DAVIS & GELSHENEN - Key Persons


Attorney Leah M. Michaelson-Link

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
Leah M. Michaelson-Link has been practicing law for over 18 years. She is licensed to practice law in Wisconsin and Illinois and is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Bar Association. She is also a current board member of the Wisconsin Association for Justice and a former member of the Thomas E. Fairchild American Inns of Court. Leah received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin. While at Carroll College, Leah assisted in the publication of the educational textbook Communication Law and was a Moot Court presenter. She was also active in Circle K International, which is a community service organization. Leah earned her Juris Doctor (law degree) from Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While at Marquette, Leah served as a Law Clerk for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, and as a Legal Intern for the United States Department of Justice. She also volunteered at the Marquette Legal Clinic. Leah M. Michaelson-Link has been practicing law for over 18 years. She is licensed to practice law in Wisconsin and Illinois and is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Bar Association. She is also a current board member of the Wisconsin Association for Justice and a former member of the Thomas E. Fairchild American Inns of Court. more…

Daniel S. Davis - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
  • Co - Founder
Daniel S. Davis co-founded Davis & Gelshenen LLP in 2002 and has been practicing law for over 25 years. He is licensed to practice law in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Ohio and has argued before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Dan has been recognized as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and SuperLawyers. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Illinois Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association, American Association for Justice and the Wisconsin Association of Justice. Dan has worked in-house for a major insurance provider, and for one of the nation's largest insurance law firms. Those experiences gave him in-depth understanding of the way insurance companies operate; he puts that background to work for his personal injury and real estate clients every day. Dan received his Juris Doctor (law degree) from the University of Kansas. While at Kansas, Dan served as an intern for both the Kansas State Legislature and the Kansas Defender Project. Dan received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ripon College with a double-major in Economics and Politics & Government. While at Ripon College, Dan was awarded membership in Omicron Delta Epsilon, an honor society in economics. Dan was also a four-year starter and two-year captain on the Ripon College Basketball Team. Dan proudly served in the United States Army Reserve as an officer in the Military Police branch. Daniel S. Davis co-founded Davis & Gelshenen LLP in 2002 and has been practicing law for over 25 years. He is licensed to practice law in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Ohio and has argued before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Dan has been recognized as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and SuperLawyers. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Illinois Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association, American Association for Justice and the Wisconsin Association of Justice. more…

John J. Gelshenen

John J. Gelshenen co-founded Davis & Gelshenen LLP in 2002 and has been practicing law for over 20 years. He is licensed to practice law in Wisconsin, Illinois, and North Carolina. John has been recognized as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and SuperLawyers. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, North Carolina State Bar, and Claims and Litigation Management Alliance.