We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
About John
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Wisconsin for 44 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Curran, Hollenbeck & Orton, S.C.
111 Oak St, PO Box 140, Mauston, WI, 53948-0140
Curran, Hollenbeck & Orton, S. C.
111 Oak Street, P.O. Box 140, Mauston, WI, 53948-0140
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
John R. Orton's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
6 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (6)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews
Posted by Kathy | November 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Successful Experience
John Orton was our attorney for a lengthy and involved case. He took diligent time in preparing us for every step. He presented our case with a knowledgeable and intelligent command of the law, did not waiver in court and maintained a confident and friendly demeanor throughout.
Posted by Margaret | October 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Experienced and Successful
Following a serious car accident, I consulted with John Orton regarding my injuries and possible insurance settlement. He immediately impressed me with his expertise with other cases similar to mine, his strong ethics, and his honest, supportive manner. After hiring John, he walked me through every...
Posted by James | October 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney
John Orton review
Excellent experience with Mr. Orton and his firm. Very professional and courteous. I felt I received the best legal advice and direction needed to resolve my issue.
Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very Professional
He was great to work with. He was very professional yet compassionate and had our best interest at heart. I would highly recommend John Orton. The results of our case were much better than we had anticipated because of his hard work and professionalism.
Posted by John | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business
A variety of personal & buisness legal situations.
I have hired--retained John Orton for my personal & business legal needs overtime. He has always been on top of his game. He is my 1st choice for seeking advise along with hiring him for representation. John is not only fair but he also Wins!
John R. Orton's Lawyer Endorsements
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't received any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
Andrea Von Hoff
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
N/A
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Village Attorney, Village of Necedah
1997 - Present
Village Attorney, Village of Camp Douglas
1984 - Present
Attorney, Curran, Hollenbeck & Orton, S.C.
1986 - 2009
City Attorney, City of Mauston
1981 - 1984
Attorney, Frisch, Dudek & Slattery, Ltd.
Associations
2013 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinBoard of Governors
2013 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Judicial Election Steering CommitteeChairman
1990 - Present
Wisconsin State Bar Association, Admin & Local Gov. SectionMember
1984 - Present
Wisconsin Association for Justice (formerly WATL)Member
1984 - Present
Association for Justice (formerly ATLA)Member
1981 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
1981 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation SectionMember
2009 - 2010
State Bar of Wisconsin, Admin. & Local Gov. Law SectionChairman
2003 - 2010
Wisconsin State Bar Association, Admin & Local Gov. SectionBoard of Directors
1989 - 1992
Wisconsin State Bar Association, Litigation SectionBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Dakter v. Cavallino, 2015 WI 67, 363 Wis.2d 738, 866 N.W.2d 656
Won
Heitman v. City of Mauston, 226 Wis. 2d 542 (Ct. App. 1999)
Won
Hagen v. LIRC, 201 Wis.2d 51 (1996)
lost
Betthauser v. Medical Protective Company, 172 Wis. 2d 141 (1992)
won
Winslow v. Brown, 125 Wis.2d 327 (Ct. App. 1985)
won
Education
1981
Marquette University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Saint Olaf College
BA - Magna Cum Laude
Publications
2015
The Verdict (Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers)
Jury Instruction Formulation in Negligence Cases
1981
64 Marq. L. Rev. 374
Review of Rush v Savchuk,