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D. J. Weis
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Biography
Jim Weis is a shareholder at the law firm and the manager of the Rhinelander, Stevens Point, and Wausau offices. He is licensed to practice in both Wisconsin and Michigan. Jim handles all types of personal injury claims, including medical malpractice, products liability, motor vehicle accidents, pharmacy errors, contractor negligence, landowner liability, dog bite claims and nursing home claims.
Jim has tried many cases throughout Wisconsin and the United States. Because of his trial experience, the National Board of Trial Advocacy has certified him as a Civil Trial Specialist. In 2003, the Wisconsin Association for Justice bestowed upon him the Robert Habush Trial Lawyer of the year award. Since 2005, Jim has been named to the Wisconsin Super Lawyer list. He has also been recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 1995 for both medical malpractice law and personal injury litigation.
Jim has held numerous leadership roles with the Wisconsin Association for Justice, including acting as President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary, as well as serving on its Board of Directors. Jim served on the AAJ Board of Directors in 2003 and has been elected to the American Board of Trial Advocacy, the American College of Trial Advocates and the Wisconsin Judicial Council.
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Licensed in Michigan for 38 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 45 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Habush Habush & Rottier, SC
126 E. Davenport Street, Rhinelander, WI, 54501-3407
Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C.
3100 Eagle Ave, Wausau, WI, 54401
Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C.
5370 Hyw 10 East, Stevens Point, WI, 54481
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D. J. Weis's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jim Weis is hands down one of the best personal injury trial lawyers in the state. He is confident of his abilities in the area of products liability and medical malpractice and is willing to stand up for injured victims and go to trial if necessary."
"Attorney Weis can only be described as one of the very best attorneys in the US. His remarkable career has be attained through hard work and a sharp legal mind combined with genuine caring for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Best Lawyers, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Best Lawyers, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2017
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2006
Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2004
Trial Lawyer of the year, Wisconsin Association for Justice
2000
Judicial Achievement Award, Wisconsin Association for Justice
1994
Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
1994
Named to Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
1980
Distinguished Achievement Award, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Shareholder, Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C.
1984 - 1994
Shareholder, Johnson, Weis, Paulson & Priebe, S.C.
1980 - 1984
Associate, Korth, Rodd, Sommer, Mouw & Johnson
Associations
1994 - Present
National Board of Trial AdvocacyCertified Civil Trial Advocate
American Board Of Trial Advocacy
Member
American College of Trial Lawyers
Member
Wisconsin Bar Association
Member
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers
Member
Marathon County Bar Association
Member
Tri-County Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Wisconsin
Member
2003 - 2004
American Association for JusticeBoard of Directors
2003 - 2005
Wisconsin Judicial CouncilMember
2002 - 2003
Wisconsin Association for JusticePresident
Education
N/A
Marquette University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2006
Summer Seminar
Reasonable Medical Expenses in Light of Baumgarten v. City View Nursing Home
2006
Insurance Law Seminar
Subrogation and Spoliation
2005
Insurance Assurance-The Latest in Insurance Coverage Litigation
Anti-Stacking Statute
2005
Annual Convention
The Rule of Petta: Subrogation and Wrongful Death
2004
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers
The Tort of Bad Faith in Insurance Law
2004
Winter Seminar
"Made Whole" and the Children of the Deceased in a Wrongful Death Action
2004
The Northern Wisconsin Chapter of Charted Property and Casualty Underwriters
Avoiding Bad Faith in Handling Insurance Claims
2004
State Bar of Wisconsin
Maximizing Coverage under Mullen
2003
State Bar of Wisconsin
Expert Depositions
2003
Litigation Seminar
Selection, Deposition and Direct Examination of Expert Witnesses
2003
Insurance Law Seminar
Toxic Mold and Insurance Coverage, Liability Issues
2002
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers
How to Present a Bowen "Bystander" Claim
2002
Annual Convention
Quick Tips on Subrogation
2001
Summer Seminar
Taking Aim at Unsafe Products
1999
Winter Seminar
Informed Consent in Medical Malpractice Claims
1999
Trial Tactics Seminar
Direct and Cross Examination, A Plaintiff's Perspective and Some Hearsay
1999
State Bar of Wisconsin
Civility and Collegiality in the Practice of Law
1998
Winter Seminar
Jury Instructions and Verdict Formulation
1998
Summer Seminar
Subrogated Party: Plaintiff or Defendant
1998
Summer Seminar
Update on Constitutional Issues Relating to Statutory Tort Reform
1997
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers
Joint and Several Liability: Constitutional Issues
1997
Summer Seminar
Direct Examination of the Plaintiff
1995
Spring Seminar
Use of PreLitigation Settlement Booklets and other Materials
1994
CTCW Defense on the Offense
Tort of Bad Faith in Insurance Law
1994
American Board of Trial Advocates
Medical Malpractice Jury Instruction Wis. J.I. - Civil 1023
1994
17th Annual Torts Update
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Update
1993
Winter Seminar
Proving up Economic Losses without an Economist
1992
Winter Seminar
Proving up Economic Losses without an Economist
1992
Ultimate Trial Notebook
Trial Preparation: Organizing the Presentation of Evidence, Preparing Demonstrative Evidence
1992
State Bar of Wisconsin
Strategies for Deposing Expert Witnesses
1992
4th Annual Summer Seminar
Wisconsin Statutes Sec. 907.03 Bases of Opinion Testimony Experts' Reliance on Hearsay
1991
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers Seminar
Recent Developments in Wisconsin Appellate Courts
1991
Judicial Seminar
Wisconsin Statutes Sec. 903.07 Bases of Opinion
1991
Annual Convention
Punitive Damages Update
1990
State Bar of Wisconsin
Toxic Torts, A Square Peg in the Round Tort System
1990
State Bar Annual Convention
Economic Loss of the Self-Employed Plaintiff
1990
Appellate Seminar
Protecting the Record: Before, During & After Trial
1989
Professional Education Systems Seminar
Damages in Toxic Tort Cases
1989
12th Annual Torts Seminar
Toxic Torts
1988
Wisconsin Bench and Bar Conference
Use of Demonstrative Evidence
1986
9th Annual Torts Seminar
Misrepresentation of Chattles to Consumer
Publications
2008
The Verdict
Settlement Practice under Schulte v. Frazin in Light of Paulson and Baumgarten
2007
The Verdict
Voir dire
1996
The Verdict
Representing Individual Plaintiffs in Environmental Actions