John Claypool concentrates his practice in the area of personal injury litigation. He is board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocates. He has also been named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer, placing him in the top 5% of attorneys in Wisconsin. In 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014 he was given special accolades as one of the Wisconsin's Top 50 attorneys.
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Chat withState: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1988
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State: Indiana
Acquired: 2010
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800 N. Lynndale Dr., Appleton, WI, 54914-3017
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Posted by Lynn | August 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Experience matters
Attorney John Claypool represented me in my personal injury suit regarding a serious leg injury. We were not sure where to turn when the insurance company started calling. He walked us through the process and was very thorough and knowledgeable. His experience is unmatched. We would hire him again in...
Posted by Daryl | July 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Attorney John Claypool - a terrific choice
Attorney John Claypool represented my personal injury case involving a motor vehicle accident, sustaining multiple and severe injuries. I am an engineer and try to figure things out on my own and naively and wrongly assumed I could represent myself. However, I realized a needed a strong lawyer as m...
"John is a very thoughtful and effective mediator. He takes the time to really understand the claim so he can speak frankly with both sides about it and move them towards a resolution. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is a true advocate for his clients, handling difficult cases that many lawyers would not take and prevails."
"Atty. Claypool is my preferred mediator. When parties should settle, but fail to find a way to settle, Atty. Claypool gets the job done. Our community is fortunate to have such a peacemaker."
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2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2011
Top 100 Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2010
Top 100 Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2010
Top 50 Wisconsin Lawyers, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2009
Top 100 Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2009
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2008
Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2007
Top 100 Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2006
Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
1988 - Present
Partner, Herrling Clark Law Firm, Ltd.
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
2011 - 2011
Fox Valley SymphonyBoard of Directions
2011 - 2011
COTSBoard of Directors
2008 - 2008
Outagamie County Bar AssociationPresident
2003 - 2003
Wisconsin Association of Trial LawyersBoard of Directors
1996 - 2000
State Bar of WisconsinBoard of Governors
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Seminar
English