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Frank T. Pasternak
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Biography
Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorney Frank Pasternak is one of Wisconsin's best personal injury attorneys. Honored in The Best Lawyers in America®, "Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers" Milwaukee Magazine, “Best Attorney” CNI Newspapers, and “Leading Lawyers” M Milwaukee Lifestyle Magazine. He and his firm Pasternak & Zirgibel S.C. are Martindale-Hubbell AV® rated, listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, BBB A+ Rating, and named a Tier 1 Plaintiffs Personal Injury law firm in “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News and World Report®.
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Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 30 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1995
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Location
Pasternak & Zirgibel S.C. - Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyers
17035 W Wisconsin Av, Suite 115, Brookfield, WI, 53005
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Frank T. Pasternak's Reviews
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Posted by Rich | May 10, 2014
Excellent attorney!
Frank has the character and know how to handle any legal issue well. I have referred people to him many times and just recently has to use him myself. He was excellent and I would recommend him to anyone.
Posted by Bob | December 19, 2011
Genuinely Cared About Us
I never wanted to be in the situation where I needed a lawyer, but when I did need one I was referred to Frank Pasternak. He was very genuine in his interest in helping my daughter and I and answered all of our questions about lost wages, medical bills, etc. He is an excellent personal injury attor...
Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2009
Very Highly Recommend Frank Pasternak
We enlisted the services of Frank after my wife was involved in a very serious auto accident in 2006. Frank took care of all of the details and dealings with the insurance companies and others so that I could concentrate on taking care of my wife and her rehabilitation. We both felt that Frank was ...
Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2009
Frank Pasternak Comes Highly Recommended
My family had the priveldege of using Mr. Pasternak's services several years ago in a personal injury case. While we were apprenhensive about using an attorney, we decided that it was in our best inteterests to do so. We chose Frank because of his involvement in the community and sincere and honest a...
Frank T. Pasternak's Lawyer Endorsements
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Frank is bright, resourceful, approachable, and strongly committed to serving his clients. I have referred numerous matters to him (including cases for close family and personal friends) and received consistently positive feedback."
"Mr. Pasternak is generous enough to share his legal knowledge on sites like Avvo. Apart from being kind, he is also a passionate, intelligent, and skilled attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Frank and trust him to assist my clients on personal injury cases. Frank is a hardworking and respected lawyer who fights for his clients. He is an excellent choice for someone who has been injured and needs help."
"Frank is one of Wisconsin's preeminent civil litigation and personal injury attorneys. I wouldn't hesitate to refer any potential client to him. He gets my highest recommendation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Frank for many years and know him to be extremely hard-working and dedicated to serving his clients at the highest level of professional competence and integrty."
"Frank is an excellent attorney who is one of a select few true experts in personal injury. He is also friendly, a patient listener, and a very empathetic person. I highly recommend him."
"I highly recommend Frank for anyone who is seeking an attorney for a personal injury matter. He is an excellent attorney who has the respect of his colleagues. Frank has always demonstrated compassion for his clients, as well as a common sense approach in resolving cases. I would not (and have not) hesitated to refer personal injury cases to Frank."
"Frank has the perfect combination of passion for his clients and objectivity: his clients are bound to get sound advice and aggressive representation from Frank. He does great work for the people he represents."
"Frank is one of the most well respected personal injury lawyers in the community. His integrity is outstanding. I endorse this lawyer's work without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury - Wisconsin, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Wisconsin Superlawyers, Milwaukee Magazine
2023
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2023
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury - Wisconsin, Best Lawyers in America
2022
Wisconsin Superlawyers, Milwaukee Magazine
2022
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2022
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Wisconsin, National Trial Lawyers Association
2021
Wisconsin Superlawyers, Milwaukee Magazine
2021
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Wisconsin Superlawyers, Milwaukee Magazine
2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Wisconsin, National Trial Lawyers Association
2020
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Wisconsin Superlawyers, Milwaukee Magazine
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Wisconsin, National Trial Lawyers Association
2019
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Wisconsin Superlawyers, Milwaukee Magazine
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Wisconsin, National Trial Lawyers Association
2018
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Top 50 Wisconsin Superlawyers, Milwaukee Magazine
2017
The Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Wisconsin, National Trial Lawyers Association
2017
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
The Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Wisconsin, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Top 50 Wisconsin Superlawyers, Milwaukee Magazine
2015
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
The Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Wisconsin, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Top 50 Wisconsin Superlawyers, Milwaukee Magazine
2015
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2014
The Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Wisconsin, The National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 50 Wisconsin Superlawyers, Milwaukee Magazine
2013
The Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Wisconsin, The National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Leading Lawyers, M Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2010
Top 50 Wisconsin Superlawyers, Milwaukee Magazine
2009
Top 50 Wisconsin SuperLawyers, Milwaukee Magazine
2005
Best Attorney, CNI Newspapers
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Managing Partner, Pasternak & Zirgibel S.C.
2002 - 2007
Founding Partner, Frank Pasternak & Associates S.C.
2001 - 2002
Trial Lawyer, Domnitz, Mawicke & Goisman S.C.
1995 - 2001
Trial Lawyer, Murphy, Gillick, Wicht & Prachthauser S.C.
1990 - 1995
Law Clerk, Corboy & Demetrio
Associations
American Association for Justice
Member
Wisconsin Association for Justice
Member
State Bar of Wisconsin
Member
Waukesha County Bar Association
Member
Milwaukee Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Szymanska vs. The Marcus Corporation et al
$1,130,000 Jury Verdict Walworth County Wisconsin
In The Matter Of: Matkin vs Steven Pouls DO et al
$1,000,000 Settlement Waukesha County Wisconsin
Multiple Asbestos Mesothelioma Cases
$29,000,000+ in awards in various Wisconsin counties
Premises liability falling merchandise case
$11,400,000.00 Verdict U.S. District Court
Education
1994
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (f/k/a The John Marshall Law School), Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude. Moot Court, Law Review
1990
St Norbert College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Milwaukee Bar Association
Personal Injury Litigation Preparation
2008
Winter Convention
A Crash Course in Trial Preparation & Trial Notebooks
2008
Litigation Skills for Legal Staff
Preparation and Commencement of Litigation
Publications
2012
Lorman Education Services publication
Litigation Skills for Legal Staff
2000
The Verdict (Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers)
Rebutting Anti-Civil Justice Propaganda
Languages
English
Activity
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