Best Lawyers in Wisconsin, United States for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Craig Christensen is the manager of the Appleton office. He began his legal career in Milwaukee in 1985, and started working in our Appleton office in 1988. Since that time, Mr. Christensen has worked exclusively for people who have been injured in car accidents, work-place injuries, and animal attacks to ensure they receive fair compensation. Mr. Christensen has tried many cases throughout Wisconsin and because of his trial experience, the National Board of Trial Advocacy has certified him a...
Theresa Laughlin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Theresa practices law in Rhinelander, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Theresa Laughlin since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Theresa Laughlin is held by other lawyers.
Background Since joining Murphy & Prachthauser in 1983, Keith has been involved in the planning, development, and trial of cases, and, if necessary, their appeal. His partners and clients trust that he will open any door and take on any obstacle to obtain the best outcome and that he will do so with respect for the client, the law, and the opponent. Where others see obstacles, Keith looks for possibilities, consistently turning limitations into advantages in ways our clients and partners ...
Elissa Bowlin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Elissa practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Elissa Bowlin since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Elissa Bowlin is held by ot...
Robert L. Jaskulski is a shareholder at the law firm, practicing in the firm’s Milwaukee, Waukesha and West Bend offices, and is managing partner of the firm’s Waukesha office. Mr. Jaskulski’s emphasis of law practice is personal injury litigation throughout the State of Wisconsin and the United States. Mr. Jaskulski’s practice involves a wide range of cases, including medical malpractice, products liability, insurance bad faith and motor vehicle accidents. Mr. Jaskuls...
Laurence J. Fehring is the co-manager of the firm’s Milwaukee office. Larry has been certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 1995, and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates-Wisconsin Chapter since 2009. Larry’s practice involves general liability with a focus on injuries and deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents. He also handles cases involving injuries caused by pharmacy errors, contractor negligence, nursing home/elder car...
Benjamin S. Wagner is a shareholder at the firm and has been a member of the firm since 2003. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2003 and also received the Phillips Owens Memorial Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement and community service. Mr. Wagner has successfully tried numerous cases throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Due to his significant trial experience and success, he has been certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National B...
Peter Young is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Peter practices law in Rhinelander, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Peter Young since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Peter Young is held by other lawyers.
When the Indiana steel mill department shutdown in 1984 where I had worked for nearly 8 years as a steelworker, including a stint as union representative, my family and I moved to Milwaukee. I started law school and after graduating in 1987, I served as a law clerk to the Hon. John L. Coffey, circuit judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. My time as a lawyer has now spanned 30 years, and my practice is primarily dedicated to representing and fighting for justice for inju...
Jessie Weber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jessie practices law in Eau Claire, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Jessie Weber since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jessie Weber is held by other lawyers.
Edward E. Robinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Edward E. practices law in Brookfield, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Edward E. Robinson since 2011. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Edward E. Robinson is held by other lawyers.
Ralph Tease is a shareholder and managing partner of the firm’s Green Bay and Appleton offices. He currently handles a wide range of personal injury and wrongful death cases and has tried cases in courts throughout the State of Wisconsin. Because of his extensive trial experience, Ralph has been certified as a Civil Trial Specialist with the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 1997. He was also selected for exclusive membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates where he curren...
Although he was born, raised, and offices in southeastern Wisconsin, Tim Trecek has earned a national reputation as a successful plaintiff’s trial lawyer. Mr. Trecek’s successes have been so noteworthy that they have been chronicled in papers throughout the United States. Mr. Trecek’s notable cases have been reported in the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, the Fort Worth Star Telegram, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the San Francisco Chronicle and dozens of other publicatio...
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