Steven R Alpert (1948 – 2017)

Steven R. Alpert was the founding partner of the firm, starting his practice in 1976 after receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, graduating cum laude, and obtaining his law degree from Marquette University Law School. He served as the first municipal judge in Manitowoc and was a past president of the Manitowoc County Bar Association. Attorney Alpert was the incorporator of the first Indochinese MAA in Wisconsin (1978), and had the first successful prosecution of an Open Meeting Law Complaint in Wisconsin. He also settled one of the first reported TMJ cases in Wisconsin.

In addition to his distinguished career as an attorney, Steve devoted his adult life to serving the Manitowoc community. He was a supervisor on the Manitowoc County Board and a member of the Manitowoc Planning Commission. He was also a past president of the Rotary Club and served on the Board of Directors for numerous community organizations, including the Manitowoc County Ice Center, Aquatic Center, Public Library and the Haven Homeless Shelter. Steve will always be remembered for his kindness, wry sense of humor and unwavering support for his family.