Gile Personal Injury Lawyers

Adam Nicolet has been an attorney at Nicolet Law Office, S.C. since 2013. Adam works primarily out of the Eau Claire branch of the firm and handles personal injury, car accident, slip and fall, medical malpractice, wrongful death and bankruptcy cases. Adam has deep roots in the Eau Claire community; he was born in Eau Claire, and after becoming an attorney he moved back to the area to raise his family and provide legal services to members of his community.

Wisconsin native, Collin Mettelka, grew up in Green Bay. His mother is a public school teacher at Doty Elementary School and his father is the owner and operator of Jaymar Screen Printers, Inc.
Although Collin grew up in Green Bay, the Mettelka family has been part of the Vilas County community since 1938, when his Great-Great Grandfather, John J. Mettelka, built a cabin in Plum Lake, Wisconsin. Since that time, his family has maintained strong roots in Vilas County.
Collin received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and his Juris Doctorate from Marquette University Law School. While obtaining...

Matthew Lein has spent nearly his entire legal career helping consumers, workers subjected to unfair and deceptive business practices, the injured in non-work injury settings, those applying for Social Security, and injured workers. He is experienced in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Truth-in-Lending Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Wisconsin Consumer Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Ch. 102: Workers Compensation. He is experienced in all aspects of litigation, including trials and appeals. Matthew has appeared in almost every venue in Wisconsin: state, bankruptcy, district, and tribal...

Attorney Peter J. Carman offers unparalleled and cost effective legal representation to his insurance company and corporate clients providing defense services in both general liability/tort and workers' compensation matters throughout the State of Wisconsin. Attorney Carman takes great pride in working with his clients, directly and through presentations, to manage risk and develop strategies and policies to minimize exposure. Attorney Carman's law office is the première destination for insurance and corporate clients desiring a "one stop shop" for legal defense services. Attorney Carman also represents individuals with personal injury and workers' compensation claims, utilizing his extensive insurance...

Attorney William M. Pemberton founded the firm Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm. Attorney Pemberton represents clients through out the entire State of Wisconsin who have suffered injuries or losses at the hands of others' negligence in cases related to the following: • Motor vehicle accidents • Wrongful death • Dangerous property • Animal attacks • Boating and snowmobile accidents • Catastrophic injuries Attorney Pemberton began his legal career in 2004 after earning his law degree from Marquette University Law School and his admission to the State Bar of Wisconsin. In addition to his approval to practice law before all of Wisconsin's state courts, the U.S. District Courts...

Mr. DeVinney is a civil rights and personal injury attorney. He is a partner at Martin Law Office, S.C., in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Mr. DeVinney devotes his practice to representing those who have been injured, including civil rights victims, victims of trauma, victims of nursing neglect, and those who have suffered personal injuries due to the negligence of others. Prior to joining Martin law Office in 2014, Mr. DeVinney interned for Justice Ann Walsh Bradley of the Wisconsin Supreme Court and practiced at a private firm in Madison, Wisconsin. Mr. DeVinney's cases have been covered by various national and local...

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...

Russell Nicolet has always been focused on helping people through difficult situations. He became an attorney and has integrated this personal philosophy into his practice so that he could help people through some of the most stressful situations they will face in life. Russell’s goal in every case is to help his clients get into a better position than where they were prior to contacting him. Russell has focused his legal practice to the area of Personal Injury in Wisconsin and Minnesota. This focused approach allows him to provide clients with knowledgeable and effective representation while maintaining the...

Attorney Michael Fox has been consistently recognized, not only as an outstanding trial lawyer, but as a teacher of trial practice. His record of success in trials has led to hundreds of settlements that allowed his clients to recover financially with dignity and without requiring a public trial. He was described by a noted colleague in the media as the “father of the modern civil rights jury trial” and promoted by the Minnesota State Bar as one of three national “stars of the plaintiff’s bar” repeatedly invited to address its annual Midwestern Employment Law Institute.

I am an attorney and partner at Crooks, Low & Connell, a general practice law firm in Wausau, Wisconsin. In addition to my law practice, I am dedicated to serving my profession. I am on the Mock Trial Advisory Committee and I am a Mock Trial Task Force Case Writer for the State Bar of Wisconsin. I am an active member of the Wisconsin Association for Justice, participating in the New Lawyers Section, in the Women's Caucus, and serving on the Board of Directors. I am also dedicated to serving my community. I serve on the Board of...

Attorney Jason F. Abraham began his career with Hupy and Abraham in 1993 and was promoted to shareholder in 1999.

Attorney Abraham's proficiency in handling personal injury matters attracts clientele from across the nation. He has settled or tried personal injury cases with a combined value of approximately $350 million and resolved many cases for over one million dollars each.

His expertise in personal injury matters has granted him lecturing opportunities in numerous states across the nation.

Attorney Todd Richard Korb has successfully handled thousands of personal injury cases including auto accidents, dog bites, and product liability cases. Throughout his practice, he has gotten millions for his clients. His expertise has led him to lecture across the state of Wisconsin on legal and insurance coverage issues.

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...

Dean is a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist who has represented hundreds of injured people throughout Wisconsin. He received his Masters of Business Administration degree in 1986 after working as a commercial loan officer. In 1989 he received his law degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Dean believes that quality representation begins with treating every client as if they're your only client and spending whatever time necessary to get the best result. When working with injury victims, Dean makes sure his clients know he'll be as aggressive as necessary, and fight tirelessly on their behalf.

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...

Mike is originally from Greendale, and now makes the Slinger/West Bend area home with his wife, two children and their dog. He likes to spend his free time outdoors, and you can often find him riding and racing his mountain bike, hunting, fishing or skiing. 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 and Eau Claire, where he gained a broad experience in a variety of legal matters – family law,...

Attorney Mehlos graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Wisconsin Law School. During law school, Attorney Mehlos participated in the Wisconsin Innocence Project, handling 10 post-conviction homicide and assault cases. That experience provided Attorney Mehlos with the foundation to surgically attack highly-complex cases involving tough facts and tailor creative solutions to achieve outstanding results for his clients. Attorney Mehlos has worked relentlessly to achieve outstanding results for his clients in cases ranging from homicide cases, personal injury lawsuits, to helping families with child protective services. In his first case out of law school, Attorney...

Mike joined the firm in 1974. He served as the firm’s President for six years. Mike's trial experience includes a wide range of claims, from winning a jury verdict against Ford Motor Company for manufacturing a defective automobile to obtaining a punitive damages award against a national insurance company for libel and slander. He has tried accident cases involving farm machinery, ATVs, motorcycles, automobiles, dog bites and other animal claims, as well as claims against manufacturers of defective products. He has argued numerous cases before the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Mike’s practice is entirely dedicated to...

Personal Injury Attorney Thomas A. Perlberg joined Hupy and Abraham in 2010, following years of insurance defense practice. Prior to working on behalf of the insurance industry, he was an Assistant District Attorney in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Attorney Evan Nicholas Claditis focuses on smart, compassionate lawyering. Attorney Claditis' commitment to his clients includes trying court cases to jury verdict with a proven track record of favorable results in hotly contested motor vehicle and slip and fall cases.

Jaclyn Kallie is an Associate with Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP. Prior to joining the firm, Jaclyn concentrated her practice in the area of civil litigation and insurance defense. She is admitted to practice in Wisconsin. Jaclyn graduated from Marquette University cum laude with a double major in Finance & Entrepreneurship, with minors in Criminology & Law Studies in 2009. She received her JD from Marquette University Law School with a Certificate in Civil Litigation in 2012. While attending law school, Jaclyn served an internship with the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee where she assisted lawyers in providing civil legal services...

Attorney James R. Shilobrit has been practicing in the field of personal injury law since 1989 and joined Hupy and Abraham in 2007. He received an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee in 1984, and was awarded a Juris Doctor from Hamline University School of Law in 1988. Attorney Shilobrit is licensed to practice in the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice. Attorney Shilobrit has been active in the Milwaukee Bar Association where...

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...

At the law firm of Nowlan & Mouat LLP, Rock County personal injury attorney Steve Caya will provide the expert legal support you need in this time of crisis. He will protect your rights with insurance companies and seek fair and full compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. Just as important, he will help you plan for a secure future.

Tracy received his law degree from the University of Minnesota in 1990, where he served as Articles Editor for the Minnesota Law Review. He received a B.A. from the University of Minnesota in 1987. He is Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Specialist and focuses on plaintiff's personal injury. Tracy N. Tool is a civil litigator experienced in a wide range of substantive areas of law. He uses the legal process to restore the balance of power and to remind big corporations and insurance companies that injured clients must be...

Personal Injury Attorney Robert J. Domol joined Hupy and Abraham in 2014. He has devoted his legal career to protecting the rights of people who have suffered serious injuries due to the negligence of others and has recovered millions of dollars for his Wisconsin and Illinois personal injury clients.

In his free time, Attorney Domol mentors law students and new attorneys. He has lectured at legal education programs for new attorneys and judged student court competitions. Attorney Domol enjoys spending free time with his wife, two daughters and border collie.

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...

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...

Attorney John Miller Carroll is the founder of our Appleton law firm, John Miller Carroll Law Office. At our firm, we focus on protecting the rights of the residents of Wisconsin, including but not limited to, Outagamie and Winnebago counties and surrounding east-central Wisconsin who face charges for state & criminal offenses. We proudly defend clients arrested for a variety of offenses, including:

• Homicides

• Drug offenses

• Assault

• OWI

•...

Attorney Michael F. Hupy is the senior partner in the billion dollar law firm of Hupy and Abraham, S.C. overseeing 11 offices in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. In his career, he has achieved multi-million dollar results for clients including a $22 million award for an injured child.

Through Attorney Hupy's leadership, the firm has donated over $1 million to thousands of worthwhile causes.

In December 2008, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle presented Attorney Hupy with a Certificate of Commendation for many years of leadership in making "the community a better place to live." The Governor previously publicly thanked Attorney Hupy for his help...

Richard focuses his practice on personal injury cases, as well as representing individuals who have been injured at work. In addition to his personal injury practice, Richard also handles labor law matters. Richard represents the Independent Employees Union at Hillshire Farm Company, Inc., the Banta Book Group Maintenance Department, and Local Union 78T: Voith Fabrics. Richard’s working knowledge and understanding of municipal laws and codes along with his trial experience and comfort in the courtroom served him well in his role as the lead prosecutor and Town Attorney for a prominent local municipality for over 20 years.

Richard has handled complex...

Benjamin Nicolet focuses his practice on Personal Injury and representing clients who have been injured as a result of another’s negligence. He is admitted to practice law in the state courts of Minnesota and Wisconsin; as well as the federal courts of the District of Minnesota and Western District of Wisconsin. Ben has handled the gamut of injury cases, from life-altering 18-wheeler accidents, to vicious dogs terrorizing neighborhoods, and family camping trips ending in tragic boating accidents. Ben says, “Clients generally come to us when they feel like their lives have been turned upside down; whether it’s from a car accident...

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...

Steve graduated from Iowa State University, with honors and as a member of the scholastic fraternities of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi. He received his law degree from the University of Minnesota in 1979, and has been a member of the bar in both Wisconsin and Minnesota since 1979. He is also admitted to practice in the federal courts of both states and in the Supreme Court of the United States. Steven is Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Specialist. He has concentrated his practice on commercial and business litigation,...