David M. Erspamer

David M. Erspamer

4.8
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 45 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Amery, WI
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Spinal Cord Injury

571 State Road 46, Amery, WI

About David

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 32%

We have represented numerous persons, some od which have suffered serious injuries, and large amounts of medical charges, in accidents involving motor vehicles, ATVs, boats, construction equipment, farm equipment, watercraft and other equipment or vehicles.

46 years | 1,000 cases

32%
Workers Compensation 32%

Erspamer Law Offices has handled thousands of claims throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota, including many significant and challenging claims that have resulted is significant published decisions.

46 years | 3,000 cases

32%
Car Accident 31%

We have represented client throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota who have suffered injuries including back surgeries, traumatic brain injuries, injuries to hips, legs, chest, arms and legs, facial injuries, burns, and other serious injuries.

46 years | 1,000 cases

31%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

20%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 44 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1981

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 45 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1980

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Erspamer Law Office, LLC

571 State Road 46, Amery, WI, 54001-4023

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David M. Erspamer's Reviews

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Posted by Sherry | November 11, 2014 | Workers Compensation

Best Workers Compensation Attorney

I would highly recommend Attorney David Erspamer to anyone facing a Workers compensation claim. I suffered a severe back injury while performing my duties as a Custodian. Due to the type of injury I required 4 back surgeries and many months of Physical Therapy. I had to leave a job of 12 years and wa...s left with a very uncertain future. The Workman’s Compensation insurance company made an already stressful situation, even worse. But they had a job to do and top notch attorneys to do it with. I knew I needed the same. My researches lead me to Erspamer Law Firm, not only was he a successful litigation attorney but a top Trial Lawyer in the state of Wisconsin. I was very impressed with Attorney Erspamer and his staff. Mr. Erspamer explained everything and took me through every step and answered every question I had. Attorney Erspamer and his staff did all the paperwork and helped make all the testing seem less daunting. Attorney Erspamer let me know what I could expect and fought for my rights against the large insurance company. Thanks to Attorney Erspamer and his amazing staff, we were able to settle out of court for the amount expected and I don’t have to worry about future medical expenses. If your looking for an experienced attorney who will fight for your right and get you the type of settlement that’s best for you, I highly recommend Attorney David Erspamer. He and his staff are simply amazing. I would recommend him to all my friends and family.

Posted by Sandy | May 25, 2014 | Workers Compensation

The Erspamer Law Office was professional and positive experience for me.

David Erspamer and his entire staff was a very positive experience for me. I was delighted with my outcome. Mr. Erspamer and his staff treated me with respect and kept me well informed. They helped me through a very difficult time in my life and represented me in a very professional and court...eous manor. Anyone who has been hurt on the job knows it is a life changing , long and painful experience. I highly recommend The Erspamer Law Office.

Posted by Paul F. Mikolon | March 09, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

workmens compensation

David Erspamer got on the case right away & did the paper work & within six month's . We won our case. His staff is very nice & easy to work with. Worked with another lawyer office in Amery for 5 years & never got no where . just want to say thank you for all your work you have done .. I would Reco...mmend him to all my friends & family.

Posted by Vern | January 06, 2011 | Workers Compensation

David Erspamer, ESQ Picks up case right where it left off after numerous years

I started my professional relationship with David in approximately 1998 when my Worker's Compensation carrier would not provide me with timely payments. Within about 2 months I not only began receiving payments but received all money due as well. From there, David went on to pursue a settlement in re...lation to my full body disability. This was settled expedisioiusly as well and I received a proper settlement. David explained to me on my initial visit not only his fee schedule (which was in line with any other attorney's fees.), but the entire process as well. The stipulation of settlement included lifetime coverage for any related medical expenses to my work injury. During the years I had called him with a number of related questions which he answered almost immediatley. In 2010 the Worker's Compensation carrier decided that they were no longer going to cover rmy much neeed medication therapy. When I notified David, he picked up my case as though it was the ony case he had and reacted with immediate and appropriate action. Although we did not win the initial Administrative Hearing (this was my fault for not provideing David with all the needed information prior to the hearing), David reacted by fileing for a formal "medical coverage hearing". David informed me that our chances of winning the case were slim even though my doctor's had provided excellent letters explaining why I needed the perscribed medication. After numerous discussioins with him I asked him if it would be better to just ask for a "lifetime settlement" and close the case while still requesting lifetime medical coverage for my disability. David informed me that he would rarely if ever recommend such an action, however, in my case, it may be in my best interest as again our chances of winning the case were slim. David explained how a settlement figure is determined and we came up with an acceptable figure.David was empathetc toward the amount knowing that I expected more but we agreed to request the seettlement. The insurance carrier replied that they were willing to settle, however, at a much lower amount than we had requested. David knew that the amount was far to low and that I would never accept it, yet took the time to call me and let me know. After another round of negotiations, David called me on a Saturday. Having the carrier on another line we finally agreed on a figure that was amicable to both parties. In a matter of 20 minutes on the phone the case was settled. David then explained to me the process of how the carrier would procure a third party to work with Medicare for their approval. He explained that this could take anywhere from weeks to months, however, he wouid keep pressure on them to expidite the process. Within 2 months, I received 2 letters from David that he had sent to the carrier asking the status of the case. Following the second letter, the carrier responded that they were in the process of drafting the final stipulation for Settlement". Althuogh the case has yet to be formally settled, I have every confidence that David will continue to "push" the carrier to settle this case as expediciously as possible. I am also confident that David will keep me updated as to the staus of the settlement due to his past performance. Throughout this entire process David remained respectful, (knowing that my expectations were much different than reality), empathetic toward me knowing that I was in chronic pain, expedicious in all correspondence from requests to the court to updateing me as to where the case stood as well as answering my large amount of questions. David taught me alot and explained things to me in laymans terms. He was firm but professional with all dealings I witnessed not only in dealing with the Worker's Compensation carrier, but with the Administrative Hearing Judges as well. In closing I would say that I would highly recommend Mr. Erspamer to anyone in dealing with Worker's Compensation. In one final display of empathy, he made some fee adjustments in my favor knowing that I will suffer with chronic p

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top 100 Trial lawyer Wisconsin, National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Litigation Lawyer, American Society of Legal Advocates

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2011

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2010

Superlawyer, Super Lawyer, Corporate Counsel Edition

2010

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Wisconsin, American Trial Lawyers Association

2009

Top 100 Trial Lawyer Wisconsin, American Trial Lawyers Association

2009

Superlawyer, Super Lawyer, Corporate Counsel Edition

2008

Top 100 Trial Lawyer Wisconsin, American Trial Lawyers Association

2007

Wisconsin Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyer

2007

Top 100 Trial Lawyer Wisconsin, American Trial Lawyers Association

2006

Wisconsin Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyer

Work Experience

1980 - 2014

Partner, in medium-sized Law Firm, and sole-practitioner

Associations

1989 - Present

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

St. Croix Valley Bar Association

Member

Polk-Burnett Bar Association

Member

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Socha: LIRC Decision 2008

Successful award of Workers compensation benefits.

Richards v. Richards

Client received substantial settlement after successful appeal to Wisconsin Supreme Court

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Education

1980

University of Minnesota Law School,

JD - Juris Doctor, With Honors

1976

St John's University

BA - Bachelor of Arts, With Honors

Speaking Engagements

2006

Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers

Amicus Curiae Brief Committee

Publications

1984

American Law Reports (ALR) Successor Products Liability

Activity

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