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Paul D. Curtis
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Biography
Paul Curtis, a partner and the Chair of the Litigation Practice Group at Axley Attorneys, practices in the areas of insurance defense, agribusiness liability, contract disputes, premises liability, and commercial litigation. Paul has handled hundreds of cases and has tried many cases to judges and juries in state and federal courts.
Paul is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the state of Wisconsin, the Supreme Court of the state of Minnesota, the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States.
- Volunteer / Leader for Wisconsin State Bar Lawyer Hotline
- Long time volunteer for the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots Program
- Member of Verona Police and Fire Commission
- Member of the Wisconsin State Bar Professionalism Committee
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 23 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 26 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 24 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Axley Brynelson, LLP
2 E. Mifflin St., Suite 200, Madison, WI, 53703-4269
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Paul D. Curtis's Lawyer Endorsements
"I had the opportunity to appear with Paul on a panel regarding agricultural issues at a State Bar of Wisconsin conference. It was easy to see that Paul is a very experienced litigator. Paul is personable and knows how to present himself well to a group. I wouldn't hesitate to refer any client of mine to Paul."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I joined Paul on a panel with another attorney at the Solo Practitioner's Conference in Wisconsin Dells. It was readily apparent to me that Paul was very knowledgeable not only about liability issues in general but his knowledge of agriculture and the unique liability issues involved in farming."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Hotline Attorney of the Year Award, State Bar of Wisconsin
2011
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Partner, Axley Attorneys
1993 - 1999
Paralegal/Law Clerk, Zelle & Larson
Associations
2010 - Present
Association of Defense Trial AttorneysMember
American Bar Association
Member
Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin
Member
Dane County Bar Association
Member
Minnesota State Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Wisconsin
Member
Wisconsin Association of Trial Lawyers
Member
2011 - 2020
City of Verona Police and Fire CommissionFormer Vice President
2009 - 2012
State Bar of Wisconsin Professionalism CommitteeVice Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Bowers v. Larsen Coop
Defense verdict
State Farm v. Meyer
Dismissed
Keryluk v. K.F. Sullivan, et al.
Directed verdict for defendants
Marshall v. Marathon Feed, Inc.
Summary judgment for defense
Novitska v. Hillsboro Coop
Defense verdict
Fuchs v. Goplin
Defense verdict
Slusser v. Crossroad Ag, LLC
Defense verdict
Education
1999
University of Minnesota Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
University of Wisconsin, Madison
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Rural Mutual Adjusters Meeting
Farm Liability Claims
2013
State Bar of Wisconsin, Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee
Farm Liability
2007
Wisconsin County Mutual 15th Annual Corporation / Defense Counsel Forum
Defending Claims of Law Enforcement Misconduct
2006
Ethics seminar
Ethical Dilemas and Solutions for the Attorney Litigator
2006
Employment Law
7 Questions to Use When Disciplining and Terminating Employees in Wisconsin
2005
Ethics seminar
Ethics of Representing Both Sides of Insurer / Insured Fence
Publications
2016
Wisconsin Law Journal
Collateral Damage
2016
Wisconsin Law Journal
Closing Arguments
2010
Wisconsin State Bar Litigation News
Leave a Legacy of Civility and Professionalism
2005
Wisconsin Lawyer
Good Samaritans Gone Bad: Derelict Designated Drivers are Exempt From Liability
Languages
English