Colgate Personal Injury Lawyers

Attorney Linda Vanden Heuvel has been practicing law in Wisconsin for over 30 years, and has repeatedly received a superb rating from www.Avvo.com and a AV-rating from www.Martindale.com, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. She has been named to the National Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers. Recently receiving the client distinction award for recognized excellence in quality of service, overall value, responsiveness and communication ability, Attorney Vanden Heuvel provides divorce representation including custody and placement and other areas of family law. Notwithstanding Attorney Vanden Heuvel's extensive and recognized...

Kent A. Tess-Mattner is a shareholder with the Brookfield law firm of Schmidt, Rupke, Tess-Mattner & Fox, S.C. He received his B.A. (cum laude) from Carroll University and his J.D. from Marquette University. Before entering private practice, he was law clerk to Chief Judge John A. Decker of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. He has co-chaired the Civil Litigation Section of the Milwaukee Bar Association and is past president of both the Society of Family Lawyers and the Leander J. Foley Matrimonial Inns of Court. He is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar...

I have over 25 years of experience representing accident victims. I have extensive trial, settlement and appellate experience in a wide variety of personal injury and wrongful death cases, including complex and multi-district litigation. I was recognized as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer in 2011 in the area of Personal Injury Plaintiff: General, as published in Milwaukee Magazine, was recognized as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” in Wisconsin for Civil Plaintiff’s work by the National Trial Lawyers Association in 2013, and I have now achieved the highest level ranking of “Superb” by Avvo’s lawyer rating service. I graduated cum laude from...

I proudly represent only those injured by the negligence of others. On three different cases I recovered awards that were at that time the highest personal injury awards in the history of Wisconsin. Currently I have the largest personal injury compensatory damage verdict in Wisconsin history, a $35 million medical malpractice verdict. I am an invited member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an organization limited to 100 of the best plaintiff attorneys in the U.S, a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the International Society of Barristers.. I was honored as the Marquette Law...

Keith is a member of the Wisconsin Association for Justice and is on the Board of Directors. He has also lectured and authored articles for presentation at continuing legal education seminars sponsored by that organization. Keith is the author of the Jury Deliberations chapter in a State Bar of Wisconsin publication entitled “Wisconsin Trial Practice.” He is listed in the Martindale Registry of Preeminent Lawyers as having the highest ratings awarded by that group. He has been awarded a Superlawyer designation for Personal Injury since 2011.He has an AVVO rating of 10.0 out of a possible 10.0. He is also...

Education
Mr. Llaurado earned his bachelor’s degree from Marquette University, graduating magna cum laude in 1983 and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Sigma Nu. He graduated from Marquette University Law School in 1986, and was a Thomas More Scholar. He was on the Marquette Law Review as an Articles Editor.

Background
Mr. Llaurado was raised in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. He resides with his wife, Kathleen, and together they have four children, Thomas, Kathryn, Joseph, and Patrick.

Mr. Llaurado is an active member of the American Association of Justice, Wisconsin Association for Justice, American Bar Association, and State Bar...

Paul was born in Milwaukee, WI and grew up on the south side of Milwaukee. Paul has five brothers and was raised by a single mom. Growing up on the south side of Milwaukee, Paul attended the local Catholic grade school and worked his way through school by working at gas stations, having a paper route and doing whatever he could to raise money to pay for tuition and books. Paul attended Pius XI high school and, once again, worked to pay all costs of his education, as did his five brothers.

Upon graduating from high school, Paul took a year...

Mike has focused his practice on representing injured people and families across Wisconsin, and has tried cases to juries throughout the State of Wisconsin. While the circumstances of each case may vary – car crash, bicycle injury, unsafe property, or a dog bite – the commitment to providing aggressive, thoughtful representation to help people who have suffered a life changing injury is the same. Mike graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. He graduated from Marquette University Law School in 1995. Mike practiced for several years in Mayville, Eau Claire and Milwaukee,...

Mrs. Michelle Hockers graduated magna cum laude from Marquette University Law School earning her Juris Doctorate with a certificate in litigation in May of 2015. While in law school, she was heavily involved in the Moot Court Association where she participated in the Jenkins Honors Moot Court Competition, served on the Executive Board as Associate Justice for National Competitions, and competed in the National Moot Court Competition regional at Marquette. As a third year student, Michelle completed an internship with the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office in the Milwaukee County Trial Division where she gained valuable courtroom experience. Throughout law...

Attorney Steven C. Gabert is a graduate of Marquette University (B.A. 1983) and West Virginia School of Law (J.D. 1986). He is admitted to both the West Virginia Bar and the Wisconsin State Bar. He was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps in 1983. Following law school he served to the rank of Captain in the United States Marine Corps where he practiced as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer. After TBS at Quantico, VA he attended Naval Justice School (1987-Honors) in Newport, RI. He then continued his military service at Camp LeJeune, NC where he...

Anna, a native Wisconsinite, is a personal injury lawyer based in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. As a litigator, Anna spends her time fighting for individuals, families, and communities who aren’t given a fair shake by insurance companies. She practices in all types of personal injury litigation. She has substantial experience litigating cases involving a broad range of personal injury claims, including car, motorcycle, and truck/semi accidents, injuries involving snowmobiles, ATVs, bicycles, and pedestrians, premises liability, slip/trip and falls, accidents involving brain injuries, construction site accidents, wrongful death claims, and insurance coverage litigation that arise when insurance companies deny claims. Anna began her legal career...

Tom received his law degree with Highest Honors from Hamline University in 1996. His entire career has been dedicated to representing victims of serious injury and death.

A high success rate in injury litigation over the last 25 years has affirmed Tom’s belief in the jury system. He is confident that if jurors hear all the relevant facts they will always render the just verdict. Determining what is required to motivate jurors to action is what drives case value.

A passion for honing his skills as a trial lawyer and being a zealous advocate for his clients has led to Tom traveling...

Mitch grew up in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and attended Marquette University where he earned his B.A. in International Affairs and Spanish. While attending Marquette University law school, Mitch developed a passion for civil litigation and joined Groth Law Firm in May 2018 as a law clerk. Now as an associate attorney at Groth Law Firm, Mitch appreciates doing all he can to help clients that have been injured in the community he grew up in.

Outside of the office Mitch is passionate about Wisconsin sports and follows the Milwaukee Brewers, Bucks, and Green Bay Packers closely. In his spare time, he enjoys...

I'm a California and Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorney specializing in catastrophic injuries due to auto accidents, truck accidents, brain injuries, slip and falls, and other serious injuries.

D.M.R. Law Offices has successfully resolved over one thousand cases by way of settlement or jury verdict, resulting in millions of dollars in compensation for clients. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Attorney David M. Roth is a graduate of Marquette University High School and the University of Wisconsin – Madison. After graduating from Brooklyn Law School and practicing in New York for 3 years, Roth returned to Wisconsin where he has been a licensed attorney since 2004. Having spent years working as a staff counsel at a very prominent national insurance company and defending its insureds in personal injury litigation, Attorney...

Attorney Keberle is a 1981 honors graduate of UW – LaCrosse and a 1984 graduate of Marquette Law School. As the son of a Marathon County Circuit Court Judge, his interest in law began at an early age. His lifelong goal of representing injured people was realized when he opened his own law firm, with the single goal of providing personal attention to every injured person he would represent. That philosophy would later become the cornerstone of Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP, created in 1992. Thirty years after starting his career in injury law, he has represented clients...

Dan Patrykus is a 1980 honors graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, a 1984 graduate of Marquette Law School, and a 1985 graduate of the National College of Criminal Defense Trial Institute at Mercer Law School in Macon, Georgia. From 1984 to 1992 he served as an Assistant State Public Defender in the agency’s Milwaukee Trial Office, where he conducted numerous homicide trials. One such trial, State v. Wirth, spanned six weeks. A later homicide trial, State v. Felton, was featured on Court TV. In 1994, Dan represented Christopher Scarver for the murder of Jeffrey Dahmer. In...

Wisconsin personal injury lawyer Frank Pasternak is managing partner of Pasternak & Zirgibel S.C., award-winning plaintiffs personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin. Attorney Pasternak has been honored as one of the Top 50 “Super Lawyers” in Milwaukee Magazine, as chosen by his peers and through independent research. Attorney Pasternak was also voted “Best Attorney” by CNI Newspapers in its “Best of the Burbs” survey of readers and ranked as one of Milwaukee's "Leading Lawyers" in M Milwaukee Lifestyle Magazine. In addition Attorney Pasternak is rated an AV® Preeminent attorney and is honored in the most recent edition as one...

Attorney Allan M. Foeckler carved out a name for himself throughout the courtrooms of Wisconsin through a detail-oriented approach to personal injury law that has resulted in countless successful settlements and verdicts. He is a member of several legal organizations throughout Wisconsin, including the Milwaukee Chapter of the American Constitution Society, the Wisconsin Judicial Council, the Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association, and the Wisconsin Association for Justice. Mr. Foeckler graduated from Marquette University Law School, where he was a member of Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society and part of the Marquette Law Review. Over the years fighting for the rights of...

An experienced personal injury attorney, with the extensive professional credentials: Wisconsin Association for Justice (Board of Directors since 2005) Judicial Clerk to Chief Judge Eich, Wisconsin Court of Appeals, Madison, WI (August 1996-1997) Co-Author, Chapter 9: “Special Damages” Wisconsin Law of Damages (2005-2008) Note, “AIDS Behind Bars: Judicial Barriers to Prisoners’ Constitutional Claims” 45 Drake L. Rev. 527 (1997) Cannon & Dunphy, S.C. has won more $10 million and higher awards than any other personal injury law firm in Wisconsin. While we are large enough to successfully handle your problems, Cannon & Dunphy is small enough to hear your concerns...

Kyle T. Buss graduated from Marquette University Law School and earned his Juris Doctor in 2015. Prior to law school, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2010 magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in both Psychology and History.

He is a current member of the Wisconsin State Bar and Wisconsin Association for Justice and he has been admitted to the United States District Court – Eastern and Western District of Wisconsin to practice.

Attorney Buss founded Buss Law, LLC in 2018 with the goal of providing his clients with exceptional representation. He is dedicated to helping those who have...

I pride myself as being a versatile lawyer that can provide you with comprehensive and diligent legal representation. Since starting at the firm, I have handled cases in worker’s compensation, personal injury, family law, landlord/tenant rights, real estate transactions, estate planning, lemon law, small claims and civil litigation. I am also an experienced legal writer and researcher, having interned for the District IV Court of Appeals in Madison. In looking for lawyers, experience working for a court is always a bonus for several reasons - your lawyer will know what judges look for and perhaps more importantly,...

Matthew R. Harding has over ten years of experience representing businesses and individuals in a variety of legal disputes with a concentration on civil litigation. Matt has earned successful results for clients before Circuit Courts throughout Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District Courts in Wisconsin and Colorado, and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. He represents individuals injured in auto accidents, slip and falls, products liability, medical malpractice, dental malpractice, legal malpractice and civil rights abuses, as well as businesses and/or shareholders who suffer economic losses through breach of contract, fraud, misappropriation of funds and other financial misdeeds.

Jon Groth has successfully tried cases throughout Wisconsin. We have handled cases in both State and Federal Court and has joined the elite few Wisconsin attorneys who have argued before the Wisconsin State Supreme Court. Juries have awarded our clients verdicts of approximately $900,000 in Milwaukee County and $1.2 million in Dane County. Attorney Jon P. Groth recently obtained a judgment of $2.15 million in Kenosha County. When you hire Groth Law Firm, S.C. you are hiring an attorney that is skilled and dedicated with proven results. If you or someone you know has been seriously injured...

Ryan Truesdale graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Science degree in the field of Medical Laboratory Sciences. After working at a hospital in downtown Milwaukee, he decided he wanted to expand his education to the field of law. From there, he attended and graduated from Marquette University Law School.

After graduating from law school, Ryan has worked at various law firms, all in the area of litigation. He has been involved in litigation varying from civil rights, employee rights, lemon law, personal injury, and complex medical litigation.

Ryan uses his diverse educational background and experience to...

David graduated from Marquette University Law School in May 2018, where he discovered his passion for civil litigation.

After graduating from law school, he worked for several Milwaukee area civil litigation law firms where he gained valuable experience in personal injury law on both plaintiff and defense representation. This unique perspective allows him to anticipate and plan for the potential strategies that insurance defense attorneys employ, allowing him to achieve the best outcomes for his clients.

In his spare time, David enjoys Crossfit, golf, and traveling to his home state of Michigan to visit family and friends.

Attorney Hetzel is the founding partner of Hetzel Law Office, LLC and honors the practice of law through his professionalism, ethical standards and aggressive representation of his clients. Attorney Hetzel has developed a reputation for his diligence in his responsibilities to his clients which has resulted in a practice dominated by referrals from satisfied clients and other attorneys. Areas of practice include personal injury, workers compensation, insurance disputes and criminal defense. He is currently a member of the Wisconsin Association for Justice and Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Gatzke has litigated personal injury and work comp cases in nearly every county in the State of Wisconsin, and has handled federal tort claim matters in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. He has won numerous cases against large insurance companies in matters ranging from motor vehicle accidents and worker injuries to complex business litigation.

Attorney Gary Greenberg is a personal injury attorney serving the Milwaukee area and all over the state of Wisconsin. He’s practiced law for more than twenty-five years, serving the people of his state when they’re in vulnerable, painful legal situations. Gary Greenberg received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin before attending Marquette University and receiving his Juris Doctor. Since then, Gary Greenberg has fought for the needs of his community, seeking compensation for the injured. He understands that a lawsuit can be complex and confusing. He uses his 25 years of experience and education to help clients get...

Mr. Woody has a special interest in environmental and natural resources law. He is a member of the Natural Resources Division and Forest Resources Committee of the American Bar Association. He serves as legal counsel to the Ruffed Grouse Society, a national wildlife conservation and sportsmens association, on matters pertaining to the National Forests. He counsels natural resource clients in all aspects of Forest Service decision-making and its consequences on the forest's stakeholders, including industry, Native Americans, residents, and environmental interest groups. In addition, to National Forest legal issues, Mr. Woody concentrates his practice on ERISA litigation,...

It is important to have an experienced Attorney who will give your case the detailed attention it deserves. The entire staff at the Law Office of Jane L. Walker recognizes the intimidation involved in finding the right Lawyer. Attorney Walker has had her own private practice for over 20 years and has handled a variety of legal matters. The primary focus areas of the practice are Elder Law, Estate Planning and Trust and Probate Administration. Her past experiences have broadened her experience as an Attorney and given her a deeper understanding of human nature, the profound impact conflict...

I represent people who have been seriously injured as well as the families of those who have been neglected or abused in nursing homes, hospitals, or other long-term care facilities.

Before I joined firms that specialize in representing people, I was a shareholder in the litigation department at a well-established firm that represented businesses and insurers in commercial litigation, personal injury, and insurance coverage matters. Having defended complex cases for years, I am versed in the strategies that defendants use and employ, and this understanding now helps me offer unique insight and reliable advice to individuals seeking to hold corporate defendants...

Attorney William M. Cannon is a member of one of Wisconsin's best-known and most prominent legal families extending over four generations of lawyers, beginning with his grandfather's admission to the Wisconsin Bar. This four-generation legal family has practiced continuously in Milwaukee and other communities throughout Wisconsin for over 100 years. Mr. Cannon has won more $10 million paid verdicts and settlements for his clients than any other lawyer in Wisconsin. His cases have been featured on the CBS program "60 Minutes" and the "ABC Evening National News". He has continuously been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Over...

25 years of experience helping injured and disabled people throughout Wisconsin in personal injury, worker's compensation, social security, short and long term disability policies, and disability pension cases and claims. I personally handle every aspect of your case.

Since he was admitted to practice in Wisconsin in 1982, David B. Karp has worked tirelessly to assist injury and family law clients. During the course of his lengthy career, he successfully has tried hundreds of cases and has settled countless more.

Michael D. Leffler is a graduate of Marquette University (B.S. 1985) and Marquette University Law School (J.D. 1988). In law school, he was awarded the Grace Holznecht Scholarship in recognition of outstanding achievement. Most recently, he is recognized as a Top 100 National Trial Lawyer and a peer reviewed Super Lawyer. He serves on the Board of Governors for the Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ). WAJ was formerly known as the Wisconsin Trial Lawyers Association. He is a member of the American Association for Justice. He is also the past President of Racine County Bar Association.

Attorney Eugene Bykhovsky represents clients throughout Wisconsin in a variety of legal matters including personal injury, workers' compensation, employment law, family law and civil litigation. Attorney Bykhovsky views the practice of law as an honor and a privilege, which is why he employs the highest degree of integrity and ethics in everything he does. These qualities have helped him build a strong reputation among fellow attorneys, judges, and clients. Attorney Bykhovsky received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A. 2000), and his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D. 2003). He is a member of the...

Education
Mr. Baus earned his bachelor’s of arts in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1984. He graduated from Marquette University Law School in 1990. He was a member of Marquette Law School’s National Labor Law Moot Court Team, and placed first in the Intra School Moot Court Competition.

Background
Mr. Baus was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on March 18, 1962. He is married and resides in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

Personal Comments
After working as a journalist, I had a strong desire to work in a job that has a direct positive affect on people’s lives. We all hope and believe that we won’t be...