Our firm is the longest established and best insurance defense trial firm in Northeastern WI. We can and do handle everything from minor car accidents to major malpractice and product liability cases. I have been practicing insurance defense in Northeastern WI since 1993. In 2004 I became certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. In 2008 I was named a Super Lawyer by Milwaukee Magazine. For the past 10 years I have written a chapter for the State Bar of WI on insurance law for the Annual Update on WI law. I am admitted in all State and Federal Courts in WI including the WI Supreme Court.
Personally, I am an Ironman distance triathlete and marathoner, having completed 4 Ironman competitions and 7 marathons.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WI | Good Standing | 1993 | 05/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2010 |
Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2008 |
Civil Trial Specialist | National Board of Trial Advocacy | 2004 |
Best Oralist | Product Liability Moot Court Competition | 1992 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Everson, Whitney, Everson & Brehm S.C. | 1999 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Council on Litigation Management | Member | 2009 - Present |
Defense Research Institute | Member | 1993 - Present |
Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin | Board of Directors | 1999 - 2003 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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NAMIC Insurance Connection | Is Our Relationship Special? | 2011 |
Annual Update on WI Law | Insurance Law chapter 1999- to current | 1999 |
Wisconsin Lawyer | Wisconsin's New Law of Joint and Several Liability | 1996 |
Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin | Comparing Apples to Oranges An Analysis of the New Law of Joint and Several Liability | 1996 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Wisconsin Law School | Juris Doctor | 1993 |
Wisconsin Lutheran College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Council on Litigation Management | Mediation | 2009 |
CTCW Spring Conference | Changes in Contributory Negligence Statute s.895.045 | 1996 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Vanlieshout vs. Tricon Restaurant Serv. Group et. al. | Defense verdict after a jury trial. |
Capitol Indemnity v Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA | Defense verdict |
Posted by William
June 11, 2014
Leah Derusha, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 22, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Curtis Borsheim, Litigation Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Erik has a reputation as one of the best civil litigation attorneys in Wisconsin. His courtroom ability and track record are second to none.
Ryan Froelich, Litigation Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Ann Weiss, Litigation Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
John Heide, Insurance Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Randall Petrouske, Litigation Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Erik is an accomplished, expert litigator.
Ronald Burdge, Lemon law Attorney on Jan 30, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. With nearly twenty years of experience and Super Lawyer status awarded twice in a row by Thomson Reuters News Corp., Professional Division, it's clear to see that Attorney Pless knows Lemon Law extremely well. His web site also makes it clear that he cares about his clients and he cares about winning. If you've got a lemon motor vehicle and his office is anywhere near you at all, I highly recommend him to you.
Chad Koplien, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 11, 2008
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Eric is a professional and skilled lawyer. He had an excellent presence before the jury, and operated with the highest integrity. Chad Koplien.