Top Criminal Defense Attorneys in the Country (Newsweek)
  • Client’s Choice Award (Avvo.com)
  • Client’s Choice Award – DUI & DWI (Avvo.com)
  • Top Attorney (Avvo.com)
  • Top 100 Lawyers (National Trial Lawyers Association)
Attorney Glenn Gaskill - Wisconsin gun law expert

Glenn Gaskill

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Attorney Glenn E Gaskill III has been recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who as a Top Lawyer and by The National Trial Lawyers who ranked him in their Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Attorney Gaskill received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he practices today.

Attorney Gaskill is dedicated to the community and to the city of Milwaukee, WI. He is an active participant in his church, has volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Milwaukee, and is a steady participant in charity runs in an effort to raise both money and awareness.

Attorney Claire Dalle Molle - Wisconsin gun law expert

Claire Dalle Molle

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Attorney Claire Dalle Molle began her legal career with the State of Wisconsin Public Defender's Office and is honored to have represented people at the highest risk of being taken advantage of by the system. She is equally persistent and committed to vindicating the rights and interests of every client.

Attorney Dalle Molle has achieved excellent outcomes for people accused of both misdemeanors and felonies, including negotiating reductions in charges, desirable sentencing recommendations, and outright dismissals. In addition, she has a special passion for assisting physicians and other healthcare providers to defend themselves and their work when they are faced with a licensing action.

Attorney Dalle Molle double majored in Political Science and Spanish at UW-Madison and earned her J.D. there in 2008. She recently practiced higher education and health care law for UW-Madison in its widely respected Office of Legal Affairs, where she was Senior University Legal Counsel. On, Wisconsin!

Attorney Kathleen Kruse - Wisconsin gun law expert

Kathleen Kruse

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Attorney Kathleen A. Kruse earned her Juris Doctor at Marquette University Law School. While attending law school, Kathleen gained valuable experience working in criminal defense in both the Wisconsin Federal Defenders Office in Madison, WI and as a law clerk in private criminal defense in Waukesha County. She also spent time in the Milwaukee District Attorney’s Office, gaining an understanding of what prosecutors look for when bringing a case. Kathleen is dedicated to making her clients’ voices heard during their legal proceedings.

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