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Theresa Laughlin joined the firm in 2008 after working as an advocate for injured people since completing law school. Her practice focuses on claims involving motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, falls, medical malpractice, and other personal injuries.
Theresa’s representation of plaintiffs in trial courts across Wisconsin earned her certification as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. She is one of only eight women in Wisconsin who currently carry this distinction. Theresa is active in the Wisconsin Association for Justice, currently serving on its Board of Directors and frequently speaking at seminars. She has also been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2014, and was named to the Top 25 Women Wisconsin Super Lawyers list 2016-2017. She is also a Fellow with the Wisconsin Law Foundation, which recognizes lawyers who are known by their peers for high achievements in the profession and outstanding contributions for the advancement and improvement of the administration of justice in the State of Wisconsin.
Theresa is on the Board of Directors of the Central Wisconsin Children’s Theater and volunteers at Chism Trail Ranch in Merrill. She was previously on the board at the Montessori School of Wausau and a PTO co-president at Stettin Elementary School.
Theresa graduated with her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1992 and in 1995 she received her J.D. A native of Wausau, Theresa is an avid, albeit beginning, downhill skier who will often visit Granite Peak for a couple runs over her lunch break. She enjoys gardening, reading, theater, horseback riding, travel, and the many recreational opportunities available on the lakes of Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, two dogs, and three horses.
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Acquired: 1995
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3100 Eagle Ave, P.O. Box 1987, Wausau, WI, 54401
5370 Highway 10 #A, Stevens Point, WI, 54482
126 E Davenport St, Rhinelander, WI, 54501
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Posted by jOHN sHULL | May 02, 2011 | Personal Injury
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I've defended several personal injury cases with Theresa as the plaintiff's counsel. She is a fantastic attorney who is knowledgeable and trustworthy. I would recommend Theresa to anyone with a potential PI case.
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2011 | Personal Injury
Great Experience considering I was Injured
Theresa represented me for a injury from a car accident. I was hesitant to make an injury claim as I had heard that the process could be difficult and my injury was tolerable on most days. I ended up calling Habush Habush and Rottier after seeing an ad on a particularily painful day. She was cleas...
"Theresa Laughlin is a very detailed, caring and compassionate attorney. She is very responsive and well liked by her clients and other lawyers in the community. She is one of only 5 female Board Certified Trial Attorneys in the State of Wisconsin. As a result, the insurance companies know that she is not afraid to go to trial. I would highly recommend her if you are looking for a personal injury attorney."
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2018
Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2018
Top 25 Women Wisconsin Super Lawyers, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyers, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2016
Top 25 Women Wisconsin Super Lawyers, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Fellow Member, Wisconsin Law Foundation
2011
Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2010
Wisconsin Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
2008 - Present
Attorney, Habush Habush & Rottier
2005 - 2008
Attorney, Grischke & Laughlin
2003 - 2005
Attorney, Grischke Molinaro & Laughlin
1996 - 2003
Attorney, Grischke & Bremer
2008 - Present
Association of Women Lawyers (Wisconsin)Member and Profile Writer
2008 - Present
Portage County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
WAJ - Women's CaucusMember
1996 - Present
Marathon County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1995 - Present
Wisconsin Assocation for JusticeMember
1995 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
2008 - 2010
Stettin Elementary School PTOCo-leader
2004 - 2010
Montessori School of WausauBoard Member
Adverse circuit court decision reversed.
1995
J.D.
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Mediation
2011
The Sleeping Dog Doctrine
2010
Deposing the Defense Medical Examiner
2009
Depositions
2009
Use of Medical Summaries at Trial
2008
Ethics and electronic communication
2011
2010
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