Super Lawyer - 2006, 2008-2019, Top 100 Lawyers - 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 and Named, Top 50 Lawyer for the State of Wisconsin - 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019
John Claypool concentrates his practice in the area of personal injury litigation. He is board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocates. He has also been named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer, placing him in the top 5% of attorneys in Wisconsin. Since 2010, he was given special accolades as one of Wisconsin's Top 50 attorneys on seven different occasions.
In addition to having tried over 100 cases before juries, John has settled cases in excess of $3 million. In the fall of 2015, after a week-long jury trial, John earned a $1.3 million verdict for a client on a complicated premises liability claim.
John is an ardent believer in the right to a trial by jury and has been asked to speak on this topic on several occasions. In July 2013, John discussed the importance of our jury system during a segment of "It's Your Law, " hosted by George Curtis.
Throughout John's career, he has taken on several large corporations on behalf of his clients, including Walmart, Walgreen's, WE Energies, AT&T, ShopKo, Stanley, Black & Decker, and Ford Motor Company.
Because of his professional acumen and reputation, John is frequently asked to serve as a mediator in personal injury cases. John was rated by an international service as having high to very high legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions of the Bar in Northeast Wisconsin.
John is an active member of the Wisconsin Association for Justice (formerly the Wisconsin Association of Trial Lawyers) and is a frequent speaker and presenter on various legal issues for the organization. John's involvement with WAJ allows him to maintain a working knowledge of legislative changes and proposed legislation that affect his clients' rights. https://www.herrlingclark.com/attorneys/john-d-claypool
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Indiana
Since 2010
Wisconsin
Since 1988
Professional Experience
1988 - Current
Herrling Clark Law Firm Ltd.
Partner
Education
1988
University of Wisconsin - Madison
J.D. (1988) | Law
1984
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
B.A. (1984)
Honors: Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Awards
John D. Claypool
Super Lawyer - 2006, 2008-2019
Wisconsin Super Lawyer
Top 100 Lawyers - 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011
American Trial Lawyers Association
Named, Top 50 Lawyer for the State of Wisconsin - 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019
Top 50 Lawyer for the State of Wisconsin
Contacts
Herrling Clark Law Firm LTD. - Appleton Office800 North Lynndale Drive Appleton WI 54914Telephone: (920) 739-7366
Herrling Clark Law Firm LTD. - Green Bay Office2740 South Oneida Street Green Bay WI 54304Telephone: (920) 468-7366
Herrling Clark Law Firm LTD. - Oshkosh Office510 North Koeller Street Oshkosh WI 54902Telephone: (920) 385-0616
John concentrates his practice in the area of personal injury litigation. He is board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocates. John has been named a Super Lawyer by a prominent statewide magazine, placing him in the top 5% of all attorneys in Wisconsin.
As a specialist in personal injury litigation, John is frequently asked to serve as a mediator and arbitrator in personal injury cases. He has tried more than 100 cases before juries and has settled cases in excess of $2 million. John was rated by an international service as having high to very high legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions of members of the Bar in Northeast Wisconsin. He is on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, and he is currently serving as president for the Outagamie County Bar Association.
