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Benjamin S. Wagner is a shareholder with the firm. His practice includes nursing home abuse and neglect, personal injury, car accidents, construction accidents, premises liability incidents, wrongful death and motorcycle accidents. Benjamin has successfully tried numerous cases throughout Wisconsin. Because of his significant trial experience and success, he has been certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and as an advocate by the National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy.
The Honorable Judge Stephanie Rothstein appointed Mr. Wagner as her Court Commissioner. In 2009, he was selected by Wisconsin Law Journal as one of 20 up and coming lawyers in the State. He was named a Rising Star from 2006 – 2012 by Milwaukee Magazine. He has also been named to the Super Lawyers list since 2013. In 2014 and 2016 - 2019 he has made the Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list and since 2015 has been named to the Top 25 Milwaukee Super Lawyers list. In 2016, the Milwaukee Business Journal named him to one of their “40 Under 40”, and the Wisconsin Law Journal named him a 2016 “Leader in the Law.” He has also been listed annually in Best Lawyers in America since 2012, including the most recent edition in 2020, for personal injury litigation. Benjamin has received a 10 out of 10 (superb) rating in the Avvo legal directory.
Benjamin is a Past President of the Wisconsin Association for Justice, which is the state’s trial lawyer association and Wisconsin’s largest voluntary bar organization. He is also a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Bar Association, American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association and a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Benjamin was selected by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers for the Judicial Selection Committee, which helps interview and recommend candidates to judicial vacancies.
Benjamin is extremely active in various community and civic causes as well. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of: Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee; Discovery World in Milwaukee; Safe & Sound; Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee; and is the current Chair of the Neuroscience Center Advisory Board of the Medical College of Wisconsin. Benjamin is also a former board member of the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Benjamin comes from a family of legal and medical professionals and decided to attend law school so that he could use the legal system to protect people’s rights. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2000 from Emory University, where he was a member of the Political Science Honor Society. He served as a Judicial Intern for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice William Bablitch and was the Lafollette-Peck Legal Fellow for Senator Kohl’s Judiciary Committee Counsel in Washington D.C. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2003 and received the Phillips Owens Memorial Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement and community service.
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Acquired: 2003
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777 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2300, Milwaukee, WI, 53202-5318
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Posted by Billy Ray | October 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
A Great Attorney and truly a good man
I was injured on the job and required multiple neck surgeries. Mr. Wagner is a great fighter and not only got a great settlement for me. But I gained a lifelong friend. Mr. Wagner is the real deal he fights for people because he cares about people. He is one of the very few that make this world a bet...
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Benjamin Wagner - 100% Recommend!
I cannot think of anything negative to say about Benjamin Wagner. We worked together for years over the course of my case and he was responsive, informative, helpful, and compassionate; he earned my trust and confidence right away. He understood that there were many facets to my case (physical, psy...
Posted by Tammy | July 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Ben Wagner
Ben worked very hard and went above and beyond for me involving difficult and unusual circumstances involving my case. He was knowledgable, respectful and compassionate! Ben is personable, but remains profession and I truly trusted him and appreciated his honesty and communication skills! I know ...
Posted by Briana | January 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Great Lawyer with Exceptional Skills
Benjamin was referred to me by my lawyer friend Jonathan Allen Gruhl, and came highly recommended for my car accident claim. I was rear-ended by an inattentive driver. It's not a "quick-fix" "one-call" process, but rather Ben kept in touch, did his job, fought to get me the most compensation possible...
Posted by Nancy | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Benjamin Wagner - tough negotiator, seasoned, experienced professional
I was struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian. Benjamin Wagner was referred to me by a trusted family member. Benjamin did an outstanding job of handling my auto injury claim. He has years of experience in this area and a tough, no-nonsense approach to handling insurance companies and adversaries. He...
"Ben is an excellent and tireless advocate for the rights of those wrongly injured. I highly endorse Ben for his efforts, skills, and ethics in representing personal injury clients."
"Ben is one of Wisconsin's best personal injury lawyers. He combines tenacity with compassion and is a fabulous advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is an outstanding attorney and person. He is the person I would go to and I would recommend him to anyone."
"I endorse Attorney Wagner. Excellent Personal Injury Attorney, great person. I would recommend him to anyone."
"From working with Benjamin Wagner, I have seen firsthand that he has achieved excellent results for his clients. He is highly recommended."
"Benjamin is a smart aggressive attorney. Benjamin's credibility and professionalism have set a high standard for young lawyers in our community."
Workers compensation lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2020
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - Milwaukee, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Milwaukee Top 25 Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyers, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2019
Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2018
Top 25 Milwaukee Super Lawyers, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2018
Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2017
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Top 25 Milwaukee Super Lawyers, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2016
40 Under 40, Miilwaukee Business Journal
2016
2016 Leader in the Law, Wisconsin Law Journal
2015
Top 25 Milwaukee Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Pre-eminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Certified Trial Specialist, National Board Trial Advocacy
2010
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2009
Up and Coming Lawyer, Wisconsin Law Journal
2009
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2008
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2008
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2007
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2003 - Present
Shareholder, Habush Habush & Rottier
2020 - Present
Hispanic Professionals of Greater MilwaukeeBoard Member
2019 - Present
American Bar FoundationFellow
2019 - Present
Governor Tony Evers Judicial Selection CommitteeMember
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Past President
Board Member
Chair
2003
JD - Juris Doctor Magna Cum Laude
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts