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 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Claire | June 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Great Lawyer

Attorney Joseph Troy and his paralegal Bonnie did an excellent job in handling our case after a car accident. They were professional, responsive, and always listened to our concerns.

Posted by Sherry | December 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Compassionate, understanding legal help

I am truly thankful that I retained Joseph Troy to help me after a driver pulled out in front of me on the highway (!) and totaled my car. Not only was I freed from the hassle the negligent party's insurance company was trying to put me through, and had someone to make sure all my medical bills wer...e properly paid, but when the case took an unexpected and unpleasant turn at one point, Attorney Troy's compassionate handling of the situation earned my heartfelt gratitude. I am thankful that he is not only a good lawyer, but a good man. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needed an accident/injury attorney.

Posted by Gary | May 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

I Got Lucky

I am a 65 year old man who was struck by an insured motorist when I was out exercising on my bicycle. I was hit directly from behind by the motorist who was traveling at least 25 m.p.h. I spun around in mid air and body slammed to the street. I was soaked in gutter water. It was a very stunning exper...ience. I received a large tear in my rotator cuff of the left shoulder. I also had contusions and abrasions that left scars. I called Habush Habush & Rottier in Appleton, Wisconsin. I was lucky to be introduced to Joe Troy who is a personal injury specialist. Being a student of life for a long time, I have found that in all fields there are people who do not understand the fundamentals and do not belong in their field. This is not the case with Joe Troy. Joe served as a judge in Outagamie County fo 20 years. Joe knows the inns and outs of the entire legal system and has the experience to prove it. If you hire Joe you are hiring an experienced seasoned professional and not some kid who is learning on the job. I have a masters degree in speech communication which gives me insights in argumentation, debate and negotiation. I understand language quite well. I am telling you this because I am qualified better than most to understand what is going on when an attorney negotiates for me. I have retained attorneys before and none were as polished as Mr. Joe Troy. Joe explained every detail to me in a warm and non threatening manner. After a year Joe called me with a settlement that he negotiated for me that was way higher than what I expected it to be. I highly recommend Joe Troy if you are injured in an accident.

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trucking Accident

Trucking accident

I have long history of respect for Joe Troy, and he was the man I needed to help with a Trucking accident for my family, the contact and level of caring is 5 star service, not once did I question what he was doing. We settled out of court for more than expected. I highly recommend his services.

Posted by Marty | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Hire this Attorney-Joseph Troy - Here's Why

Joe took my case and was very straight forward with all the aspects of the case once he had an opportunity to review it. We had some areas as with any personal injury case that presented some opportunities in how we would present them. Other than that there was an obvious case with compelling visual... and medical evidence to move forward with. Joe sought the facts in all areas of the case and also realized that some areas presented a challenge with some pre-existing health that I already had. No matter, he proceeded. Must say his patience, calmness and steadiness is a real blessing. He was there to fight for your rights and yet knew the insurance company had their own agenda. This is where his skill came in, understanding what the case was worth, what to request for a settlement amount for. Knowing how to handle the insurance company with respect and courtesy to arrive at an outcome he and his client would be happy with. Additionally he took personal interest in his client and you felt that he really did care about you. A quality not easily translated these days through interaction with attorney client relationships. if you need a Great personal injury attorney who will fight for you in all areas you'll need to contact Joseph Troy.

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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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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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