Mr. Knutson is a shareholder with the firm. His practice features complex litigation, such as major environmental and industrial accidents, and class action claims. He also handles cases of medical malpractice, products liability, and personal injury. Additionally, Mr. Knutson is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School where he has taught courses in trial advocacy, negotiation, legal writing, and lawyering skills. Learn more about Jason.
Jason J. Knutson
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015 Awarded Practice Areas
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awarded Practice Areas
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Biography
Locations
Education
- University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 2000
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- Dane County Case Mediation Program - Volunteer Mediator
- Inns of Court James E. Doyle Chapter - Executive Committee
- Madison Museum of Contemporary Art - Board of Trustees
- National Center for Victims on Crime - Member
- Office of Lawyer Regulation - District Nine Investigative Committee
- Woodland Montessori School - Past President Board of Directors
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Madison (2023)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Madison (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Awards:
- Rated 10/10 'Superb' by AVVO
- 2006 - Rising Star, Super Lawyers
- 2008-2012 Rising Star, Super Lawyers
- 2013-2016 Super Lawyers
- 2014-2016 Top 25 Madison Super Lawyers
- 2014-2016 Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Nordgren v. Epic Systems
https://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/epic-reaches-million-settlement-with-former-workers-on-overtime-pay/article_f6432ba6-cc14-57f5-9339-294014f21795.html
- Fosbinder v. St. Mary's Hospital
https://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/health_med_fit/st-mary-s-to-pay-million-in-settlement-to-nurses/article_491e5a84-cdb3-5e15-92a0-8adf83aaa581.html
- Harold Umansky v. Barry Fox
The Wisconsin Supreme Court says an official at Camp Randall Stadium can be held liable for the 2003 death of a television cameraman. The court ruled 4-3 that a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of the late ABC Sports cameraman Richard Umansky can move forward to trial. Umansky died after falling from a platform while installing a camera before a football game between Wisconsin and Iowa.
- Nichols v. Progressive
Obtained $3.5 million judgment for a family injured by a drunk driver.
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