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4.9 /5.0
28 Client Reviews
About James
Biography
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.
I am a Wisconsin board certified trial lawyer, dedicated to representation of injured people.
Injuries or death caused by violations of the standard of care by health care providers.
All types of cases involving personal injuries and disabilities, including wrongful death.
Permanent partial or permanent total disability or death cases v. employers and insurance companies.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
60%
49 years
Workers Compensation
25%
49 years
Medical Malpractice
15%
49 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-33%
Awards
2015
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 47 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 48 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
Schoone, Leuck, Kelley, Pitts & Pitts, S.C.
6800 Washington Ave, PO Box 085600, Racine, WI, 53408-5600
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Health Care
Posted by cindy | May 04, 2015 | Health Care
Malpractice Case
I spent time with James A. Pitts today 5-1-2015. He had things being taken care of that I couldn't get done in five months with the doctors and insurance companies. Does not miss a beat and also very good with clients. Great ethics in all areas.
James A. Pitts's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Elizabeth Olszewski
Personal injury lawyer
Richard Mueller
Workers compensation lawyer
Jan Schroeder
Workers compensation lawyer
William Sachse
Workers compensation lawyer
Nick Kotsonis
Workers compensation lawyer
Charles Soule
Workers compensation lawyer
Israel Ramon
Workers compensation lawyer
Alan Olson
Employee benefits lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Member, Best Lawyers of America
2013
Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates
2013
Recognized, Wisconsin's Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Partner, Schoone, Leuck, Kelley, Pitts & Pitts, S.C.
1977 - 1992
Partner, Capwell, Berthelsen, Nolden, Casanova, Pitts & Kallenbach, S.C.
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Koenings v. Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co., 126 Wis.2d 349, 377 N.W.2d 593 (1985)
Verdict for plaintiff upheld by Wisconsin Supreme Court
Education
1977
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
BBA
Speaking Engagements
2014
Workers Compensation Division
Epidemiological Evidence in Occupational Injury Cases
2013
Pain Management for the Non Pain Specialist
Demystifying Workers Compensation Law
2010
34th Annual Worker's Compensation Update
Mental Stress Claims
2004
Second Annual Workers Compensation Seminar
Computing the Value of Permanent Total Disability Claims
Publications
1976
10 John Marshall J. Prac. Proc. 313
Procedural Due Process and The Convicted Prisoner
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
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
Q&A
What should I expect for a PPD percentage based upon my injury suffered at work?
10 Feb 2015
Q&A
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