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Erik J. Pless

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  • Green Bay, WI
  • Licensed for 29 years
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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 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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414 S Jefferson St
Po Box 22248
Green Bay, WI, 54305-2248

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      WIGood Standing199305/28/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Super LawyerLaw & Politics Magazine2010
      Super LawyerLaw & Politics Magazine2009
      Super LawyerLaw & Politics Magazine2008
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Trial Advocacy2004
      Best OralistProduct Liability Moot Court Competition1992
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PartnerEverson, Whitney, Everson & Brehm S.C.1999 - Present
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Council on Litigation ManagementMember2009 - Present
      Defense Research InstituteMember1993 - Present
      Civil Trial Counsel of WisconsinBoard of Directors1999 - 2003
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      NAMIC Insurance ConnectionIs Our Relationship Special?2011
      Annual Update on WI LawInsurance Law chapter 1999- to current1999
      Wisconsin LawyerWisconsin's New Law of Joint and Several Liability1996
      Civil Trial Counsel of WisconsinComparing Apples to Oranges An Analysis of the New Law of Joint and Several Liability1996
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of Wisconsin Law SchoolJuris Doctor1993
      Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1990
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Council on Litigation ManagementMediation2009
      CTCW Spring ConferenceChanges in Contributory Negligence Statute s.895.0451996
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Vanlieshout vs. Tricon Restaurant Serv. Group et. al.Defense verdict after a jury trial.
      Capitol Indemnity v Konica Minolta Business Solutions USADefense verdict

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      Lawyer Leah Patrice Derusha

      Leah Derusha, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 22, 2015
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Curtis A. Borsheim

      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.

      Lawyer Ryan M. Froelich

      Ryan Froelich, Litigation Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Ann C. Weiss

      Ann Weiss, Litigation Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer John H. Heide

      John Heide, Insurance Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Randall W. Petrouske II

      Randall Petrouske, Litigation Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
      Relationship: Worked for lawyer

      Erik is an accomplished, expert litigator.

      Lawyer Ronald Lee Burdge

      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.

      Lawyer Chad William Koplien

      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.

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      • Hourly Rates $ 140-275 per hour