About Erik
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
Practice areas
- Litigation: 35%
23 years
- Insurance: 25%
23 years
- Defective and dangerous products: 11%
23 years
- Contracts and agreements: 9%
20 years
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI | Good Standing | 1993 | 07/11/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Everson, Whitney, Everson & Brehm S.C. | 1999 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Council on Litigation Management | Member | 2009 - Present |
| Defense Research Institute | Member | 1993 - Present |
| Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin | Board of Directors | 1999 - 2003 |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Law School | Law | Juris Doctor | 1993 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | English and Communication | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Council on Litigation Management | Mediation | 2009 |
| CTCW Spring Conference | Changes in Contributory Negligence Statute s.895.045 | 1996 |
Attorney endorsements
(8)
Curtis Borsheim, Criminal defense Attorney
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.
Cost
RATES
- Hourly Rates $140-275/hour