Meet our staff


Our Staff

Our staff provides courteous and timely attention to each clients' needs. Continue on to read how our staff can assist you.

Emily Knier

Paralegal

Areas of Practice: Business and Real Estate

Direct: 920-682-8181

About Emily:

Emily is a real estate and corporate paralegal with Steimle Birschbach. She has been with the firm since its inception in 2009. Prior to that, Emily worked with Attorneys Steimle and Birschbach at their previous firm. Emily holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with an emphasis in Theatre from the University of Wisconsin - Parkside and an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies from Lakeshore Technical College. She loves spending time with her husband, son and their two German Shepherds, and reading as many books as possible.

Christine Vogt

Paralegal

Areas of Practice: Probate and Estate Administration

Direct: 920-645-0100

About Christine:

Christine is a probate and estate paralegal with Steimle Birschbach and joined the firm in the spring of 2017. She has worked as a paralegal for her entire career, concentrating in matters including estate planning, social security disability, bankruptcy, and insurance defense. Christine holds an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies from Southwest Florida College of Business and passed the certification exam in the State of Florida. Christine resides in Two Rivers and is the proud mother of two sons. In her spare time, she enjoys fitness activities, including hiking, soccer and Crossfit.

Stephanie Klahn

Paralegal

Areas of Practice: Estate Planning

Direct: 920-645-0681

About Stephanie:

Stephanie is an estate planning paralegal who joined Steimle Birschbach in October of 2023. She has previous experience working in probate administration and as a title examiner where she strengthened her skills of organization, attention to detail, and accuracy. In her spare time she pursues various interests/hobbies including being a self-proclaimed foodie that loves to experiment in the kitchen and adventuring throughout Wisconsin exploring nature.

Cora Markowski-Boerst

Paralegal

Areas of Practice: Real Estate

Direct: 920-645-0099

About Cora:

Cora is a real estate paralegal with Steimle Birschbach, and joined in Fall of 2023. Cora previously worked for a title company as an examiner and analyst. She currently holds a Associates degree in Paralegal/legal Studies from Lakeshore Technical College. In her spare time she loves to travel the world and has been to many countries. She also enjoys anything to do with soccer and spending time with her husband and dog Hazel.

Vicki Lawrenz

Administrative Assistant

Direct: 920-645-0685

About Vicki:

Vicki joined the SB Law Firm in March 2021 as an Administrative Assistant. She was previously employed for 20 years as an Office Manager with a local business. She provides solid and reliable support to our probate attorneys and paralegals. She was born and raised in Manitowoc and enjoys spending quality time with her husband and son, traveling and the outdoors.

Jennifer Heidorf

Receptionist

Direct: 920-645-0680

About Jennifer:

Jennifer joined SB Law in December 2020. She is likely the first person you’ll meet when you arrive at our Manitowoc location. She has worked as a paralegal in the area for 12 years prior to joining the firm practicing in the area of Social Security disability. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies from Lakeshore Technical College. In her spare time, she loves to craft and spend time with her dog, Willow.

Emily Knier

Paralegal

Areas of Practice: Business and Real Estate

Direct: 920-682-8181

About Emily:

Emily is a real estate and corporate paralegal with Steimle Birschbach. She has been with the firm since its inception in 2009. Prior to that, Emily worked with Attorneys Steimle and Birschbach at their previous firm. Emily holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with an emphasis in Theatre from the University of Wisconsin - Parkside and an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies from Lakeshore Technical College. She loves spending time with her husband, son and their two German Shepherds, and reading as many books as possible.

Christine Vogt

Paralegal

Areas of Practice: Probate and Estate Administration

Direct: 920-645-0100

About Christine:

Christine is a probate and estate paralegal with Steimle Birschbach and joined the firm in the spring of 2017. She has worked as a paralegal for her entire career, concentrating in matters including estate planning, social security disability, bankruptcy, and insurance defense. Christine holds an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies from Southwest Florida College of Business and passed the certification exam in the State of Florida. Christine resides in Two Rivers and is the proud mother of two sons. In her spare time, she enjoys fitness activities, including hiking, soccer and Crossfit.

Stephanie Klahn

Paralegal

Areas of Practice: Estate Planning

Direct: 920-645-0681

About Stephanie:

Stephanie is an estate planning paralegal who joined Steimle Birschbach in October of 2023. She has previous experience working in probate administration and as a title examiner where she strengthened her skills of organization, attention to detail, and accuracy. In her spare time she pursues various interests/hobbies including being a self-proclaimed foodie that loves to experiment in the kitchen and adventuring throughout Wisconsin exploring nature.

Cora Markowski-Boerst

Paralegal

Areas of Practice: Real Estate

Direct: 920-645-0099

About Cora:

Cora is a real estate paralegal with Steimle Birschbach, and joined in Fall of 2023. Cora previously worked for a title company as an examiner and analyst. She currently holds a Associates degree in Paralegal/legal Studies from Lakeshore Technical College. In her spare time she loves to travel the world and has been to many countries. She also enjoys anything to do with soccer and spending time with her husband and dog Hazel.

Vicki Lawrenz

Administrative Assistant

Direct: 920-645-0685

About Vicki:

Vicki joined the SB Law Firm in March 2021 as an Administrative Assistant. She was previously employed for 20 years as an Office Manager with a local business. She provides solid and reliable support to our probate attorneys and paralegals. She was born and raised in Manitowoc and enjoys spending quality time with her husband and son, traveling and the outdoors.

Jennifer Heidorf

Receptionist

Direct: 920-645-0680

About Jennifer:

Jennifer joined SB Law in December 2020. She is likely the first person you’ll meet when you arrive at our Manitowoc location. She has worked as a paralegal in the area for 12 years prior to joining the firm practicing in the area of Social Security disability. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies from Lakeshore Technical College. In her spare time, she loves to craft and spend time with her dog, Willow.

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