John David Claypool

John David Claypool

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Appleton, WI
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Mediation

800 N. Lynndale Dr., Appleton, WI

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 37 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1988

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 15 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2010

Temporary Admission Excluded

No misconduct found

Location

Herrling Clark Law Firm Ltd

800 N. Lynndale Dr., Appleton, WI, 54914-3017

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John David Claypool's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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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... a second if we needed an attorney in the future.

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...y case was clearly beyond my capability and expertise. I interviewed attorneys and am so happy I decided to work with Attorney Claypool. He provided thorough, terrific, and timely counsel throughout the process and took all the pressure off of me to allow me to focus on recovering, work, and life. He also places a emphasis on integrity which I highly value. My case lasted a long time and Attorney Claypool was right there with me until the close. He provided valuable counsel, highly respected my input and decisions along the way, and enabled a favorable outcome. I have recommended Mr. Claypool to others and without reservation, recommend him here. If I were to need an attorney in the future, I would immediately look nowhere else but John Claypool.

Posted by Mike | December 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Personal injury

Attorney Claypool presented my personal injury suit regarding a car accident I was involved. He was incredible to work with and I was shocked at the settlement amount. I’ve already recommended John to a co-worker who was recently involved in a serious accident. I would highly recommend Attorney Clayp...ool if someone is considering hiring a personal injury attorney.

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John David Claypool's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Laufenberg

Mediation lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Siddall

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a true advocate for his clients, handling difficult cases that many lawyers would not take and prevails."

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Ronald Tusler

Mediation lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Kristen Scheuerman

Personal injury lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Super Lawyers, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2007

Top 100 Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association

2006

Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Partner, Herrling Clark Law Firm, Ltd.

Associations

Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin

Member

National Board of Trial Lawyers

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Wisconsin Association for Justice

Member

State Bar of Wisconsin, Access to Justice Study Committee

Member

2011 - 2011

Fox Valley Symphony

Board of Directions

2011 - 2011

COTS

Board of Directors

2008 - 2008

Outagamie County Bar Association

President

2003 - 2003

Wisconsin Association of Trial Lawyers

Board of Directors

1996 - 2000

State Bar of Wisconsin

Board of Governors

Education

1988

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Minnesota

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Wisconsin Association of Trial Lawyers Seminar

Seminar

Publications

Languages

English

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