Doug Swanson is a shareholder at the law firm and works in the Waukesha office. Doug’s practice involves handling a wide variety of personal injury claims, including motor vehicle accidents, defective products, slips and falls, contractor negligence, landowner liability, dog bite claims and nursing home accidents. He has successfully tried numerous cases in more than 10 different Wisconsin counties. Because of his trial experience, the National Board of Trial Advocacy certified him as a Civil Trial Specialist in 2001. He has also been named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer since 2012.
Doug has given presentations about the law and safety in many local high schools and has participated in educational events in conjunction with Law Day on several occasions. He has also been a very active member in the Waukesha County legal community as evidenced by his involvement in the Waukesha County Bar Association, where he serves on the Board of Directors and is a Past President. He has held the offices of Treasurer, Secretary, Scholarship Committee Chairman, Legal Ethics Committee Chairman, and Bar Leaders Conference Representative and is a member of the Bench / Bar Liaison Committee of Waukesha County.
Doug graduated cum laude in 1987 from Illinois Wesleyan University with a B.A. and received his J.D. in 1990 from the University of Iowa. He is an active member of the Waukesha County Chamber of Commerce, the Pewaukee Chamber of Commerce and the Waukesha Rotary Club. He is also on the Board of Directors for the Bell Tower Memorial Project. Doug and his family enjoy living and participating in the Waukesha County community.
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N14 W23755 Stone Ridge Drive, Suite 100, Waukesha, WI, 53188
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Posted by Monica | February 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
The best decision I made
I hired Doug for my personal injury case. Doug is kind, patient, and fights for what is right for his clients. He is meticulous, persistent and gets results in your case based on facts not opinion. Doug is a gift you’ll give yourself having him as your lawyer. In the end, it is a choice you won’t...
Posted by Kat | December 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Highly recommend
I filed a personal injury lawsuit through Doug Swanson and was pleased with the results. I felt like I was involved in each step of the process and was kept up to date on the progress. It was a pretty painless process and I was able to settle without going to court. I’d definitely return to Doug if I...
Posted by Michael | December 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Simply the Best
I have had Doug represent me first in 2006 in regards to my daughter and myself being injured in a traffic accident. He is absolutely the best in the personal injury law realm. His knowledge and professionalism are second to none. In addition, Doug is the most kind, compassionate, soft spoken person...
Posted by Dmitry | November 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A Very Diligent and Knowledgeable Attorney!
Attorney Douglas Swanson is a very professional, meticulous and pleasant professional in his field. He has been a pleasure to work with and is quite brilliant and thorough. His Paralegal April is very organized and diligent too. Both April and Douglas are very patient and are happy to explain the leg...
Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Kindness and Fast Results
Thank you Doug for your kindness during this process. You made this process so easy for me. You always kept me updated and were so kind. I would recommend you to anyone in need of an attorney. You looked out for me the client 100% of the time. Thank you again for your kindness and quick results. ...
"I endorse Doug Swanson. He is a highly effective advocate for injured clients. He is smart, well-prepared, compassionate and friendly by nature, but does not hesitate to be tough with insurance companies when necessary to secure fair treatment for his clients. Unlike a lot of personal injury attorneys who are in it only for the money, Doug Swanson truly cares about people and will often take on cases that others won't."
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Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
1995 - Present
Shareholder, Habush Habush & Rottier S.C.
1990 - 1995
Associate, Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen, S.C.
1988 - 1990
Research Assistant, University of Iowa
1990 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
1990 - Present
Wisconsin Association for JusticeAttorney Member
2000 - 2010
Waukesha County Bar AssociationBoard Member
$1,250,000 Settlement
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
How to Properly Handle State Tort Claims
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