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I graduated from Marquette University Law School in 2010. After graduating law school, I immediately began working as a trial lawyer. Within my first year of practice, I won two jury trials – with verdicts totaling well over $100,000. I continue to work in civil litigation in the La Crosse Area.
After moving from Milwaukee to La Crosse, I worked as the La Crosse County Circuit Court Law Clerk and Small Claims Mediator and then went back into civil litigation working at Fitzpatrick, Skemp and Associates. I primarily practice in the areas of personal injury, premise liability, and worker’s compensation. I am always looking for additional ways to maximize his clients’ settlements and take as much time as I need to listen to my clients and answer their questions.
In addition to serving my clients at his firm, I am also active within the legal community. I am an active member of Wisconsin Association for Justice and the La Crosse County Bar Association. And haves given numerous presentations at conferences to share information with my colleagues. I also volunteer my legal skills to New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Center (organization that serves individuals and families who are experiencing domestic violence) and Legal Action of La Crosse.
Outside of the legal community, I shelter foster dogs by serving as a foster home for dogs through Playing Again Sams, a Wisconsin dog rescue. I also serves his community by sitting on the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Alumni Association Board of Directors, volunteering with La Crosse Rotary East, and serving as a board member for Delta Sigma Phi Alumni Cooperation Board.
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
Slip and Fall Accident
25%
Workers Compensation
25%
16 years
Personal Injury
15%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
Awards
2022 2020 2019
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Licenses
Licensed in Minnesota for 10 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 15 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Fitzpatrick, Skemp & Butler, LLC
(608) 784-4908
Fax
1123 Riders Club Rd, Onalaska, WI, 54650
www.fitzpatricklaw.com/Gallery
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Wrongful Termination
Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Denied benefits, terminated
My former employer terminated me while I was on medical disability leave. Scott took my case. Thanks to his hard work, we reached a favorable settlement with the company with both financial and non-financial aspects. Without Scott's hard work, I would have gotten nothing. Instead, all my goals we...
Scott Butler's Lawyer Endorsements
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Scott has built a solid reputation in the La Crosse area as an up-and-coming personal injury attorney."
David Fitzpatrick
Social Security & Disability lawyer
Bethany Canfield
Business lawyer
Emily Bell
DUI and DWI lawyer
Patricia Padurean
Criminal defense lawyer
Amy Scholz
Criminal defense lawyer
Thomas Grieve
Criminal defense lawyer
Jonathan Groth
Personal injury lawyer
Thomas Kyle
Wrongful death lawyer
Terese Halfmann
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer
Ronald Tusler
Personal injury lawyer
Nick Passe
Litigation lawyer
Experience
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
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
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was the passenger in a DUI crash and the driver is claiming I was the driver?
04 Jul 2020
Q&A
What can I do in this Situation?
27 Mar 2020
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Does uninsured motorist coverage apply if I'm hit by someone on a bicycle?
09 Jun 2016