Habush Habush & Rottier Law Firm Responds to Office Damage After Wind Storm

Temporary repairs allowed staff to return to the Reiss building by Saturday evening.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 10:03am

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The occupants of the Reiss building in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, which houses the law offices of Habush Habush & Rottier, had to evacuate on Friday after high winds tore off roof material and displaced some of the building's bricks. Emergency responders assisted with the evacuation, and temporary repairs were completed the next day, allowing the law firm's staff to return to the office by Saturday evening.

Why it matters

The quick response and temporary repairs highlight the importance of emergency preparedness and coordination between businesses, property owners, and local authorities in the face of unexpected weather events that can damage commercial buildings and disrupt operations.

The details

High winds on Friday tore off roof material and displaced bricks at the Reiss building in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, which houses the law offices of Habush Habush & Rottier. Sheboygan Police, Firefighters, and other emergency responders assisted in the evacuation of the building's occupants. Temporary repairs to stabilize the roof were completed on Saturday afternoon, allowing the law firm's staff to return to the office by Saturday evening.

  • On Friday, high winds caused damage to the Reiss building.
  • On Saturday afternoon, temporary repairs to the roof were completed.
  • By Saturday evening, the law firm's staff were able to return to the office.

The players

Habush Habush & Rottier

A law firm with offices in the Reiss building that was damaged by the wind storm.

Reiss Condominium Association

The organization that coordinated the temporary repairs to the building.

Sheboygan Police and Firefighters

Emergency responders who assisted in the evacuation of the building.

Christine Esser

A lawyer at Habush Habush & Rottier who expressed gratitude for the quick response and assistance.

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What they’re saying

“We were grateful for the quick response from law enforcement and emergency personnel who helped ensure everyone was evacuated safely, and also voiced appreciation for the many clients and colleagues who reached out to check on the team.”

— Christine Esser, Lawyer, Habush Habush & Rottier

What’s next

A new roof will be installed at the Reiss building later this spring or summer.

The takeaway

This incident demonstrates the importance of emergency preparedness and coordination between businesses, property owners, and local authorities to quickly respond to and mitigate the impact of unexpected weather events that can damage commercial buildings and disrupt operations.