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Don C. Prachthauser

Murphy & Prachthauser, S.C.
Background

Mr. Prachthauser was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on January 7, 1951. Prior to joining the firm, he was House Counsel for Employers Insurance of Wausau. He is married to Joan Marie, and they reside in Hartland, Wisconsin. He has two daughters, Emily and Tracy.

Lectures

Mr. Prachthauser  is a frequent presenter and speaker for the State Bar of Wisconsin, American Board of Trial Advocates, and Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has been a Civil Trial Practice Instructor at the University of Wisconsin Madison-Law School.

Personal Comments

Our team approach to the practice of law not only makes us highly effective, but also makes the practice very enjoyable. I am very proud to be associated with each and every member of our law firm.

Lawyer Bio

Background

Mr. Prachthauser was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on January 7, 1951. Prior to joining the firm, he was House Counsel for Employers Insurance of Wausau. He is married to Joan Marie, and they reside in Hartland, Wisconsin. He has two daughters, Emily and Tracy.

Lectures

Mr. Prachthauser  is a frequent presenter and speaker for the State Bar of Wisconsin, American Board of Trial Advocates, and Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has been a Civil Trial Practice Instructor at the University of Wisconsin Madison-Law School.

Personal Comments

Our team approach to the practice of law not only makes us highly effective, but also makes the practice very enjoyable. I am very proud to be associated with each and every member of our law firm.

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  • Lawyer of the Year Badge
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge

Education:

  • Marquette University , J.D., graduated 1977
  • University of Wisconsin–Madison, BA, graduated 1972

Bar Admissions:

  • Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Bar
  • United States, United States Supreme Court - 1986

Affiliations:

  • American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys - Certified Diplomate - 1990-Present
  • American Board of Trial Advocates- Wisconsin Chapter - Past President, Member 1992-Present
  • American College of Trial Lawyers - Vice Chair of the Wisconsin State Committee 2013-2014, Member 2003-Present
  • International Academy of Trial Lawyers - Member 2013-Present
  • International Society of Barristers - Member 2002-Present
  • Wisconsin Association for Justice - Past President, Member 1981-Present

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Milwaukee (2019)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Milwaukee (2013)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
 

Awards:

  • Wisconsin Association for Justice - Trial Lawyer of the Year 2007
  • Super Lawyers - Top 10 Attorneys in Wisconsin 2008-2011
  • Super Lawyers - Top 25 Attorneys in Milwaukee 2011-Present
  • Super Lawyers - Top 50 Attorneys in Wisconsin 2005-Present
  • Best Lawyers - 1995-Present
  • American College of Trial Lawyers
  • International Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • International Society of Barristers
 

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Murphy & Prachthauser, S.C.
http://www.murphyprachthauser....
 
Headquarters
One Plaza East Building, Suite 1200
330 East Kilbourn Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3142
(414) 271.1011
4 Office Locations
in 1 Country

United States

United States

Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Mequon, WI

Mequon Court, Suite 201

10200 North Port Washington Road

Mequon, WI 53092

United States

(262) 240.1138

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Milwaukee, WI

Associated Bank Building, Suite 403

4811 South 76th Street

Milwaukee, WI 53220

United States

(414) 281.5700

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Waukesha, WI

N14 W23833 Stone Ridge Drive

Suite 310

Waukesha, WI 53188

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(262) 792.0888

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Lawyer Case History

Heikkinen v. Morse & Catholic Mutual Relief Society of America

Personal Injury

Won at trial. $17 million verdict affirmed on appeal.

Established insurance coverage for church volunteer who caused motor vehicle collision and injured 84-year-old plaintiff.

 

Limberger v. Seno

Medical Malpractice

Won at trial. $3 million verdict.

Medical negligence. Failure to diagnose melanoma.

Wilson v. Star Line Trucking Corp.

Medical Malpractice

Won at trial. $2.5 million verdict.

Complex regional pain syndrome from motor vehicle elbow injury.

Brown v. Christianson

Medical Malpractice

Acker v. Sullivan

Medical Malpractice

Bennin v. Litwin

Medical Malpractice