About Dixon
Biography
Dixon R. Gahnz is an accomplished litigation attorney and the president and shareholder at Lawton & Cates. Dixon Gahnz focuses his practice on civil litigation, including personal injury claims, automobile accidents, dog bites, workers’ compensation, construction law, and commercial and business litigation. He has been practicing law since 1994 and is a Nationally Certified Civil Trial Advocate.
Throughout the course of his career, Dixon Gahnz has earned numerous awards and accolades. He has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® list every year since 2011 and has received the Best Lawyer award every year since 2012. He has a long history of success in representing clients throughout Wisconsin in complex civil litigation, earning him numerous five-star ratings and reviews. As an attorney, he is dedicated to helping his clients navigate the legal system and come out the other side. For a free consultation, call Lawton & Cates today.
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
30 years | 100 cases
30 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Wisconsin for 31 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Lawton & Cates
345 W Washington Ave, Suite 201, Madison, WI, 53703
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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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
2007
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, Nation Board of Trial Advocacy
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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Shareholder, Lawton & Cates
1900 - Present
President and Shareholder, Lawton & Cates, S.C.
Associations
Member
Director
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Sample of Legal Cases
Education
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
JD
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1989
BS
Languages
English