Michael John Cerjak

Michael John Cerjak

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 17 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Brookfield, WI
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Litigation

595 North Barker Road, Brookfield, WI

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 17 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2008

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana

State: Indiana

Temporary Admission

No misconduct found

Location

Cannon & Dunphy, S.C.

595 North Barker Road, Brookfield, WI, 53045

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Michael John Cerjak's Reviews

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9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Carol | March 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice

Fantastic

I hired Michael to represent me in a claim against my medical provider, and I couldn’t be any happier! He really did a great job in handling my claim and getting it resolved with a result I was happy with. I would highly recommend Michael!

Posted by Kelly | March 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent experience.

I hired Michael Cerjak to represent me in a malpractice case. It was an excellent experience working with him. I believe he got the best possible settlement for me. He went the extra mile. He was able to lower my payback to UMR by thousands of dollars. If you are looking for an exceptional attor...ney, Michael is your man. Can’t say enough good things.

Posted by Donald | February 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Excellent!

I received a terrible wound from a nursing home. Besides being very kind, Michael walked me through the whole justice system, very often explaining why things happen, timelines, options, and how the opposing lawyer might respond. Michael was very professional and thorough. I was very satisfied with h...is knowledge and concern of me and my case.

Posted by Lisa | January 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Exceptional!!

Michael Cerjak handled our nursing home negligence case. He was very thorough in his explanations, and kept our family informed with frequent updates. His firm even traveled to meet with our family at a location closer to where we live, so we did not have to travel as far. We were extremely please...d with the outcome, and would highly recommend Michael and his firm. Great job!

Posted by Marsha | October 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding

I can't express the gratitude my family has for Mr. Cerjak. He was tireless in his preparation of our case. He patiently guided our family through the process of our lawsuit understanding that this was a very difficult situation for our family. He always looked out for our best interest and was avail...able at all times. The case was settled to my families satisfaction and we only have the highest praises for Michael and the firm.

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Michael John Cerjak's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dustin Woehl

Class action lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael and I worked recently on a class action matter. Michael impressed me with his depth of knowledge as well as his ability to quickly identify key legal and factual issues and devlop a strategy for resolving the case quickly and efficiently. I would recommend him for class action work in the future."

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Jesse Blocher

Litigation lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mike is a thoughtful, intelligent, dedicated, and skilled litigator. He excels as an aggresive advocate for his clients' interests. He takes pride in the quality of his work product both as a writer and a trial lawyer. Highly recommended."

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Appeals lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys

2016

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2015

Leading Lawyers, M Magazine

2015

Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2008

Six CALI (Highest Grade) Awards, Marquette University Law School

2008

Dean's List, Marquette University Law School

2008

Associate Editor, Marquette Law Review

2008

National Appellate Advocacy Competition, American Bar Association

2008

Jenkins Competition Finalist, Marquette University Law School

2005

Honor's List, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Cannon & Dunphy, S.C.

2015 - 2018

Attorney, Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice SC

2014 - 2015

Shareholder, Kasdorf Lewis & Swietlik, S.C.

2008 - 2014

Associate, Kasdorf Lewis & Swietlik, S.C.

2007 - 2007

Summer Associate, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren S.C.

Associations

2015 - Present

Wisconsin Association for Justice

2008 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Defense Research Institute

Member

2014 - 2015

Claims and Litigation Management Alliance

Member

2008 - 2015

Wisconsin Defense Counsel

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Landlord-Tenant Jury Verdict

Favorable jury verdict in landlord-tenant dispute.

Car-Accident Jury Verdict

No liability jury verdict in a motor-vehicle on bicycle accident.

Car-Accident Jury Verdict

No liability jury verdict in motor-vehicle accident case.

Insurance-Coverage Trial

Determination of no coverage following trial on coverage issue.

Premises-Liability Jury Verdict

No liability jury verdict in high-damages premises liability case.

Commercial Arbitration

Commercial arbitration hearing on investor dispute over large-scale construction project.

Civil Rights Appeal

Summary-judgment dismissal affirmed by Seventh Circuit of contested civil-rights issue.

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Education

2008

Marquette University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Milwaukee School of Engineering

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2020

Annual Healthcare Defense Strategies Symposium Litigation in Long-Term Care

2015

Maximizing and Minimizing Damages: New, Pre-Existing and Recurring Injuries Defense Strategies to Minimize Damages

2015

2014

Seminar

Collecting and Preserving Evidence for a Premises-Liability Trial

2014

Seminar

Presentation & Technology

2014

2014

Conference

Using Evidence of Healthcare Fraud in Personal-Injury Cases

2013

Seminar

Wisconsin Tort Update

2013

Class

Experiences in Appellate Advocacy

2011

Seminar

Wisconsin's Timely Payment of Claims Statute

2011

Conference

The Enforceability of the Family Exclusion After Day v. Day

2011

Conference

Taking Medicare's Interests Into Consideration: Mandatory Insurer Reporting

2011

Conference

The Form of Pleadings as a Trigger of Coverage: What Is an Independent Concurrent Clause?

2010

Class

Improving Your Legal Writing as a Young Lawyer

2009

Class

Reflections on a Year of Practice

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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