Overall Rating
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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 13 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by John | November 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney
I believe Mr. Pitts did an excellent job handling my case. Throughout the entire process he explained things well to me, when I had questions he was very responsive and explained everything in terms I understood. I would highly recommend Mr. Pitts
Posted by Joseph | November 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Words can't even explain how blessed I was to be represented by Mr. James Pitts!!! He was extremely thorough and answered all my questions whenever I needed them and did them in a timely manner!!! I recommend him all the time to anyone who asks!!! He's fierce and doesn't back down, and that's exactl...
Posted by Marissa | November 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Above and Beyond: Mr. Pitts Provides Excellent Legal Representation!
Working with Mr. Pitts throughout my legal matter was a wonderful and rewarding experience. I’m truly impressed with his professionalism, legal expertise, and unwavering commitment to my case. From our first meeting, Mr. Pitts listened carefully to my concerns and provided clear, practical advice. ...
Posted by Lynn | May 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
A Lawyer who has earned the right to be confident
James Pitts is and exceptional lawyer that I highly recommend. He worked tirelessly to resolve my WC case. Jim took the time to understand me personally, my story, my needs and my anxiety regarding my case. His professionalism, combined with a sense of humor and a vast wealth of knowledge, put me ...
Posted by Melissa | May 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Animal & Dog Bites
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 ...
"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
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
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