Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Don C. Prachthauser
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
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.
LecturesMr. 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 CommentsOur 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.
Overview
- English
- Marquette University, J.D., graduated 1977
- University of Wisconsin–Madison, BA, graduated 1972
- Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Bar
- United States, United States Supreme Court - 1986
- 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
- English
- Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Bar
- United States, United States Supreme Court - 1986
- 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
- Marquette University, J.D., graduated 1977
- University of Wisconsin–Madison, BA, graduated 1972
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Milwaukee (2024)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Milwaukee (2019)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Milwaukee (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Personal Injury Litigation
Awards:
- Super Lawyers - Top 50 Attorneys in Wisconsin 2005-Present
- 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
- Best Lawyers - 1995-Present
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- International Society of Barristers
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- 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.
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.
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.
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
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