Margaret “Peggy” has worked extensively in the area of family law for over 30 years during which time she has litigated hundreds of complicated issues including custody, placement, child support, maintenance/spousal support, and division issues. In addition to her private practice, Peggy serves as a Supplemental Court Commissioner for La Crosse County.

Peggy has been named fourteen times as a Family Law Super Lawyer by Milwaukee Magazine, has been selected by her peers as a Best Lawyer in Family Law each year since 2013 and was named Lawyer of the Year in Family Law in 2016, 2018, and 2021 by Best Lawyers.

In addition to her law practice, Peggy takes an active role in the Coulee Region and state as evidenced by the many professional associations and community groups with which she has been affiliated. In recognition of her community involvement, Peggy was chosen to receive the State of Wisconsin’s Business and Professional Women’s “Woman of Inspiration” award at its state convention. She was also recognized locally by the YWCA of the Coulee Region as an “Outstanding Woman” in the area of Business/Professional and was honored with the title of “Mrs. Oktoberfest” in 2015.

Peggy is proud to currently serve as President for the Wisconsin Law Foundation Board of Directors and on the Aptiv (formerly Riverfront) Foundation Board of Directors.