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Merrick R. Domnitz

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  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Licensed for 43 years
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About Merrick

Throughout my 39 years as a personal injury trial lawyer I have also been a dedicated sports fan; I am a season ticket holder to the Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, and I attend several Wisconsin Badger games every year. In addition to following most major sports at both the college and professional levels, I am an avid reader of both fiction and non-fiction with an admitted soft spot for mysteries and historical fiction. I also play a fair amount of golf during the summer months.

 

My wife of 42 years, Anita, is a remarkably accomplished woman. Anita is an RN, a psychotherapist, holds natropathic certification`, and is a highly regarded actress in local community theater. Anita remains an indescribably valuable part of every facet of my life, professional as well as personal.

 

Perhaps my greatest non-work passion is for my 3 (soon to be 4) grandchildren. I am fortunate to have both my sons, their wives, and all our grandchildren right here in Milwaukee so I get to spend a good deal of time with each of them. Being a grandfather is one of life's greatest blessings.

 

 

 

Practice areas

Personal injuryCar accident
  1. Car accident: 50%

  2. Personal injury: 50%

    Emphasizing auto, truck, and motorcycle accidents; wrongful death cases; medical malpractice; insurance bad faith.

    45 years

Languages spoken

Spanish

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Contact

825 N. Jefferson St.
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Domnitz & Domnitz, S.C.

825 N. Jefferson St.
5th Floor
Milwaukee, WI, 53202-3721

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      WIGood Standing197711/17/2020
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Top 10 Attorneys in WisconsinWisconsin Super Lawyers2009
      Leader in the LawWisconsin Law Journal2003
      Trial Lawyer of the YearWisconsin Association for Justice2002
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Senior Shareholder; Lead Trial CounselDomnitz & Domnitz, S.C.2004 - Present
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      American College of Trial LawyersMember2001 - Present
      International Society of BarristersMember1996 - Present
      American Board of Trial AdvocatesPast President -- WI Chapter1991 - Present
      American Association for JusticeFormer Governor1983 - Present
      Wisconsin Association for Justice (Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers)Past President1980 - Present
      State Bar of WisconsinChairman of Litigation Section Bd. of Directors1977 - Present
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Wisconsin Discovery Law and PracticeIndependent Medical Examinations1990
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Hamline University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1977
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Annual Winter SeminarPast Presidents' Seminar2010
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Kaul v. Cedar Mills Medical Clinic$7.5 Million jury verdict
      Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church & School- Freistadt vs. Tower Insurance
      Trinity-Freistadt Evangelical Lutheran Church v. Tower Insurance CompanySuccessful outcome as explained below!

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      Awesome attorney!

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      I retained Merrick Domnitz for nursing home neglect involving my mother. He worked VERY hard on my case and got me a fast settlement! Ric was so nice, so helpful, so caring and so compassionate! He was very easy to talk to and explained the whole legal process in an easy to understand way. Domnitz is just AWESOME and HIGHLY recommend them!

      Highly recommended!

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      I cannot recommend this firm enough! I was a passenger in a severe car collision and sustained injuries that are still impacting my daily life. Ric Domnitz came to my home for our first meeting. He spoke to us - not at us (which is one fear I had dealing with a lawyer). He was sure we understood everything that was happening every step of the way over the years. He and his staff were always available to answer any questions or to reassure our concerns. I never felt alone or confused in this entire process. It was stressful and scary but I strongly believe I only made it through to the end because of Ric Domnitz and his staff's ability to be in the fight with me. We were a team and in the end, we won. Thank you Ric and staff for all you did to help me and my family get through this lengthy process!

      An Excellent Lawyer

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      Rick Domnitz represented me in my auto accident case. He was referred to me from another attorney. I was very pleased with how I was represented. The whole ordeal lasted years and I was happy to have him at my side. He responded quickly and thoughtfully to any of my questions. Above all, He made me feel safe about my decisions and prepped me when I was scared. I am thankful for his abilities to get me through this chapter in my life. I would recommend him to any friend or family member in need.

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      the best service I could have wished for!

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      Atty. Domnitz was empathetic and insightful in handling my case. He was responsive to my requests for information and updates, and he was direct in apprising me of what my expectations should be with regard to outcome. He provided not only legal expertise, but encouragement and support as I healed physically and emotionally from the trauma of the injury I incurred. I feel fortunate to have found Atty. Domnitz and am grateful for the wise counsel he offered.

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      Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 27, 2014
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      I endorse Merrick. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

      Robert Jaskulski, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 9, 2014
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Don Prachthauser, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 2, 2014
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      Ric Domnitz is an excetionally talented trial lawyer whose passion and devotion to his clients sets him apart from all others. He is know for is excellence in the courtroom and his willingness to take on challenging cases.

      Joel Brodd, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 11, 2013
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Andrew Mishlove, Personal injury Attorney on May 4, 2010
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have had the honor of knowing Merrick Domnitz for 29 years. He is a skilled, zealous and tireless fighter for the rights of his clients. There have been many times when I relied on his knowledge and guidance. On those occassions when he goes to court, he is a master. If I needed a personal injury lawyer, I would want a lawyer that is feared and respected by the insurance companies. Merrick Domnitz is that lawyer.

      Patrick Dunphy, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 1, 2008
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer's work. I have served as co counsel with Mr. Domnitz on three trials. He is an outstanding trial lawyer with a passion for his client's cause that is remarkable