Best Lawyers in Wisconsin, United States for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Jeffrey Fertl has wide-ranging trial and appellate litigation practice. He has handled numerous commercial class actions and personal injury cases, and has substantial experience in the handling of products liability and warranty matters. Mr. Fertl has represented Subaru, Mitsubishi and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Volkswagen A.G., Volkswagen Group of America, Volvo Trucks of North America, Mack Trucks, Black & Decker, General Electric, Mazda, Porsche, Gulf Stream Coach, Toro Company, Pac...

Richard Orton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Richard, who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and leg...

Steve is a seasoned litigation attorney with over 20 years of experience representing corporate clients and insurers in some of their most complex and high-exposure cases. While deeply rooted in the Wisconsin legal community, Steve regularly manages litigation dockets and coordinates defense strategy across jurisdictions. Clients rely on him not just for results, but for clear communication, sound judgment, and a steady hand throughout litigation. Steve’s practice spans a wide range of ...

Phillip Tallmadge is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Phillip, who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Phillip is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas Schrimpf has an extensive commercial litigation and appellate practice that emphasizes issues involving insurance coverage, employment and environmental law. Insurance Coverage: Mr. Schrimpf is experienced in the review and analysis of complex coverage issues concerning commercial and personal lines liability insurance and environmental claims. He has prosecuted and defended insurance coverage litigation relative to commercial claims, construction, environmental and toxic torts. Employ...

Nate Johnson is a Shareholder and Co-Chair of the General Litigation Section. His practice focuses on insurance defense claims, product liability, toxic tort, strategic risk and crisis management. Nate has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict throughout Wisconsin. Nate has significant experience litigating cases in the following areas: Products liability Insurance coverage Business/Commercial disputes Construction Personal injury Wrongful Death Premise liability Professional liability

Zachary J. Davis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Zachary J., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Zachary J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dean P. Laing has been with O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C., a 40-plus attorney law firm headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for over 40 years since graduating cum laude from Marquette University Law School in 1983. He was on the firm’s Board of Directors from 1990 to 2023, and was the firm's President from 2015 to 2020. Mr. Laing has repeatedly been recognized by members of the bar as one of Wisconsin’s top trial attorneys. Throughout his legal career, in whic...

Jon Feldbruegge is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. He focuses his practice on construction litigation, fire and explosion litigation, insurance coverage and fiduciary litigation. Jon focuses on providing a creative approach to litigation. Since every case presents unique facts and legal issues, his pragmatic, sometimes outside the box, mentality helps achieve favorable results.

Lawrence Drabot is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Lawrence, who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lawrence is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ashley is a shareholder focusing on civil defense litigation, handling matters at all stages - from pre-suit stage investigations and negotiations, through discovery, settlement, trial, and appeal. She has successfully defended individuals, professionals, corporations, employers, and insurers in matters involving allegations of personal injury, premises liability, product liability, and insurance coverage. Ashley is committed to providing service that produces successful results and her clien...

Pat is a shareholder and Chairman of the board of Crivello, Nichols & Hall. With state and federal practice throughout Wisconsin, he has demonstrated expertise in professional liability, commercial litigation, construction disputes, insurance coverage issues and personal injury litigation. Maintaining the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, he has achieved the AV Preeminent Martindale Hubbel Award, was invited into the Federation of Defense and Corporate C...