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James M. Fergal
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Biography
Jim Fergal is a shareholder at Habush Habush & Rottier. His practice is focused in medical malpractice, and leads the firm’s malpractice team. Jim has worked previously as a medical malpractice defense attorney, including defending government doctors as an Assistant United States Attorney; this experience provides him with special insight into cases.
Jim has tried cases throughout the State of Wisconsin and has argued before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and the Wisconsin Supreme Court. He is certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Trial Specialist.
Jim is listed in the 2018 edition of Best Lawyers in America for both personal injury litigation and medical malpractice law. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2005. Jim has been named a Super Lawyer every year since 2005, and has been elected to membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He is a member of the Litigation Section Board of the Wisconsin Bar Association and was the Chief of Section in 1999-2000 and 2006-2007.
Jim is a graduate of both the University of Wisconsin School of Business and the University of Wisconsin Law School, and is an avid Badgers fan.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 53 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1972
No misconduct found
Location
Habush Habush & Rottier S.C.
N14 W23755 Stone Ridge Dr #100, Waukesha, WI, 53188
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyers, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Best Lawyers, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2017
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
N/A
Wisconsin Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
N/A
Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Work Experience
2013 - 2013
Attorney, Habush Habush & Rottier S.C.
1977 - 1980
Assistant U.S. States Attorney, United States Attorneys Office, Eastern District Of Wisconsin
Associations
1995 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation SectionMember
State Bar of Wisconsin
Member
American Board of Trial Advocates
Member
Wisconsin Association for Justice
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
State Bar of Wisconsin
Board of Directors
2000 - 2000
State Bar of WisconsinChair
1998 - 1998
State Bar of WisconsinVice Chair
Education
1972
University of Wisconsin Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1969
University of Wisconsin, Madison
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Languages
English