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Jeffrey A. Pitman

Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney at Milwaukee, WI

5.0   24 reviews

Licensed for 32 years

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About Jeffrey

Learn Jeffrey’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Nursing home abuse and neglect
    90%
    We represent nursing home resident's and resident families statewide. We have sued nursing home chains, locally owned nursing homes and county -owned nursing homes. We have reviewed hundreds of cases. PKS has the largest nursing home neglect practice in Wisconsin.

    24 years, 400 cases

  2. Personal injury
    10%

    33 years, 1,500 cases

I HOLD NURSING HOMES ACCOUNTABLE FOR NEGLECTING AND ABUSING RESIDENTS.

Attorney Jeffrey A. Pitman focuses on representing victims of serious injury and nursing home abuse and neglect. Mr. Pitman is recognized by his peers as a preeminent nursing home neglect and abuse attorney.

In over thirty (30) years of practice, Mr. Pitman has handled thousands of personal injury cases and obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements in Wisconsin, New Mexico, Iowa and Illinois.  Mr. Pitman has been certified as a Pre-Trial and Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 2000.  Mr. Pitman has won cases involving nursing home arbitration agreements in New Mexico and Wisconsin.  

In January of 2019, Mr. Pitman was lead counsel in a nursing home abuse case that resulted in a $11 Million dollar verdict in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  One of the largest nursing home abuse verdicts ever in New Mexico.

Mr. Pitman has named as one of Wisconsin's Top 50 Super Lawyers since 2014.

Mr. Pitman leads the firm’s nursing home neglect and abuse practice. Mr. Pitman is a devoted advocate of resident’s rights and the quality of healthcare for the vulnerable and frail of Wisconsin. He obtained the largest verdict for a long term care neglect case in in Wisconsin  in January, 2012.  Mr. Pitman has lobbied and testified before the Wisconsin State Senate Public Health, Senior Issues, Long Term Care and Privacy Committee regarding the standard of quality care and holding nursing homes accountable. Mr. Pitman’s ultimate goal remains improving the nursing home system as a whole.

Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice's specialized nursing home abuse & neglect team has the resources and expertise to identify and hold accountable the nursing home. Mr. Pitman’s legal ability combined with the resources of the team has allowed the firm to pursue cases against the national nursing home chains such as Genesis Healthcare, Kindred and ManorCare and most of the larger nursing home operators in New Mexico and Wisconsin.

Mr. Pitman is an active member on the Board of Directors for Wisconsin Association for Justice and is a Past President of WAJ.  He is also a member of the Nursing Home Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and Iowa Association for Justice. He lectures extensively on nursing home abuse and neglect and has authored numerous articles in the area of personal injury litigation.

Attorney Pitman was selected by Law & Politics Magazine as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer in each of the last ten (14) years (2006-20) and has been granted the coveted AV Peer Review Rating by a panel of his peers. The AV rating shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.

For more information on Mr. Pitman’s nursing home abuse and neglect practice, please visit , email him at  or call Jeffrey Pitman at .

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Licensed for 32 years
State NM
Status Active
Acquired 2013
Updated 03/21/2023
State IA
Status Active
Acquired 2011
Updated 03/14/2023
State IL
Status Active and Authorized to Practice Law
Acquired 1999
Updated 01/06/2023
State WI
Status Good Standing
Acquired 1990
Updated 03/05/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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PKSD
1110 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr
Ste 320
Milwaukee, WI, 53203
Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice, S.C.
1701 Old Pecos Trail
Suite B
Santa Fe, NM, 87505
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Posted by anonymous | November 2, 2010
Highly recommmend
Mr. Pittman is an excellent attorney and I would highly recommend him. He was honest, fair and kept me up to date with everything that happened in my case.
Posted by Bobby | December 3, 2010
Case Closed!
Mr. Pitman represented my family with intellect, diligence and ferocity. He is extremely knowledeable in his field of practice. He was kind, considerate and very helpful. I would urge anyone who needs representation with a case like this, to call him first, or call him last, but make sure you call him!
Posted by Randy | April 27, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
great lawyer
great lawyer that answered every question i had by phone or email and got the job done quickly. thank you
Posted by David Casner. | April 27, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Closure for my family
Jeff took our case for wrong death of my grandfather. It was not an easy journey to say the least but he fought long and hard to get justice and allow for our family to have closure and healing. Jeff was professional through the entire process and knew a lot about elder abuse and nursing home neglect. After several years fighting the case we were able to settle in mediation and that saved us several more years fighting in courts. Overall we would highly recommend Jeff Pitman for your legal needs, he served our family well and we are sure he would do that same for yours.
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Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2017
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Happy
Jeff is a very kind and compassionate person. He answered all our questions and concerns. I would not hesitate to recommend him to someone else.
Posted by Jane | February 1, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Huge thanks to Jeff and PKSD team
We will be forever grateful to Jeff and his team for guiding us from start to finish through our lawsuit. While it took a long time, Jeff was thorough, compassionate and encouraging every step of the process which was a new experience to us. He always heard our concerns and thoughts and because we trusted his expert judgement, we had him walk us through the legal battle to get compensation for our family. Jeff did right by our family through difficult circumstances and we are grateful that with his guidance were able to bring closure to a sad situation. Thank you, Jeff and PKSD.
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Posted by Jaime | January 19, 2017
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A people's attorney
Jeff and his staff were professional from the start to the end of our case. During the entire four and a half years our case took to go to court, not once, did Jeff forget about and always kept us in the loop. He was very compassionate (a trait a lot of attorneys don't have) and always a phone call away no matter what time or day of the week to answer our questions! As for his courtroom abilities, he's the best! Worked hard to achieve the best for me and my family. As the trial progressed, his main concern was to let us know all the details of the proceedings before anything else. Great personality! Like I said, a people's attorney. Highly recommended!!!
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Posted by Gil | January 17, 2017
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Wrongful death lawsuit
Jeff is a very competent professional. Experienced in these types of cases. I felt our case was in excellent hands with Jeff and his law firm. Jeff always returned our phone calls and answered all our questions and concerns. He wad very focused in the courtroom. Very organized. Understood the evidence in detail. We owe Jeff and his team a world of gratitude for a great job representing us.
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Posted by Brad | December 22, 2016
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A true expert in a specialized area of practice
Jeff and the PKSD Team did an outstanding job on our case. Everyone at PKSD was expert, professional, respectful and kind. Their professionalism enabled our family to achieve a just result. Jeff is an excellent listener and an outstanding attorney. He did a great job of leading the overall case. We were heard and respected throughout our case, and we were pleased with the result, even though that result can never erase the tragedy our family experienced.
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Posted by Kim | May 18, 2016
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Highly Recommend
Jeff helped my family when my father was severely injured at a nursing home. He compassionately communicated with my mother and patiently explained the legal process. He was quick to respond to any questions and fought to get the compensation from the nursing home that my family was owed. Jeff is a great attorney!
Posted by Monique | April 22, 2016
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Absolutly great!!!
This is my second time using this firm. Both times I have been incredibly happy with not only the service they provided to myself and my son but the way we was treated was wonderful!!! Luke Mayefske engaged with both of us, my now seventeen year old son who was injured during our accident had a chance to ask Luke questions about being a lawyer ( my son wants to be a lawyer) and how a person goes about rotating to choose which forum of law to choose. Luke answered his questions and made sure that both my son and all our questions about our case was met. We did not feel like just a number but as though we mattered!!!!
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Posted by Jackie | February 5, 2016
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AMAZING ATTORNEY AND STAFF
We were smart enough to hire Jeff Pitman as our attorney and I would do it again in a heart beat.. He and his staff went above and beyond for us in every way possible.. Can't begin to thank him for putting an end to all of this for us and doing it so well..
Posted by Rae | February 2, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY!!!!
I have had the pleasure of working with Jeff Pitman over the past 2 years after my mother's untimely death due to the negligence of staff and owners of an Alzheimer's residential house. Jeff was very supportive and understanding of our grief and he pledged to us that he would do everything he could to help us get through it. Jeff ALWAYS responded promptly to all calls and emails, even on his weekends! The process of filing a lawsuit seemed like it would be too overwhelming and confusing for us but Jeff handled everything for us and answered all of our questions along the way. Thanks to his diligence and hard work, Jeff was successful and the case was settled for a substantial amount of money. I would highly recommend Jeff for any legal needs! He rocks!!
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Posted by Judy | July 27, 2015
A Champion
If you or your family need a specialized lawyer like our family did, Jeff Pitman is the man for you. We had searched for someone that could help us with a complicated case. Our handicapped brother received permanent brain damage, can no longer walk or eat, and is in a nursing home for his care, due to the neglect of the group home he was in. Not many lawyers can do what Jeff and his team did. He was relentless in his pursuit for the truth and justice for my brother. He kept us informed throughout the process. He was caring, compassionate, and treated us with respect and kindness. I can't put into words how blessed we feel to have had Jeff manage our case. As traumatic as the situation is, the process of pursuing justice for my brother resulted in a successful conclusion that will help make his life more comfortable. We could not be happier with Jeff's services, knowledge and guidance. Jeff championed the cause for my brother which makes him a true champion in his own right. Our family would give their highest recommendation of Jeff and his firm to anyone that needs this type of help.
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Posted by anonymous | December 7, 2014
Pitman, Kyle and Sicula Review
I spent the last 5 years with this law firm in a wrongful death lawsuit and was treated very attentively. As soon as the team received my case they went to work on letting me know if it indeed there was a case to pursue. Once we found out it was, they worked very hard on the discovery portion of the suit, digging up vital information that made my case lucrative and successful upon completion. I highly recommend this firm. No slouches here....
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Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2014
Job Well Done!
Jeff Pitman and his team are nothing short of superb. He blends a keen intellect and limitless energy with a professional acumen that simply inspires trust. He and his team were exceptionally responsive. Mr. Pittman’s frequent and clear communication kept me informed throughout the entire process; I always understood where we were at and where we needed to go next. He is a skilled professional, a great teammate and I would not hesitate to work with him again.
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Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2014
Exceptional representative in a devastating, complicated set of circumstances
My sister suffered a horrific death in a group home where after an in-depth investigation by Mr. Pitman and the incredible support staff at PKSD, the facts became crystal clear the level of negligence on the part of the group home. With that knowledge my family was given the opportunity to stand up for my sister and hold the group home accountable for her death. Mr. Pitman communicated responsively and timely (I don't believe we ever waited more than 30 minutes for return calls). We were informed via email as well. I consider Mr. Pitman's legal representation to be exceptional and without question would recommend his counsel.
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Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2014
Medical Malpractice
Jeffrey Pitman did an excellent job with my case. Being medical Malpractice everyone I talked to before hiring Mr. Pitman told me that it would be difficult and lengthy to start a case when working with a large company; however we did win our case! He explained everything in detail and is very sympathetic. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
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Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2014
Review Jeffrey A. Pitman
Jeff Pitman handled a nursing home negligence case for us. He is VERY straight-forward, knowledgeable and competent. He let us know what was going on, and what to expect. If I ever again need an attorney for any type of case Mr. Pitman handles--or if anyone asked me for a recommendation for a great lawyer--I would call/recommend him "in a heartbeat"!!!
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Posted by Robert | May 9, 2012
The 'Best of the Best'
Attorney Jeff Pitman (successfully) represented my family in our lawsuit against a nursing home, related to the untimely death of my father. His professionalism and committment to his clients are above reproach. From begining to end, Jeff consistantly kept us informed. I would sum up his performance as the benchmark other attorneys should strive for.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 60 minutes
  • Contingency 25%-40%

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice, S.C.
  • 1999 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Hausmann McNally S.C.
  • 1992 - 1999
  • Attorney
  • Fellows, Piper & Schmidt
  • 1990 - 1992

Education

  • Marquette University Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1990
  • University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1987

Legal Cases

  • Collado v. The Medical Resort at Fiesta Park, et. al.
  • Jury verdict for $11 Million Dollars
  • Sayles, et. al. v. Mellen Air Manufacturing, et. al.
  • Settled with manufacturer and DME vendor. Still prosecuting case against Marian Franciscan Nursing Home
  • Gerena, et. al. v. Mt. Carmel, et. al.
  • Settled before trial.
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Associations

  • American Board of Trial Advocates
  • Member
  • 2019 - Present
  • New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • New Mexico State Bar
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Iowa Association for Justice
  • member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Iowa State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1999 - Present
  • Wisconsin Association for Justice (Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers)
  • Past President
  • 1993 - Present
  • State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Member
  • 1990 - Present
  • Wisconsin Association for Justice (Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers)
  • Board of Directors
  • N/A
  • American Association for Justice, Nursing Homes Litigation Group
  • Member
  • N/A
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Wisconsin Super Lawyers Top 25 Milwaukee Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2020
  • Wiscsosnsin Super Lawyers Top 50
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2020
  • Wisconsin SuperLawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2020
  • Top 50 Jury Verdicts Wrongful Death 2019
  • TopVerdict
  • 2020
  • Wisconsin Super Lawyers Top 25 Milwaukee Lawyers
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2019
  • Wisconsin Top 50 Super Lawyers
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2019
  • Wisconsin Super Lawyer 2019
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2019
  • Wisconsin Super Lawyer
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2018
  • Wisconsin Top 50 Lawyers
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2018
  • Wisconsin Super Lawyers Top 25 Milwaukee
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2018
  • Wisconsin Super Lawyers Top 50
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2016
  • Super Lawer
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2015
  • Wisconsin Super Lawyers Top 50
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2014
  • Wisconsin Super Lawyers Top 50
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2014
  • Wisconsin Super Lawyers Top 25 Milwaukee
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyer
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2012
  • Leader in the Law
  • Wisconsin Law Journal
  • 2012
  • Wisconsin Super Lawyer
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2011
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Wisconsin
  • The American Trial Lawyers Association
  • 2010
  • Wisconsin Super Lawyer
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2010
  • Wisconsin Super Lawyer
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2010
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Wisconsin
  • The American Trial Lawyers Association
  • 2009
  • Wisconsin Super Lawyer
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2009
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Wisconsin
  • The American Trial Lawyers Association
  • 2008
  • Wisconsin Super Lawyer
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2008
  • Wisconsin Super Lawyer
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2007
  • Wisconsin Super Lawyer
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2006
  • Certified Civil Trial Advocate
  • National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • 2000
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • N/A
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Speaking Engagements

  • CLE
  • Identifying Nursing Home Abuse
  • 2010
  • AARP
  • Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect and What To Do About It
  • 2010
  • Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference
  • Identifying Nursing Home Abuse
  • 2009
  • WAJ Spring Seminar
  • The Paralegals Role in the Nursing Home Case
  • 2008
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Attorney endorsements

Received (22)
Given (27)
Endorse Jeffrey
Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney | Jan 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jeff Pitman is one of the best trial lawyers in the United States. I have watched him try a multi-million-dollar case to verdict and seen firsthand his tenacity and skill as a litigator. He is an exceptional trial lawyer. He truly cares to do his absolute best for all his clients. He will do everything in his power to protect and secure a favorable outcome on behalf of his clients by providing unparalleled trial advocacy coupled with compassionate and personalized representation. In short, Jeff is the Gold Standard of litigation counsel: A+ litigator with top-notch credentials, experience and a track record of success."
Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney | Mar 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jeff has been a leader in the advocacy for and protection of the must vulnerable in our community who have suffered injury from nursing home abuse and neglect. He has passion, a tireless work ethic and a willingness to take on anyone who has wronged his client."
Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney | Apr 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jeff is one of the most knowledgable and best lawyers in all aspects of personal injury and nursing home negligence. I would not hesitate to hire him to protect my rights or those of a loved one."
Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney | Jul 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney | Jan 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I am confident referring cases to his firm and do so regularly. Highly recommended."
Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney | Nov 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Jeff for years and know him to be a relentless advocate for every client. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field and is highly respected by everyone in the legal community. I would have absolutely no concerns about sending anyone to Jeff for representation."
Personal injury Attorney | May 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Jeffrey. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jeff is bright, energetic and respected in his field. His name and reputation have risen to be included in any discussion of top personal injury attorneys."
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney Pittman for many years, and I am happy to endorse him. I have seen Attorney Pittman obtain great results for his clients."
Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney | Apr 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney | Mar 07
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Jan 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have relied on Attorney Pitman's expertise on several occasions and have always been impressed with his lightning-quick legal mind, the depth of his analysis and the good nature and fellowship extended to me,"
Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney | Jan 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Pitman is a national known and respected nursing home litigation attorney. He is very knowledgeable."
Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney | Jan 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I know Jeff through his work representing senior citizens and victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. Jeff is without a doubt an exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable attorney and advocate. I consider him a leader in his area of practice. I have had the pleasure of seeing Jeff speak before his peers several times regarding nursing home residents' rights and nursing home abuse and neglect. His fund of knowledge and commitment to representing the rights of our senior citizens is unparalled. I highly recommend Jeff without reservation."
Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney | Oct 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I've known Jeff for many years. I've always been impressed by his professionalism and integrity. He works hard for his clients and obtains great results. I'm happy to recommend Jeff and his firm."
Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney | Oct 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer.Jeff is one of few lawyers that is concentrating in this area of practice. Not only is he extremely competent in handling these cases he works opposing laws making it more difficult for injured residents to bring a claim , testifyes before the legislature and speaks at seminars around the state on the umportant issures dealing with nursing home neglect."
Wrongful death Attorney | Jan 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jeff Pitman's integrity is unimpeachable. His ability to handle complicated nursing home neglect matters has been proven time and again during two decades of success at the negotiating table and in the courtroom. In my estate planning practice, many of my clients are elderly. If one of them needs an attorney to handle a negligence action, Jeff is the attorney I recommend."
Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney | Jan 18
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Quite simply, Attorney Jeff Pitman is the attorney I would hire to represent a family member, or me, for any injury claim. He is capable and persistent in pursuing claims for every penny they are worth. Obviously, I have no problem in referring any serious injury case to him."
Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney | Oct 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jeff has a proven track record of being very successful with nursing home neglect and abuse claims. My law firm and I have referred nursing home cases to him, due to his expertise and professionalism. Clients and I have appreciated his level of knowledge, tenacity, and achievements. I highly recommend Jeff for any claims involving nursing home injuries."
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