Keith Stachowiak

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Murphy & Prachthauser, SC

Experience: 40 years

Personal Injury and Products Liability

Awarded in Category of Plaintiff Personal Injury, Awarded in Category of Plaintiff Personal Injury and 2 others

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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 a member of the American Association of Justice and State Bar of Wisconsin. He has received the "Best Lawyers" designation for personal injury in Milwaukee.

He has taken four of his cases to the Wisconsin Supreme Court on his clients’ behalf:

-Richards v. Badger Mutual (liability for common scheme or plan, aka aiding and abetting)
-Orlowski v. State Farm (collateral source, which resulted in a 7-0 decision in favor of Ms. Orlowski)
-Schinner v. West Bend Mutual (insurance coverage for injuries resulting from serving alcohol to an underage individual)
-Brown v. Acuity, (immunity arising out of a motor vehicle accident involving a volunteer fire fighter)

Mr. Stachowiak earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, graduating in 1979 with a degree in Accounting. He passed the CPA examination in 1980. He graduated from Marquette University Law School in 1983, cum laude.

Personal Comments
Grade school education is a priority of Keith’s, and he has taken up this cause in his volunteer work. He was one of the three founding members of the St. Gerard fund, a scholarship fund established in 1997 that has assisted families in paying for a Catholic education in an area around his former school. It awards scholarships amounting to approximately $60,000 per year. He continues serving on the board.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Wisconsin

Professional Experience

Current

Wisconsin Association for Justice

Board member

Education

1980 - 1983

Marquette University Law School

J.D. (1983)

Honors: Cum Laude

1976 - 1980

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

B.B.A. (1979) | Accounting; Information Systems

Awards

year - Keith Stachowiak

Awarded in Category of Plaintiff Personal Injury

Best Lawyers

Awarded in Category of Plaintiff Personal Injury

Super Lawyers

Awarded in Category of Plaintiff Personal Injury

Martindale Preeminent Lawyers

10.0 Rating

Avvo

Contacts

Main Office 330 E Kilbourn Ave Suite 1200 Milwaukee WI 53202 Telephone: (414) 271-1011 Fax: (414) 271-9987

Southside Office 4811 S. 76th Street Suite 403 Milwaukee WI 53220 Telephone: (414) 281-5700

Waukesha Office 22370 W Bluemound Road Suite 204 Waukesha WI 53186 Telephone: (262) 792-0888

Mequon Office 10200 N. Port Washington Road Suite 201 Mequon WI 53092 Telephone: (262) 240-1138

Videos

Recreational Injury Liability: Expert Advice from a Milwaukee Personal Injury Lawyer

Have you been injured while participating in a recreational activity, like running, biking, hiking or attending a concert of festival? Take a look at this video explaining how liability works for recreational activities.

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Milwaukee Car Accident Attorney, Keith Stachowiak discusses Wisconsin's fault-based legal system

Keith Stachowiak, an attorney at the Milwaukee law firm Murphy & Prachthauser, discusses what it means to be at fault or negligent in Wisconsin.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident or at work, you may be wondering if you can sue that party.

Wisconsin is a fault-based system, which means the first question to ask is: "did someone do something wrong which resulted in injury or property damage?"

In simple terms, was someone careless? If yes, you have a claim, as a general rule in Wisconsin.

If not, then you may not have a case.

BUT, like anything, there are some exceptions in Wisconsin. In the case of dog bite injuries or injuries at work, you don't need to show fault - even if these injuries occurred due to your own negligence.

Are you wondering if you have a case? Do you have some specific questions? If so, feel free to contact one of our personal injury lawyers for a free case evaluation:

www.murphyprachthauser.com/free-case-evaluation

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Milwaukee Personal Injury Lawyers site teamwork as their secret to success

The Personal Injury Lawyers at Murphy & Prachthauser attribute teamwork as a major factor in their ability to consistently get results for their personal injury clients.

In addition to their knowledge and experience, specifically with car accidents, having more than one attorney on each case allows the case to move quickly and leverages the unique skills and specialities that each attorney can bring to the case.

If you've been injured due to the negligence of others and you're located in the Milwaukee, Waukesha or Mequon, Wisconsin area, you can request a free case evaluation at http://www.murphyprachthauser.com.

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Hiring a Milwaukee car accident lawyer can have big financial benefits

If you’ve been in a car accident, hiring a personal injury lawyer can help you receive a much higher settlement. The lawyers at Murphy & Prachthauser specialize in car accident cases and can help you understand the true value of your case.

Most people who try to settle a case with an insurance company on their own accept far less compensation than they should.

They don’t understand the process well enough and often times hurt their own case due to things such as exaggerating times and distances in a recorded statement.

Our car accident attorneys can educate you on the process and prepare you so that you receive a fair settlement.

Dealing with insurance companies when it comes to things such as fault and damages can be complicated. Trust a personal injury attorney to guide you through this process.

For those near Milwaukee, Waukesha or Mequon, Wisconsin, you can get a free case evaluation at http://www.murphyprachthauser.com/free-case-evaluation