Peter J. Carman
Peter J. Carman
Appleton, WI
Works at
Law Office of Peter J. Carman SC

1 Best Lawyers award

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Biography

Peter J. Carman is a civil litigation attorney based in Appleton, Wisconsin, serving clients through the Law Office of Peter J. Carman. His practice includes Litigation - Insurance, with a background representing parties in matters involving general liability, workers’ compensation, personal injury, and insurance-related disputes. Attorney Carman has experience handling civil cases from early investigation and case development through hearings and trial.

Throughout his legal career, Attorney Carman has worked on insurance defense matters as well as claims brought by injured individuals. This experience provides perspective on how insurers evaluate claims and how disputes may be addressed through litigation or negotiation. His practice focuses on careful legal research, written advocacy, and clear communication with clients about the progress and direction of their cases.

Attorney Carman has first-chair trial and hearing experience and approaches each matter with close attention to the details that can influence the outcome of a legal dispute. By thoroughly reviewing the facts, applicable law, and available evidence, he works with clients to develop practical strategies that address their legal concerns.

At the Law Office of Peter J. Carman in Appleton, Wisconsin, prospective clients are offered a free consultation to discuss their situation and learn more about their legal options. This initial meeting allows Attorney Carman to understand the circumstances of a potential case while giving individuals the opportunity to ask questions about the legal process and how their matter may proceed.

Through consistent communication and careful case preparation, Attorney Carman assists clients with navigating civil litigation, insurance disputes, workers’ compensation claims, and personal injury matters throughout the Appleton area and surrounding Wisconsin communities.

Works at
Law Office of Peter J. Carman SC

1 Best Lawyers award

Law Office of Peter J. Carman SC logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Wisconsin–Madison, B.A., graduated 1995
  • Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, J.D., graduated 2001

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin, 2001

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2001
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 2001
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2001

Affiliations

  • State Bar Wisconsin Lawyers’ Assistance Program (WISLAP) Committee - 2022 to 2023
  • State Bar Moot Court Committee - 2022 to Present
  • State Bar Ethics Committee - Member 2015 to 2021
  • Wisconsin Association of Justice, Worker’s Compensation Committee - Member, 2013 to Present
  • American Association for Justice - Member, 2024 to present
  • Wisconsin Association of Justice - Member, 2013 to Present
  • Wisconsin Association of Worker’s Compensation Attorneys - Member, 2013 to Present
  • Outagamie County Bar Association - Member, 2004 to Present
  • State Bar of Wisconsin - Member, 2001 to Present

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation - Insurance
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
  • America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys

  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 25 Motor Vehicle Lawyers Designation

  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Designation

  • Lead Counsel rated in all practice areas by Thomson Reuters

  • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating Martindale-Hubbell

  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 25 Worker's Compensation Lawyers Designation

  • Wisconsin Super Lawyers, Rising Star and Super Lawyer

  • Avvo Clients' Choice Award

Additional Information

  • Case Results
  • 2019: Obtained a $300,000 pre-suit personal injury settlement in a traumatic brain injury case.
  • 2021: Obtained a $265,000 settlement in a worker’s compensation vocational retraining case.
  • 2022: Obtained a $250,000 settlement in a worker’s compensation permanent total disability case.
  • 2022: Obtained a $500,000 pre-suit personal injury insurance policy limits settlement in a traumatic brain injury case.
  • 2023: Obtained a $240,000 (out of an available $250,000 in insurance policy limits) pre-suit personal injury settlement in a serious physical injury motor vehicle accident case.
  • 2023: Obtained a $500,000 settlement in a personal injury case involving multiple back surgeries.
  • 2024: Obtained a $650,000 settlement in a personal injury case involving traumatically induced osteoarthritis of an ankle with an arthroscopic surgery.
  • 2025: Obtained a $1.1 million combined limits settlement pre-suit in a serious physical injury with scaring hit-and-run motor vehicle versus pedestrian case.
  • 2025: Obtained an over 1.8 million jury verdict in an auto crash resulting in a traumatic brain injury (mTBI/concussion) and PTSD case
  • Pro-Bono Activities
  • Samaritan Counseling Board Development and Governance Committee, Member, 2015 to Present
  • Grand Chute Kiwanis, Member, 2018 to Present
  • Grand Chute Kiwanis, President, 2022 to 2025
  • Kiwanis Wisconsin-Upper Michigan District, Division 10 Lieutenant Governor, 2023-2025
  • Board of Directors, Fox Valley Rowing Club, 2021 to Present
  • Presiding Judge, Wisconsin High School Mock Trial Tournament – Region 3 and Semifinal Competitions
  • Presiding Judge, Texas Young Lawyers Association Mock Trial Competition, Region 12, hosted by the University of Wisconsin Law School at the Dane County Courthouse

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