I want to begin by sharing my experience navigating the law school hiring cycle. During 1L, I was fortunate to be accepted into the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Diversity Clerkship Program. I applied and interviewed in January 2024, was accepted
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Knowing the Intersection of Settlements and Public Benefits
As a new lawyer handling (what I assumed was) an easy settlement disbursement meeting on a small personal injury case, I vividly recall learning that the client was on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and then leaving the room to ask
The Jurors Spoke. I Listened. Here’s What I’ll Do Differently Next Time
Earlier this year, I presented at a Wisconsin Defense Counsel Conference, along with three jurors from two of my most recent jury trials.I was pleasantly surprised that these three jurors (two of whom are retired, giving them a little more
Trial Prep for the Modern Lawyer
Civil jury trials continue to decrease in Wisconsin.
According to the Wisconsin Court System website, 0.0697% of civil cases resolved via jury trial in 2024, which is a 143% difference from the 0.42% of civil cases that resolved via
Litigating Cases Involving the White Cane Law
Blindness or severe visual impairment affects more than 200,000 people in Wisconsin alone. Laws have been created on a state and federal level to protect individuals with severe visual impairments so that they can independently access the world around
Some Thoughts on Minor Settlements and GALs in Personal Injury Cases
I devote a not-so-small portion of my practice to serving as a guardian ad litem in cases involving minor settlements. I scratched my head a number of times last year at anecdotes I heard and things I witnessed myself when
Snowplow Accident Cases: Proceed with Caution
The National Weather Service is
predicting higher than average precipitation this winter for the entire northern tier of the continental U.S. If that prediction is correct, there will be more snowplows than usual this winter season on the 115,000 miles
ABA Issues Formal Opinion on Use of Generative AI
On July 29, 2024, the American Bar Association (ABA) issued Formal Opinion 512 regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence tools.The 15-page opinion addressed the use of generative artificial intelligence in the practice of law, focusing on the specific rules
Expert Witnesses: Preparing Your Case for the Jury
Expert witnesses are key to the success of a case. At an early stage it is necessary to analyze what experts you need and what you want them to teach the jury, by identifying the critical and disputed issues in
Legal Landmines in Vacant Land and Lot Sales
Attorneys face many challenges when representing buyers or sellers in vacant land and lot sales. One challenge is avoiding legal “landmines” that can result in claims and lawsuits. This article identifies and explores three types of vacant land that can