Scott Butler

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Scott Butler

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Onalaska, WI
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident ... +2 more

1123 Riders Club Rd, Onalaska, WI

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About Scott

Biography

Suffered an injury through no fault of your own? Call for a free case review.

Suffered an injury through no fault of your own? Call for a free case review.

Suffered an injury through no fault of your own? Call for a free case review.

Suffered an injury through no fault of your own? Call for a free case review.

Suffered an injury through no fault of your own? Call for a free case review.

Suffered an injury through no fault of your own? Call for a free case review.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

16 years

25%
Slip and Fall Accident 25%

25%
Workers Compensation 25%

16 years

25%
Personal Injury 15%

16 years

15%
Animal and Dog Bites 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2020 2019
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+ 4

Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 10 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2015

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 15 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2010

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Fitzpatrick, Skemp & Butler, LLC

1123 Riders Club Rd, Onalaska, WI, 54650

www.fitzpatricklaw.com/

Online Presence

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Scott Butler's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

72 Client Reviews

5 star (72)
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Posted by Jeremy | June 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Scott, Haley and the entire legal team, are dedicated warriors to winning your case.

Attorney Scott Butler, Paralegal Haley The purpose of this review is to be informative and helpful to any future clients of Fitzpatrick, Skemp and Butler law firm who are researching for an attorney. Also, I am letting the firm know things that stand out in my mind of efforts and contributions to... my case that I want them to know I appreciate. Nobody from the firm told me to write what has been said this is my own words. My case has been concluded I think highly of Fitzpatrick, Skemp and Butler and I want to be genuine in sharing my answers and response with others. I would like to emphasize first that I am not going to mention any dollar figure of my settlement. I want people to focus on what I have to say about Fitzpatrick, Skemp and Butler and a dollar figure would only create a distraction from the main objective of my review. It would be unfair to them, for me or anyone else to judge the entire legal team of dedicated people that have spent tireless hours, nights, weekends and holidays working hard on my case just on a dollar sign. Currency only has a temporary value; a positive business relationship can last a life time and is worth more to me than currency. I will say my settlement has allowed me to have a second chance at life. I was on the verge of being homeless due to being out of work for months with bills. If Fitzpatrick, Skemp and Butler find your case of value and you present all the necessary evidence and documents to them in a timely fashion then success of a well-compensated settlement is guaranteed. I was struck in a pedestrian crossing by a driver who failed to observe both stop light and cross walk on a busy intersection on US Highway 16 near La Crosse, WI. The driver was ticketed for failure to stop. I had no broken bones but I had multiple bruises I am still recovering from. I had zero knowledge of the legal system and no money so I did not look at getting an attorney because I thought I could not afford one. I attempted to handle the situation on my own only to realize I could not. The police put the wrong insurance company on the crash report of the person who hit me so when I called the insurance company, they had no record of the individual who hit me. I had contacted a previous law firm that took my case and then something came up and they declined. I previously, worked at a large-scale plant years ago in La Crosse, WI I wish not to mention the name, with a co-worker who was injured on the job the company failed to pay her worker’s compensation. I remember the co-worker saying the law firms name Fitzpatrick. I immediately messaged Fitzpatricklaw.com on their website where it says at the bottom of the webpage, “Schedule your no obligation appointment now” it is free to talk to an attorney about your situation. (For anyone who is not worked with attorney before, in most cases if your attorney wins your case, they get 33% and you get the other 66% your attorney will explain everything prior to you signing any documents.) From the time I had messaged Fitzpatricklaw I received a phone call in less than a day from Paralegal Haley. I explained the situation and within a few days from when I had spoken to her, I was in the office with Scott Butler signing paperwork to my case. Scott is not only a fantastic attorney but also a fantastic guy he is patient, kind, empathetic towards my personal needs. I have a second grade reading education, along with reading comprehension problems, so it takes me longer to understand things on top off complex legal terms. Scott took the time to explain line by line in detail each section of paperwork over the firm’s agreement without me having to ask before I signed any documents. During the case, Scott is more than just an attorney he is a mentor, coach and helped me understand the mindset of how insurance companies work. I knew from that moment on I had the right person for the job! Jeremy

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great representation

I recently was in a car accident and decided to take on Scott to help handle and manage things while I was recovering. In a timely manner yet still considerate to what was happening, he resolved the case and got a satisfactory result!

Posted by Sandra | January 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

personal injury

I was injured in a fall accident while I was taking a walk. Although the case was difficut to prove liability against the homeowner Scott was successful in providing the details of my fall. He was able to get a satisfactory settlement with the Homeowner and Insurance company. I would recommend him... for any of your legal needs. Great job Scott!

Posted by Fay | September 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mrs.

Mr. Butler was very professional , very caring , and kept me informed through the whole process . He also helped me to get the maximum amount from the insurance company. I would definitely hire him again

Posted by Kong | May 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Will hire again! Great attorney!

An amazing attorney. Patient and always kept me informed of my situation and case. Hopefully no more accidents for me but if I do, I'd go to and recommend this attorney again. Thanks Scott Buttler!

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Scott Butler's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Jacobson

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Scott is a tremendously dedicated and focused attorney who works hard to help injured people receive fair compensation. His great success in representing injured clients is truly remarkable. I strongly endorse Scott as a personal injury attorney!"

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Bethany Canfield

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Scott for many years and have witnessed his passion for his clients and the law. He is thorough and vigorously represents his clients and their interests. I recommend his services whole-heartedly."

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Emily Bell

Unknown lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Scott since law school, and have always been impressed with his work ethic and his passion for helping people. Scott has tirelessly fought for the rights of individuals in all contexts of his legal work, and has had impressive success. I would not hesitate to use Scott's services or recommend Scott to a friend or family member. I am honored to endorse Scott Butler."

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Amy Scholz

Unknown lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Butler's reputation for achieving excellent outcomes for his clients is well earned. His experience and zealous advocacy have earned him respect in the legal community."

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Thomas Grieve

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Butler launched himself into the legal community right out of law school by taking a number of cases that other firms dismissed as hopeless to trial and winning. Other firms took notice. Since then he has continued to impress and has earned a name for himself as an in-demand attorney for clients who need help with important matters. I highly recommend him as an attorney."

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Jonathan Groth

Personal injury lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Scott was my law clerk many years ago. He's a hard worker and really enjoys helping his clients. I have referred clients in the LaCrosse area to him and every one of them has been thankful for the referral. Scott's a good guy."

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Thomas Kyle

Personal injury lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Scott began with our firm as a clerk. He always performed top notch work with a great attitude. He has become a fine lawyer to work alongside of and a hard fighting intelligent advocate for the defense to have to work against."

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Terese Halfmann

Personal injury lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Scott is an intelligent, competent attorney who will work hard to get the best result for each client. He is willing to do the extra research and investigation necessary to provide this exceptional service."

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Ronald Tusler

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Friend

"Atty. Butler is a hard working tenacious attorney. He is dedicated to his client's best interests and will do a great job for you."

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Nick Passe

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott has built a solid reputation in the La Crosse area as an up-and-coming personal injury attorney."

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David Fitzpatrick

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Bethany Canfield

Business lawyer

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Emily Bell

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Patricia Padurean

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amy Scholz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Grieve

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Groth

Personal injury lawyer

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Thomas Kyle

Wrongful death lawyer

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Terese Halfmann

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer

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Ronald Tusler

Personal injury lawyer

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Nick Passe

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2025

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year, State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers Division

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Fitzpatrick, Skemp & Butler, LLC

2012 - 2015

Associate Attorney, Fitzpatrick, Skemp & Associates, LLC

2011 - 2012

Judicial Law Clerk and Small Claims Mediator, La Crosse County

2010 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Dahlberg Przybyla Law, LLC

Associations

2011 - Present

La Crosse County Bar Association

2010 - Present

Wisconsin Association for Justice

2010 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Sample of Legal Cases

Logging Accident

Settled for $242,500.00

Bicycle Accident

Policy Limits

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Education

2010

Marquette University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Wisconsin Association For Justice 2015 Spring Seminar

Recreational Immunity: It’s Not All Fun and Games

2014

Wisconsin Defense Counsel 2014 Summer Conference

Expert Testimony Under the New Wis. Stat. Sec. 907.02 and Daubert

2013

Wisconsin Association for Justice 2013 Tort and Technique Seminar

HOSPITAL LIENS: A PRIMER

2011

Wisconsin Association for Justice 23rd Annual Summer Semina & Tort Update

Common Admissibility Issues at Trial

Publications

2012

The Verdict (Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers) Recovery for Mental Injuries in Wisconsin: It’s Not Just in your Head

2011

The Verdict (Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers) TxtN + Drvin : A Recipe for Punitive Damages?

Languages

English

Spanish

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