David Blinka is a shareholder and located at the firm’s Madison office. David’s practice encompasses various personal injury cases, including claims involving wrongful death, products liability and motor vehicle accidents. He began his career at Habush Habush & Rottier by assisting with the successful settlement of claims for over 200 property owners in the Town of Jackson, Wisconsin, who were impacted by groundwater contamination arising from the release of gasoline from a pipeline that ruptured.
Prior to joining Habush Habush & Rottier, David dedicated his efforts to serving the public’s interest in securing justice and protecting legal rights while learning trial practice as a volunteer prosecutor during law school. He has since been recognized as a Rising Star since 2014 by Super Lawyers and was distinguished as an Up and Coming lawyer in 2017 by the Wisconsin Law Journal. He has also previously made the Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society list by having provided volunteer legal representation to those in need of equal access to justice.
As a resident of Madison, David stays active in the legal community through his involvement with the Dane County Bar Association having served on its board and the Wisconsin Association for Justice, for which he has published articles on litigation topics and presented at seminars on issues concerning subrogation and remedies in environmental tort actions. Additionally, he volunteers for various programs conducted by the University of Wisconsin Law School to help prepare students for the practice of law and has also coordinated volunteer service projects and community activities through his work with the bar association.
In his free time, David enjoys reading history and engaging in outdoor activities in all seasons.
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150 E Gilman St #2000, Madison, WI, 53703-1481
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Posted by Catherine | June 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Turned a bad experience into a good one!
After an MVA in 2016, resulting in injury, I decided to seek legal counsel after being left with chronic pain. Having never sought legal representation for this sort of thing, I was a bit anxious about what to expect. David (and his assistant Kathy) was very patient with me, and explained everything ...
Posted by Judith | May 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Lawyer Who Will Understand You!
My experience with David Blinka was one that restored my confidence in lawyers as professionals, who actually care that their clients are served well and represented fairly; moreover a lawyer that always maintained the highest standards of the law. Finding a lawyer that was committed to following ...
Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Review and Recommendation
David was very patient and explained the process at each step along the way. I knew what to expect and he made sure I was comfortable before proceeding. He did a great job explaining all sides of any decision I needed to make to be sure I completely understood the potential results. Everyone on hi...
Posted by Cassandra | October 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Review
Very good Lawyer. Any time I had a question he answered it to my understanding. Very intelligent and sticks to the plan. He is trustworthy and relieved my anxiety about the situation I was in. I can now move on with my life and have no worries.
Posted by Akanskha P | August 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Great to work with!
I was in a car accident last year and hired Habush law firm. I worked with David for about a year. Being from India, I did not know the process here very well. He walked me through every step, was very patient and understanding. David is very through, detailed and promptly replied to all emails. He m...
"Dave is an exceptional advocate for his clients. He is a strong communicator who keeps his clients educated and informed at each stage of the legal process."
"David is an excellent advocate, and his passion for helping people is readily apparent. One of David's greatest strengths is his ability to remain calm and collected in stressful situations, whether it's a trial or a difficult deposition."
"David is an exceptionally intelligent and personable lawyer. He is a great advocate for his personal injury clients."
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2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star Award, Super Lawyers
2017
"Up and Coming Lawyer", Wisconsin Law Journal
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyer's
2014
Rising Star Award, Super Lawyer's
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Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society, Wisconsin Access to Justice Mission
2013 - Present
Associate, Habush Habush & Rottier SC
2013 - Present
Wisconsin Inns of Court
2013 - Present
Wisconsin Association for Justice
2013 - Present
American Association for Justice
2012 - Present
American Bar Association
Settlement
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
MA - Masters
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2020
Car Crash Symposium 2020
2018
Wisconsin's New Discovery Rules
2016
Distracted Driving Presentation
2015
2014
Wisconsin's Made Whole Rule
2019
2016
2015
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