Overall Rating
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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
4.9 /5.0
28 Client Reviews
I am a board certified Wisconsin civil trial lawyer, concentrating on serious personal injury and worker's compensation claims for injured victims against insurance companies and employers. I have been voted a Wisconsin Super Lawyer and have received the highest rating from Martindale Hubbell, the lawyers rating service.
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Practice Areas
49 years
49 years
49 years
20%-33%
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
6800 Washington Ave, PO Box 085600, Racine, WI, 53408-5600
www.pittslaw.com
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Personal Injury
Posted by Judy | November 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
A great personal injury lawyer
From the beginning of my personal injury case, Atty. James Pitts has shown himself to be a thoughtful, honorable lawyer who was determined to achieve a successful outcome despite the many obstacles thrown in his way. And--he did!
Posted by Melissa | May 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Excellent representation
Attorney Pitts did an excellent job representing myself and my daughter in a dog-bite case causing extensive harm to my dog and a bite to my daughter. We sought legal counsel because the owner and the insurance company were negligent in taking responsibility for the dog and the bills we incurred. He ...
Posted by Deborah | August 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Great Lawyer - Don't Pass Him Up !!
I was injured in an automobile accident in 2014. I hired Attorney Pitts and he did a great job with my case. I couldn't be happier. He and his staff were very detail oriented and settled my case for a fair amount after the insurance company tried to insult me with their low offer. A++ Attorney!
Posted by Patricia | September 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Excellent service
Attorney James Pitts was a huge help for me. I was in a bad car accident. I knew the injuries I received were going to keep me out of work for a long time. A family member recommended I go see Attorney Pitts for help. So I did. He was very compassionate, understanding & very helpful. I was overwhel...
Posted by Laurie | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Expert in dealing with large Corporation’s
Jim was referred to us by another lawyer who respected his work and his aggressiveness. I knew immediately after our first meeting, we had chosen the right person to represent us. Our son had an accident at work in which he never recovered. We asked Jim to get us answers and a fair settlement. ...
"James is a fine lawyer and wonderful person. He is known for his help to people in difficult legal situations with his compassion, hard work and wisdom. I would recommend him to friends and family."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
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2025
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Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
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2015
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2014
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Member, Best Lawyers of America
2013
Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates
2013
Recognized, Wisconsin's Super Lawyers
2012
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2011
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1992 - Present
Partner, Schoone, Leuck, Kelley, Pitts & Pitts, S.C.
1977 - 1992
Partner, Capwell, Berthelsen, Nolden, Casanova, Pitts & Kallenbach, S.C.
2000 - Present
Wisconsin Association of Worker's Compensation AttorneysMember
1984 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1984 - Present
Wisconsin Association for JusticeMember
1978 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1977 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1977 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
Verdict for plaintiff upheld by Wisconsin Supreme Court
1977
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
BBA
2014
Epidemiological Evidence in Occupational Injury Cases
2013
Demystifying Workers Compensation Law
2010
Mental Stress Claims
2004
Computing the Value of Permanent Total Disability Claims
1976
Spanish
English
Legal Answers
Can a Dr give me a PPD rating without even seeing me? I never saw Dr that was going to do my PPD rating.
09 Jun 2019
What should I expect for a PPD percentage based upon my injury suffered at work?
10 Feb 2015
I had major surgery 6 months ago (lobectomy) and as a complication of that surgery, I have sustained left vocal cord paralysis.
30 Sep 2014