About David
Biography
Licensed to practice in:
Wisconsin, 1989
U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1989,
U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2001
Co-host of the Previant Legal Show on 620 AM WTMJ, 2008 - Present
Experienced Personal Injury Attorney
Experienced and accomplished attorney. I will fight for you.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
32 years
23 years
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-33%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Wisconsin for 36 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
The Previant Law Firm, S.C.
Fax
310 West Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 100 MW, Milwaukee, WI, 53203
previant.com/attorneys/david-j-mccormick/Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find David online.
David J. McCormick's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Daniel | July 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Rear end collision
David did an excellent job right from the very start. David came to me and worked around my schedule for our first visit to discuss my case. David and his team kept me informed through the whole process.
Posted by anonymous | May 2, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
Excellent Lawyer!
Excellent attorney. I consulted him with a few questions I had and he answered back very quick and with precise responses. I reccomend him for any personal injury case questions
Posted by Dennis | April 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney
There for me.
David was there for Me and my Family when I needed Professional Help because of something that happened to me in 1999 at my workplace that was not my fault for being in the right place at the wrong time. Thumbs Up to Him and His Team that kept me up to date on important things that they needed from...
Posted by Joe | November 10, 2012
David immediately responded to my Avvo question with very good advice; most highly appreciated and recommended!
I am carring for my dear wife of 32 years who has FTD dementia and her evil stepson's who shun her and hate me have decided to falsely report me to ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS) for some how abusing her. Everyone who knows us knows for a fact that I would never do such a thing. Only after her mind...
Posted by Mark | November 16, 2011
I would recommend David McCormick
David kept me in the loop, gave timely feedback, answered all my questions, and advised well.
David J. McCormick's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse Mr. McCormick. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."
"Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly recommend and endorse this lawyer."
"I highly recommend David McCormick. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about representing his personal injury and workers' compensation clients. Whenever I have a question about Wisconsin personal injury law, David is the first person I call."
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Oct 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | May 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Apr 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. McCormick provides accurate and insightful solutions for appeals issues. He demonstrates his dedication to the profession by taking time from his busy practice to provide meaningful answers to questions on Avvo. I would not hesitate to refer someone to him for legal representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community."
"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I highly recommend David McCormick for your personal injury case. He is talented and works hard for his clients."
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Sep 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community."
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Sep 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by his profile and answers in the AVVO community that he is well respected and knows his stuff!"
"It is highly evident from the proven success of the law firm with whom he is associated and his own preeminence as a skilled and knowledgeable PI attorney that I am pleased to give my support and endorse David."
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Aug 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. McCormick is an exceptional attorney. Although I have been practicing law for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, law professor, prosecutor, and private attorney, I learn from his responses on Avvo every time that he posts. If I needed an attorney, I would hire him. I recommend him with no reservation. It would be the best investment of your life to hire him to represent you."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Aug 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. McCormick is a serious experienced lawyer. His client oriented approach is important for all prospective client's to note. I endorse him."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Best Lawyer - Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Leading Lawyer in Personal Injury, M Magazine
2017
Best Lawyer - Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Best Lawyer - Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Leading Lawyer in Personal Injury, M Magazine
2015
Leading Lawyer in Personal Injury, M Magazine
2015
Best Lawyer - Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Leading Lawyer in Personal Injury, M Magazine
2014
Best Lawyer - Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Top Contributor - Personal Injury, AVVO
2013
Leading Lawyer in Personal Injury and Worker's Compensation, M Magazine
2013
Best Lawyer - Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Top Rated Lawyer in Personal Injury Law, American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell™
2012
Leading Lawyer in Personal Injury and Worker's Compensation, M Magazine
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2000
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1991
Who's Who in American Law, 10th & 11th Edition, Who's Who in American Law
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Shareholder, The Previant Law Firm, S.C., f/k/a Previant, Goldberg, Uelmen, Gratz, Miller & Brueggeman, s.c.
2010 - 2012
Head of Litigation at The Previant Law Firm, S.C., The Previant Law Firm, S.C.
2006 - 2008
Associate, Previant, Goldberg, Uelmen, Gratz, Miller & Brueggeman, s.c.
2000 - 2005
Partner, The Techmeier McCormick Group SC
Associations
1994 - Present
Milwaukee Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Wisconsin Association for JusticeMember
1994 - Present
American Association for Justice, Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway & Premises LiabilityMember
1989 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
1989 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation SectionMember
1999 - 2012
San Antonio Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Applicant's award for a second right shoulder surgery was upheld.
Applicant's award of benefits upheld.
The LIRC affirmed the ALJ's finding that Doral Corp. violated Wisconsin law by wrongfully refusing to rehire the applicant after he suffered a work-related injury.
The LIRC affirmed the ALJ’s decision holding the applicant suffered a work-related right shoulder injury.
Court of Appeals summarily affirmed the ALJ's decision ordering the worker's comp. carrier to pay for the four level cervical fusion in an unpublished opinion.
Aplicant's award of benefits upheld. Matter subsequently settled via a Compromise Agreement.
Applicant's award of benefits upheld.
Reversed on appeal and remanded back to the trial court. Case settled.
Education
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2016
Worker's Compensation
2014
Worker's Compensation
2013
Worker's Compensation
2013
Social Security Disability
2013
Worker's Compensation
2013
2012
Worker's Compensation
2012
Social Security Disability
2012
Workers Compensation
2012
2012
2012
2012
2011
Worker's Compensation
2011
Top 10 Worst Toys of 2011
2011
Slip and Fall Injuries
2011
Truth in Auto
2011
Safe Driving Distances
2011
Recalls and Children's Toys
2011
Winter Driving
2010
Worker's Compensation
2010
Worker's Compensation
2010
Personal Injury & Worker's Compensation
2010
Personal Injury & Worker's Compensation
2010
Top 10 Worst Toys of 2010
2010
Importance of the Jury System
2010
Debunking Tort Reform
2010
Dog Bites
2009
Worker's Compensation
2009
Worker's Compensation
2009
Personal Injury & Worker's Compensation
2009
Worker's Compensation
2009
Top 10 Worst Toys of 2009
2009
Slip and Fall Cases
2009
Personal Injury vs. Worker's Compensation
2009
Talking with your Doctors
2009
Health Insurance and Worker's Compensation
2009
Tort Reform
2009
Truth in Auto Bill
2009
Juror Sunshine Bill
2009
Joint & Several Liability
2009
Rules of the Road
2009
Legal Myths
2009
Social Security Disability Continued
2009
Social Security Disability
2009
Recreational Immunity
2009
Legal Urban Legends
2009
Legal Jams
2009
Injured Worker's Bill of Rights
2008
Top 10 Worst Toys of 2008
2008
Safe Driving
2008
Cars vs. Bicycles on the Roadway
2008
Settlements
2008
Choosing an Attorney
2008
Medical Malpractice
2003
Medicaid Liens
Publications
2011
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
David earned significant contribution points in 2016.
Legal Answers
What are my options in this scenario?
23 May 2017
Is this malpractice
22 May 2017
I was wrongfully accused of shoplifting. What will happen and how should I handle the problem?
31 Aug 2016
Legal Guides
How Wisconsin Juries are Kept in the Dark
16 Nov 2011
What do you do when Involved in a Wisconsin car crash
07 Oct 2011
The Undoing of Truth in Auto in Wisconsin - Stacking Part 1
07 Oct 2011