Joseph M. Troy

Joseph M. Troy

also known as Joe Troy

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 45 years

Car accident Lawyer at Appleton, WI
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury ... +3 more

4100 Boardwalk Court, Appleton, WI

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 20%

auto, motorcycle, pedestrian, and truck accidents. work place, slip and fall, dog bite, construction-based injury cases.

46 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

20%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 45 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1980

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Habush Habush & Rottier S.C.

4100 Boardwalk Court, Appleton, WI, 54914

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Joseph M. Troy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Jared | September 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fantastic Lawyer

I was referred to Attorney Troy through a corporate lawyer with 20+ years experience. Joseph's initial assessment of my case was spot on with the final result. He did not speculate on settlement numbers, but clearly explained the process, the likely timing, and how he would work with the other part...ies. He and his team negotiated a complex case with multiple insurance and health care providers and arrived at a settlement that was far better than what I could have done without their help. Cannot recommend highly enough!

Posted by Scott | June 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Patrick Case

Joe not only took care of us, but he felt like a member of our family. He went out of his way to make us feel comfortable and well informed. We honestly felt Joe's compassion and integrity. He understood the issues we were facing with the criminal side of the case and got involved where he could. Wit...hout Joe's help the criminal case wouldn't have come to a conclusion when it did. He was fantastic through the entire process and brought a sense of urgency, understanding, compassion, and made us feel at peace with the fact that he had things under control. He also can throw the football well for an old man.

Posted by ROBERT | November 09, 2014 | Personal Injury

KNOWLEDGE PLUS EXPERIENCE

I met with Joe in September, 2014 to discuss three (3) completely different issues. One involved potential personal injury issues, another was a product liability/recall matter and the third involved how best to handle an incident where I was a victim of a potentially criminal act. I know that Joe...'s current focus is in the area of personal injury matters, but his twenty or so years spent on the bench proved to be invaluable in bringing an informed perspective to a variety of matters. Joe and I reviewed and conclusively resolved all three issues in approximately one hour. Joe was exceptionally knowledgeable and brought his experience-based "insight" to each of the issues I presented. I left the office feeling quite comfortable with the decisions Joe and I reached. I felt like I had now "done my homework" and was quite agreeable with what I was going to do, or not do, with each of my "problems". I would, without hesitation, recommend Joe to anyone who requires his type of expertise and, if the need arose, would revisit Joe for any future personal needs.

Posted by Ryan | March 15, 2011 | Personal Injury

Excellent Attorney

Joe Troy is an attorney that has experience from both sides of the bench...as an attorney and as a judge. His experience from both sides of the bench provides him with skills and perspectives that others do not have. He knows what works in court and what doesn't. He knows how juries react to diffe...rent cases and tactics used by attorneys. He knows what legal arguments might be made from both the plaintiff and the defendant because he has seen and heard them before. Attorney Troy has experienced all of this from the bench and from the perspective of a judge. With this knowledge, he can provide clients with all of their options and then guide them carefully through their decision making during the legal process. Personal injury cases are never easy or comfortable situations to be in, and are many times the result of a traumatic incident. Attorney Troy brings peace of mind to the client and their family because the case is handled fairly and professionally. In addition to his knowledge base, he has a support staff that is top notch. His assistant follows the case as closely as he does, and that allows for fast answers and updates when you contact them. His staff also keeps you up to date with any changes in status during the case. The Habush team has a wide variety of experts in many fields that are available to review cases of all kinds and provide further advice and input into the case. It is this team that he is part of that helps clients receive thorough representation and fair compensation for their loss.

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Joseph M. Troy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Oswald

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Troy is top notch. His experience both on the bench and as a trial lawyer make him one of the best advocates around. He will handle your case with skill and compassion."

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Samuel Bomier

Unknown lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Edmondson

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe Troy is absolutely Top Notch. There are less than a handful of attorneys in this state whose experience spans 2 decades as a circuit court judge with almost another decade and a half of private practice experience in helping the badly injured. Smart, compassionate, experienced, and clever....you can not go wrong with this very fine attorney."

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Tajara Dommershausen

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Troy is the top of his field. His attention to detail along with the experience that over twenty years on the bench brings makes him the best choice for representation on any personal injury case. I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Petit

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. No one can bring to a case the depth of expirience that Joe Troy can provide. As a former Judge he knows things that the average injury attorney does not. Joe is passionate in his representation of his clients. Anyone seeking a top quality injury attorney need look no further for their attorney."

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Jeffrey Oswald

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gregory Petit

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - Appleton, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2018

Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2017

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2016

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2014

President's Award, State Bar of Wisconsin

2014

Fellow, Wisconsin Law Foundation

2012

Chair, Judicial Selection Task Force, State Bar of Wisconsin

2012

Vice Chair of Litigation Section, State Bar of Wisconsin

2011

Preeminent Lawyer based on Peer Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Top Trial Lawyer, American Trial Lawyers Association

2010

Top Attorneys in Wisconsin, Milwaukee Magazine

2010

Board of Directors Litigation Section, State Bar of Wisconsin

2009

Top Attorneys in Wisconsin, Milwaukee Magazine Super Lawyers

2008

Outstanding Instructor Award, National Judicial College

2004

Wisconsin Trial Judge of the Year, American Board of Trial Advocates

2004

Chief of the Chiefs, Chief Judges of Wisconsin

2002

President's Award for Public Service, State Bar of Wisconsin

2001

State of Wisconsin Public Service Award, State Public Defender

1999

Outstanding Public Service, Office of the State Public Defenders

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Partner, Habush Habush & Rottier S.C.

1987 - 2007

Chief Judge/Circuit Judge, State of Wisconsin Courts

1980 - 1987

Partner, Herrling Clark Law Firm

Associations

2012 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Judicial Selection Task Force

Chair

2012 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation Section

Vice Chair

2003 - Present

National Judicial College

adjunct faculty

1980 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

2005 - 2006

Wisconsin Committee of Chief Judges

Chair

1980 - 2009

Wisconsin Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Knorr v Chizek Transportation 10 CV 32 Manitowoc County, WI

$415,000 settlement shortly before trial

Keith Strehlo v American Hardwware Mutual

$2,000,000 settlement

Derepkowski v Secura Insurance

2.8 million dollar verdict

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Education

1980

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Lawrence University

Speaking Engagements

2011

WAJ Winter Conference Green Bay

Handling Trucking Accidents: How They Are Different

2010

Judicial Forum

Advanced Trial Practic

2009

Fourth Amendment Trial Judges Seminar

Search and Seizure

2007

Spring Conference

A View From the Bench

2006

AMBER Alert Investigators Training

Search and Seizure in AMBER Alert Situations

1999

General Practice Course

Trial Advocacy

Publications

2014

Wisconsin Lawyer Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices

Languages

English

Activity

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