James W. Gardner - Madison, WI
Lawton & Cates, S.C.
Ten East Doty StreetSuite 400
Madison, WI 53703-5103 http://www.lawtoncates.com
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- Accepts Credit Cards
- Offers Free Initial Consultation
James W. Gardner Overview
Jim Gardner has successfully handled cases involving complex litigation. He has represented people with personal injuries that resulted from motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice and products liability claims. He also earned a reputation for representing farmers in stray voltage cases, handling insurance bad faith claims and business litigation matters.
Jim was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar in 1972 and has also been admitted to the U.S. Federal Court. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Dane County Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers and the James E. Doyle Inns of Court.
Jim is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and was named in the Best Lawyers of America 2005.
Practice Areas
- Civil Trial Law
- Commercial and Business Litigation
- Legal and Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Agricultural Law
- Farm Litigation
- Stray Voltage Litigation
- Criminal Litigation
Litigation
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Current Employment Position(s)
- Shareholder
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, 1972
- U.S. Federal Court, 1972
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Other Affiliations
- Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers (Member)
- James F. Doyle Inns of Courts (Member)
- American Association for Justice (Member)
- State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation Section (Member)
- Dane County Bar Association (Member)
Education
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin,
1972
J.D.
Honors: cum laude - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
1968
B.S.
Classes and Seminars
- Lecturer, Trial Advocacy, University of Wisconsin Law School
Other Sources of Feedback About James W. Gardner
Included on the 2011 Wisconsin list
Past Lists
- 2010 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
View the profile for James W. Gardner on Super Lawyers
Honors
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
- Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Best Lawyers in America, 2005 - Present
- Super Lawyer, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine, 2006 - Present
Representative Clients
- Sunny Industries, Inc.
- Linda Stoffle
- Sarah Kollman
- Emily Collin
- Justin Mishka
- Ragsdale, Spitz & Reuschlein, SC
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Address
Ten East Doty Street
Suite 400
Madison, WI 53703-5103
Phones
608-282-6200
800-900-4539 (Toll Free)
Faxes
608-282-6252
Emails
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Office Hours
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; after hours appointments available upon request
Websites
http://www.lawtoncates.com
http://www.lawtoncates.com/lcblog/



