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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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State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2011
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
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24 Client Reviews
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Posted by David Casner. | April 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death
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 negle...
Posted by Gil | January 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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 evidenc...
Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2014 | Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
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 grea...
Posted by Robert | May 09, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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 ...
Posted by Bobby | December 05, 2010 | Family
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 ...
"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 lawyer | Mar 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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."
"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."
"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 lawyer | Apr 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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 lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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."
"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 lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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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Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
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AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1999 - Present
Partner, Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice, S.C.
1992 - 1999
Attorney, Hausmann McNally S.C.
1990 - 1992
Attorney, Fellows, Piper & Schmidt
2019 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
2013 - Present
New Mexico Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
New Mexico State BarMember
2011 - Present
Iowa Association for Justicemember
2011 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Wisconsin Association for Justice (Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers)Past President
1990 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
Board of Directors
Member
Member
Member
Jury verdict for $11 Million Dollars
Settled with manufacturer and DME vendor. Still prosecuting case against Marian Franciscan Nursing Home
Settled before trial.
Settled
settled
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BS - Bachelor of Science
2010
Identifying Nursing Home Abuse
2010
Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect and What To Do About It
2009
Identifying Nursing Home Abuse
2008
The Paralegals Role in the Nursing Home Case
2018
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