Insurance Defense law in Wisconsin covers defending insurance companies and policyholders in coverage disputes, liability claims, and regulatory proceedings. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Wisconsin has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to insurance defense cases, and attorneys who practice in Circuit Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

The statute of limitations for insurance defense matters in Wisconsin is generally 6 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Wisconsin's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The State Bar of Wisconsin sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on insurance defense in Wisconsin bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

Choosing the right insurance defense attorney in Wisconsin means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

For a detailed overview of how insurance defense law works in Wisconsin — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to insurance defense law in Wisconsin. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Morgan K. Stippel - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Axley Brynelson, LLP
 2 E. Mifflin Street Suite 200 Madison WI 53703
6082575661477
University of Wisconsin Law School (2015)
English
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Insurance Defense
Carl Schuh - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Schuh Law
 715 W Parkway Blvd Appleton WI 54914
(920) 731-0479
Marquette University Law School (1987)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Criminal Law Divorce
Mark Mingo - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mingo & Yankala, S.C.
 330 East Kilbourn Avenue Suite 1221 Milwaukee WI 53202
(414) 973-2550
Marquette University Law School (1979)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Insurance Defense Personal Injury Products Liability
Mr. Peter James Carman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Peter J. Carman, S.C.
 1225 N. Hawthorne Dr. APPLETON WI 54915
(920) 749-8880
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (1997)
English
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Personal Injury
Shannon Trevithick - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 735 N. Water Street 16th Floor West Milwaukee WI 53202
(414) 273-2900
Gonzaga University School of Law (1993)
Washington Bar
Active License
Insurance Claims Insurance Defense Products Liability
Ryan Woody - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1111 E Sumner St Hartford WI 53027
(262) 673-7850
Marquette University Law School (2001)
8th Circuit Bar
Active License
Business Law Environmental Law Gov & Administrative Law
Bradley W. Matthiesen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C.
 P.O. Box 270670 1111 E Sumner Street Hartford WI 53027-0670
2626737850116
Seattle University School of Law (1978)
English
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Insurance Claims Insurance Defense
Earl G. Taylor - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 5876 N 42nd St Milwaukee WI 53209
(414) 460-5617
Marquette University Law School (1993)
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Insurance Claims Insurance Defense
Wayne Maffei - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cross Jenks Mercer & Maffei LLP
 221 3rd Ave Baraboo WI 53913
(608) 356-3981
U of Wisconsin (1979)
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Insurance Defense Personal Injury
James Hough - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 10 E Doty St Madison WI 53703
(608) 258-9506
U of Wisconsin (1967)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Insurance Defense
Mark Wurtz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 601 North 5th Street Sheboygan WI 53081
(920) 254-7171
U of Wisconsin (1973)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Insurance Defense Personal Injury
James Andrew Carney - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2620 N Pontiac Dr Janesville WI 53545
(608) 754-1700
U of Wisconsin (1985)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Insurance Defense
Jeffrey Fertl - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 100 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee Wisconsin 53202
(414) 225-4812
Marquette University School of Law (1981)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Consumer Law
Brian Flood - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 100 W Lawrence St Appleton WI 54911
(920) 738-7550
Syracuse U (2000)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Insurance Defense Medical Malpractice
Patrick Koenen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 100 West Lawrence Street Appleton Wisconsin 54911
(920) 738-7550
Marquette University School of Law (1986)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Family Law Health Care Law Insurance Defense
Gino Michael Alia - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 6633 Green Bay Rd Kenosha WI 53142
(262) 654-8700
Marquette U (1995)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Insurance Defense Personal Injury
Anne W. Schacherl - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1 N. Pinckney Street Suite 200 Madison WI 53703
(608) 246-8500
University of Wisconsin Law School (1979)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Construction Law Environmental Law Estate Planning
Scott Clark - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 214 Main St W Ashland WI 54806
(715) 682-2711
Marquette U (1978)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Insurance Defense
David Ray - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2900 Hoover Rd Stevens Point WI 54481
(715) 341-7855
Hamline U (1987)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Insurance Defense Municipal Law
Paul G. Kent - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1 N. Pinckney Street Suite 200 Madison WI 53703
(608) 246-8500
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Construction Law Environmental Law Estate Planning
Robert DuMez - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 6633 Green Bay Rd Kenosha WI 53142
(262) 654-8700
U of Wisconsin (1980)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Personal Injury
John Nelson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 111 E Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI 53202
(414) 276-2850
U of Wisconsin (1978)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Insurance Defense
Marcella Spoto - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 555 E Wells St Milwaukee WI 53211
U of Wisconsin (2001)
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Employment Law Insurance Defense Medical Malpractice
Jon Pinkert - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 454 Kentucky St Sturgeon Bay WI 54235
(920) 743-6505
U of Wisconsin (1999)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law Insurance Defense
Drew Ryberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire WI 54703
(715) 833-9699
U of Wisconsin (1974)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Insurance Defense Legal Malpractice
Jerry Dean Zimmerman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 385 Williamstowne, Ste 207 Delafield WI 53018-2323
(262) 646-4850
Marquette U (1979)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Estate Planning Insurance Defense Real Estate Law
Laurie McLeRoy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 700 N Water St Milwaukee WI 53202
(414) 223-2419
Marquette U (1987)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
William Curran - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 111 Oak St Mauston WI 53948
(608) 847-7363
Marquette U (1975)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Insurance Defense
Walter Wefel - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 262 W Grand Ave Wisconsin Rapids WI 54495
(715) 423-1400
U of Wisconsin (1963)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Insurance Defense Municipal Law
Mark Klinner - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 401 5th St, Suite 339 Wausau WI 54403
715845565612
U of Wisconsin (1985)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Municipal Law Personal Injury
Sandra Hupfer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 444 Reid St De Pere WI 54115
(920) 336-5766
U of Wisconsin (1984)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Insurance Defense Personal Injury
Russell Bohach - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2929 W Highland Blvd Milwaukee WI 53208
(414) 344-4434
Marquette U (1980)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Insurance Defense
Steven Sager - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 201 S Marr St Fond du Lac WI 54935
(920) 921-5770
U of Colorado (1968)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Insurance Defense Municipal Law
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