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Erik J. Pless

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  • Green Bay, WI
  • Licensed for 26 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. 

Practice areas

OtherContracts and agreementsDefective and dangerous productsInsuranceLitigation
  1. Litigation: 35%

    25 years

  2. Insurance: 25%

    25 years

  3. Defective and dangerous products: 11%

    25 years

  4. Contracts and agreements: 9%

    22 years

  1. Slip and fall accident: 8%

    25 years

  2. Medical malpractice: 7%

    20 years

  3. Lemon law: 5%

    18 years

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Contact

414 S Jefferson St
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414 S Jefferson St
Po Box 22248
Green Bay, WI, 54305-2248

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WIGood Standing199307/01/2019
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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Needed some advice

Posted by WilliamThu Jun 12 2014

I needed some advice on a settlement agreement I had. Not being familiar he walked me thru it and gave me the direction I needed.

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Leah Francour, Family Attorney on Jun 22, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer.

Curtis Borsheim, Criminal defense 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, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer.

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

I endorse this lawyer.

John Heide, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer.

Randall Petrouske, Criminal defense 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, Government 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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