Cornell Personal Injury Lawyers

Attorney John K. Smerlinski has over 20 years of experience practicing criminal, divorce, and personal injury law in the state of Wisconsin. Attorney Smerlinski specializes in criminal law and can help you with DUI charges, drug charges, misdemeanor charges, and felony charges just to name a few. Smerlinski Law Office S. C. has extensive experience in divorce/family law and personal injury law. The firm has secured over 50 acquittals for clients over the years, and will work hard to get you the best results possible with your case. Contact Smerlinski Law Office today, for a free consultation, to discuss...

For more than 25 years, Richard "Dick" Rice has focused his practice primarily on representation of persons involved in individual employment, personal injury and related matters. Mr. Rice has counseled thousands of employees, employers and business owners on employment discrimination matters of all kinds. He is well versed in the myriad issues that can arise for both employees and employers in the workplace, including sexual harassment and hostile work environment, discrimination based on sex, age, race, national origin, disability, arrest or conviction record and sexual orientation, and retaliation for opposing these unlawful employment practices or supporting a co-worker's discrimination complaint.

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.

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As your criminal defense legal team, the attorneys of Eisenberg Law are proud to offer legal representation in criminal defense, personal injury, family / divorce, drunk driving and more. We value our relationships with our clients and are dedicated to keeping them involved in our process and communicating with them each step of the way. You’ll never hear our clients say that we do not return phone calls. Although we cannot guarantee a specific outcome for your case, Eisenberg Law pledges to work to achieve the best results under the circumstances of your case.

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John Casey is a Wisconsin native and a passionate advocate for injury victims. He graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law, where he excelled in business and tort law and obtained his law degree. He went on to represent injury victims in Milwaukee. As an avid member of the legal community, Attorney Casey served as a past chairperson of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Solo and Small Firm/General Practice Section, is a member of the American Association for Justice, and was a committee member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court Appointment Selection Committee. His commitment to his clients has...

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...

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 S.C. recognizes the intimidation involved in finding the right Lawyer. Attorney Walker has had her own private practice for over 30 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...

As a Janesville, WI, native I felt passionate about coming back to Janesville and serving my community. I opened my law firm in 1986 and have 30+ years of experience helping with Divorce, DUI, Drunk Driving, Traffic, and Real Estate cases. I care about the personal and economic happiness of my clients. Feel free to give me a ring to talk through your legal circumstances

With more than 35 years of practicing law, Bob Duxstad offers clients unparalleled experience in representing their cases. His practice is focused on personal injury and civil litigation, banking, business law, and criminal and traffic matters. Earning his reputation as a tenacious litigator and negotiator, Bob has recovered more than $7 million in damages for clients in the personal injury arena alone. While serving as Green County District Attorney, Bob started the law firm that is now Duxstad and Bestul. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and its Litigation and Office Management Sections, the Green...

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,...

Attorney Putzstuck returned to the Fox Valley area to practice law after graduating from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, MN. Joe and his wife are both longtime residents of the Fox Valley.

Joe’s primary concern when representing individuals and businesses, facing a wide variety of legal issues, is to assist them in solving their unique legal issues in a way that makes sense to them. Recognizing that every case presents a unique set of circumstances, Joe likes to get to know his clients so that he can tailor their representation to meet their specific...

Heath Straka is a partner at Axley Brynelson, LLP and is the Immediate Past President of the Wisconsin Association of Justice (WAJ). WAJ is the state-wide association for trial attorneys and has over 800 professional members. His practice focuses on personal injury actions, general litigation involving employment and construction disputes and also complex litigation and class actions involving product liability claims and wage and hour violations. Heath received his law degree from the UW Law School in 2000. He has extensive litigation experience in the State and Federal Courts of Wisconsin and has practiced in the successful resolution of...

If you are about to embark on the probate process, you need to take immediate action and seek out the help of a Waupun estate planning lawyer you can trust. While you may agree, you may be wondering where you can even begin to search for the right lawyer. You can breathe more easily now, because you have come to the right law firm. Hoeper Law Offices exists to support individuals just like you, and you can know that your case is in the right hands when you come here. Attorney Peter John Hoeper obtained his Juris Doctorate from the...

John Kelly is an Oshkosh native with 45 years of experience creatively and expertly advocating for his clients. While his practice is wide-ranging, from serious personal injury suits to complex business transactions to multi-party litigation and beyond, he consistently achieves results that exceed his clients' expectations by providing the highest quality legal services to each matter he handles. Jack's extensive legal training, experience and wealth of knowledge, combined with his unmatched tenacity, have made him one of Wisconsin's leading attorneys. He is rightly recognized by the Wisconsin legal community for his success, integrity, and highest level of client representation. He...

For Ana Burkham, there’s nothing quite like the feeling she gets after she tries a successful case. She loves a challenge, and when she represents her Social Security Disability clients, she has one thing on her mind: getting them the best results possible.

Ana is a native of St. Louis, Missouri, but she moved to Wisconsin while she was still in grade school. She’s a 1997 graduate of Lawrence University in Appleton, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in art history. She then moved back to St. Louis to obtain her Juris Doctorate from Washington University School of Law...

When you are facing a legal issue, your lawyer should be there for you when you need them most. There when you need us, day or night. From our Appleton, WI office we represent clients throughout Wisconsin in personal injury, criminal defense and family law. We will be with you for the entire process. Not many firms can provide such exceptional focused service. Contact us today for your free consultation.

Joe had a long and distinguished career as a Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge and Chief Judge, before returning to private practice with Habush Habush & Rottier in 2007. Joe’s practice is dedicated exclusively to helping people who suffered personal injuries in accidents caused by other people’s carelessness and negligence.

He has successfully recovered multi-million-dollar results for his clients in jury trials and settlements, but he has also helped hundreds of people with much smaller claims.

In 2018 he was named Personal Injury Attorney of the Year by Best Lawyers®. In 2004 he was named Wisconsin Trial Judge of the Year by...

With over thirty-three years of legal experience in the Fox Valley and Northeast Wisconsin, Sam Bomier Law focuses exclusively on the needs of injured workers.
A Northeast Wisconsin native, Sam knows his community and is dedicated to helping the hard-working people of Wisconsin who have suffered injuries on the job obtain the workers’ compensation benefits they deserve. Call Sam Bomier if you have any questions in this area of the law.

Whether you reside in Appleton, Oshkosh, Neenah/Menasha, Green Bay to Marinette, or along the Lakeshore, our office serves all of Northeast Wisconsin.

Born and raised in the Milwaukee area, Robert Levine received his undergraduate and juris doctor degrees from the University of Wisconsin. While earning his J.D., he served on the Student Senate and as a student court judge, and was selected to work as a law clerk for the late Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge John Decker. As an attorney, Mr. Levine has been serving the people of Wisconsin since 1968. Not only has he won cases for countless clients in both civil and criminal court, he has been instrumental in changing laws regarding when pleadings can be amended and real estate...

Has litigated hundreds of case in a variety of civil areas across Wisconsin and nationally.

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.

Patrick C. Miller is an experienced litigator who dedicates his practice to representing injured people and their families in personal injury and wrongful death cases. He is a recognized leader in the Wisconsin personal injury bar, and has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict. In his more than 25 of years of practice, he has succeeded in obtaining millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his injured clients

I have been a trial lawyer since graduation from law school. I find the practice of law exciting. It is my calling. I have learned so much about so many different types of businesses and the manner in which business disputes arise. I have also experienced with my clients the devastation that come from personal injuries and challenges that they face which cause them to become involved in the legal system. All of those experiences have given me a strong and I believe unique set of skills in helping people find solutions to their problems. The largest corporate client and...

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...

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.

Christopher T. Froelich was raised in Green Bay attending Abbot Pennings High School. He attended St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin and graduated in 1987 with a major in Accounting and Business Administration. Christopher worked at Ft. Howard Paper Company in the internal auditing department and cost accounting departments prior to earning his law degree. He gained experience in the business world where he was able to apply his real world experience to various legal situations. Christopher graduated in 1990 from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. He was the managing...

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...

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.

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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...

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.

Bryant Ray received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Legal Studies and Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2013. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in December 2016. In law school, Mr. Ray held board positions on the Student Bar Association, the Public Interest Law Foundation, and the Legal Assistance for Disaster Relief organization. Mr. Ray joined the Consigny Law Firm in February of 2017. In April 2019, Mr. Ray moved to Madison, Wisconsin, and began practicing at Zerbst & Kluck, S.C.

As an attorney, Mr. Ray believes that the most important aspect of his work is...

I am proud of my record of achieving fair and reasonable settlements for hundreds of injured clients. I represent people who have suffered due to dog bites, car accidents, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), amputations and other serious injuries, including wrongful death. Having spent the initial years of my law career as an insurance defense attorney, I know how both sides approach personal injury cases. I have an insider's perspective of how insurance companies evaluate claims, and I use this to build strong cases for my clients. No recovery, no fee. I handle cases involving personal injury law on contingency. This...

I have been practicing for 27 years representing injured clients in workers compensation, social security and personal injury claims.

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...

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...

I have been successfully representing satisfied clients in the greater Milwaukee area since 2002. When you call my office, you speak with me - not an associate or paralegal.

Mr. Payne is a personal injury attorney at R.F. Wittmeyer, Ltd. He graduated from Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2012 and was recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2014. Prior to joining R.F. Wittmeyer, Mr. Payne began his career representing major non-profit organizations and other large organizations in the defense of employment claims and other civil litigation matters in Philadelphia. Since relocating to Kenosha, Wisconsin, Mr. Payne has dedicated his practice to representation of injured persons including car accidents, slip-and-falls, pharmacy negligence, medical and dental malpractice, insurance claims, and privacy cases. He is admitted...

I was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I graduated from Marquette High School, The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Marquette Law School. I have been practicing law throughout the State of Wisconsin, primarily in Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha and Walworth Counties. I concentrate in criminal defense, DUI/OWI, traffic tickets and personal injury

Michael G. Levine received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He went on to receive his juris doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in Coral Gables, Florida, receiving a Dean's Certificate of Achievement for Outstanding Academic Performance in Substantive Criminal Law and graduating cum laude.

While living in Florida, Mr. Levine began his legal career working in the Public Defenders Offices of both Dade and Broward Counties. During his time as a public defender Mr. Levine managed a felony case load in excess of one hundred files at any given time. He...

Virginia E. George is a partner at Steinhilber Swanson, LLP. She has served as a Chapter 7 Panel trustee in the Bankruptcy Court of the Eastern District of Wisconsin (Milwaukee Division) since 1999. She has, for 25 years, been peer- rated “AV” at Martindale Hubbell. She has extensive experience in all aspects of consumer and business bankruptcy. She has also represented Creditors, and Debtors in Chapter 11 and 12 cases. For the past 25 years she has concentrated over 95% of her practice in bankruptcy and insolvency matters also serving as receiver in...

Mr. Prachthauser is a frequent presenter and speaker for the State Bar of Wisconsin, American Board of Trial Advocates, and Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has been a Civil Trial Practice Instructor at the University of Wisconsin Madison-Law School.