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Kent Carnell is a shareholder with the Madison firm of Lawton & Cates, S.C. He is certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and has achieved great results for clients on personal injury cases. He has gained a reputation for successfully handling business litigation and resolving construction disputes.
Kent was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar in 1970 and has also been admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin. He received his bachelor's degree in 1967 and his J.D. in 1970, both from the University of Wisconsin. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Dane County Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the James E. Doyle Inns of Court.
Kent was elected to the State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors in 2001. He served on the Executive Committee from 2004-2006 and is the Chair of the Board of Governors for 2005-2006. He has also served as liaison to the Litigation Section, the Construction and Public Contract Law Section, the Energy and Telecommunication Law Section, and the Lawyer Dispute Resolution Committee. In addition, he has served on the Professionalism Committee.
In addition to his legal accomplishments, Kent has a long record of extensive civic commitments. He is one of the founding members of the Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin, Inc. and served on the Board of Directors from 1986 to 1999. In addition, Kent served as a member of the Advisory Board to the Salvation Army for over 25 years, serving as Chair from 2000 to 2002. He has been a board member and chair of the Parkcrest Pool and Tennis Club, served on the John Muir School PTO, and held committee positions with a youth hockey club.
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Business
11%
Construction and Development
11%
Insurance
11%
Intellectual Property
11%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Wisconsin for 55 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1970
No misconduct found
Location
Lawton & Cates, S.C.
(608) 602-4601
Unknown
(608) 282-6252
Fax
Ten East Doty Street, Suite 400, P.O. BOX 2965, Madison, WI, 53701-2965
www.lawtoncates.comLawton & Cates, S.C.
345 West Washington Ave., Suite 201, P.O. Box 2965, Madison, WI, 53701-2965
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Experience
Honors
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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine
2010
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine
2009
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine
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Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
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Executive Register Honor Roll, Business Magazine
N/A
Membership, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
N/A
Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Shareholder and Attorney, Lawton & Cates, S.C.
Associations
State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation Section
Member
Dane County Bar Association
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
Wisconsin Association for Justice
Member
James F. Doyle American Inns of Court
Member
2005 - 2006
State Bar of WisconsinBoard of Governors, Chair
2001 - 2006
State Bar of WisconsinBoard of Governors
Education
1970
University of Wisconsin Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1967
University of Wisconsin, Madison
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2003
State Bar of Wisconsin
Ethics Seminar
2003
State Bar of Wisconsin
Attorney Professionalism
1997
National Business Institute
Trying the Soft Tissue Injury Case in Wisconsin
1993
National Business Institute
Trying the Automobile Injury Case in Wisconsin
Publications
1993
Wisconsin Lawyer
Continuing Payments for Medical Expenses in Worker's Compensation Proceedings
1970
Wisconsin Student Bar Journal
Wisconsin's Excess Liability Law-Some Needed Change