Lawyer Overview

One of the most widely known and respected woman litigators in Wisconsin, Marie brings 30 years of experience in civil litigation to her clients. For over three decades, she has tried cases personal injury cases and represented clients in professional liability matters. In 1994, Marie became the first woman admitted to the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates; in 1999 she was Wisconsin's first woman elected to the American College of Trial Lawyers. Having practiced as both plaintiff and defense counsel, she is a proven negotiator and is requested by her peers to mediate or arbitrate over 90 cases annually.

Marie practices in both State and Federal Courts and has served as a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars throughout the State. She has served as a guest lecturer at the University of Wisconsin Law School and the UW Medical School Residency Program, chaired the Litigation Section for the Wisconsin State Bar Association, and served two terms as a committee member for the Board of Attorneys Professional Responsibility.

On getting the best result
"Listening is the most productive form of communication."

Areas of Practice

• Civil Litigation
• Professional Liability 30%
• Mediation and Arbitration 30%
• Injury, Business, Employment 40%

West Practice Categories

Arbitration, Mediation, Business & Commercial Law, Employment Law -- Employee, Employment Law -- Employer, Estate Planning, Professional Responsibility, Family Law, Litigation & Appeals, Personal Injury -- Defense, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Professional Malpractice Law, Real Estate Law

Bar Admissions

• Wisconsin
• U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
• U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
• Menominee Tribal Court

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Wisconsin Lawyers Mutual Insurance Co., 1998 - 2007 (Board of Directors)
• American Board of Trial Advocates, 2006 - 2007 (Wisconsin Chair)
• Wisconsin State Bar Association, Litigtion Section, 1994 - 1995 (Chair)
• Wisconsin State Bar Association, 1993 - 1998 (Board of Attorneys Professional Responsibility Committee)
• Wisconsin State Bar Association, Litigation Section, 1981 - 1987 (Board of Directors)

Honors and Awards

• Best Lawyers in America®, 2005
• Best Lawyers in America®, 2006
• Best Lawyers in America®, 2007
• Best Mediator, Madison Magazine, 2005
• Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers and Rising Stars®/Milwaukee Magazine, 2006
• Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers and Rising Stars®/Milwaukee Magazine, 2007
• Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers and Rising Stars®/Milwaukee Magazine, 2008

Classes and Seminars

• Supreme Court Rules: Fee Revisions - Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2007
• Negotiations, Mediations, UW Law School, 2002 - 2004
• Negotiations, Mediations, UW Law School, 2006 - 2007
• Caps and Other Limitations, WI Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2006
• A Mediator's View of Settlement: General Casualty Ins. Co., 2005
• Oral Communications, UW Law School, 2005
• Subrogation Strategies, National Association of Subrogation Professionals, 2004
• Sleep Disorder Clinic UW Hospital, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 2003
• Independent Medical Exams, Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin, 2002
• Focus on Ultrasounds, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 2000
• OB/GYN Residents - Malpractice Issues, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 2001
• OB/GYN Residents - Malpractice Issues, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 2003
• OB/GYN Residents - Malpractice Issues, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 2006
• Mammography Update, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 2001
• Toxic Mold Claims and Coverage, Wisconsin State Bar Association, 2002
• Medicare Reimbursements, Wisconsin State Bar Association, 2003
• Defeating Vocational Testimony, WI Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1999
• Preparing for Mediation, Wisconsin State Bar Association, 1998
• Opening Statement, American Board of Trial Advocates, 1996 - 1998
• General Practice Course, University of WI Law School, 1979 - 1982
• General Practice Course, University of WI Law School, 1982 - 1993
• General Practice Course, University of WI Law School, 1993 - 1997
• General Practice Course, University of WI Law School, 2001
• Cross Examining the Consulting Expert, Wisconsin State Bar Association, 1996
• Winning Before Trial: The Silent Shootout Of Successful Settlements, WI Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1996
• Surviving Medical Malpractice Litigation, 1993
• Wisconsin Society of Post Anesthesia Nurses, 1993

Past Employment Positions

• Law Offices of Marie A. Stanton, S.C., Shareholder, 1995 - 2000
• Grzeca & Stanton, S.C., Shareholder, 1986 - 1995
• Everson, Whitney, Everson & Brehm, S.C., Shareholder, 1978 - 1986
• Outagamie Co. District Attorneys Office, Assistant District Attorney, 1975 - 1978

Education

• University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 1975
  J.D.
• University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, 1972
  B.A.
  Honors: cum laude
  Major: Psychology

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Accepts Credit Cards

Published Works

• Law of Damages: Loss of Services, WI State Bar Assn., Chapter 15
• Review of Changes in Medical Malpractice, Joint & Several Liability, Wisconsin Lawyer, June, 1995

Address

33 East Main Street
Suite 400
Madison, WI 53703-3095

Phones

(608) 257-0945

Faxes

(608) 257-5764

Emails

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Websites

http://www.hbslawfirm.com